mid-division, progress to 3rd at 6th, 2nd at 7th, 3rd at 13th, dropped to 6th after 4 out, weakened before 2 out
rear, 15th after 7th, under pressure in 12th after 3 out, weakened
rear of mid-division, 11th after 7th, progress to 6th before 11th, improved to 3rd after 4 out, 4th 2 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace in 5th before last
in rear, 10th after 7th, under pressure in 9th after 3 out, no impression on leaders before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, kept on one pace in 8th run-in
mid-division, 7th after 7th, took closer order before 2 out, ridden in 6th before last, kept on one pace
prominent, 6th after 7th, improved to 4th at 13th, lost place before 2 out, no impression in 7th before last, kept on one pace
soon tracked leader in 2nd, not fluent at 6th, dropped to 3rd at 7th, lost place before 11th, under pressure in 11th after 3 out, soon weakened and eased
in rear, 13th after 7th, pushed along in 10th after 3 out, closed on leaders before 2 out, ridden in 3rd before last, ran on without threatening
towards rear, 12th after 7th, took closer order after 13th, 8th 3 out, closed before 2 out, pushed along in 3rd after 2 out, dropped to 4th at last, ridden and kept on same pace run-in
chased leader, 8th after 7th, progress to 4th before 11th, improved to 2nd at 13th, on terms at last, soon led narrowly, ridden and kept on best under pressure
towards rear, 9th after 7th, dropped to rear and detached 4 out, weakened
prominent, mistake at 2nd, soon mid-division, dropped to 14th before 8th, slightly detached after 10th, pulled up before 12th
soon led, pushed along before 2 out, under pressure and joined at last, soon ridden and headed, kept on, just held
prominent, 4th after 7th, improved to 3rd before 11th, 5th at 13th, weakened 2 out
tracked leader, 5th after 7th, mistake in 7th at 13th, soon lost place, under pressure in 13th after 3 out, weakened
A fair size field go to post for the opening chase with plenty of them making their first appearance over the larger obstacles. Sam King looks capable of winning in this sphere but he might be better off at the weights in handicaps and there must be a slight doubt about Moroval lasting out this trip. A Year To Remember is worth mentioning in dispatches making his debut over fences having won last time out but the experience of SWINGBRIDGE might just stand him in good stead here as he bids to follow up his hurdles win last time out. Chestnut Brave is interesting sent straight over fences after her hurdles win last time out with The Rite Article another for the short list.
Ballinahow Bill (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Chased leader, 10th after 4th, no impression, weakened and eased before 2 out, 15th of 19, dist behind Aydoun (11-7) at Galway 2m 1f mdn sft in Aug.
Chase The Clouds (IRE) 11-1 (11-6) In rear, 16th after 5th, reminders after 9th, no extra after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Tipperary 3m hcp gd in Jul.
Double Windsor (IRE) 20-1 (11-11) Mid-division, good progress to chase leaders from 4 out, ridden in 4th from 2 out and no impression from before last, 4th of 16, 10 1/2l behind Pass The Ball (11-12) at Tipperary 2m 4f Good - Yielding in Jul.
Fiddlers Bow (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Raced in 6th from early, slight mistake 3 out, soon pushed along, one pace next, 7th of 14, 11 1/4l behind I Will Follow (11-1) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Guitar George (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Led and disputed early, dropped to 2nd before 2nd, improved to lead before 2 out, ridden and headed before last, soon no extra and weakened, 8th of 14, 17 3/4l behind Bhutan (11-6) at Tipperary 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Jul.
Moroval (IRE) 9-2 (11-4) Chased leaders, left 2nd approaching 5th, disputed from next, ridden before 3 out, under pressure in 3rd 2 out, 4th last and kept on one pace, 4th of 17, 11 1/2l behind Carrigmoorna Matt (11-4) at Killarney 2m 4f mdn sft in May.
Naturally Blond (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Soon close up and disputed lead, some slight mistakes, lost place from 8th, soon no danger, tailed off, 16th of 20, dist behind Carlitos Bay (10-10) at Cork 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Rebel Turn (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, some headway approaching 2 out, no extra after last, 8th of 11, 24l behind Three Wise Men (11-12) at Galway 2m 2f gd in Aug.
Sam King (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Towards rear, soon progress from 4 out and went 3rd 2 out, ridden and no impression from before last, 3rd of 16, 5l behind Pass The Ball (11-12) at Tipperary 2m 4f Good - Yielding in Jul.
Swingbridge (IRE) 7-4fav (11-0) Held up towards rear on inside, headway into mid-division 6th, tracked leaders after 3 out, challenged when carried right and not much room between last 2, led approaching last, ridden clear flat, kept on, won at Perth 3m hcp (5) gs in Aug beating See Double You (11-4) by 10l, 14 ran.
The Rite Article (IRE) 5-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, ridden in 4th 2 out, soon no impression, 5th of 9, 11 3/4l behind Market's Field (10-13) at Sligo 3m hcp gd in Aug.
Chestnut Brave (IRE) 7-2 (10-13) Tracked leaders, soon 3rd, on terms approaching 4 out, led from 3 out, pressed straight, joined at last, led again and stayed on best run-in, won at Wexford 2m 4f mdn gd in Jul beating Gracemount (10-13) by 3l, 14 ran.
Swift (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Mid-division and 9th before 4 out, pushed along before 2 out and soon ridden in 6th, no impression and kept on same pace from before last, 7th of 16, 23 1/4l behind Whatever It Takes (11-10) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Tigroney (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, slow 3rd and reminder, slight mistake 10th, pushed along and no impression 3 out, no extra, kept on one pace, 4th of 7, 16 1/2l behind Dont Kick Nor Bite (11-7) at Sligo 2m 5f Yielding - Soft in Aug.
A Year To Remember (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Chased leader in 2nd, not fluent 4th, ridden and making little impression when left in front at last, slightly hampered, kept on well run-in, won at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn gd in Jul beating Super Bowl (11-1) by 4 3/4l, 7 ran.
