mid-division on inner, slight mistake 12th, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
led, joined 3rd, led again from 8th, ridden and strongly pressed 2 out, no extra and dropped to 3rd when fell at last
tracked leaders, mistake 7th, slight mistake 4 out, 2nd next, ridden in 2nd 2 out, 2nd at last, kept on same pace run-in
mid-division on outer, slight mistake 1st, mistake 3rd, dropped to rear of mid-division halfway, no impression from 3 out, some modest late progress from 2 out
in rear, headway into 8th 5 out, went close 4th next, ridden in 3rd entering straight, kept on same pace from 2 out
towards rear, headway into mid-division halfway, went 5th 3 out, pushed along in 3rd 2 out, ridden to lead at last, stayed on well run-in
rear of mid-division, bad mistake 6th, closer in 5th on outer at halfway, slight mistake 4 out, soon ridden, moderate 6th when mistake 3 out, weakened
tracked leaders on inner, dropped to rear halfway, no impression from 5 out
tracked leader in 2nd, disputed lead from 3rd, headed 8th, mistake 12th, ridden in 3rd 3 out, soon no impression, moderate 5th when left 4th and hampered at last
always behind, never a factor
mid-division, mistake 5th, closer in 4th at halfway, no impression from 4 out
Hitdroadjack makes a quick reappearance after unseating his rider at Fairyhouse on Saturday and Barry O'Neill will ensure he gets a good ride though he's only had three runs over fences. Dual hurdles winner Rolling Revenge has also had limited experience over the bigger obstacles but has shown potential and Derek O'Connor is a very positive booking. Jamie Codd has ridden Sizing Rome to victory between the flags and Jim Dreaper's lightly-raced charge has scope to do better while SHANKLYS DAWN has struck form in no uncertain terms. The latter jumps and stays well and is only seven despite having had 33 starts under Rules so looks the one to be on. Presenting Julio was in cracking form over hurdles in the summer of last year on quick ground but could just need this as he hasn't run since beaten a distance on the Flat in July.
Presenting Julio (IRE) 25-1 (12-9) last of 14, dist behind Nelson Road (12-3) at Navan 1m 4f gf in Sep.
Carlitos Bay (IRE) 12-1 (10-2) Mid-division, 6th before 5 out, dropped to rear after next and soon pushed along, no extra and pulled up before last, at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Sep.
Hitdroadjack (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, not fluent 1st, 6th after 5th, soon progress, not fluent and unseated rider 7th, at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp gd in Oct.
Thekingofconnemara (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Raced in 8th early, pushed along at stages, slight mistake 7th, slight mistake 10th and reminders, slight mistake 3 out, kept on without threatening straight, 6th of 12, 8l behind Fred The Foot (11-10) at Clonmel 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Rolling Revenge (IRE) 11-2 (11-1) Tracked leaders, 5th from 8th, closed 3 out, 3rd approaching straight, kept on same pace from before 2 out, 3rd of 8, 19l behind William Du Berlais (12-0) at Tipperary 2m 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Sizing Rome (IRE) 5-1 (11-5) Prominent early before settling in mid-division, closer in 3rd from 6 out and not fluent 3 out, soon pushed along and dropped to 4th, no impression and kept on without threatening run-in, 4th of 8, 5 1/4l behind Doolough Lad (10-3) at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp gd in Sep.
Ringrone Castle (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Held up in 6th, unseated rider 5th, at Ballinrobe 2m 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Hawk Eye Down (IRE) 10-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders on inner, not fluent at 1st, reminder 3rd, weakened from 3 out, 12th of 15, 34l behind Gliondar Mo Chroi (11-3) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Sweet Destination (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders in 3rd, improved on inner to dispute lead 6th, led 5 out, ridden and strongly pressed 2 out, soon headed, dropped to 3rd before last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 12, 11 1/2l behind Dont Kick Nor Bite (11-8) at Roscommon 2m 5f hcp gd in Oct.
Esthers Present (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Towards rear, some headway in mid-division halfway, dropped towards rear before 4 out, no extra from 3 out, 6th of 14, 26 1/4l behind King's Song (11-6) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp sft in Oct.
Fergiethelegend (IRE) 6-1 (10-5) Disputed lead, jumped left at 1st, led 7th, bad mistake 4 out and headed, weakened from 3 out, 7th of 8, 26 1/2l behind Double Portrait (11-6) at Ballinrobe 2m 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Shanklys Dawn (IRE) 5-1 (10-7) Made virtually all, not fluent at 1st, went clear with 2nd after 3 out, ridden 2 out, strongly pressed and joined entering straight, regained narrow lead inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, won at Sligo 3m hcp gd in Sep beating Gunfire Reef (11-12) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
