tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, good headway to lead 2 out, stayed on well from before last, went clear run-in
held up in rear of mid-division, some headway into 10th entering straight, no extra in 7th approaching last
tracked leaders on inner, 7th 4 out, driven along after next, no extra from 2 out
rear of mid-division, some headway from halfway, 11th 3 out, kept on one pace from before last without threatening
mid-division on outer, no extra from 3 out, tailed off
mid-division, improved into 6th after 4 out, mistake and lost place next, went 5th after 2 out, kept on under pressure to go 2nd on run-in, no chance with winner
prominent, 2nd halfway, disputed 4 out, led briefly next, dropped to 3rd 2 out, soon no extra
rear of mid-division when mistake and almost unseated rider 1st, raced keenly, mid-division halfway, no extra approaching 3 out, tailed off
chased leaders, 7th halfway, in touch 3 out, no extra after next
led, joined 4 out, headed before next, no extra from 2 out, weakened
always prominent, 3rd and ridden after 4 out, disputed briefly entering straight, headed under pressure 2 out, kept on same pace, dropped to 3rd run-in
chased leaders, 6th halfway, no extra from 4 out and weakened, tailed off
towards rear, steady headway from halfway, improved into 6th 2 out, no impression under pressure before last, kept on run-in
always towards rear, tailed off
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden along in 4th when jumped left 2 out, no impression approaching last, kept on one pace
never a factor, tailed off
A tricky opener with little between those with experience over hurdles and a couple of interesting newcomers. Apache Drums improved dramatically on his latest start on the Flat and looks a hurdling type as does Hows The Chap, whose two runs for Willie Mullins have shown potential. Days Ahead was controversially awarded a maiden at Galway after finishing runner-up to Magical Memoir so it was no surprise when he was beaten by that one under his penalty on softer ground at Listowel. Silas Mariner, who finished a very close third in the latter race, set the pace and kept on so the testing conditions here will be in his favour and he can reverse the form. WHISPER COOL had been progressing nicely on the level before making a winning start over timber at Killarney when well supported. He's since won a handicap at Dundalk and can continue his good run here. One For Joules is another to make a winning hurdling debut and there was plenty to like about his comfortable victory over Lil Ella at Clonmel last week.
Days Ahead (IRE) 11-2 (11-4) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th entering straight, stayed on in 3rd last, kept on to 2nd run-in, no chance with winner, 2nd of 18, 6l behind Magical Memoir (10-7) at Listowel 2m juv hdl gd in Sep.
Whisper Cool (IRE) 7-2 (10-10) Held up in rear, headway from 3 out, 2nd 2 out, soon ridden, led last, kept on well under pressue run-in, won at Killarney 2m 1f 3yo hdl gf in Aug beating Toyshop (10-10) by 1 3/4l, 10 ran.
One For Joules (IRE) 8-1 (10-7) Settled in rear of mid-division on inner, headway from halfway, tracked leaders 3 out, smooth progress on inner to lead next, big leap at last and soon stretched clear, won at Clonmel 2m 3yo mdn hdl in Sep beating Lil Ella (10-7) by 4 1/2l, 15 ran.
Apache Drums (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden into 5th 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on into 2nd final furlong, no impression winner, 2nd of 16, 1 3/4l behind Walter De La Mare (9-8) at Sligo 1m 2f 3yo app hcp 0-70 in Aug (flat).
Ballyronan Boy (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Prominent, ridden in moderate 3rd entering straight, weakened, 14th of 15, 37l behind Mac Tiernan (8-6) at Clonmel 1m 2f 3yo hcp 47-65 gf in Sep (flat).
Coastal Wells (IRE) Sadler's Wells gelding out of Darling.
Ember Jack (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) Chased leaders early, 8th halfway, ridden and weakened 4f out, 12th of 14, 34l behind Alburj (9-5) at Listowel 1m 4f 3yo & 4yo mdn in Sep (flat).
Harry Hunt 7-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders on inner early, no threat from halfway, 12th of 15, 47l behind One For Joules (10-7) at Clonmel 2m 3yo mdn hdl in Sep.
Hows The Chap (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden into 6th 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 14, 17l behind Alburj (9-5) at Listowel 1m 4f 3yo & 4yo mdn in Sep (flat).
Indian St Jovite (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 12th of 14, 18l behind Option Be (9-3) at Down Royal 7f hcp 47-60 fm in Jun (flat).
Luddenmore (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Chased leaders in 5th, 7th approaching straight, soon no extra and weakened, 14th of 16, 27l behind Cloud Fire (9-2) at Listowel 1m stks in Sep (flat).
Na Bi Dana (IRE) 12-1 (10-7) Mid-division, 7th halfway, weakened from 3 out, tailed off, 8th of 10, well behind Knockcroghery (10-7) at Tramore 2m 3yo mdn hdl fm in Aug.
Silas Mariner (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Led, ridden and headed entering straight, 3rd 2 out, no impression leader in 2nd last, 3rd and kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 18, 6l behind Magical Memoir (10-7) at Listowel 2m juv hdl gd in Sep.
Tspec (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, mistake 3 out, soon no extra, weakened, 14th of 15, well behind One For Joules (10-7) at Clonmel 2m 3yo mdn hdl in Sep.
Crystal Becks (IRE) Vinnie Roe filly out of Storm Becks.
Lyle Lady (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Towards rear, no impression from 4 out, 7th of 10, 20l behind Whisper Cool (10-10) at Killarney 2m 1f 3yo hdl gf in Aug.
Tilda's Best (IRE) 25-1 (8-1) Very slowly away and always behind, 12th of 15, 26l behind Mac Tiernan (8-6) at Clonmel 1m 2f 3yo hcp 47-65 gf in Sep (flat).
Tinas Exhibition (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd entering straight, 2nd 2 out, no extra in 4th last, kept on same pace, 4th of 18, 7l behind Magical Memoir (10-7) at Listowel 2m juv hdl gd in Sep.
Travel Treat (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Always behind, last of 11, 25l behind Gipsy Countess (9-0) at Tipperary 1m 4f 3yo fll stks gd in Jul (flat).
Righteous Man (IRE) 16-1 (8-1) 8th of 15, 13l behind Bay Willow (8-4) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gf in Jun (flat).
