Those who witnessed STAYING ARTICLE's demolition of his rivals in a Punchestown bumper last month cannot fail to have been impressed and his pedigree suggests jumping hurdles will be no problem. He has to concede weight all-round on his debut over timber but looks one to follow. If his jumping doesn't come up to scratch then Happy Milly is a worthy alternative as she has produced some good efforts including her latest effort behind the useful Macville in a Listed contest here. Life Of Reilly is another to consider as he will have needed his latest run at Galway last month, his first since unseating his rider at Ballinrobe in May. Sheer Genius had some decent form in bumpers and is one to note as he makes his hurdling debut.
Staying Article (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Settled in 4th, progress into 2nd 6f out, led early straight, soon quickened clear, ran on strongly, eased last 100 yards, impressive, won at Punchestown 2m N H flat gd in Oct beating Watchmetail (11-10) by 14l, 9 ran.
Bring Me Back (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, close 6th entering straight, no impression from over 2f out, 7th of 20, 36l behind Romantic Lead (11-7) at Cork 2m 2f N H flat in Mar.
Fists Of Fury (IRE) 7-4 (12-0) Alw pr, 2nd 3out, disp next, sn hdd but battled on to line, 2nd of 17, 1/2l behind Frankly Smart (12-0) at Lisronagh 3m ire ptp in May '09.
Honey Love (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders in 4th, 3rd into straight, weakened under pressure from over 2f out, 12th of 29, 23l behind Shuil Sheeran (11-2) at Navan 2m N H flat sft in Sep.
Life Of Reilly (NZ) 5-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear early, 7th halfway, headway into 5th 3 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, no extra entering straight, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 12l behind The Shepherd King (11-7) at Galway 2m mdn hdl gd in Oct.
Port And Brandy (FR) 50-1 (11-4) Always behind, tailed off, 16th of 18, well behind Tough Talkin Man (11-4) at Roscommon 2m 4f mdn hdl in Sep.
Sheer Genius (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Raced well off pace towards rear, ridden into moderate 4th 2f out, kept on without matching leaders, 4th of 14, 6l behind Shop Dj (11-1) at Curragh 2m N H flat in May.
Tin Woodman 3-1 (12-0) Alw pr, 2nd at 11th, disp next, ld 2out, qknd well, easy, won at Lisronagh 3m ire ptp gd in May beating Mistletoe Cottage (12-0) by 10l, 14 ran.
Whats On The Menu (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Mid-division, headway into 7th before 3 out, ridden in 6th 2 out, no extra in 7th entering straight, kept on one pace, 6th of 21, 28l behind Sweet Shock (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 6f mdn hdl in Oct.
Crover Castle (IRE) Anshan mare out of Mangan Rose.
Happy Milly (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Held up in rear, ridden in 9th and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace from before last, 5th of 10, 9l behind Macville (11-4) at Limerick 2m 5f lst nov hdl (4yo+) (1) gd in Oct.
Hold Your Breath (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Rear of mid-division, 11th 3 out weakened, 12th of 17, well behind Our Victoria (11-2) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl in Oct.
Love Storm (IRE) 28-1 (11-2) Mid-division, progress to track leaders straight, no extra from under 2f out, 13th of 22, 50l behind He's Our Man (11-11) at Naas 2m 3f N H flat sft in Oct.
Ten Pinhal (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) In rear, some headway entering straight, kept on without threatening, 4th of 10, 18l behind Perfect Smile (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl gd in Oct.
Clashnabrook (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Always behind, completely tailed off, last of 18, well behind Gran Torino (11-4) at Thurles 2m 2f 5yo mdn hdl sft.
Garryglass (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Held up, no impression from 4 out, 6th of 9, 29l behind Peqeno Diablo (10-11) at Clonmel 2m 5yo mdn hdl in Oct.
Glam Gerry (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Mid-division, headway in 8th 3 out, ridden into 4th before 2 out, 3rd 2 out, challenged last, no extra run-in, kept on same pace, 3rd of 20, 3/4l behind Saville Row (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 6f mdn hdl.
