held up towards rear, progress into 8th before 4 out, ridden and no extra before 3 out where slight mistake, weakened
prominent early, soon chased leader, disputed from 6th, headed after 5 out, disputed again before 3 out, led entering straight, pushed out from before last, ridden run-in, kept on well run-in, cosily
always towards rear, mistake 5 out, no impression before 4 out, soon no extra, weakened before 2 out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 5 out, ridden entering straight, 2nd before 2 out, under pressure in 3rd before last, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra before 4 out, weakened
mid-division early, towards rear halfway, no extra before 4 out, weakened
slowly into stride and rear, no impression from 4 out, moderate 10th entering straight, never a danger
prominent briefly, soon chased leaders, mid-division from before 6th, ridden and no extra before 4 out, weakened
prominent, slight mistake 2nd, soon chased leaders, mid-division from before 6th, ridden and no extra before 4 out, weakened
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, closer in 4th 5 out, ridden entering straight, no impression before 2 out, no extra before last
held up early, mid-division halfway, ridden in 9th and no impression 4 out, moderate 6th 2 out, kept on one pace
held up early, mid-division halfway, ridden and no extra 4 out
held up towards rear, progress into 7th after 5 out, ridden in 6th and no extra entering straight, weakened
chased leaders, 4th halfway, not clear run briefly early straight, ridden into 3rd before 2 out, 2nd and no impression on leader last, kept on same pace run-in
led and disputed, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra from 2 out
chased leaders early, 7th halfway, ridden 3 out, soon no extra and weakened before 2 out
Noel Meade won this last year and the in-form Caer is certain to attract attention on his handicap debut though his bumper and maiden hurdles victories were on good ground. Nibblers Charm has been in good form during the summer and was conceding 3lb to Bothar Dubh when beaten a head at Ballinrobe so must have a good chance of reversing the form on these terms. The veteran Noble Emperor hasn't run since 2016 but is very well handicapped if Tony Martin has him back to something like his best. Allez Kal won two of her three starts over hurdles last winter and a recent run on the Flat will have put her straight but a chance is taken on the fitness of KILFENORA, who will love the conditions and produced an excellent placed effort in a tough Punchestown handicap when last seen in May. It's a long time since Sayar was winning a Grade 3 novices' hurdle but it wouldn't be a shock to see a return to form.
Campeador (FR) 3-1 (11-0) Tracked leader in 2nd, not fluent at 6th, bumped and dropped to 3rd before 3 out, weakened after 3 out, 3rd of 4, 28l behind Flaxen Flare (11-0) at Killarney 2m 4f gd in May.
Kilfenora (IRE) 28-1 (11-2) Soon chased leaders, reminder after 3rd, 8th before 6th, not fluent 9th, headway and effort from before last where slight mistake, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 23, 3l behind My Sister Sarah (10-12) at Punchestown 3m hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Sayar (IRE) 6-1 (9-11) Held up towards rear, pushed along in 11th over 3f out, ridden and no extra from over 1f out, 9th of 12, 22 3/4l behind Jazz Lady (9-4) at Galway 1m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Bothar Dubh 9-10fav (11-0) Led, joined from 3rd, headed 7th, 2nd and slight mistake 4 out, soon pushed along, ridden in 2nd 2 out, soon no impression on winner, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 5, 8 1/2l behind Coko Beach (11-2) at Punchestown 2m 2f Good - Yielding in Oct.
Mon Lino (FR) 20-1 (10-2) Mid-division on outer, went 4th on outer 4 out, ridden in 5th next, no impression, 7th of 17, 37 1/2l behind Cloudy Morning (9-10) at Punchestown 3m 7f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Prospectus 10-1 (9-10) Led and disputed, led halfway, joined 3f out, ridden and headed under 1f out, dropped to 3rd 100 yards out, kept on under pressure, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Jazz Lady (9-4) at Galway 1m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Noble Emperor (IRE) 7-4fav (11-10) Held up off pace in 4th, moderate 3rd approaching straight, no impression on leader in moderate 2nd 2 out, driven after 2 out, kept on, never on terms, 2nd of 7, 11l behind Velocity Boy (11-1) at Limerick 2m hcp hvy in Apr.
Dromore Lad (IRE) 11-2 (11-9) Chased leaders early, 6th halfway, lost place 8th, soon towards rear, slight mistake 4 out, ridden into 5th after 3 out, no impression next, kept on one pace from last, 4th of 12, 7l behind Ozzie's Way (10-5) at Down Royal 3m hcp Yielding in Jun.
Agent Boru (IRE) 50-1 (10-9) Pushed along briefly early, soon towards rear, some headway and slight mistake 3 out, no extra straight, 14th of 23, 30l behind My Sister Sarah (10-12) at Punchestown 3m hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Timeforwest (IRE) 4-1 (12-4) 6th of 12, 20 1/4l behind Dalileo (12-9) at Leopardstown 1m 2f Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Allez Kal (IRE) 50-1 (8-4) Rear of mid-division early, soon towards rear, pushed along under 4f out, kept on without threatening straight, 9th of 17, 12l behind Melburnian (8-5) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Caer (IRE) 4-1 (9-9) Soon chased leaders, 5th approaching halfway, closed up over 4f out travelling smoothly, pushed along into straight, kept on without troubling winner final furlong, 2nd of 14, 7 1/2l behind Run For Mary (9-9) at Thurles 2m mdn sft in Oct.
Golden Jewel (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Waited with, some slight mistakes, 12th at 7th, closed up and effort straight, no impression between last 2, 8th of 14, 18l behind Maeve's Choice (10-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Rock De Baune (FR) 7-1 (9-3) Mid-division, progress into 6th 3f out, ridden in 5th 2f out, 3rd and no impression 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 18, 10 3/4l behind Royal Illusion (8-12) at Curragh 2m hcp sft in Oct.
Turbojet 16-1 (11-12) Mid-division, slight mistake 4th, under pressure from 8th, never a factor, 14th of 18, dist behind A Plus Tard (11-5) at Naas 2m 3f Yielding in Dec.
Nibblers Charm (IRE) 7-2cfav (11-3) Mid-division, 4th halfway, closer in 3rd 2 out, headway on outer approaching last and led early run-in, ridden and kept on well, drew clear closing stages, won at Downpatrick 2m 5f Good - Yielding in Sep beating Boro Tari (11-4) by 7 1/2l, 8 ran.
