tracked leaders, slight mistake 4th, headway to dispute lead approaching 2 out, soon ridden, led at last, stayed on well run-in
rear of mid-division, headway into 4th 5 out, pushed along after 3 out and soon weakened, mistake at last, finished tired
mid-division, bad mistake 11th, 7th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
always behind, trailing 8th, pulled up before 10th
towards rear, pushed along briefly at 3rd, reminder 7th and again pushed along, headway into 5th 3 out, disputed lead approaching 2 out, soon ridden, headed at last, kept on same pace run-in
disputed lead, headed 3rd, soon tracked leaders, fell 6th
tracked leaders, 3rd and slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden, moderate 4th 2 out, no impression
disputed lead, led from 4th, slight mistake next, ridden after 3 out, headed approaching 2 out, soon no extra in 3rd
mid-division, mistake 9th, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
disputed lead, headed 4th, 5th 4 out, under pressure in 6th when fell 3 out
towards rear, some progress into moderate 8th 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, slow jump 2 out and pulled up
mid-division, mistake 9th, no impression, never a factor
always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
Ardera Cross has gained both of his victories over hurdles on this track and though beaten a long way on his chasing bow at Downpatrick is expected to do better here. Winning point-to-pointer Glencairn View hasn't been involved in his two starts over regulation fences but this should be a stamina test which can enable him to get into contention. Soul Kaliber has been biding his time over timber and chasing will be his game so he's one to note in the market but CHARLIE'S CHARM (NAP) will be very difficult to beat. The in-form Gavin Cromwell sent him to Cheltenham for a staying hurdle qualifier last month and he ran a fine race, chasing home the well supported Melrose Bay. He had a run over fences at Downpatrick earlier and that experience can see him home here. Coolbane West's best performance over fences was on heavy going at Galway but dual hurdles winner Tongie has failed to reach a place in seven starts over the bigger obstacles.
Ardera Cross (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Mid-division, pushed along from 3 out and soon weakened, 14th of 15, dist behind Canny Tom (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 3f Yielding in Oct.
Charlie's Charm (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, led 3 out, driven and headed between last 2, ridden last, kept on same pace, no impression with winner flat, 2nd of 19, 6l behind Melrose Boy (11-10) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (3) sft in Nov.
Coolbane West (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, some progress after 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 8th of 13, 29 1/2l behind First To Boogie (11-5) at Naas 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Dixie Highway (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Mid-division, 9th 4 out, soon ridden and no impression, 8th of 13, 17 1/2l behind Balbir Du Mathan (11-12) at Navan 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Glencairn View (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, moderate 6th approaching 7th, soon no impression, kept on same pace from 4 out, 4th of 13, 29l behind Jett (11-12) at Thurles 2m 2f sft in Nov.
Matin D'Anjou (FR) 20-1 (11-3) Mid-division, progress into 5th 3 out, ridden entering straight, hampered 2 out, soon no extra, 6th of 16, 28 1/4l behind Broder (10-8) at Thurles 2m 4f hcp hvy in Nov.
Soul Kaliber (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Mid-division early, soon pushed along and dropped towards rear, reminders from 4th and 14th halfway, some moderate headway from 3 out, no extra in 8th from before last, 8th of 16, dist behind Hidden Charmer (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn gd in Apr.
Tongie (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Led, headed 3 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, no impression in 4th 2 out, no extra before last, 5th of 17, 22 3/4l behind Flynsini (10-10) at Punchestown 2m 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Absainte (FR) 100-1 (11-7) Towards rear for most, slightly hampered 5th, no impression from before 4 out, 11th of 13, dist behind Billy's Hope (11-7) at Thurles 2m 2f Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Hexapod (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Led, headed approaching straight, still prominent chasing leaders when collided with course markers between last 2, pulled up run-in, at Thurles 2m 6f hcp sft in Nov.
Nicat's Benefit (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Rear of mid-division, not fluent 1st, some headway approaching straight and pushed along to go 3rd 2 out, no impression approaching last, no extra, 6th of 13, 16 1/4l behind Let's Twist Again (11-8) at Limerick 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Quelle Belle Vie (FR) 100-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, moderate 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra before 3 out, 8th of 13, dist behind Billy's Hope (11-7) at Thurles 2m 2f Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Whats In It For Me (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Towards rear, 8th after 7th, not fluent at 8th, weakened and detached after 4 out, tailed off, 7th of 10, dist behind Youcantcallherthat (11-5) at Cork 2m 5f Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Peculiar Genius (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, joined leader 7th, ridden in 5th entering straight, no impression from 2 out, soon no extra, 6th of 16, 15 3/4l behind Solar Heat (11-5) at Thurles 2m 2f Yielding in Nov.
