chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead after 4th, slight mistake 3 out, asserted before 2 out, shaken up briefly run-in, easily
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, 5th 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, closer in 6th 3 out, ridden to dispute 2nd 2 out, 2nd and no impression on winner last, kept on same pace
mid-division, dropped to rear at 7th, weakened 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
led, headed after 4th and chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden before 2 out, no extra in 4th 2 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, slight mistake 6th, ridden and no extra after 3 out
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon no extra and weakened
mid-division, progress into 5th 3 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, slight mistake last
held up early, soon mid-division, progress into 5th at 7th, ridden to dispute 2nd 2 out, no extra in 3rd before last, kept on same pace
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon no extra
always towards rear, ridden and no extra 3 out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, weakened before 3 out, tailed off
towards rear, progress 3 out, ridden in 7th after 3 out, no extra before next
Willie Mullins sent out last year’s winner and GETAREASON is hard to oppose in this though will likely start at prohibitive odds. A runner-up at Galway on his hurdling debut despite being less than fluent over the obstacles, he’ll know more today and can go one better. Zaofu just failed to reel-in the winner at Ballinrobe last time and has a bit in hand on these terms with Novano, who returns to maiden company having had no success in handicaps. The remainder inspire little confidence though The Shunter has placed in bumpers and could go well on his hurdling bow.
Getareason (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd and slight mistake 3 out, ridden from next, moderate 3rd at last, 2nd inside final furlong, kept on well close home not reach winner, 2nd of 19, 3 1/4l behind City Island (11-12) at Galway 2m 5f mdn Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Zaofu (IRE) 11-4fav (11-12) Settled mid-division early, closer in 5th halfway, ridden in 4th after 2 out, stayed on to challenge last, under pressure in 3rd entering straight, kept on well closing stages to press leader, just denied at line, 2nd of 10, shd behind Thecraicisninety (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f mdn gd in Jul.
Cusp Of Carabelli (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Held up, soon towards rear, no danger and kept on same pace without threatening from after 3 out, 8th of 15, 29 3/4l behind Global Jackpot (11-12) at Tramore 2m mdn gd in Aug.
Don Elias (FR) 12-1 (11-11) Tr ldrs, 3rd 1/2way, under pressure from 3out, sn no extra, pu app str, at Stradbally 3m mdn gs in Apr.
Triangle Rock (IRE) 11-1 (11-7) Prominent and led after 1st, slight mistake 4th, headed 4 out, pushed along and dropped to 6th after next, no extra after 2 out, kept on one pace, 8th of 17, 11 1/4l behind I Keano (11-12) at Roscommon 3m hcp gd in Jul.
Where Now (IRE) 10-1 (12-2) Mid-div best, behind when mstk & ur 3out, at Stradbally 3m mdn gs in Apr.
Carrigaloe (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Mid-division early, 6th approaching halfway, soon lost place, weakened over 4f out, behind when stumbled and unseated rider 1f out, at Thurles 2m hvy in Mar.
Premier D'troice (FR) 100-1 (11-6) Mid-division, pushed along in 6th approaching 3 out, no impression 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 15, 18 1/2l behind Dinons (11-12) at Roscommon 2m 5f mdn gd in Aug.
Day Day (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Mid-division, 5th halfway, pushed along approaching straight and no extra after 2 out, 7th of 14, 18 1/2l behind My Betty (11-1) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Graig Na Manach 50-1 (11-5) Mid-division best, towards rear halfway, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened, last of 10, dist behind Glocca Mora (11-4) at Cork 3m mdn gf in Jul.
Make Me Merry (IRE) 10-1 (11-11) Chsd ldrs, disp frm 9th, no ex in 3rd aftr 3out & jumped right in mod 4th 2out, ko onepce, 4th of 13, 23 1/2l behind Wait For No One (11-11) at Kinsale 3m mdn gd in Jun.
Mrs Pops (IRE) Arctic Cosmos filly out of Queen Chief.
Tsarina Sophia (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Held up, 19th from 3rd, kept on same pace without threatening from before straight, 12th of 24, 33 1/2l behind Just Klass (11-7) at Cork 2m mdn gd in Aug.
Novano (GER) 16-1 (11-1) Slowly into stride, raced in rear, 11th at 8th, headway before 2 out, 5th 2 out, kept on same pace run-in, no danger, 6th of 12, 8 1/4l behind Mill Quest (10-4) at Limerick 3m hcp gd in Jul.
Niamh's Oscar (IRE) 40-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, moderate 6th and mistake 3 out, never a factor, last of 7, dist behind Stay Humble (11-12) at Sligo 3m mdn gd in Aug.
The Shunter (IRE) 13-2 (11-13) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, headway to lead under 4f out, pushed along and joined entering straight, soon headed, ridden and no impression in 3rd over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Thosedaysaregone (11-13) at Wexford 2m 4f hvy in Mar.
