mid-division, 7th halfway, headway into 5th after 2 out, ridden in 4th last, under pressure in 3rd after last, soon no extra and kept on same pace
made all, ridden after last, kept on well closing stages
chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway into 3rd before straight, ridden before last, no extra in 4th after last, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden before straight, kept on same pace under pressure from last and no impression winner
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened after 2 out, pulled up before last
mid-division, reminders 4th, mistake and ridden 3 out, soon weakened and pulled up before last
held up towards rear, 8th after 2 out, ridden and no impression before straight, tailed off
held up in rear, 9th 3 out, headway into 6th after 2 out, ridden and no impression before straight, kept on one pace
mid-division, dropped towards rear before 3 out, pulled up before last
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression before last, no extra after last
Bullock Harbour is the only one of these to have won over the course which he did in June but his two subsequent runs have been disappointing. Orpheus Valley ran his best race over fences for some time when runner-up to Kalellshan at Killarney last month and, as that was only his second start for 18 months he looks a big threat to all. If the going dries out a little than GOOD LUCK CHUCK should have no problems taking this as he could hardly have been more impressive on soft ground at Tipperary in July. His previous victory over fences came on fast going so further rain wouldn't help but he still looks the one to be on. Clarkey last won over a year ago but he's now on a 5lb lower mark so shouldn't be dismissed despite a moderate run last time.
