chased leaders, 4th halfway, disputed after 3 out, ridden and headed before straight, under pressure in 3rd 2 out, kept on same pace
towards rear, fell 10th
mid-division early, chased leaders from 8th, 7th halfway, ridden after 3 out, under pressure in 4th and slight mistake 2 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 6th halfway, improved to dispute before straight, ridden before 2 out, edged ahead run-in, kept on well close home
led, joined 3 out, soon ridden and headed, weakened and pulled up before last
mid-division, progress in 6th after 3 out, disputed before straight, ridden entering straight, headed run-in, kept on same pace
chased leader, 3rd halfway, disputed 3 out, ridden and headed after 3 out, soon no extra and weakened, pulled up before last
always towards rear, ridden and no impression after 3 out, soon no extra
mid-division best, ridden and no impression before straight, soon no extra
mid-division, ridden in 8th after 3 out, no impression in 6th before 2 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression on inner before 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division for most, ridden and no impression before straight
chased leaders, 2nd halfway, disputed 3 out, ridden and headed before straight, soon no extra
held up towards rear, mistake and unseated rider 9th
SPRINGFIELD LODGE completed a double over fences in the spring and can revert to hurdling on 13lb lower terms. Shane Fitzgerald has been snapped up so connections must mean business. Da Big Fella ran poorly at Killarney but had dead-heated there in June before a very good run at Wexford. Galypso Clermont hasn't been the most consistent but would have a chance on an excellent run under Richie Deegan at Fairyhouse whil Mrs Watson was right there for most of the way before fading on her comeback and handicap debut at Clonmel and has more scope than any of these.
Da Big Fella (IRE) 6-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 3rd at 8th, ridden and no impression after 4 out, kept on one pace, 10th of 17, 22l behind Shiroccoville (11-0) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Rippon Lodge (IRE) 66-1 (11-10) Rear of mid-division, mistake 1st, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 9th of 14, 36 1/2l behind Direct Image (10-12) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Nov.
Emancipator (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Led and disputed, ridden and headed after 3 out, no extra before next, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 21 1/4l behind Crackaway (12-0) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Galypso Clermont (FR) 17-2 (11-6) Tracked leaders on outer, 4th 3 out, soon ridden, 5th at last, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 2 3/4l behind Crack On Corrie (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Nov.
Thebellsofshandon (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) In rear, ridden in moderate 15th 3 out, some late progress, never a factor, 7th of 18, 12 1/4l behind Farrawaybay (10-11) at Navan 2m 6f hcp gd in Nov.
Kingston Kid (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, pushed along in rear when mistake 3 out, soon ridden and no extra, tailed off, last of 11, dist behind Quantum Realm (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 5f mdn gd in Oct.
Mrs Watson (IRE) 18-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, raced keenly, 2nd halfway, on terms 4 out, led before next, joined 2 out, soon ridden and headed, no impression in 4th at last, kept on one pace, 4th of 16, 11 3/4l behind Cute Cherry (11-5) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hvy in Oct.
Tangental (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Towards rear, closer in 10th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 8th of 16, 17 3/4l behind Crack On Corrie (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Nov.
Boola Belle (IRE) 150-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, not fluent 1st, jumped slightly right at times, 3rd from halfway, took closer order from 4 out, pushed along before next, ridden and no impression in 5th before 2 out, 5th of 9, 32 1/4l behind Robyndeglory (11-1) at Killarney 2m 1f mdn Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Royal Finesse (IRE) 40-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, ridden entering straight, no impression in 7th when bad mistake 2 out, weakened, 13th of 16, 21 1/4l behind Crack On Corrie (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Nov.
Springfield Lodge (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 2 out, 11th of 16, 22 3/4l behind Different Beat (11-3) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Minella Away (IRE) 18-1 (10-8) Prominent, ridden in 4th after 3 out, soon no impression on leaders, 6th of 15, 14l behind Petrol Head (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Nov.
Ballyeden Lass (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, headway into 6th and ridden entering straight, no impression, 8th of 16, 21 3/4l behind My Newbrook Rose (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Nov.
Mcgill (IRE) 50-1 (10-6) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 11th of 17, 20 3/4l behind Cosmic Rock (11-8) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Princesse Cleni (FR) 50-1 (11-8) Always towards rear, ridden and no extra after 3 out, 12th of 16, 30 1/4l behind Game Catch (12-0) at Listowel 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Courting Vickie (IRE) 9-2 (10-13) Rear of mid-division, progress to 6th after 8th, closed and strongly challenged leader at last, ridden and weakened run-in, 5th of 20, 6 1/4l behind Glenquin Castle (11-11) at Galway 3m hcp sft in Oct.
Galaxy Girl (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) Disputed lead, led from 3rd, mistake 7th, joined 3 out, ridden to regain lead before 2 out, headed 2 out, soon no impression, 6th of 16, 6 1/4l behind Crack On Corrie (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Nov.
