prominent, on terms 6th, slight mistake next, no extra 4 out
towards rear for most, never a factor
rear of mid-division, slight mistake 6th, 11th 6 out, kept on without threatening under pressure from 2 out
mid-division, slow jumping early, 7th approaching 3 out, kept on same pace under pressure in moderate 4th approaching last
soon tracked leaders, closer order from 5 out, led approaching 2 out, stayed on well under pressure from before last
chased leaders, closer in 5th approaching 3 out, 4th approaching next, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
chased leaders, improved to be prominent when slight mistake 2 out, soon chased winner, kept on without matching winner from before last
soon towards rear, never a factor, pulled up before 3 out
tracked leaders, dropped to moderate 6th approaching last, kept on same pace
led and disputed, headed approaching 2 out, dropped to moderate 3rd and no impression approaching last, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division for most, never a factor
prominent, pushed along in 5th 5 out, 4th approaching 3 out, no extra and kept on same pace from before next
prominent, weakened 6 out, pulled up before 4 out
soon behind, never a factor
held up, closer in 8th approaching 3 out, ridden in moderate 5th and no impression approaching last, kept on same pace
It could pay to stick with KEOGHS BAR here. He's finally got his act together over fences and bids for hat trick after a couple of wins at Kilbeggan. Irene Monaghan's charge has risen 9lb, but he won a shade cosily last time and if anything this looks less competitive. Mr Bones has a tougher task after scoring at Tramore last time, but Coolharbour Breeze ran out an easy winner of a beginners chase at the same track recently and he could figure. Good Decision was winning for the first time in 12 starts over fences when scoring here three weeks ago so he'll need to improve again, while The Baler's improved recent form has been in hunter chases.
Oola Lad (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Mid-division, 8th halfway, fell 5 out, in a race won by Keoghs Bar (10-2) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f hcp chs 0-116 gd in Jun, 14 ran.
Johnny Gonzalez (IRE) 25-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, reminders 4th, soon lost place and no extra approaching 3 out, 10th of 14, well behind Molko Jack (11-6) at Clonmel 2m Conditional Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (5yo+) hvy in Feb.
Keoghs Bar (IRE) 10-1 (10-2) Held up towards rear, 10th halfway, headway into 6th 3 out, improved in 3rd 2 out, soon led, ridden to assert before last where slight mistake, kept on well run-in, won at Kilbeggan 2m 4f hcp chs 0-116 gd in Jun beating Future All Star (11-4) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Rookery Rebel (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Held up, closed 7th, not fluent 11th, moved up and looked dangerous before 4 out, edged right and beaten 3 out, blundered 2 out, 4th of 6, 22l behind Princely Hero (10-0) at Ffos Las 2m 3f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in Jun.
Mr Bones (IRE) 2-1fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, led approaching 2 out, clear before last, stayed on well, won at Tramore 2m 6f hcp chs 0-95 gf in Jun beating Destined For Fame (10-6) by 2 1/2l, 15 ran.
Coolharbour Breeze (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Chased leaders, closer in 2nd 4 out (normal 6 out), challenged and led 2 out, soon clear, stayed on well, easily, won at Tramore 2m 6f beg chase gf in Jun beating Fastey (11-12) by 7l, 9 ran.
Good Decision (IRE) 11-2 (9-11) Towards rear, closer in 5th 3 out, 3rd after next, on terms before last where not as fluent as main rival, headed, quickend up well run-in to lead near line, won at Wexford 2m 1f hcp chs 0-123 gf in Jun beating Gracchus (11-6) by hd, 9 ran.
Oh Houdini (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Soon towards rear, pushed along 5 out, no impression approaching next, no extra before 3 out, tailed off, 5th of 7, well behind Information (10-8) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp chs 0-109 gf in Oct.
The Baler (IRE) 11-2 (11-4) Soon chased leaders well off pace, moderate 4th 4 out, headway under pressure into 3rd 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before last, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Chrisdonlady (10-9) at Listowel 3m hts chs gd in Jun.
Best Of Bocelli (IRE) 33-1 (10-2) Led and disputed, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, no extra in 5th before last, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 37l behind Keoghs Bar (10-2) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f hcp chs 0-116 gd in Jun.
Cool Warrior (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Prominent, 7th after 3 out, no impression next, 7th of 20, 8l behind Lion Na Bearnai (10-11) at Punchestown 3m 1f Conditional Handicap Chase (0-123) (4yo+) in May.
D's Trix (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Soon disputed lead, headed and no extra from before straight, 8th of 18, 28l behind Hot Friend (11-3) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp chs 0-102 gf in May.
Molinero (IRE) 8-1 (10-8) Held up, closer in 6th after 3 out, left to chase 1st 2 and no impression from 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, 3rd of 9, 14l behind Westmeath Bachelor (10-13) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp chs 0-109 gd in May.
Spice Hill (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, 7th of 13, 36l behind Future All Star (11-12) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp chs 0-102 in Jun.
Young Patriarch 13-2 (10-11) Held up, some headway into 9th approaching 3 out, no impression in 6th after 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 25l behind Red Basil (10-13) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Feb '10.
How Are Things (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) In rear and slightly hampered 1st, behind when pulled up after 4th, in a race won by Future All Star (11-12) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp chs 0-102 in Jun, 13 ran.
An Blascaoid Mor (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, on terms after 3 out, kept on under pressure run-in without matching winner, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Westmeath Bachelor (10-13) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp chs 0-109 gd in May.
Jills Oscar (IRE) 3-1 (12-0) Mostly 2nd until ld from 18th, cl 2nd 4out, chall & ld last, kow, won at Athlacca 3m ire ptp gd in May beating Mocklershill lass (12-0) by 3l, 14 ran.
