always towards rear, ridden 5 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 7th 3 out, soon no extra under pressure
chased leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along in 5th approaching 3 out, jumped left next, 4th and no extra from last
held up, good headway after bypassing 4 out, 3rd next, not fluent next, soon no extra
never a factor, behind when pulled up before 2 out
towards rear on outer when fell 5th
towards rear, some headway into 8th approaching 3 out, kept on under pressure from next without threatening
prominent, hampered and lost place briefly after 1st, 3rd on outer at halfway, no extra and weakened after 5 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out
made virtually all, led after 1st, strongly pressed approaching 3 out, kept on gamely under pressure from last
held up, smooth headway after bypassing 4 out, 6th 3 out, went 3rd before next, ridden to challenge at last, no extra closing stages
chased leaders, 6th halfway, went 4th approaching 3 out, soon no extra
led, jumped left and headed at 1st, tracked leaders in 4th when fell at 5th, dead
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 2nd and challenged from 3 out where mistake, driven along after next, kept on under pressure, no impression on winner closing stages
Royal Blood jumps well as he showed when scoring at Roscommon last time but 2m5f on good ground is hardly comparable to today's trip and going which will severely test his stamina from his highest-ever mark. The heavier the ground the better for The Sneezer, who was very well supported on his return to action at Ballinrobe last week and was still in contention when falling five out. He's one with a definite chance providing he's none the worse for that mishap while Nuvelli had dropped to a very respectable mark when scoring comfortably on heavy ground at Navan in March and is probably still fairly treated. Edward O'Grady won this a year ago and can complete the double with JACK FINCH, who has struggled since beating a big field at Listowel in July but appears to have plenty in his favour from just 5lbs higher.
Nuvelli (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Held up, 11th halfway, headway in 8th 5 out, 5th before straight, ridden into 4th 3 out, soon stayed on to lead, clear after 2 out, kept on run-in, comfortably, won at Navan 2m 7f hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Mar beating Red Basil (11-0) by 4l, 16 ran.
Will Jamie Run (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Prominent, 4th before straight, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace, 6th of 18, 14l behind Alfa Beat (10-10) at Listowel 3m Handicap (4yo) (1) gd in Sep.
Tinakellylad (IRE) 10-1 (10-10) Mid-division on outer, some mistakes, 7th halfway, weakened after 5 out, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Palace Merano (9-10) at Punchestown 3m 6f hcp chs 0-140 gd in Apr, 19 ran.
Got Attitude (IRE) 25-1 (10-3) Mid-division, mistake 5th, blundered and unseated rider 6 out, in a race won by Chasing Cars (10-3) at Punchestown 2m 5f nov chs gd in Apr, 18 ran.
Jack Finch 16-1 (10-9) Always towards rear, 12th of 18, 30l behind Gonebeyondrecall (11-1) at Listowel 2m 3f Handicap Chase (4yo+) gd in Sep.
The Bosses Nephew (IRE) 12-1 (10-10) Always towards rear, 16th of 18, well behind Gonebeyondrecall (11-1) at Listowel 2m 3f Handicap Chase (4yo+) gd in Sep.
Larry Luso (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, 7th and in touch after 4 out, no impression from next, one pace, 5th of 9, 25l behind Chicago Grey (11-2) at Navan 2m 4f chs sft in Sep.
Ah Ya Boy Ya (IRE) 8-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead 4 out, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra in 3rd 2 out, weakened before last, 8th of 18, 23l behind Lough Ferrib (11-1) at Listowel 3m hcp hdl in Sep.
Royal Blood (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead 4 out, ridden and headed 3 out, under pressure in 3rd before last, kept on well to lead and dispute run-in, asserted close home, won at Roscommon 2m 5f hcp chs 0-109 gf in Aug beating Killy Fryer (10-9) by 1 3/4l, 16 ran.
Sigma Lifestyle (IRE) 12-1 (10-6) Held up, bad mistake 2nd, soon pulled up, rider reported mount lost action, in a race won by Saddlers Storm (10-9) at Navan 3m nov chs in Mar, 20 ran.
The Sneezer (IRE) 7-2fav (11-6) Tracked leaders in 4th, in touch when fell 5 out, in a race won by Lock Mor Lad (10-11) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f cnd hcp chs (0-109) in Sep, 12 ran.
Pacific Ocean (ARG) 8-1 (11-7) Led, ridden and headed entering straight, no impression from 2 out, 6th of 18, 22l behind Ihaventabob (10-12) at Listowel 3m hcp chs 0-102 gd in Sep.
Sang Bleu (IRE) 9-1 (9-12) Mid-division, 5th after halfway, 3rd 3 out, led before 2 out, soon clear, kept on under pressure from last, won at Fairyhouse 2m 6f nov hcp chs 0-123 hvy in Apr beating Karinga Queen (10-8) by 3 1/2l, 13 ran.
