led, headed before 5th, led again briefly after 4 out, no impression in 3rd approaching last, no extra
held up, ran freely, slight mistake 4th, 6th halfway, 4th 2 out, no extra approaching last
tracked leader, led before 5th, headed briefly after 4 out, challenged 2 out and headed before last, no impression on winner run-in
chased leaders, 7th halfway, progress into 3rd approaching straight, no extra in 6th after 2 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, no extra in 5th after 2 out
tracked leaders, slight mistake 5th, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 2 out and led before last, under pressure and kept on well run-in
chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 7th approaching straight, kept on one pace from 2 out
always towards rear, slight mistake 1st, pushed along approaching 4 out, detached entering straight, mistake 3 out, soon pulled up
Aranhill Chief completed his hat-trick with two victories at the Galway Festival. Not surprisingly he shot up the weights and ran poorly at Killarney but that wasn't his true form and it would be no surprise to see him bounce back. Cross Appeal was a long way behind at Galway but did much better there earlier this month and with Ger Fox using his claim he should get much closer. Fever Pitch won nicely at Kilbeggan in June and has run two decent races there subsequently so he's on the shortlist though a chance is taken with DUSHREMBRANDT in an open contest. Robert Tyner's charge, a winning point-to-pointer and hurdler, was having his first start for five months when a close fourth behind Baby Whizz at Galway three weeks ago and with that under his belt can gain his first victory over regulation fences. Baily Dusk is inconsistent but well enough handicapped to make his presence felt if in the mood.
Aranhill Chief (IRE) 9-1 (9-13) Led and disputed, headed 5th, disputed lead again briefly 4 out, soon ridden and headed, 3rd under pressure 2 out, mistake last and weakened run-in, 11th of 15, 50l behind Pass The Hat (10-7) at Killarney 2m 4f hcap ch gd in Aug.
Churchfield Champ (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Held up, rear from 4th, ridden and no impression after 3 out, last of 6, 31l behind Sizing Italy (10-8) at Listowel 2m 4f chs gd.
Fever Pitch (IRE) 9-2 (10-13) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 5th after 4 out, 4th 2 out, no impression when mistake last, 4th of 7, 14l behind Quarton (10-1) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f hcp chs in Aug.
Fiery Oscar (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Soon towards rear, pushed along briefly after 6th, headway from 7 out, slight mistake next, no impression from before 3 out where slow jump, moderate 10th into straight, no extra, 9th of 13, 45l behind Me And Ben (11-9) at Listowel 3m hcp chs 0-123 gd.
Pat Garrett (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden entering straight and no impression, no extra in 3rd before last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 9l behind Lord Ben (11-5) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp chs gd.
Dushrembrandt (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Mid-division, progress into 6th 2 out, ridden in 5th entering straight, no impression 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 19, 3 1/2l behind Baby Whizz (11-1) at Galway 2m 6f hcp chs 0-109 gf.
The Lady Granuaile (USA) 7-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, 7th 5 out, ridden from next, soon no impression, 10th of 14, 15l behind Old Theatre Royal (11-10) at Roscommon 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 gd.
Baily Dusk (IRE) 7-1 (11-3) Held up, soon towards rear, slight mistake 4th, closer in 7th after 6th, impeded 7 out, 6th next, under pressure from 4 out, 10th into straight, one pace, 11th of 13, 20l behind Valours Minion (9-10) at Listowel 2m 1f hcp chs 0-109 gd.
Cross Appeal (IRE) 9-2 (11-5) Tracked leaders, on terms 7th, led 5 out, joined 2 out, headed and 3rd approaching straight, soon no impression, one pace, 3rd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Loosen My Load (11-0) at Galway 2m 6f chs gd.
