mid-division, 5th at 7th, pushed along in 6th after 3 out, progress to 4th before 2 out, ridden and no impression on easy winner, kept on same pace
ran freely in rear early, 10th after 7th, detached and weakened after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
soon led narrowly, headed at 4th, led after 5th, bad mistake at 9th, headed at 10th, weakened to 8th 2 out, no extra
close up, 4th at 7th, weakened before home bend, mistake in moderate 9th 2 out, no extra
towards rear, 8th at 7th, pushed along after 3 out, headway to 3rd before 2 out, ridden and no impression on easy winner, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, 7th at 7th, took closer order after 3 out, moderate 5th 2 out, kept on one pace in 6th run-in
tracked leader in 2nd, led at 4th, headed after 5th, progress to lead narrowly at 10th, pushed along and headed before 2 out, no impression on easy winner after 2 out, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, mistake and pecked at 6th, 9th at 7th, detached and weakened after 3 out
towards rear, slight mistake at 7th and dropped to rear, detached in 10th and under pressure after 3 out, progress to moderate 6th 2 out, kept on without threatening in 5th run-in
chased leaders, 6th at 7th, progress to 5th 3 out, travelled well and headway to lead before 2 out, asserted and clear after 2 out, kept on well, eased run-in, impressive
in touch on outer, 3rd at 7th, lost place before 2 out, no extra
in rear, 11th after 7th, detached in 9th after 3 out, weakened after 2 out
Sharps Choice probably needed his run at Wexford but was beaten a long way and may need more experience. Hugo 'n Taz only showed moderate ability in five starts over fences but has improved over timber lately and deserves another crack at the bigger obstacles. Schmidt is another on the upgrade over hurdles and with a chaser's pedigree is one for the shortlist though it's stable companion CLASSIC THEATRE who looks the one to be on. A maiden hurdle winner in September, he ran in Grade 3 company subsequently before reappearing with a promising debut over fences at Clonmel where he was only beaten 2l. Konig Hall has been in fine form over hurdles on good ground but makes his chasing debut at an advanced age.
Absolute Grit (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Mid-division early, improved to chase leaders at 3rd, 4th halfway, bad mistake and unseated rider 3 out, at Clonmel 2m gd in Jun.
Ceide Fields 50-1 (11-12) Towards rear, headway on outer approaching 3 out, challenged next, soon ridden and 3rd when fell last, at Ballinrobe 2m 3f gd in May.
Coolmill (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Led, joined and disputed after 3 out, headed before straight, ridden in 4th entering straight, under pressure in 5th 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, 7th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Venezia (11-12) at Clonmel 2m gd in Jun.
D'bru Na Boinne (FR) 50-1 (11-11) Soon chased leaders, a little keen and closer in 2nd from 4th, slightly slow jump 4 out and lost position, soon no impression, one pace, 4th of 13, 27l behind Ornua (11-12) at Wexford 2m gd in Jun.
Konig Hall 9-2fav (11-4) Chased leaders, in pursuit of clear leader from 7th, closed and on terms approaching 2 out, soon gained narrow lead, stayed on well to assert run-in, won at Wexford 2m hcp gd in Jun beating Drakaina (10-11) by 2 3/4l, 14 ran.
Loupgarou (FR) 14-1 (11-11) Held up, 12th after 3rd, soon headway, no impression from before 3 out, 12th of 16, dist behind Roi De Dubai (11-3) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Schmidt (IRE) 5-2fav (11-5) Led, joined 2 out, ridden and not fluent last, under pressure and kept on well to assert close home, won at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Jun beating Littlestickarubarb (10-6) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Sharps Choice 12-1 (11-12) Mid-division early, 9th before 6th, no impression approaching 4 out, 8th of 13, dist behind Ornua (11-12) at Wexford 2m gd in Jun.
Successor (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) 8th of 16, 34l behind Pallasator (12-0) at Punchestown 1m 6f Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Classic Theatre (IRE) 11-4fav (11-5) Chased leaders early, soon settled mid-division, progress into close 3rd before straight, ridden in 2nd before 2 out, challenged approaching last, no extra run-in and kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 2l behind Venezia (11-12) at Clonmel 2m gd in Jun.
Dawn In The Park (FR) 7-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, 6th next, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 19 3/4l behind Pleasure Dome (11-3) at Tramore 2m 6f gd in Jun.
Holly Flight (FR) 9-2 (11-8) Raced keenly, led, hit 7th, driven and headed before 3 out, ridden after next, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 32 1/4l behind Jassas (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Hugo 'n Taz 6-4 (11-4) Led, joined 6th, headed briefly 3 out, regained lead next, soon went clear travelling well, stayed on strongly run-in, easily, won at Ballinrobe 2m 5f mdn hvy in May beating Touch Base (11-4) by 10l, 6 ran.
