always prominent, ridden in 2nd approaching last where not as fluent as leader, challenged strongly run-in, got up on line
soon led, joined from 3 out, narrow leader again from before next, attempted to assert approaching last, soon strongly pressed, kept on well run-in, headed on line
towards rear, closer in 8th after 4 out, ridden in 5th and no impression approaching last, kept on same pace
mid-division, slow jump 3 out, no extra from next, not fluent last
chased leaders early, dropped towards rear and not fluent 4th, soon no extra, pulled up before 4 out
rear of mid-division, 10th after 4 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from after 2 out
prominent, not always fluent jumping, no extra after 4 out, tailed off
towards rear, 11th after 4 out, no extra and kept on same pace from 2 out
prominent throughout, 4th and no impression under pressure approaching last, kept on same pace
soon mid-division, 9th early, no extra 3 out
mid-division, 9th after 4 out, no extra and kept on same pace from 2 out
soon chased leaders, 6th after 4 out, no impression under pressure in moderate 3rd approaching last, kept on same pace
prominent, on terms 3 out, 2nd when wandered around before next, soon no extra, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, 5th after 4 out, no extra and kept on same pace from 2 out
Plenty of promising young hurdlers here, especially the three penalised winners. Burrenbridge Lodge had shown promise on the Flat and defied a last-flight blunder to beat today's rival Why But Why narrowly at Roscommon with subsequent winner Whatever It Takes in third. The latter had been well beaten by SAM BASS at Galway and Noel Meade's charge, who had scored on the Flat at The Festival there earlier, looks the one to beat here. One Cool Shabra was also behind the selection at Galway but has made great strides subsequently and could hardly have won more easily on testing ground at Listowel last time.
Burrenbridge Lodge (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Soon tracked leaders, 4th 3 out, 3rd 2 out, chased leader and not fluent last, stayed on well run-in to lead near line, won at Roscommon 2m 3yo mdn hdl gd in Aug beating Why But Why (10-12) by 3/4l, 16 ran.
One Cool Shabra (IRE) 7-1 (10-5) Led and disputed and soon clear of remainder, definite leader 4 out, clear approaching straight, stayed on well, easily, won at Listowel 2m 3yo hdl sft in Sep beating The Quiet Hawk (10-10) by 29l, 18 ran.
Sam Bass (IRE) 9-4fav (10-12) Waited with towards rear, pushed along after 3 out, moderate 7th approaching next, ridden to chase leaders from before straight, 2nd and still plenty to do at last, stayed on well run-in to lead near finish, won at Galway 2m 3yo mdn hdl gd in Aug beating Luggers Hall (10-12) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Algris 25-1 (8-7) Ridden most of way, mid-division, headway over 5f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 11, 27l behind Investment World (8-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan (flat).
Cheers Buddy (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 15, 22l behind Good Time Sue (9-5) at Curragh 1m hcp 60-100 in Sep (flat).
Chill (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) Well off pace in mid-division, moderate 12th early, no danger and kept on same pace from 3 out, 5th of 18, 39l behind One Cool Shabra (10-5) at Listowel 2m 3yo hdl sft in Sep.
Dinger Dan (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 7th over 4f out, soon no impression, tailed off, 9th of 12, 47l behind Takeyourcapoff (10-0) at Killarney 1m 6f mdn stks gd in Jul (flat).
El Gran Torino (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) Well off pace in mid-division, not fluent 4 out, no impression straight, 8th of 12, 33l behind The Quiet Hawk (10-4) at Killarney 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl gs in Aug.
Hollymount King (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Prominent in chasing group, closed 3 out, on terms into straight, soon headed and dropped to moderate 3rd 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 15l behind Whatever It Takes (10-12) at Clonmel 2m 3yo mdn hdl gd in Sep.
Key Account (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) Soon well off pace in mid-division, no impression from 3 out, 8th of 14, 36l behind Whatever It Takes (10-12) at Clonmel 2m 3yo mdn hdl gd in Sep.
Mac Tigue (IRE) 10-1 (10-7) Led early, headed before 2nd, slight mistake 4th, dropped to moderate 5th approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, well behind Sam Bass (10-12) at Galway 2m 3yo mdn hdl gd in Aug.
The Resistance (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Mid-division best, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression 3f out, 9th of 12, 13l behind Maal (10-0) at Bellewstown 1m clm stks gf in Jul (flat).
Umindme (IRE) 10-1 (10-9) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 10th of 16, 25l behind Burrenbridge Lodge (10-12) at Roscommon 2m 3yo mdn hdl gd in Aug.
Grace And Beauty (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Mid-division best, no impression from 2f out, 16th of 18, 33l behind Solaras Exhibition (9-1) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f 3yo app hcp 0-70 in Sep (flat).
Strut In Style (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Soon mid-division, no impression from 2f out, 15th of 18, 24l behind Solaras Exhibition (9-1) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f 3yo app hcp 0-70 in Sep (flat).
Not The Issue (IRE) Key Of Luck filly out of Raise The Issue.
Cool Newport (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Prominent, ridden approaching 2 out, one pace, 4th of 7, 10l behind The Ice Factor (11-5) at Perth 2m 3yo hdl (4) gs in Sep.
Invincible Don (IRE) 10-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, lost place from 4f out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace without threatening, 4th of 9, 13l behind Belleau (8-8) at Wexford 1m 4f 3yo clm gd in Jul (flat).
Why But Why (USA) 9-4fav (10-12) Soon well off pace in chasing group, hampered 4th, moderate 5th 4 out, a little slow next, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 7th of 18, 44l behind One Cool Shabra (10-5) at Listowel 2m 3yo hdl sft in Sep.
Daisyanabelle (IRE) 28-1 (8-4) Prominent and disputed, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no extra and weakened, 15th of 18, 18l behind No Trimmings (9-8) at Naas 1m app hcp 47-60 gd in Jul (flat).
Llew Law 12-1 (8-2) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 6l behind Sun Disc (9-0) at Down Royal 1m 5f app hcp 47-65 gd in Sep (flat).
