soon tracked leaders, hit 4 out, under pressure from 3 out, soon one pace
led, joined 6th, slight mistake 8th and headed, slightly slow next and pushed along, no extra from 4 out, pulled up approaching 3 out
soon tracked leaders, closed up travelling smoothly straight, on terms 2 out, soon led, asserted between last 2, stayed on well, easily
soon raced in 2nd, on terms 6th, led from 8th, pushed along approaching straight, joined 3 out, headed 2 out, soon no extra
held up in 5th, closed up to track leaders from 4 out, on terms 3 out, headed after next, soon one pace
soon in rear, hit 8th, jumped left 4 out, no extra and pulled up approaching 3 out
WILLIAM DU BERLAIS had been running well without quite getting there before storming home at Downpatrick and can complete a double despite a 9lb rise. Line View is a Tramore specialist having gained all of his three victories over fences on the track including on heavy ground. Teacher's Pet, four times a winner over hurdles, didn't get far at Kilbeggan last time and needs to step-up while Capture The Drama has been in moderate form and is still higher in the ratings than his last victory. Flemenstorm has a long absence to overcome though will love the conditions while The Church Gate has been well beaten in all three starts over fences.
William Du Berlais (FR) 6-4fav (10-13) Prominent early, soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to lead narrowly 3 out, asserted from last, pulled clear run-in, easily, won at Downpatrick 2m 3f Yielding in Aug beating Mitebeall Forluck (11-6) by 12l, 9 ran.
Line View (IRE) 7-2fav (11-11) Soon led, pushed along and almost joined 2 out, strongly pressed run-in, kept on well, all out, won at Tramore 2m hcp Yielding in Aug beating Bellgrove (11-6) by nk, 8 ran.
Teacher's Pet (IRE) 8-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, mistake and unseated rider at 2nd, at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp sft in Sep.
Capture The Drama (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Led, joined 7th, headed before 12th, remained prominent and ridden to chase leader straight, no impression when not fluent at last, one pace, 3rd of 8, 12l behind Icantsay (11-12) at Listowel 3m hcp hvy in Sep.
Flemenstorm (IRE) 6-1fav (10-4) Soon mid-division, 9th from 5th, chased leaders into straight, no impression from 3 out, one pace, 5th of 17, 19l behind Stoughan Cross (9-12) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Apr.
The Church Gate (IRE) 6-1 (11-6) Led and disputed, hanging and reminders 4th, ridden entering straight, no extra before 2 out, soon weakened, 13th of 18, dist behind Aa Bee See (10-8) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
