in touch, progress after 2nd, 3rd after 4th, a little keen, 5th after 5th, headway and almost on terms 3 out, lost place approaching straight, weakened 2 out
mid-division, 7th after 4th, travelled well and headway after 3 out, 3rd after 2 out, improved to 2nd before last, ran on strongly to lead close home
soon mid-division on outer, 6th after 4th, good headway to 2nd before 2 out, ridden and dropped to 3rd before last, no extra run-in
towards rear, 10th after 4th, stayed on before 2 out, ridden into 4th before last where mistake, dropped to 5th and no extra closing stages
towards rear, 11th after 4th, under pressure and detached after 3 out, weakened before 2 out, never a factor
tracked leader, 2nd after 4th, on terms at 5th, headed and dropped to 4th 3 out where not fluent, weakened quickly and pulled up before 2 out
close up, 4th after 4th, 3rd after 5th, improved to lead narrowly 3 out, disputed approaching straight, led before 2 out, ridden before last, kept on run-in, headed close home
rear of mid-division, 9th after 4th, progress 2 out, improved to 5th last, ran on well in 4th closing stages, never nearer
led, joined at 5th, headed and dropped to 3rd 3 out, disputed approaching straight, headed before 2 out, lost place and weakened quickly before last where not fluent
soon rear of mid-division, 8th after 4th, lost place before 2 out, weakened before last
in touch, 5th after 4th, 4th after 5th, lost place 2 out, weakened quickly before last
rear, 12th after 4th, not fluent 2 out, soon ridden, ran on well run-in, never on terms
Cottie, nicely weighted towards the foot of the handicap, reverts to hurdling after a couple of tries over the larger obstacles and John Cannon landed a maiden hurdle in convincing fashion at Listowel and should go well in an admittedly tougher contest. Tullypole Annie has enjoyed a fine summer, still looks on a feasible mark and is respected along with Andys Flame, who returns to action after a near 200-day break. It's an open affair but if BIG ISLAND (NAP) can repeat the dramatic improvement he displayed when romping home at Galway, then he could prove the one to beat off what still appeals as a lenient mark.
Cerberus 80-1 (11-10) Mid-division for most, ridden and no impression 3 out, pulled up before next, at Naas 2m 3f hcp sft in Mar.
Play The Game (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) Led, ridden and headed before last, weakened final bend, 8th of 11, 16 1/4l behind Kerosine Light (11-5) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
John Cannon 10-11fav (11-8) Tracked leaders and 4th halfway, soon took closer order and improved to challenge from 3 out where not fluent, soon led and stretched clear before last, comfortably, won at Listowel 2m mdn gd in Sep beating Lookondebrightside (11-10) by 8l, 14 ran.
Mount Brown (IRE) 22-1 (11-9) Mid-division, pushed along after 2 out and some headway in 8th entering straight, 5th before last, no impression run-in, 7th of 25, 6 1/4l behind Broomfield Hall (11-7) at Punchestown 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Rock On Seamie (IRE) 22-1 (12-0) Towards rear and 12th halfway, ridden and slightly short of room before 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before last, 8th of 15, 9l behind Elle Perfecta (11-12) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp gd in Sep.
Andys Flame 6-1 (11-13) Chased leaders, closer in 6th halfway, 5th and pushed along 2 out, headway between horses to lead 150 yards out, ridden and kept on well, won at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp gd in Mar beating Sight Nor Seen (11-2) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Colenso 28-1 (11-5) Rear of mid-division, slight mistake 4th, ridden in moderate 11th 2 out, weakened, 11th of 12, 29l behind Nibiru (10-12) at Navan 2m hcp gd in Sep.
Tullypole Annie (IRE) 7-1 (10-10) Mid-division on outer, closer in 5th 2 out, soon improved to dispute lead and ridden, headed at last, kept on same pace in 2nd run-in, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Nibiru (10-12) at Navan 2m hcp gd in Sep.
Brookie (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Mid-division and not fluent 4th, 6th halfway, pushed along from 3 out and no impression from next, 10th of 15, 12 1/2l behind Uncle Phil (11-12) at Killarney 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Aug.
Big Island (IRE) 6-1 (11-5) Led, headed halfway, not fluent 5th, disputed travelling well 2 out, led again before last, ridden and asserted final 150 yards, stayed on well, won at Galway 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Sep beating Platinumcard (12-0) by 5 1/2l, 20 ran.
Churchtown Ruby (IRE) 25-1 (11-11) Towards rear, big jump 2nd, ridden and progress before 2 out, no impression and kept without threatening from before last, never nearer, 7th of 16, 7 1/4l behind Well Funded (10-12) at Listowel 2m hcp gd in Sep.
Cottie (IRE) 15-2 (11-5) Held up in rear, mistake 1st, off pace in 5th after 2nd, in touch halfway, 6th when slight mistake and left 3rd 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on well run-in, not reach principals, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Elegant Lass (11-5) at Tramore 1m 7f gd in Aug.
Future Proof (IRE) 33-1 (12-0) 10th of 14, 21 1/4l behind Telecon (12-0) at Gowran Park 1m 4f Yielding - Soft in Sep.
