tracked leader to 9th, outpaced 4 out, 4th and no impression when fell 2 out
led, blundered and headed 2 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace from last
raced keenly, held up, mistake 6th, chased leaders 11th, mistake and lost place 4 out, no danger after
tracked leaders, went 2nd 9th, challenged when hit 3 out, ridden to lead next, headed and no extra flat
held up in rear, headway 4 out, ridden 2 out, stayed on to lead flat
Nonrunner
Dun Doire gets the confident vote here with Corrib Lad and Assumetheposition rating the main dangers. The selection a fair fifth behind Eden Royal over a trip that was shorter than ideal last time out. This longer distance is sure to suit and off what looks a very lenient mark and under conditions that suit he looks the one to be on. Corrib Lad rates the main danger as he won well last time when beating Ideal Du Bois Burrey but he has a penalty for that win and he will do well to give weight and a beating to the selection. Assumetheposition is another worthy of respect on his best form but he continues to be let down by his jumping and for that reason he is over looked. Of the remainder Johnny's Kick is another that has the ability to go close but he is another that is far from fluent at his fences and for the winner we return to Dun Doire.
One Five Eight 33-1 (11-5) Blundered 5th, always behind, 6th of 9, well behind Spring Gamble (10-13) at Wetherby 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-115 (D) sft in Oct.
Jonny's Kick 20-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, driven and outpaced 3 out, no impression from next, 3rd of 4, well behind Von Origny (10-7) at Market Rasen 2m 4f nov chs (D) hvy.
Assumetheposition (FR) 11-2 (10-10) Towards rear fell at the 4th in race won by Devondale (10-4) at Hexham 2m 4f cnd hcp chs 0-105 (E) sft, 9 ran.
Jimmy Bond 16-1 (10-8) Soon prominent, every chance after 3 out, ridden and hit 2 out, no extra towards finish, 4th of 13, 6l behind Speed Venture (11-2) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (F) gs in Apr '04.
Dun Doire (IRE) 5-1jt-fav (10-5) Held up, 10th 2 out, kept on from last, 5th of 16, 10l behind Eden Royale (9-10) at Naas 2m hcp chs 0-102 gs in Oct.
Corrib Lad (IRE) 2-1fav (11-12) Led 2nd, made rest, stayed on strongly flat, won at Hexham 2m nov hcp chs 0-95 (F) sft beating Ideal Du Bois Beury (10-6) by 2l, 9 ran.