raced in 2nd, mistake 3rd and not fluent next, on terms 9th, led 10th, mistake and joined 11th, led again before 5 out, mistake 3 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, no extra, kept on one pace
led, joined 9th, not fluent and headed next, on terms again 11th, headed before 5 out, bad mistake 4 out, soon dropped to rear and pushed along, no extra
tracked leaders, on terms briefly 12th, soon restrained and headed before next, 2nd after 4 out, led travelling well approaching 2 out, 2 length lead when slight mistake last, reduced advantage early run-in, pushed out and kept on well to assert close home
held up in rear, 4th after 4 out, progress to 2nd approaching 2 out, ridden and no impression before last, briefly closed on winner after last, kept on same pace, no impression and held close home
held up in touch, mistake and reminder 3rd, mistake 4 out, soon 3rd, ridden and no extra before 2 out, kept on one pace
Swordsman had three runs over fences in 2019, scoring at Roscommon on his debut. He easily won a Killarney handicap hurdle last month and Jordan Gainford's claim is a plus. Friary Rock won a similar race at Wexford but then ran poorly in novice company at Killarney when MYTH BUSTER finished third and Ya Boy Ya just behind. The former has competed at a high level and though he's only won once can double his winning tally. The stable also run Trainwreck, who is 0-13 over fences while Willie Mullins' Harrie has mainly disappointed since an easy victory at Thurles.
Friary Rock (FR) 8-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders in 3rd, dropped to 5th at 9th, trailing in last and ridden 4 out, pulled up before 3 out, at Killarney 2m 7f gd in Jul.
Harrie (FR) 33-1 (11-4) In rear, 15th after 7th, under pressure and weakened 2 out, never a factor, 16th of 19, dist behind Born By The Sea (11-0) at Galway 2m 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Ya Boy Ya (IRE) 6-1 (11-1) Led, mistake 4 out, went on after next, ridden and strongly pressed before 2 out, headed 2 out, kept on same pace, no impression on winner form last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Funky Dady (10-12) at Tipperary 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Rippon Lodge (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Waited with towards rear, slight mistake 1st, a little keen, slight mistake 7th, 14th after 8th, some headway 4 out, no extra before 2 out, 13th of 16, 22 1/2l behind Forgetthesurprise (12-0) at Limerick 3m hcp gd in Jul.
Trainwreck (IRE) 33-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, mistake and pecked 1st, 2nd at 7th, ridden and lost placed after 3 out, no extra, 6th of 12, 33 3/4l behind Funky Dady (10-12) at Tipperary 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Swordsman (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, led from 8th, joined next, led entering straight, ridden bypassing 3 out, clear before last, stayed on well run-in, comfortably, won at Killarney 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul beating Cusp Of Carabelli (11-3) by 7 1/2l, 7 ran.
Myth Buster (IRE) 15-2 (11-7) Led, slight mistake 11th, ridden and headed entering straight, no impression on winner 2 out, dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Cavalry Master (11-12) at Killarney 2m 7f gd in Jul.
