well off pace in mid-division, poor 6th approaching 3 out, no extra and pulled up before last
soon led, clear from before 6th, jumped well and unchallenged after, stayed on well run-in
chased leaders, well off pace, poor 3rd for much, moderate 2nd and kept on without troubling winner run-in
well off pace in mid-division best, poor 10th 7 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
well off pace in mid-division, poor 9th 5 out, soon no impression
soon well off pace towards rear, never a factor
chased leaders, well off pace, poor 5th approaching 3 out, poor 4th and kept on same pace from before straight
close up, mistake early, soon raced in moderate 2nd, weakened approaching 3 out
chased leaders, well off pace, poor 2nd approaching 3 out, dropped to 3rd and no extra from last
soon well off pace in mid-division, poor 9th 7 out, soon no impression, pulled up before 2 out
well off pace towards rear for most, slightly slow jump 8th, never a factor and kept on same pace from 3 out
prominent in chasing group, well off pace, dropped to poor 5th and no extra from before straight
well off pace towards rear for much, poor 8th before 6 out, no extra and kept on same pace approaching 3 out
Derinlaur has run six times over fences without winning but there's nothing wrong with his form and he should be scoring soon. Forjoetheplumber also has plenty of experience and his overall form looks strong, especially his third behind Chicago Grey at Galway. He looks certain to go well but potential punters would have to ignore a poor latest run from Page One Two Nine to get involved with him. Seafield, Ballinahow Lady and Belle Brook are maiden hurdle winners who should do well over fences but it's another making his chasing bow, RIVAGE D'OR, who should take this as he made great strides over timber last season and ended with a fine second to Kerb Appeal in a very tough Punchestown handicap in May.
Acriveen (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, well off pace, lost place 6 out, soon no impression, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Venture Lazarus (11-5) at Galway 2m 1f beg chs gd in Jul, 12 ran.
Derinlaur (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Led after 1st, slipped up before 7th, in a race won by Blazing Beacon (11-9) at Navan 2m 4f beg chs gd in Sep, 6 ran.
Forjoetheplumber (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Prominent, on terms before 6th, ridden straight, not going as well as winner when mistake and unseated rider last, in a race won by Lucky William (11-12) at Listowel 2m beg chs hvy in Sep, 10 ran.
Hold Em Cowboy (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 12th approaching 7 out, no danger and kept on same pace from 3 out, 8th of 16, 49l behind De Valira (11-12) at Listowel 2m 4f beg chs sft in Sep.
Macra Na Feirme (IRE) 28-1 (11-12) Settled mid-division, 7th halfway, 5th and slight mistake 4 out, 3rd next, ridden in 4th before 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 10l behind Bacher Boy (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 7f beg chase gd in Sep.
Mooney's Vic (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Mid-division, 8th halfway, headway into 3rd 4 out, ridden before 3 out, no extra in 5th 2 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 18l behind Viking Splash (10-11) at Gowran Park 3m hts chs sft in Mar.
Page One Two Nine (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, ran around approaching 5th, moderate 4th halfway, closer in 3rd 4 out, ridden in 4th 3 out, no extra before next, 6th of 10, 44l behind Bacher Boy (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 7f beg chase gd in Sep.
Private Lives (UAE) 11-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, ridden and weakened after 9th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Bold Perk (9-12) at Perth 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Jun, 12 ran.
Quelas (FR) 20-1 (10-7) Mid-division, 10th approaching 7 out, no extra from 5 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Pistol Jack (11-3) at Galway 2m 6f hcp chs 0-109 gd in Aug, 17 ran.
Rivage D'Or (FR) 16-1 (11-9) Soon mid-division, closer in 8th approaching 3 out, 3rd after next, left 2nd and slightly hampered before straight, kept on without getting to winner run-in, 2nd of 24, 2l behind Kerb Appeal (11-8) at Punchestown 3m hcp hdl 88-130 gs in May.
Seafield (IRE) 12-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, left 3rd 3 out, ridden and weakened entering straight, tailed off, 5th of 10, well behind Good Time Donie (10-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-140 hvy in Feb.
The Bishop Looney (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 4th approaching 7 out, no extra from 3 out, 7th of 16, 39l behind De Valira (11-12) at Listowel 2m 4f beg chs sft in Sep.
Ballinahow Lady (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, ridden in 4th after 3 out, soon no impression, 10th of 17, 23l behind Allee Garde (11-5) at Gowran Park 3m hdl gd in Apr.
Belle Brook (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway into 5th 3 out, ridden in 7th entering straight, no extra and kept on one pace, 7th of 16, 12l behind Baracas (10-6) at Fairyhouse 3m nov hcp hdl gd in Apr.