This features the chasing debut of MAX DYNAMITE, twice placed in the Melbourne Cup and last seen in the Champions Long Distance Cup at Ascot. His only victory over hurdles came here in 2014 but he competed at a very high level throughout. His stable companion Small Farm made too many mistakes on his chasing bow at Gowran but is certain to have come on for the run. Lord Schnitzel couldn't quite shake off the odds-on Carefully Selected at Fairyhouse but had Captain Cj and Mormon behind in what looked a strong race. He must have a good chance of going one better though Milan Native looks certain to be suited by this much longer trip after a fair run over 2m2f on this track when Discordantly, another staying type, wasn't far behind.
Captain Cj (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Soon tracked leaders, 3rd after 4th, effort straight, kept on same pace from last, 3rd of 18, 5l behind Carefully Selected (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f sft in Nov.
Chosen Hour (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Waited with, slight mistake 4th, soon raced in rear, no impression before 10th, one pace, 12th of 18, dist behind Carefully Selected (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f sft in Nov.
Discordantly (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Tracked leader, 3rd halfway, headway to dispute lead after 4 out, headed approaching straight and dropped to 3rd 2 out, ridden and no impression approaching last, soon no extra, 3rd of 15, 15l behind Royal Rendezvous (11-12) at Thurles 2m 2f sft in Nov.
Gaillimh Abu (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) Towards rear, some headway from before 2 out but no impression, kept on without threatening run-in, 11th of 20, 16 3/4l behind Ilikedwayurthinkin (11-0) at Galway 2m 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Line Out (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, no impression in 7th 3 out, left moderate 4th after 2 out, no extra, kept on one pace, 4th of 15, 30l behind Royal Rendezvous (11-12) at Thurles 2m 2f sft in Nov.
Lord Schnitzel (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Mid-division early, slight mistake 3rd, 8th after 4th, closed 4 out, challenged from 2 out, on terms approaching last, headed and kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 18, 3 3/4l behind Carefully Selected (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f sft in Nov.
Max Dynamite (FR) 33-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, soon well beaten, 8th of 9, 16 1/2l behind Kew Gardens (9-7) at Ascot 2m Grp 2 (1) gs in Oct.
Milan Native (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway in 3rd 3 out and went 2nd next, ridden between final 2 and no impression on winner run-in, 2nd of 15, 3l behind Royal Rendezvous (11-12) at Thurles 2m 2f sft in Nov.
Mormon (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Soon tracked leaders, 4th after 4th, slight mistake 4 out, no impression and slight mistake 2 out, one pace, 5th of 18, 10 1/4l behind Carefully Selected (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f sft in Nov.
Singirishmansing (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Soon tracked leaders, 5th from 2nd, pushed along from 3 out, soon no extra, 9th of 18, dist behind The Big Galloper (11-4) at Roscommon 2m 4f mdn hvy in Sep.
Small Farm (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Led, headed entering straight and ridden, dropped to 3rd and mistake 3 out, moderate 4th and mistake 2 out, no impression, 5th of 10, 35 1/2l behind Laurina (11-5) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hvy in Nov.
Woddy Wynne (IRE) 33-1 (12-0) Led, joined briefly 6f out, led again over 4f out, pushed along and headed entering straight, soon ridden and no impression in 5th under 2f out, weakened, 5th of 11, 35 1/4l behind Asterion Forlonge (12-0) at Thurles 2m sft in Nov.
Goodnightngodbless (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Waited with, 13th at 6th, under pressure after 10th and some headway, kept on same pace from before 2 out, 6th of 17, 15 1/4l behind Mister Fogpatches (10-11) at Navan 2m 6f hcp sft in Nov.
Half The Odds (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, moderate 3rd halfway, no extra from 4 out, kept on one pace in straight, 3rd of 11, 31l behind Sinoria (11-7) at Thurles 2m 2f sft in Nov.
My First Symphony (IRE) 20-1 (12-1) Always towards rear, ridden and no extra after 3 out, tailed off, 10th of 14, dist behind Young Dev (12-4) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
