held up, closer after 5 out, 3rd 3 out, ridden to challenge entering straight, led last, kept on well
close up, disputed at times, slight mistake 4th, slight mistake 2 out and soon ridden in 3rd, no extra in 4th before last, kept on one pace
held up in rear, slight mistake 2nd, mistake 3rd and slight mistake 4th, slight mistake 3 out, progress into 4th before 2 out, ridden into 3rd entering straight, kept on run-in to go 2nd closing stages
led and disputed, slight mistake 5th, slight mistake 8th and soon headed, slight mistake next, 4th 3 out, ridden and no extra before next
chased leaders, ran freely, 3rd halfway, disputed after 8th, led before 4 out, ridden and pressed entering straight, headed last, kept on same pace run-in
held up, ridden and no impression before 2 out, soon no extra
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace
Churchstonewarrior has compiled a consistent record between the flags, in bumpers and on his sole hurdling start and looks a useful prospect for Jonathan Sweeney. He hasn't been seen since February though and may just need the run. Therefore, HUMBLE GLORY, a three-time runner-up over hurdles is just preferred. The Elliott mare receives the mares' allowance, Jordan Gainford claims a further 5lb and she has no fitness issues after running a close second at Roscommon in late September. The step-up in trip is also expected to suit. The admirably consistent Midnight It Is cannot be ruled out and completes the shortlist along with guaranteed stayer, Lanziano.
Churchstonewarrior (IRE) 11-10fav (12-0) Mid-division, progress int 6th after 4 out, 4th next, close 3rd and slight mistake 2 out, ridden to challenge before last, mistake last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 16, 3l behind Ain't That A Shame (11-6) at Thurles 2m 7f mdn hvy in Feb.
Humble Glory (IRE) 5-6fav (11-9) In touch, 4th before 9th, improved to 3rd after 4 out, progress to 2nd 3 out, ridden before 2 out, kept on run-in, held, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind De Lady In Red (11-9) at Roscommon 2m 4f mdn gd in Sep.
Highland Sting (IRE) Scorpion gelding out of Garrienderk Mist.
Lanziano (FR) 22-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, 5th and ridden entering straight, no impression before last, under pressure and kept on one pace, 6th of 16, 5 1/2l behind Captain Kangaroo (12-0) at Listowel 3m mdn Good - Yielding in Sep.
Midnight It Is 4-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along after 2 out, went 2nd at last, soon ridden and no impression on winner, kept on same pace, 2nd of 6, 3 3/4l behind Kingston Retreat (10-13) at Downpatrick 2m 5f mdn sft in Oct.
Coolaney Express (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, slow 1st, detached 4 out, no extra from next, never a factor, 11th of 14, dist behind Easca Peasca (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Oct.
Young Moloney (IRE) 80-1 (11-2) Mid-division, mistake 1st, ridden and no impression after 3 out, moderate 9th 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 18, dist behind Skippin Court (11-9) at Listowel 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Sep.
Western Lad (IRE) 125-1 (12-0) Rear of mid-division, slow 4th, mistake 5th and towards rear, in rear when not fluent 5 out, pushed along and detached next, well before when pulled up before 2 out, at Listowel 3m mdn Good - Yielding in Sep.
