tracked leaders early, slightly awkward 2nd and soon lost place and niggled, closed up again 6 out, challenged and every chance approaching last, soon no extra and kept on same pace
prominent in chasing group, slight stumble before 6 out, niggled along in 5th 3 out, no extra next
soon towards rear, moderate 7th from 2 out, soon no impression, fell last
prominent, left on terms from 5 out, soon 2nd, lost place 2 out, 5th and no impression approaching last, kept on without threatening
waited with in mid-division, closed to track leaders 6 out, challenged approaching last, soon led, strongly pressed and joined run-in, briefly headed, kept on well to edge ahead again near finish
towards rear, closed to chase leaders 4 out, went 4th 2 out, ridden to challenge in 2nd at last, every chance and on terms run-in, briefly led, not match winner and kept on same pace near finish
always towards rear, pulled up before last
soon chased leaders, left on terms from 5 out, soon in front, headed approaching last, soon no impression, kept on same pace
led and clear, reduced lead 5th, fell 5 out
prominent in chasing group, lost place and reminders 6th, no extra from before 2 out
Willie Mullins has won this for the past two years and, though Raptor hasn't shown enough to complete the treble, he likes it around here and the stable have been in unstoppable form this week. Osana finished fourth a year ago but this looks a stronger renewal and stablemate TRANQUIL SEA looks the better option. He's a regular winner at Grade 2 level, won't mind the conditions and arrives in top form, having beaten Zaarito at Navan, so gets the nod to gain his 13th career victory. Bob Lingo comfortably held off Foildubh in a tough handicap at Fairyhouse but the runner-up should get closer on 7lb better terms while Carrigmartin likes it around here, though he's better handicapped over hurdles as he showed at Cork earlier this month.
Tranquil Sea (IRE) 11-4 (11-12) Tracked leaders in 3rd, improved to dispute lead from 2 out and soon ridden, kept on well run-in to draw clear inside final furlong, won at Navan 2m 4f chs G2 (1) gd in Mar beating Zaarito (11-5) by 1 3/4l, 6 ran.
Osana (FR) 50-1 (11-1) Rear of mid-division, mistake and unseated rider 10th, in a race won by Lion Na Bearnai (10-5) at Fairyhouse 3m 5f Ext hcp ch gs, 29 ran.
Dancing Tornado (IRE) 11-2 (11-0) Waited with towards rear, wide and effort straight, no impression and kept on same pace from before last, 4th of 6, 5l behind Berties Dream (11-0) at Thurles 3m hdl gf.
Bob Lingo (IRE) 12-1 (10-6) Chased leader in 2nd, 3rd 5 out, disputed 3 out, led entering straight, ridden and kept on well from 2 out, won at Fairyhouse 2m 1f hcp chs gs beating Foildubh (10-13) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
Foildubh (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd entering straight, under pressure in 2nd approaching last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Bob Lingo (10-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f hcp chs gs.
Carrigmartin (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Mid-division, headway into 4th 5 out, travelling best to challenge when left in front after 3 out, strongly pressed run-in, kept on under pressure, just held on, won at Cork 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-140 gd beating He'llberemembered (10-13) by ns, 18 ran.
Gentle Alice (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Mid-division, 6th halfway, headway into 3rd entering straight, ridden before 2 out, no extra and kept on one pace from before last, 3rd of 10, 10l behind Askanna (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mares chs Grd 3 (1) gs.
Raptor (FR) 25-1 (10-1) Mid-division best, pulled up after 4 out, in a race won by Lion Na Bearnai (10-5) at Fairyhouse 3m 5f Ext hcp ch gs, 29 ran.
Westmeath (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, 11th of 17, well behind Lucky William (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f nov chs gs.
Faltering Fullback 6-1 (11-1) Keen hold, prominent, 2nd approaching straight, no extra from before 2 out, 5th of 8, 19l behind Friendly Society (10-12) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp chs gd.
Senior Again (IRE) 7-1 (10-4) Mid-division, 9th 4 out, ridden into 4th 2 out, no impression leaders, kept on same pace, 3rd of 17, 19l behind Lucky William (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f nov chs gs.
