jumped right 1st, soon chased leaders in 4th, slight mistake 4th, 5th into straight, kept on same pace without threatening from 2 out
waited with on outer towards rear, no impression 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
held up, soon towards rear, no impression from 3 out
led and went on, reduced lead from before 6th, joined from 3 out, soon headed, no extra straight
mid-division early, a little keen, slight mistake 4th, no impression from 3 out, no extra straight, tailed off
held up, soon towards rear, went 6th into straight, kept on same pace without threatening from 2 out
soon chased leaders in 3rd, on terms from 3 out, led approaching straight, not fluent 2 out, soon headed, kept on without matching winner run-in
chased leaders when slightly impeded 1st and not fluent jumping early, went 3rd into straight, soon effort on outer, no extra and one pace from after 2 out
chased leaders, slightly slow in jumping at times, reminder after 8th, soon ridden, no extra approaching straight
mid-division early, pushed along briefly after 7th, soon reminders, no impression after 8th, weakened and pulled up before 2 out
soon chased leader, on terms from 3 out, headed approaching straight, slight mistake 2 out and no extra
mid-division early, slight mistake 7th, improved into 2nd into straight, soon challenged, led after 2 out, slight mistake last, kept on well to assert closing stages
held up, soon in rear, pushed along and some headway 8th, no impression from 3 out, kept on same pace
mid-division early, no impression from 3 out, not fluent 2 out and no extra
GREAT TRANGO has been in excellent form on the Flat all summer and has gone up 12lb in the ratings. There's no reason why he shouldn't make the same sort of progress over hurdles in which case he looks well handicapped and he's won on heavy ground. Easy Gold was a very fortunate winner at Bellewstown but Blast Of Koeman was in fine form over fences last winter and can race from a 14lb lower mark back over timber. Dorans River is up 8lb for his Bellewstown victory but did it well and can get into contention while Hareth has some smart form in similar handicaps and the lack of a recent run is never a problem for one from his yard.
Dorans River (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Mid-division early, closer in 5th after halfway, led travelling smoothly before 3 out where slight mistake, soon went on, asserted and stayed on well from before last, won at Bellewstown 3m hcp gd in Aug beating The Gatechecker (11-0) by 8 1/2l, 12 ran.
Easy Gold (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, not fluent at 4th and pushed along, in rear at 7th, ridden and closer in moderate 6th after 4 out, went moderate 3rd 2 out, 8l second when left in front at last, kept on under pressure run-in, won at Bellewstown 3m mdn gf in Jul beating Go Another One (11-12) by 7 1/2l, 14 ran.
Hareth (IRE) 11-10fav (8-8) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and some headway approaching straight, 4th 2f out, ridden in 3rd 1f out and no impression inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 5 1/2l behind Rashaan (9-10) at Clonmel 2m hcp hvy in May.
Kilcarry Bridge (IRE) 20-1 (10-5) Prominent on inner, improved to lead before 2nd, not fluent at 3rd, ridden and headed 2 out, dropped to 3rd at last where left 2nd, kept on same pace, not trouble winner, 2nd of 13, 5 1/2l behind Peregrine Run (11-5) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Last Encounter (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Led, ridden and strongly pressed 2 out, headed before last, kept on same pace without troubling easy winner run-in, 2nd of 8, 8 1/2l behind Timi Roli (11-5) at Wexford 3m gd in Jun.
Dawn Raider (IRE) 10-3fav (11-6) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, progress in 4th before 2 out, ridden 2 out, 2nd entering straight, challenged last, no extra run-in and kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Graineyhill (11-5) at Sligo 2m 5f hcp gd in Aug.
Great Trango (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Chased leader in 2nd, disputed lead halfway, led 6f out, ridden clear 2f out, well clear 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, comfortably, won at Galway 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Aug beating Bronagh's Belle (8-11) by 5 1/2l, 19 ran.
Blast Of Koeman (IRE) 6-1 (10-9) Mistake 1st, soon mid-division, slightly slow jump 6th, 9th before halfway, hampered 8th, some headway and kept on same pace from before 2 out, 5th of 16, 14l behind Show And Go (9-10) at Galway 2m 2f hcp gd in Aug.
Moylisha Tim (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Led, headed before 2nd and chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 3 out, soon no extra in 6th, weakened, 6th of 10, 34 1/4l behind Woodland Opera (11-5) at Down Royal 3m gf in Aug.
Showem Silver (IRE) 25-1 (11-6) In touch, 5th before 7th, dropped to 6th after 7th, mistake and fell 4 out, at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
Killaro Boy (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) Rear of mid-division, 7th after 7th, dropped to 9th and pushed along after 4 out, ridden and no impression after 2 out, kept on run-in, no threat, 7th of 13, 17 1/2l behind Peregrine Run (11-5) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Vent De La Cote (FR) 33-1 (11-2) Mid-division, closer 2 out, pushed along and no impression in 4th entering straight, no extra run-in, 4th of 14, 12 1/2l behind Seskinane (10-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f hcp hvy in Apr.
Hugo 'n Taz 14-1 (11-12) Prominent, 3rd halfway, disputed briefly when slow 9th, pushed along and no impression in 5th early run-in, no extra final furlong, 6th of 14, 26l behind Minella Beau (11-12) at Galway 2m 7f sft in Aug.
Touch Base (IRE) 6-1 (11-9) Prominent, 6th from 8th, lost position after 3 out, soon no impression, 9th of 15, 19l behind Ashjan (10-12) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp gd in Aug.
