led, headed 5 out, remained close up, 3rd before 3 out, ridden in 4th and slight mistake 2 out, soon no impression and weakened
chased leaders in 3rd, mistake 6 out, improved to dispute 5 out, ridden in 2nd and mistake 2 out, under pressure and no impression on leader before last, stayed on to challenge last, led run-in and kept on well closing stages
held up in rear, slight mistake 6 out, closer in 3rd before 2 out, ridden entering straight, no impression before last, kept on one pace
chased leader in 2nd, mistakes 4th and 12th, improved to lead and dispute 5 out, asserted before last and 2-length advantage, challenged last, ridden and headed run-in, no extra closing stages
Up For The Match completed a double over hurdles but that was in the spring of 2012 and he hasn't run since later that year. As De Ferbet looked as though he was racing over a trip well short of his best on his debut for Willie Mullins at Thurles and this should play more to his strengths. He'll also improve for the run but is no certainty to finish in front of stablemate The Bosses Cousin, who was conceding 12lb to Sin Miedo when beaten a neck over the minimum trip at Fairyhouse. He's another taking a big step-up in trip and should be suited though whether either will be good enough to beat THE JOB IS RIGHT is debatable. It's a surprise to see Mick Hourigan's charge entered here after his excellent fourth place in the Paddy Power at Leopardstown on Saturday but if taking his place he can see off the challenge of the Mullins inmates.
The Bosses Cousin (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, improved into 2nd 3 out, travelling well in 2nd entering straight, not fluent and ridden on outer 2 out, not fluent at last, stayed on well run-in, strongly pressed winner to line, just failed, 2nd of 6, nk behind Sin Miedo (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m beg chs in Nov.
The Job Is Right 25-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, progress into 4th 2 out, ridden entering straight, challenged before last, disputed last, no extra run-in and kept on same pace, 4th of 26, 3 1/2l behind Living Next Door (10-9) at Leopardstown 3m hcap ch hvy.
Up For The Match (IRE) 9-2 (11-9) Mid-division early, headway into 5th at 5th, ridden and no extra before 3 out, 9th of 11, 36l behind Tofino Bay (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f beg chs sft in Sep '12.
As De Ferbet (FR) 13-8fav (11-0) Prominent and disputed early, soon chased leader in 2nd, 3rd 5 out, slight mistake 3 out, close up 2 out, left 2nd, ridden to challenge before last, no extra run-in, kept on same pace (poor visibility), 2nd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Aerlite Supreme (11-12) at Thurles 2m 2f beg chs sft in Nov.
