led and disputed, headed after 6th, 2nd halfway, regained lead 4 out, extended advantage from next, 5 lengths clear when mistake last, soon ridden and pressed close home, all out
always towards rear, never a factor
led and disputed, led after 6th, 1 length advantage halfway, headed 4 out, pushed along before next, ridden after 2 out, no extra and dropped to 3rd before last, kept on one pace
mid division, 4th halfway, no impression from 3 out
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, no impression in remote 3rd entering straight, pushed along after 2 out, went 2nd before last, kept on well, just failed
towards rear, 5th halfway, no impression from 3 out
HERCULE DU SEUIL was beaten by Senecia off level weights on his chasing debut at Ballinrobe in May but has made great strides and his four subsequent victories include two at Grade 3 level. The latter will be receiving 9lb here but hasn't made the same impact subsequently and Lucid Dreams may prove more of a threat. John Ryan's charge landed a novice hurdle at Killarney before a very impressive chasing debut at Sligo and is no forlorn hope to turn the selection over at the weights.
Hercule Du Seuil (FR) 2-5fav (11-8) Made all and jumped well throughout, went clear from 3 out and stretched further clear run-in, easily, won at Roscommon 2m (1) hvy in Sep beating Calico (10-0) by 12l, 5 ran.
Dragon Rock (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Prominent until 2nd, chased leaders, blundered and unseated rider 8th, at Perth 3m hcp stks (4) gs in Jun.
Lucid Dreams (IRE) 6-5fav (11-12) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, headway to lead travelling well after 4 out, soon clear and not extended, very easily, won at Sligo 2m 2f sft in Sep beating Mister Wilson (11-2) by 13l, 8 ran.
Path D'oroux (FR) 7-2 (11-1) Raced in rear, went 4th from 4 out, pushed along and no extra from 3 out, tailed off, 4th of 5, dist behind Hercule Du Seuil (11-8) at Roscommon 2m (1) hvy in Sep.
Senecia (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) Held up in touch, took keen hold, in touch in 4th when fell 8th, at Tipperary 2m 4f (1) sft in Oct.
Hazelhatch Lady (IRE) 66-1 (10-8) Tracked leader in 2nd early, dropped to 3rd before 3rd and 4th halfway, pushed along in rear from 4 out, no extra from 3 out, tailed off, last of 5, dist behind Hercule Du Seuil (11-8) at Roscommon 2m (1) hvy in Sep.
