tracked leader in 2nd, almost on terms 2 out, soon led narrowly, ridden after last, kept on best
towards rear, 6th at 3rd, 5th after 5th, no extra after last and dropped to 6th
towards rear, 4th at 3rd, progress to 3rd at 6th, dropped to 5th 2 out, soon ridden, 6th at last, kept on same pace to 5th, no threat
raced 3rd, not fluent at 1st, 4th at 6th, progress to close on leaders at last, soon 2nd, ridden and kept on, not match winner closing stages
soon led, ridden before 2 out where almost joined, soon headed, ridden in 3rd run-in, kept on same pace, dropped to 4th closing stages
in rear, 7th at 3rd, 6th after 6th, switched left and headway to 4th at last, ridden and kept on well to 3rd, not trouble leader
rear, 5th at 3rd, dropped to 6th after 5th, pushed along in 7th after 6th, detached before 2 out, no extra, eased before last
ATTRIBUTION (NAP) had some smart form over hurdles but could be a better chaser judged on his run behind stable companion Ordinary World at Fairyhouse. Slick jumping gained the day for the winner and the selection will have come on a bundle for the experience. O Ceallaigh was still in touch but held when falling on his chasing debut at Tipperary then had little chance of overturning the potentially top-class Identity Thief at Punchestown. He should also get better and comfortably holds Damut, who jumped to the right throughout when beaten a long way in that latter contest. Master Ruffit looks next best on his chasing debut.
Attribution 11-4 (11-12) Tracked leaders, closer in 3rd approaching 4 out, 2nd before straight, no impression from before 2 out, kept on without threatening winner run-in, 2nd of 7, 4l behind Ordinary World (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m gd in Oct.
Black Ice (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 6th of 9, 17 1/4l behind Beautiful Ben (11-4) at Tramore 2m gd in Oct.
Damut (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Soon raced in poor 5th, jumped slightly right at times, kept on same pace from before 4 out, 5th of 8, dist behind Identity Thief (11-12) at Punchestown 2m Yielding in Oct.
Minella Scamp (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, soon 4th, disptued 2nd 3 out, one pace from next, 5th of 11, 11 3/4l behind Space Cadet (11-12) at Roscommon 2m hvy in Oct.
O Ceallaigh (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Led and clear of remainder with 2nd, joined from 3rd, headed after 5 out, under pressure 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 14l behind Identity Thief (11-12) at Punchestown 2m Yielding in Oct.
Rolling Revenge (IRE) 7-1 (10-13) Held up, moderate 17th before 4th, closed to chase leaders but no impression and slight mistake last, one pace, 7th of 22, 11 1/4l behind Definite Income (10-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Snake Eyes (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) In rear, not fluent at 3rd, 7th at 5th, 6th after 9th, dropped to 8th after 4 out, no impression in moderate 5th before last, left moderate 4th at last, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, dist behind Westerner Lady (11-5) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f gd in Aug.
Master Ruffit (IRE) 3-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders in rear, lost place from 4 out, last of 3, dist behind Billy Billy (10-10) at Ayr 3m (4) hvy in Mar.
Blazing West (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders early, dropped to rear from halfway, weakened 4 out, pulled up before 3 out, at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp gd in Sep.
