soon prominent, 5th before 3 out, chased winner under pressure last, stayed on run-in, not quite get there
prominent, pushed along and lost place approaching 5 out where not fluent, soon weakened, tailed off
towards rear, slightly closer in 7th 4 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
towards rear, 10th 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight
chased leaders, 4th 4 out, lost place approaching straight, soon no extra
led and disputed, 2nd approaching 6th, lost place from 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
towards rear, closed 4 out, 3rd approaching straight, led 2 out, clear last, stayed on under pressure run-in to hold on close home
mid-division, 8th 4 out, soon no extra
chased leaders, 9th 4 out, soon no extra
mid-division, closed 4 out, 3rd 2 out, chased winner under pressure last, no extra and kept on same pace run-in
led and disputed, strongly pressed and headed 2 out, soon no extra and kept on same pace
BAUHAUS hasn't been on a racecourse for almost a year but that's rarely a problem for runners from this stable and he looks well handicapped. His last run came at Wetherby in October when just touched off by Bible Lord, form that would be good enough for this. Hume River has shot up the weight without managing a victory since Christmas 2008 and he's much better suited by a stiffer test of stamina. Jigalo isn't the most consistent of performers but he's well handicapped at his best though running out at Listowel last time won't have endeared him to potential supporters. Oola Lad was in good form earlier in the summer and probably found the ground much too quick at Tramore last time. He looks the best of Edward O'Grady's entries and can provide the main threat.
Duers (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden in 8th 4 out, stayed on in 5th last, kept on same pace run-in, 5th of 18, 13l behind Gonebeyondrecall (11-1) at Listowel 2m 3f Handicap Chase (4yo+) gd.
Hume River (IRE) 12-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, 5th 6 out, close 3rd 4 out, driven along from 3 out, no impression run-in, kept on one pace, 3rd of 19, 7l behind Palace Merano (9-10) at Punchestown 3m 6f hcp chs 0-140 gd in Apr.
Clew Bay Cove (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division, no impression in 10th 4 out, kept on one pace straight, 8th of 18, 22l behind Gonebeyondrecall (11-1) at Listowel 2m 3f Handicap Chase (4yo+) gd.
Old Si (IRE) 10-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, 6th 4 out, 5th straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace under pressure, 5th of 15, 25l behind Powerstation (10-9) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp chs gd in May.
Benalma (IRE) 9-1 (11-8) Prominent, 3rd halfway, led 3 out, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra from 2 out, 8th of 20, 36l behind Tulachsarain (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Apr.
Flemross (IRE) 14-1 (11-11) Led, headed before 2 out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 30l behind Word Of Warning (11-2) at Perth 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 0-1115 (4) gf in Jul.
Having A Cut (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway in 8th 5 out, 5th 3 out, ridden 2 out, 4th last, soon no extra and weakened entering straight, 9th of 19, 34l behind Wins Now (11-7) at Galway 2m 6f hcp chs 0-123 gf in Jul.
Oola Lad (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 6th 3 out, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace, 6th of 10, 20l behind Supercede (10-2) at Tramore 2m 6f hcp chs 0-123 fm in Aug.
Bauhaus (IRE) 5-1 (9-11) Not always fluent, in touch, hit 1st and 2nd, tracked leading pair 5th, hit next, challenged on outside 4 out, chased winner 3 out, rallied as winner idled flat, always held, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Bible Lord (10-12) at Wetherby 2m 4f listed hcp chs (1) gd in Oct.
Jigalo (IRE) 7-1 (10-13) Ran out 1st, in a race won by Clarkey (10-11) at Listowel 2m 1f hcp chs 0-123 gd, 16 ran.
Ballygill Gale (IRE) 9-2 (10-10) Tracked leader in 2nd, led 7th, headed 4 out, bumped next, 3rd after 2 out, no extra from last, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Lock Mor Lad (10-11) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f cnd hcp chs (0-109).
