Edward O'Grady has won two of the last four renewals and TORPHICHEN can make it three on his chasing debut. Twice a winner over timber for David Pipe, he landed a Listed race for new connections at Naas last December and will have been well schooled for his first start over the bigger obstacles. Kennel Bridge won a bumper and scored twice over timber and has done best of those here with experience over fences. He has jumped well on both start over 2m4f though giving the impression that a longer trip would suit. Some Target is definitely one for the short-list as Willie Mullins' bumper and hurdles winner made a fine debut over fences at Ballinrobe in May and has been given a nice break in preparation for his new career.
Archdeed (IRE) 9-2 (12-0) Mid div best, mstk 7th & 6th 5out, mod 7th & no impr aftr 4out, to when pu bef 2out, in a race won by Arctic Grove (12-0) at Dromahane 3m ire ptp gs in Apr, 11 ran.
Ballyvoile (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th 4 out, no extra in 7th 3 out, kept on one pace straight, 6th of 18, 16l behind Thegreatjohnbrowne (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f beg chs in Oct.
Drive On Jim (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, trailing 5 out, fell last, in a race won by Noble Prince (11-12) at Punchestown 2m beg chs in Oct, 8 ran.
Golden Alou (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Soon mid-division, closer in moderate 6th 3 out, closed next, no impression under pressure disputing 4th when fell last, in a race won by Sizing Australia (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f beg chs gd in Oct, 15 ran.
Gusda (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Mid-division early, towards rear before halfway, never a factor, 11th of 18, 37l behind Plaisir D'estruval (9-3) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens30 in Mar.
Jettymarc (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Held up towards rear, kept on at one pace from before 3 out, 8th of 17, 40l behind Realt Dubh (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f beg chs sft in Sep.
Kennel Bridge 11-10fav (11-12) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden 2 out, went moderate 2nd last, stayed on without troubling winner, 2nd of 16, 4 1/2l behind Mister Bishop (11-1) at Tipperary 2m 4f beg chs gf in Jun.
Kusadasi (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Led, jumped left, mistake 4 out, headed under pressure and dropped to 5th next, no extra when fell 2 out, in a race won by Pay The Bounty (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m 4f beg chs in Oct, 17 ran.
Lismakeery (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 8th halfway, headway into 5th 3 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, left 3rd, no extra before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 7l behind Island Wood (11-12) at Tipperary 2m 4f beg chs in Oct.
Prosperity Square (IRE) 11-2fav (11-4) Mid-division, 10th halfway, 8th 4 out, weakened 3 out, 17th of 20, well behind Kaiser So Say (11-0) at Galway 2m 6f hcp hdl 8Evens23 gd in Oct.
Some Target (IRE) 3-1fav (11-12) Soon mid-division, progress into 5th after 3 out, close 4th and challenged before last, 2nd and kept on without matching winner run-in, 2nd of 13, 4l behind Warcraft (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f beg chase gd in May.
Torphichen 20-1 (11-8) Held up in touch, 5th 3 out, lost touch before next, last of 7, 30l behind Solwhit (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m hdl G1 (1) hvy in Jan.
Wellforth (IRE) 7-1 (9-11) Always towards rear, 11th of 15, well behind Got Attitude (10-10) at Galway 2m 6f Handicap Chase (4yo+) gd in Oct.
On The Button (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Never a factor, 16th of 21, well behind Arguidos (11-0) at Cork 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-102 gf in Oct.
Rotorua 16-1 (11-7) Close up, led from 3rd, headed 5 out, 2nd 3 out, soon lost place, 5th and no impression when fell 2 out, in a race won by Cloughmile (11-0) at Limerick 2m 3f hdl sft in Apr, 18 ran.
Six Of Us (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, 3rd entering straight, travelling well after 3 out, ridden to narrowly lead before last, mistake last and soon headed, rallied close home to press winner to line, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Dr Doocey (11-2) at Cork 3m mares hunt chs hvy in Apr.
Clare Gent (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden in 7th and no extra 4 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 7th of 11, well behind Mr Cracker (11-11) at Limerick 2m 3f beg chs gd in Oct.
Jolily (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Rcd 5th, 3rd 5out, wknd & pu 3out, in a race won by Clare Gent (12-0) at Ballyragget 3m ire ptp gd in Mar, 14 ran.
Clever Creation (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Always behind, tailed off, 10th of 14, well behind Cool Quest (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 1f beg chs in Oct.
