raced 3rd, 4th after 8th, dropped to 5th after 9th, 6th and ridden after 4 out, left 4th at last, no impression leaders
mid-division, 7th after 8th, weakened after 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
soon led, pushed along after 4 out, strongly pressed 3 out, ridden after 3 out, bad mistake 2 out and dropped to 2nd, 3rd inside final 200 yards, kept on
rear of mid-division, 5th after 8th, 4th after 9th, improved to 2nd before 3 out, challenged leader 3 out, left in lead after 2 out, ridden after last, headed close home
rear of mid-division, 9th after 8th, fell at last
rear, not fluent at 6th, mistake at 9th and detached, mistake 4 out, no extra, tailed off
chased leaders, 3rd after 8th, driven after 4 out, ridden after 3 out, weakened and mistake 2 out and last, no extra
mid-division, 8th after 8th, no impression, driven in 9th after 4 out, no threat
chased leaders, 6th after 8th, 5th and driven after 4 out, progress to 4th 3 out, soon 3rd, stayed on well after last to lead close home
towards rear, no impression in 10th 4 out, soon ridden, never a factor
mid-division, dropped towards rear after 8th, soon driven, no extra
prominent, close 2nd halfway, driven after 4 out, dropped to 5th 3 out, ridden after 2 out, no impression
Gordon Elliott reaches for the blinkers in order to get a first hurdling victory out of ULTIMATE HORSEMAN, who has now finished runner-up five times in succession. He probably isn't the bravest of battlers but has come up against better opposition than he'll face here and can add to his lone success in a Downpatrick bumper. Bay Of Freedom also has a bumper victory to his credit but so far has disappointed over hurdles and was beaten a long way at Galway last time. The mare Kentucky Lass will be receiving plenty of weight and showed a bit more sparkle at Ballinrobe last time though that was over 2m4f. Paddy's Yarn may do best of the remainder.
Bay Of Freedom (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Towards rear, slight mistakes 1st and 2nd, mistake 3rd, slight mistake 7th, ridden and no impression 3 out, last of 10, dist behind Sandymount Duke (11-12) at Galway 2m 4f gd in Jul.
Hawk Flight (IRE) 50-1 (8-8) Dwelt, soon towards rear, detached 3f out, no extra, 13th of 16, dist behind Whatsforuwontgobyu (9-3) at Galway 1m 6f hcp sft in Aug.
Ultimate Horseman (IRE) Evensfav (11-12) Chased leaders, improved into 3rd before 5th, further progress into 2nd after 4 out and pushed along, ridden after 2 out, challenged after last, kept on well run-in without reaching winner, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Westerner Lady (11-5) at Downpatrick 2m 7f mdn gd in Aug.
Little Mitch (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) A little keen, close up, on terms inside first 4f, soon led, joined from 6f out, headed over 3f out, no impression 2f out, no extra, 6th of 7, 21 3/4l behind Fugi Mountain (12-0) at Galway 2m sft in Aug.
Black Sam The Man 40-1 (11-12) Held up, slight mistake 6th, dropped to last 3 out, soon pushed along and detached, no extra, 7th of 9, dist behind Thomas Hobson (11-12) at Galway 2m mdn gd in Jul.
Bright Run (IRE) Fruits Of Love gelding out of Night Run.
Glebeparkhawk (IRE) 25-1 (11-6) Close up, mainly 2nd, slight mistake 3rd, no extra and eased approaching 2 out, tailed off, 11th of 15, dist behind Urban Dusk (11-0) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Little Ollie (IRE) Accordion gelding out of Allmosa.
Paddy's Yarn (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Held up, not fluent 6th, improved to chase leaders approaching straight, slightly impeded 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before next, 6th of 18, 27 1/4l behind Beau Et Sublime (11-12) at Roscommon 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Aug.
The Mulcare Rover (IRE) Pushkin gelding out of Blue Maine.
Fort Mountain 33-1 (11-2) Soon chased leaders, slight mistake 1st, 5th after 4th, soon pushed along, prominent on outer 3 out, soon pushed along again and no impression, no extra and not fluent 2 out, 8th of 13, dist behind Bachasson (11-7) at Sligo 2m mdn gd in Jul.
Galros Lady (IRE) 66-1 (10-13) Held up, pushed along after 4th, towards rear and no danger from 6th, 8th of 12, dist behind Tri Na Ceile (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn gd in Jul.
Kentucky Lass (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden after 3 out, went 3rd after next, under pressure and no impression on winner entering straight, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 9l behind Winter Breeze (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m 5f mdn sft in Aug.
