chased leaders in 3rd, closer before 7th, pushed along approaching 2 out and no impression early run-in, 4th and ridden 1f out, no extra
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, no impression on winner after 3 out, pushed along early run-in, ridden over 1f out and no chance with easy winner inside final furlong, kept on one pace
held up in rear, ran freely early, no impression after 3 out, no extra run-in, never a factor
made all, slow 1st, 3 lengths lead halfway, travelled well early run-in and kept on well final furlong, easily
tracked leaders, pulled up quickly after 1st
chased leaders in 4th, closer 7th, slight mistake 5 out, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, ridden early straight and went 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace
Several of these can expect to progress to the highest level, not least Zero Ten who looked a very smart prospect when scoring here on Monday. His trainer stated he would run again at the meeting so he may well be turned out quickly. Cool Colonnade has a bit more to do under his penalty for two impressive victories and Paul Townend elects to ride high-class hurdler WICKLOW BRAVE, who he was on board for an impressive chasing debut at Ballinrobe in May. The stable also run Robin De Carlow, unbeaten in two starts over fences though probably preferring further. Henry De Bromhead has two entries with the impressive Aintree Red Rum Handicap winner Moon Over Germany a major threat to all. Jan Maat is improving and, along with the mare Make My Heart Fly, make this another intriguing contest.
Cool Colonnade (IRE) 11-8fav (11-8) Soon chased leaders in 4th, some slight mistakes, 3rd approaching straight, challenged from 2 out, gained narrow lead approaching last, stayed on well run-in, won at Limerick 2m 2f gd in Jul beating Or Jaune De Somoza (11-8) by 2 1/4l, 7 ran.
Jan Maat (GER) 5-2fav (11-12) Prominent, 2nd halfway, not fluent and dropped to 3rd 5 out, 2nd again before 2 out, led before last, pushed along and kept on well run-in, won at Tipperary 2m 1f gd in Jul beating Cenotice (11-12) by 6 1/2l, 15 ran.
Paddy Buns (IRE) 20-1 (11-11) Held up detached in rear, never a factor, ridden before 2 out and no extra entering straight, weakened, tailed off, 7th of 8, dist behind Mandarin Monarch (11-3) at Sligo 2m hcp gf in Jul.
Wicklow Brave 4-5fav (11-12) Chased leaders, took closer order in 2nd from halfway, briefly pushed along from 2 out and challenged last, soon eased to the front and kept on well close home, comfortably, won at Ballinrobe 2m 1f gd in May beating Cliff House (11-12) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Robin De Carlow Evensfav (10-12) Held up in rear, progress after 4 out and led next, asserted after 2 out, stayed on well run-in, very easily, won at Killarney 2m 7f gd in Jul beating Brahma Bull (11-5) by 6l, 5 ran.
Make My Heart Fly (IRE) 4-5fav (11-7) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 4th, progress into 4th when badly hampered 5 out, went 3rd before 4 out, 2nd and pressed leader after 2 out, kept on run-in, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Feeling The Love (11-7) at Tipperary 2m 1f gd in Jul.
Moon Over Germany (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Close up, dropped to 5th before straight, no impression when not fluent 2 out, soon no extra, 4th of 12, 28 1/2l behind Snugsborough Hall (10-1) at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding in May.
Zero Ten (IRE) 1-2fav (11-12) Prominent, not fluent 2nd, slight mistake 3rd, on terms approaching 6th, led from last, joined approaching straight, soon led again, stayed on well to assert inside final furlong, won at Galway 2m 2f gd in Jul beating Stormey (11-12) by 3l, 17 ran.
