mid-division, driven along in moderate 6th before 2 out, kept on under pressure without threatening leaders
always behind
chased leaders, 7th halfway, no extra after 4 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 3 out, soon no extra, weakened
rear of mid-division, some headway entering straight, kept on one pace from 2 out without threatening
led, clear until reduced advantage before 5 out, strongly pressed early straight, headed under pressure after 3 out, no impression in 4th before last
always behind
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, 3rd and poised to challenge entering straight, led after 3 out, strongly pressed next, ridden and headed before last where slight mistake, no extra on run-in
mid-division best, never a factor
tracked leaders on inner, 3rd halfway, pushed along before 3 out, no extra in 5th 2 out, weakened
rear of mid-division, kept on one pace in straight without threatening
mid-division, headway approaching straight, went 3rd before 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on one pace
tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, no extra after 3 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, went 7th approaching 4 out, good headway to join issue 3 out, challenged travelling well before next, led approaching last, stayed on well run-in to draw clear
towards rear, some headway early straight, kept on one pace
mid-division, no extra from 3 out, weakened
prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden approaching 3 out, no extra before next, weakened
always towards rear
Derinlaur, a winner between the flags and of a bumper, made a successful handicap debut over hurdles at Naas recently where the testing conditions were very much in his favour. Ferry Point has had very little racing in the past couple of years but looked right back to her best when runner-up to today's rival Kyoto Summit at Down Royal and should make further progress. The winner was gaining his maiden victory in 17 starts over hurdles but that was his first effort over this trip and another big run is anticipated. PISTOL JACK was in cracking form at this time a year ago and though not seen since falling at Punchestown in May can return with a victory under regular pilot Roger Loughran. The bottom pair, Cantrell and Instigator, both ran well last time but have gone 42 starts between them without winning.
Brave Betsy (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Mid-division, ridden in 7th 3 out, weakened, 8th of 14, 31l behind Cool Quest (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 1f beg chs in Oct.
Nuvelli (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, ridden 5 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Royal Blood (10-3) at Gowran Park 3m hcp chs 0-130 in Oct, 13 ran.
Golan Go (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Held up, ridden and weakened before straight, tailed off (poor visibility), 7th of 8, 45l behind Cross Appeal (10-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 3yo hdl Grd 3 (1) hvy in Nov '09.
Damien's Oscar (IRE) 8-1 (10-7) last of 9, well behind Weapon's Amnesty (11-0) at Limerick 2m 6f Grade 3 nov hdl (1) sft in Dec '08.
Lady Roberta (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Rear of mid-division, weakened 4 out, tailed off, 13th of 14, well behind For Bill (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mrs nov hdl G3 (1) hvy in Apr.
Derinlaur (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Made all, extended advantage to about 7 lengths halfway, mistake 3 out and stumbled on landing, pushed along and pressed briefly 2 out, asserted again under pressure before last where not fluent, kept on run-in, won at Naas 2m 4f cond hcp hdl (80-109) beating Representing (10-3) by 4l, 13 ran.
Oxalido (FR) 16-1 (11-6) Mid-division, no extra from 4 out, weakened, tailed off, 15th of 18, well behind Prosperity Square (11-3) at Clonmel 3m hcp hdl 8Evens16 in Sep.
Ferry Point (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway into 4th 4 out, ridden 3 out, no extra in 3rd before 2 out, kept on same pace to 2nd run-in, 2nd of 20, 4l behind Kyoto Summit (10-11) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 sft.
Firm Foundations (IRE) 40-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, headway into 6th before 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 33l behind Macville (11-3) at Down Royal 2m mrs nov hdl G3 (1).
Kyoto Summit 14-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead 3 out, ridden clear approachinng 2 out, kept on strongly, won at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 sft beating Ferry Point (11-10) by 4l, 20 ran.
Pistol Jack (IRE) 6-1fav (11-9) Towards rear, some progress when fell 4 out, in a race won by Top Strategy (10-10) at Punchestown 3m hcp hdl 80-102 gf in May, 16 ran.
Concrete And Clay 4-1 (10-8) Soon chased leaders, closer in 6th 3 out, no impression under pressure and kept on without threatening from next, 3rd of 20, 9l behind Bale O'shea (10-9) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 sft in Oct.
Ballylanigan (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Mid-division early, dropped towards rear before halfway, pulled up before 7 out, in a race won by Wins Now (11-7) at Galway 2m 6f hcp chs 0-123 gf in Jul, 19 ran.
Tilly Ann (IRE) 11-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, weakened 3 out, 14th of 19, 44l behind Ella Watson (11-7) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens02 in Oct.
Chino Valdes (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Never better than mid-division, 11th of 21, well behind Siberian Tiger (11-12) at Cork 2m 5yo mdn hdl in Mar.
Royale Knight 33-1 (10-12) Always behind, tailed off, 10th of 12, well behind Jacks Island (9-10) at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-109.
Cantrell (IRE) 11-2fav (10-12) Tracked leaders on inner, 5th halfway, 3rd and challenged approaching 2 out, ridden in 2nd before last, kept on same pace under pressure run-in, 3rd of 22, 1 1/4l behind Burnswood (10-6) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 80-95.
Instigator 9-1 (11-9) Mid-division early, 6th halfway, headway in 5th before straight, ridden into 2nd approaching 2 out, no extra from last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 5l behind Killy Fryer (11-5) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chs gf in May.
Le Marquis (GER) 11-2 (11-10) Held up towards rear, some headway in 10th 3 out, kept on same pace straight, 6th of 16, 24l behind Will Jamie Run (11-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Feb.
