mid-division on outer, bad mistake 4th and dropped to rear, some progress 4 out, soon ridden and no impression
tracked leaders, 3rd 4 out, ridden in 4th next, soon no impression on leaders, left 3rd at last, no extra run-in
prominent, led after 2nd, ridden and headed 3 out, under pressure in 1L second when fell at last
mid-division, bad mistake 1st, not fluent 6th, headway on inner after 4 out, ridden in 5th next, left 4th at last, kept on without threatening run-in
always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
mid-division, 6th 4 out, ridden and no impression from next
prominent, 2nd 4 out, ridden in close 3rd 3 out, 3rd next, 3rd when left 2nd at last, kept on same pace
led early, headed after 2nd, weakened after 5 out, pulled up before 3 out
towards rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
mid-division, progress 4 out, improved to lead next, soon ridden, 1L lead when left well clear at last, stayed on well
held up in last, some progress 5 out, ridden and no impression from next, never a factor
Swiftmarc last ran over fences in April when he scored on heavy ground at Clonmel. He's 11lb higher but arrives in good form having scored over hurdles at Kilbeggan. Indian Fairy was having only her second start over fences when producing a 20/1 surprise at Clonmel last month. It was a much improved run and with her rider again claiming his 7lb there's no reason why she shouldn't go well again. Lethal Weapon isn't the most consistent but carried a big weight to victory at Ballinrobe in May and can get involved if at his best. Heavenly Brook has only won once in 20 starts over regulation fences and Never Complain has a long absence to overcome so a chance is taken on MARK ME UP. He's been a bit unfortunate on his last two starts and is just 5lb higher than when successful in testing ground at Down Royal in February so could provide some value in a tight handicap. Gallant Tipp makes his handicap debut with a big weight.
Gallant Tipp (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Close up, jumped slighty right 5th, slight mistake 7th, moderate 4th from 8th, soon no danger, one pace straight, 6th of 8, 44l behind Real Steel (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f beg chs sft.
Never Complain (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 7th entering straight and no extra after 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 22, 34l behind Usuel Smurfer (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp chs 0-135 in Apr.
Indian Fairy (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Tracked leader, 4th halfway, progress to lead before 4 out, challenged approaching 2 out and edged right, asserted last and kept on well, reduced advantage close home, won at Clonmel 2m 3f beg chs in Oct beating Our Katie (11-4) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Swiftmarc (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) Led and disputed, slight mistake 4th, ridden and narrowly headed before 2 out, kept on to dispute again run-in, just prevailed at line, won at Kilbeggan 2m 3f cond hcp hdl gd in Sep beating War Of The Pennys (11-2) by shd, 10 ran.
Lethal Weapon (IRE) 150-1 (11-10) Chased leaders in moderate 3rd early, dropped to rear at 4th, soon no impression, weakened and tailed off, last of 5, well behind Hurricane Fly (11-10) at Punchestown 2m hdl G1 (1) sft.
Truckin All Night (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Towards rear, jumped slowly early and soon behind, ridden and no impression 4 out, 16th of 18, well behind Hospital (11-4) at Limerick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-116 gs in Apr.
Heavenly Brook (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, led 3 out, ridden entering straight, headed 2 out, kept on same pace in 2nd run-in, 2nd of 16, 14l behind Cool Warrior (9-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp chs 0-102.
Kennoway (IRE) 3-1 (10-6) Led, headed 4 out, ridden from next, no impression straight, 5th of 9, 27l behind Forever Gold (10-7) at Roscommon 2m 5f hcp chs 0-123 sft in May.
Mark Me Up 16-1 (11-0) Held up, 7th after 2nd, still 7th when slipped up approaching 5 out, in a race won by Leap Dearg (11-1) at Naas 2m cond hcp chs 0-109 sft, 9 ran.
Black Zero (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) Took keen hold, chased leaders, 7th after 3rd, 5th after 5th, progress when carried slightly left before 2 out where led and jumped right, headed and dropped to 3rd at last, one pace run-in, 3rd of 9, 11l behind Sir Harry Cash (11-10) at Naas 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-109 sft.
Harangue (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Held up in rear but in touch, blundered 3rd, mistake next, ridden 4 out, chased leaders next, soon no impression, 4th of 7, 19l behind Luddsdenene (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp chs 0-102 in Oct.
