soon tracked leaders, pushed along after 4 out, bad mistake 2 out, one pace
prominent, on terms 4 out, just led 3 out, went on next, jumped slightly left last, stayed on well run-in
mid-division, a little keen, soon tracked leaders, slight mistake 8th, chased winner 2 out, kept on without getting there run-in
soon chased leaders, slight mistake 6th, pushed along briefly next, no extra and eased from 4 out, soon pulled up
towards rear, no extra and eased from 4 out, soon pulled up
tracked leaders, slightly slow 4th, pushed along after 4 out, kept on same pace from after next
soon prominent, slight mistake 9th, pushed along after 4 out, hit 3 out, one pace
held up, soon towards rear, not fluent 6th and 7th, no impression under pressure from 4 out, no extra and eased straight, completely tailed off
towards rear, some headway from 8th, chased leaders into straight, 3rd and kept on same pace from last
held up, soon towards rear, closer order from 8th, kept on same pace under pressure straight
led, joined 4 out, just headed next, no impression 2 out, one pace
soon tracked leaders, mistake 9th, soon pushed along, lost place and no impression from 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
held up, soon mid-division, slight mistake 4th, pushed along from 9th, reminders from next, no extra straight, tailed off
chased leaders, slight mistake 9th, soon reminders, no impression from 4 out, no extra straight, completely tailed off
This looks tough but OLD CASTLETOWN is gradually returning to the form he showed when looking potentially useful in maiden hurdles and is handed the vote. He was brought down when behind Illtakeitfromhere a Wexford a month ago and can reverse form with the winner and the third Close Review, who looks held. Drive The Bus makes his handicap debut over fences but looks high enough in the weights on a 6lb higher mark than over timber. Romany Ryme is having just his third start for Gordon Elliott and won on his debut for the yard over hurdles at Perth but Colms Dream ran poorly on his handicap debut over fences though he's since won over timber.
Give Me A Break (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Towards rear, 9th from 7th, no impression 3 out, moderate 5th into straight, left moderate 4th from 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 12 1/4l behind Well Tuned (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f gd in Jul.
Harangue (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Towards rear, mistake 1st, closer in 5th from 8th, pushed along from 4 out, tight for room briefly after 3 out, still 5th approaching straight, left moderate 3rd and kept on same pace without threatening from last,, 2nd of 7, 9l behind Coldstonesober (10-5) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Illtakeitfromhere (IRE) 9-1 (11-2) Soon chased leaders, 6th halfway, impeded 8th, pushed along in 3rd on outer approaching straight, got on terms 2 out, led before last, stayed on best to assert run-in,, won at Wexford 2m 4f hcp gf in Jul beating Knockraha Prince (10-12) by 4 3/4l, 13 ran.
Romany Ryme 85-40fav (11-10) Held up behind, headway and in touch on outside 4 out, went 3rd after last, ridden and kept on same pace flat, no impression, 3rd of 9, 6 3/4l behind Dystonia's Revenge (11-7) at Cartmel 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Westhaven (IRE) 9-1 (10-0) Prominent, soon 2nd, on terms 10th, under pressure from 3 out in 3rd, dropped to 6th before straight, no impression,, 5th of 7, 15 3/4l behind Coldstonesober (10-5) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Old Laxey (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Soon chased leaders on outer, slightly slow 4 out, 7th into straight, one pace,, 4th of 13, 11 1/4l behind Hurry Kitty (11-4) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Carmels Boy (IRE) 9-1 (11-2) Soon led and made virtually all, ridden and pressed from 2 out, stayed on well from last, won at Navan 2m 7f hcp gd in Sep beating Close One (11-9) by 1 3/4l, 24 ran.
Close Review (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Towards rear, not fluent 5th, pushed along from 3 out, no danger in 5th when fell last,, at Tipperary 2m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Colms Dream (IRE) 7-2fav (11-12) Took keen hold, soon mid-division, pushed along after 11th, dropped to moderate 8th approaching straight, no extra,, 6th of 14, dist behind Slygufftou (11-10) at Wexford 3m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Old Castletown (IRE) 4-1fav (11-7) Held up, mid-division at 8th, not fluent 9th, chased leaders 3 out, closed next, 3rd before last, no extra run-in and one pace, 3rd of 15, 4 1/2l behind Knockraha Prince (11-9) at Killarney 2m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Old Supporter (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Led, slight mistake 4th, soon headed, 4th when slight mistake 7th, under pressure from 5 out and lost place, pulled up before 4 out,, at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp gd in Jun.
Bouggietopieces 11-4fav (10-8) Tracked leaders, lost place 4 out, behind from next, 5th of 7, 30 1/4l behind St Maxime (11-0) at Perth 3m hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Replacement Plan (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, not fluent 2nd, 5th at 6th, pushed along 8th, moderate 5th approaching straight, left 4th where badly hampered and unseated rider 2 out,, at Wexford 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Georgie 5-1 (10-13) Chased leaders early, mid-division in 6th halfway, closer in 4th 2 out, soon ridden in 3rd, no impression on leaders entering straight, 4th last, soon regained 3rd, kept on same pace, lost 3rd close home, 4th of 11, 3 3/4l behind Some Pride (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jul.
Drive The Bus (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Soon mid-division, closed 4 out, on terms approaching straight, soon led, pressed and kept on best run-in,, won at Wexford 2m 4f Yielding in Jul beating Officer Cadet (11-12) by 1l, 13 ran.
