Harrison's Cave has been competing at a much higher level since scoring at Navan in October but he's probably still a few pounds high. Tornedo Shay was in cracking form when last seen but that was last July and though Rattan has been going well over timber he may find this too sharp. Mojita was racing over a trip short of her best when scoring easily at Ballinobe so she has to be a threat but it's PADDY THE CELEB who gets the nod. Michael Halford's charge hasn't had much racing and looks to be progressing nicely judged on his victory over the C&D last month - a 6lb rise doesn't look enough to prevent a follow-up.
Harrison's Cave 9-1 (9-11) Towards rear, never a factor, no threat in straight, 11th of 15, 22l behind Midnight Soprano (9-1) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in May.
Tornedo Shay (IRE) 1-2fav (11-0) Held up, closer order to track leaders from over 6f out, 3rd under 4f out, chased winner from under 3f out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from over 2f out, 2nd of 7, 8l behind Dundrum (10-4) at Killarney 1m 6f am stks (4yo+) gd in Jul.
Mojita (IRE) Evens (10-0) Soon prominent, got to the front after a couple of furlongs, made rest, asserted under pressure from 1 1/2f out, stayed on well, won at Ballinrobe 1m 1f fll stks gf in May beating Cloudracer (9-1) by 4l, 5 ran.
Rattan (USA) 11-1 (11-0) Keen hold, soon chased leaders, 6th under 4f out, kept on same pace under pressure from 2f out, 12th of 20, 21l behind Fosters Cross (10-1) at Galway 2m am hcp 70-100 gd in Jul.
Paddy The Celeb (IRE) 4-1fav (9-5) Soon prominent, 2nd for much, led under 2f out, soon pressed, stayed on well under pressure closing stages, won at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp 50-80 gd in May beating Noble Call (8-7) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
Celtic Dane (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Never better than mid-division, kept on same pace under pressure straight, 13th of 15, 14l behind Paddy The Celeb (9-5) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp 50-80 gd in May.
The Drunken Dr (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Mid-division, headway in 5th entering straight, ridden to lead briefly over 2f out, no extra in 6th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 15, 8l behind Scots Gaelic (10-0) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp 50-80 gf.
