tracked leader in 2nd, not fluent at 1st, led from 6th, travelling well 3 out, slight mistake at last and ridden, briefly edged left, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
tracked leaders on outer, mistake 4 out and ridden, moderate 5th 2 out, no impression
tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace from last
mid-division, not fluent at 1st, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
always towards rear, never a factor
towards rear, jumped left at times, never a factor
led, headed 6th, ridden along in 2nd 3 out, strongly pressed leader after last, regained lead inside final furlong, stayed on well
tracked leaders, 4th 3 out, soon ridden, moderate 4th next, no impression
mid-division on outer, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leaders on inner, ridden in 7th 3 out, no impression
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, went moderate 10th at last, kept on without threatening
always towards rear, never a factor, under pressure halfway, pulled up before 3 out
always towards rear, never a factor
towards rear, some progress 3 out, moderate 6th next, no impression
mid-division on inner, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
Gordon Elliott has won the last two of these and winning point-to-pointer Serious Ego should make a bold bid after a very good third over the course and distance in July. KAATSKILL NAP is penalised for his victory on the Flat in the UK but did very well to get close to Presentingprincess at Galway after making several mistakes. A better round of jumping would see him very difficult to beat though Ozzie's Way, who finished just in front that day, should also go close and is likely to be suited by the quicker going. Thermistocles, who won a bumper here last summer, has yet to face quick ground but has shown enough to warrant respect while Lord In Red gave notice of an imminent victory when a close third over a trip too short at Kilbeggan.
Kaatskill Nap (FR) 3-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, not always fluent jumping, 4th after 4th, 3rd before 9th, bad mistake 2 out, kept on without matching winner run-in, just failed for 2nd, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Presentingprincess (11-5) at Galway 2m 5f mdn sft in Sep.
Licklighter (IRE) 18-1 (11-4) Waited with behind leaders, not fluent 8th, pushed along in 5th approaching straight, no extra from before 2 out and one pace, 5th of 6, 10 1/2l behind Brex Drago (11-8) at Clonmel 2m 4f Good - Yielding in Sep.
Thermistocles (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Chased leaders early, held up, 7th after 6th, some headway but no impression and kept on same pace from 2 out, 5th of 9, 22 1/4l behind Cut The Mustard (11-5) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Advena (IRE) 50-1 (12-0) Held up, 8th approaching halfway, no impression and kept on same pace from 3f out, 9th of 12, 18 1/2l behind My Friend Aoife (11-2) at Bellewstown 2m 1f gd in Aug.
An Droichead Gorm (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Held up, remote 9th before halfway, soon no danger, kept on same pace from 3 out, 9th of 15, dist behind Zero Ten (11-12) at Galway 2m 1f mdn sft in Sep.
Avec Espoir 100-1 (11-12) Towards rear, pushed along and some headway after 3 out, no impression next, kept on one pace, never a factor, 7th of 15, dist behind Dorrells Pierji (11-12) at Listowel 2m 4f mdn sft in Sep.
Lisclogher Flyer (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Held up, not fluent 2nd, 21st at 4th, jumped right 5th, soon no danger, 21st of 24, dist behind Daybreak Boy (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn gf in Sep.
Lord In Red (GER) 7-1 (11-12) Mid-division and 5th from halfway, pushed along from from 3 out, hampered next and soon ridden in 5th, went 3rd before last, no impression and kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Silver Star (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn gd in Sep.
Ozzie's Way (IRE) 9-1 (11-12) Led briefly early, waited with, 6th after 4th, 4th from 3 out, slight mistake 2 out, 2nd approaching straight, kept on without matching winner run-in, just prevailed for 2nd, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Presentingprincess (11-5) at Galway 2m 5f mdn sft in Sep.
Scotsman's Bay (FR) 9-2 (12-0) Soon tracked leaders, closed up 5f out, soon pushed along, no extra and one pace straight, 6th of 10, 16 1/4l behind Kerry Star (11-7) at Clonmel 2m Good - Yielding in Sep.
Serious Ego (GER) 25-1 (11-4) Mid-division on outer, 7th halfway, slight mistake 4 out, headway into 3rd entering straight, pushed along to challenge after 2 out, ridden and no impression run-in, 3rd of 16, 4 1/2l behind Gaillimh Abu (11-4) at Roscommon 2m 4f mdn gd in Jul.
Strong Current 50-1 (11-12) Mid-division early, towards rear from 2nd, ridden and no impression 3 out, 10th of 13, dist behind Quick Grabim (11-12) at Listowel 2m mdn sft in Sep.
Treacysenniscorthy (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, no extra from 3 out, weakened, completely tailed off, 13th of 15, dist behind Dorrells Pierji (11-12) at Listowel 2m 4f mdn sft in Sep.
Trissino (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Off pace in rear, always behind, never a factor, 14th of 16, dist behind Political Policy (11-12) at Bellewstown 2m 1f mdn gf in Jul.
Watching Brief (IRE) 9-1 (12-0) Soon disputed lead, headed approaching halfway but remained prominent, no extra and kept on same pace from 3f out, 5th of 12, 9 1/4l behind My Friend Aoife (11-2) at Bellewstown 2m 1f gd in Aug.
Madaboy Cross (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) Mid-division, hampered 3 out, ridden in 8th before 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, 6th of 16, 5 3/4l behind Cappacon (11-6) at Sligo 2m 5f hcp gd in Aug.
Native Place (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, reminders in rear 4th, ridden and weakened next, completely tailed off, last of 13, dist behind Quick Grabim (11-12) at Listowel 2m mdn sft in Sep.
