mid-division, 7th 3 out, niggled along approaching next, 4th at last, good headway between horses to lead travelling well close home, impressive
disputed lead early, headed 2nd, ridden after 4 out, 11th next, no impression
disputed lead early, led from 3rd, wandered briefly approaching 4 out, ridden and strongly pressed before 2 out, headed at last, no extra in 4th inside final furlong
always towards rear, no impression straight, never a factor
mid-division on inner, pushed along entering straight, no impression, never a factor
in rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, mistake 4th, 2nd 3 out, every chance when blundered badly 2 out and soon under pressure in 3rd, went close 2nd after last, no extra in 3rd close home, went 2nd near line
disputed lead early, headed 3rd, 2nd and mistake 6th, jumped right 3 out and soon ridden, 4th next, no impression
tracked leaders on inner, 3rd and not fluent at 5th, 3rd 3 out, ridden in 3rd next, progress to lead at last, soon strongly pressed headed and no extra close home, 3rd near line
mid-division, slight mistake 4th, weakened from 3 out
rear of mid-division on outer, mistake 2nd, no impression from 4 out
mid-division, 16th 3 out, no impression from next, never a factor
mid-division on outer, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, 12th 3 out, pushed along and some progress next, kept on one paced
always towards rear, no impression straight, never a factor
mid-division on inner, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, slight mistake 6th, no impression from 3 out
always towards rear, no impression straight, never a factor
mid-division on outer, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, weakened from 4 out, never a factor
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, kept on one paced
disputed lead early, took keen hold early, headed 3rd, 3rd 4 out, 5th and slightly hampered next, soon ridden and weakened
mid-division, mistake 3rd, pushed along in 8th 3 out, no impression
tracked leaders, mistake 1st, 7th halfway, pushed along in 6th when bad mistake 2 out, no impression
mid-division, 9th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
always towards rear, no impression straight, never a factor
always towards rear, no impression straight, never a factor
always towards rear, no impression straight, never a factor
This has been won by the likes of Vautour and Monksland in recent years. It's difficult to know what to make of C'est Jersey, a winning bumper in France and runner-up at Pau on his hurdling debut in January but he's from a cracking family of jumpers and will be ready for this. Caliption started odds-on for a point at Oldtown in February and duly obliged so he's one to keep an eye on though Bryan Cooper has opted to ride the owners Black Key, rated 85 on the Flat when trained by Hughie Morrison. But it's CHIRICO VALLIS, who was having his first start since arriving from France when runner-up to Peace News in a huge field at Cork, who looks the one to be on as he looked very inexperienced that day. Belle Helene defied a huge SP to make a successful debut in a Sligo bumper in May and is related to a couple of decent jumpers while Champayne Lady is the type to improve now tackling hurdles.
Any Second Now (IRE) Oscar gelding out of Pretty Neat.
Baron Von Chill 50-1 (11-2) Mid-division early, towards rear halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened, 17th of 18, dist behind Riven Light (11-7) at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.
Black Key 2-1 (8-10) Held up in touch, headway to challenge over 2f out, ridden to lead narrowly when edged right over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, just held, 2nd of 6, hd behind Sleep Easy (8-7) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp (3) sft in Sep.
Blue Skimmer (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) In rear and fell 1st, at Down Royal 2m mdn gd in Nov.
Bold Bid (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 2 out, no impression entering straight, no extra before last, 7th of 18, 21 3/4l behind Ivanovich Gorbatov (11-0) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
British Art 50-1 (9-12) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace, 11th of 16, 11 3/4l behind Beechmount Whisper (9-13) at Gowran Park 1m hcp gd in Apr.
C'Est Jersey (FR) (10-5) 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Carmin D'oudairies (10-5) at Pau 2m 1f hvy in Jan.
Caliption 4-7 (11-10) Pr, 2nd 1/2way, jnd ldr gng well aftr 3out, wo well bef 2out, 1l adv last, in command run-in, won at Oldtown 2m mdn sft in Feb beating Jack Devine (11-10) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Chirico Vallis (FR) 5-2 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 7th from 3rd, closed and slight mistake 3 out, soon pushed along in 4th, 3rd 2 out, 2nd run-in, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 2nd of 24, 2 1/2l behind Peace News (11-7) at Cork 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Dromore Lad (IRE) 40-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, never a factor, detached after 3rd, no extra, tailed off, 10th of 14, dist behind Bel Ami De Sivola (11-12) at Down Royal 2m mdn gd in Nov.
Fiesole 50-1 (10-2) Soon towards rear, never a factor, last of 14, 15 1/4l behind Hes Our Music (9-11) at Dundalk 1m pol in Nov.
Getaway Home (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Settled behind leaders, closer in 5th halfway, ridden 4 out, under pressure in 7th when fell 3 out, at Limerick 2m 3f mdn Good - Yielding in Dec.
Grand Canyon (IRE) 100-1 (11-9) In rear, no impression from 3 out, some modest late progress, 11th of 23, dist behind Baltazar D'allier (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Highland Fling (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Rear of mid-division, slight mistake 3rd, never a factor, 14th of 20, dist behind Runfordave (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn Yielding in Dec.
Knockananna (IRE) Kalanisi gelding out of Newhall.
Lleyton (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, took keen hold, slight mistake 3rd, soon raced in 9th, slight mistake 5th, no impression before straight, mistake 3 out, slight mistake 2 out, no extra, 11th of 24, dist behind Peace News (11-7) at Cork 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Lyreen Lad (IRE) Schiaparelli gelding out of Artless.
Megara 100-1 (11-2) Not fluent 1st, soon detached in rear, completely tailed off, 9th of 10, dist behind Light That (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m Good - Yielding in Nov.
Monastic (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division best, ridden and no impression before 3 out, 11th of 22, 34 1/2l behind Moulin A Vent (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn sft in Nov.
Ost Wind 33-1 (9-9) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Fast And Hot (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Seaweed (IRE) Winged Love gelding out of Grangeclare Rhythm.
Western Ruler (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Mid-division, ridden and no impression 3 out, no extra from next, 12th of 22, 35 1/4l behind Moulin A Vent (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn sft in Nov.
Belle Helene (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, ran freely, progress in 7th 2 1/2f out, disputed 2f out, ridden entering straight, edged ahead inside final 100 yards, rider stopped riding briefly inside final 50 yards, kept on well close home, won at Sligo 2m 2f Good - Yielding in May beating Imperial Way (11-0) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Champayne Lady (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Held up, 6th halfway, pushed along in 5th entering straight, ridden to go moderate 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 12 3/4l behind Aspen Colorado (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m sft in Jan.
Howluckycanwebe (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, progress into mid-division and slightly hampered 4f out, 8th 3f out, soon ridden, no impression before straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 13, 9 3/4l behind Sanibel Island (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m gd in May.
Iknowthat (IRE) Getaway filly out of Little Theatre.
Miss Attymon (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, never a factor, 23rd of 24, dist behind Peace News (11-7) at Cork 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Miss Magoo (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, no extra under 2f out, eased final furlong, last of 13, 28 3/4l behind Modern Tutor (9-1) at Down Royal 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Sep.
Fitzhenry (IRE) 40-1 (11-9) Mid-division on outer, slight mistake 1st, moderate 9th 3 out, soon pushed along, no impression, 11th of 30, 35 3/4l behind Brelade (11-9) at Navan 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Master Vega (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, soon 7th, no impression from 2f out, 9th of 13, 13 1/2l behind My Painter (9-4) at Bellewstown 1m mdn Yielding in Aug.
