chased leader in 2nd, closer from 3 out, switched right to challenge approaching last, no impression under pressure and kept on one pace run-in
chased leader, 3rd halfway, not fluent 4 out, closer from next, driven along before last, kept on well under pressure run-in without reaching winner
made all, mistake 1st, soon clear, reduced advantage 3 out, not fluent next, pressed and kept on well under pressure from before last
mid-division on inner, never a factor, no threat from 2 out
chased leaders, moderate 5th halfway, no extra in 4th after 2 out, weakened
chased leaders, moderate 4th halfway, no extra in 5th after 2 out
mid-division, moderate 6th halfway, no extra from 2 out, tailed off
rear of mid-division, never a factor, moderate 6th 2 out, went 4th at last and kept on one pace
towards rear, never a factor, moderate 7th after 2 out, kept on one pace
Fammi Sognare won a couple of races on the Flat this summer and could make a hurdler while Purple Land, who proved very disappointing for Jim Bolger, may be woken up by a change of surroundings and is an interesting newcomer. Days Ahead has done most things right since turning to hurdling and his quick jumping will always stand him in good stead though the concession of 3lb to ACCIDENTAL OUTLAW may prove too much to handle. Charles O'Brien's charge put the experience of a fair Clonmel debut to good use when comfortably scoring over this C&D a month ago and looks capable of further progress. Silas Mariner was behind Days Ahead at Gowran but took advantage of very heavy ground at Cork subsequently and conditions will be in his favour here.
