chased leaders on inner, 7th halfway, pushed along in 8th after 3 out, moderate 4th approaching last where mistake, no extra
always prominent, chased leader in 2nd halfway, closer from 4 out, improved to lead briefly entering straight, headed 2 out, rallied to dispute again at last, no extra under pressure run-in and headed closing stages
tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, improved into 3rd approaching 2 out, soon no extra under pressure, weakened
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, went 4th 2 out, ridden to challenge at last, kept on well under pressure to lead closing stages
led, 6 lengths lead halfway, reduced advantage 4 out, soon driven along and headed after next, no extra in straight, weakened
always behind, tailed off
held up in rear, some headway from 4 out, 9th 3 out, soon ridden and no extra in straight
held up in rear on outer, some headway after 4 out, 9th 2 out, went moderate 5th at last, kept on
always towards rear
mid-division best, no extra from 3 out, eased when beaten after next
mid-division, headway into 4th after 4 out, ridden and dropped to 6th 2 out, no extra
chased leaders, 6th halfway, losing place when mistake 4 out, soon ridden and weakened
never a factor
always towards rear, never a factor
Lough Ferrib has won his last four starts over hurdles and even found time to score on the Flat at Down Royal last month. He's obviously in great heart but is on a high enough mark as a result and was beaten on the level at Ballinrobe in July by Binocular, who is massively better off at the weights here. The latter was beaten five lengths by Jack Cool at Listowel two weeks ago but the winner has been raised an astonishing 17lbs and Binocular should take his revenge. Sandymount Lady has been mainly consistent and it could have been the fast ground that resulted in a poor run when favourite for a 1m4f handicap at Tramore in August. She can go well here but it's about time THE LADY GRANUAILE was losing her maiden tag over timber after several decent efforts with her short-head defeat by Doransfirth at Galway in August looking strong enough for for this.
Lough Ferrib (IRE) 4-1 (11-1) Rear of mid-division early, towards rear halfway, headway in 11th 5 out, improved to 4th 3 out, ridden entering straight, challenged in 3rd last, stayed on to lead run-in, kept on well, won at Listowel 3m hcp hdl in Sep beating Molly's Boy (10-4) by 1l, 18 ran.
Lancetto (FR) 10-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened before straight, 12th of 17, 34l behind Dul Ar An Ol (9-11) at Fairyhouse 2m nov hcp hdl 8Evens23 hvy in Apr.
Mojito Royale (IRE) 16-1 (10-2) Always towards rear, 6th of 10, 14l behind St Devote (10-10) at Listowel 2m hcp hdl in Sep.
Jack Cool (IRE) 2-1fav (11-3) Moderate 2nd, took closer order after 4 out, left in lead next, clear from 2 out, stayed on well, easily, won at Listowel 2m cond hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Sep beating Binocular (11-10) by 5l, 18 ran.
Gentleman Jim (IRE) 9-2 (10-4) Soon led, clear early, mistake and headed 6 out, weakened quickly, tailed off, 9th of 10, well behind Oola Lad (10-8) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp chs 0-116 gd in Jun.
Jak Dream 12-1 (9-3) In rear, headway from 5 out, 6th after next, 5th into straight, 4th and kept on same pace under pressure from before last, 3rd of 13, 5l behind Questions Answered (10-1) at Cork 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-140 hvy in Apr.
Binocular 12-1 (11-10) Towards rear, 13th 5 out, headway from next, moderate 3rd 2 out, kept on under pressure, 2nd of 18, 5l behind Jack Cool (11-3) at Listowel 2m cond hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Sep.
Fairwood Massini (IRE) 11-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 6th 3 out, progress after 2 out, 4th after last, ran on well close home, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind The Hamptons (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m Maiden Hurdle (4-5yo) in Sep.
Mutadarek 16-1 (10-1) Towards rear, stayed on from 3 out, 6th of 12, 7l behind Hunting Tower (11-1) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp hdl gd in Sep.
Split Ear (IRE) 9-1 (9-10) Unseated rider 1st, in a race won by St Devote (10-10) at Listowel 2m hcp hdl in Sep, 10 ran.
Sandymount Lady (IRE) 9-2 (11-4) Raced in moderate 4th, joined for that position approaching 2 out, soon no impression under pressure, 4th of 7, 27l behind Ballyadam Brook (11-12) at Galway 2m nh nov hdl gd in Jul.
The Lady Granuaile (USA) 11-2 (10-12) Mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden approaching 3 out where brought down, in a race won by Elyaadi (11-10) at Listowel 2m 4f mare hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd in Sep, 18 ran.
Pink Suitcase (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Killenaule Boy (11-10) at Down Royal 2m hcp chs 0-130 sft in Nov, 17 ran.
Stoned Immaculate 16-1 (11-1) Rear of mid-division for most, never a factor, 13th of 25, 35l behind Whats Up Gorden (10-11) at Punchestown 2m 2f hcp hdl 8Evens09 gd in May.
Orange Touch (GER) 16-1 (10-6) Always behind, tailed off, 8th of 16, well behind Diyla (11-5) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens09 in Sep.
