led early, remained prominent and led briefly after 6th, pushed along to challenge entering straight, 3rd and no impression approaching last, no extra run-in
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge entering straight and led narrowly after 2 out, mistake last and soon headed, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, slow 4 out and dropped towards rear, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, moderate 5th and slightly hampered 2 out, kept on one pace
held up in rear, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, moderate 4th when jumped left and bumped rival next, no extra
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, no impression approaching 4 out and no extra after 3 out, weakened, well behind and pulled up after 2 out
soon led, headed briefly after 6th, strongly pressed entering straight and headed after 2 out, pecked slightly last, regained lead run-in and kept on well
Arch Melody completed a double here last summer but is 15lb higher than his last victory and hasn't run since October. Bective Cave was expected to add to his six hurdles victories when racing from a much lower chase mark at Tramore but could only finish fourth behind Bridge Native with ALICE JOHNSTON in second and Roachdale House third. The runner-up got within half-a-length of the winner and though she's yet to win won't get many better chances. Fairymount Boy is 12lb lower than his hurdles mark but is on a very long losing run.
Roachdale House (IRE) 9-1 (11-10) Held up, 6th after 7th, took closer order after 3 out, 4th 2 out, no impression and mistake at last, soon kept on in 3rd run-in, not trouble leaders, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Bridge Native (11-12) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Captain Cobajay (IRE) 50-1 (11-1) In touch, progress to 3rd after 7th, 4th after 3 out, lost place before 2 out, 5th 2 out, no extra in 6th before last, 6th of 7, 12l behind Bridge Native (11-12) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Alice Johnston (IRE) 9-2 (10-4) Chased leaders, 5th after 7th, progress on inner after 3 out, 3rd 2 out, closed on leader in 2nd at last, ridden and kept on well run-in, not reach winner, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Bridge Native (11-12) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Fairymount Boy (IRE) 18-1 (11-2) Prominent, a little keen, soon disputed lead, slightly bumped 6th, headed before 2 out, soon weakened, 10th of 15, 25 1/4l behind Kilderry Prince (10-4) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Presenting Hunzy (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders early, dropped to mid-division at halfway, soon weakened, 8th of 9, dist behind Chosen Mate (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m Soft - Heavy in Jan.
The Broom Squire (IRE) 50-1 (9-11) Not always fluent jumping, waited with, 10th from 3rd, progress 9th, no extra straight and pulled up before last, at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Mar.
Arch Melody (IRE) 6-1 (11-10) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, 14th of 18, dist behind Billy's Angel (11-10) at Clonmel 2m 1f hcp sft in Oct.
Bective Cave (IRE) 8-11fav (11-0) Soon led narrowly, increased advantage at 5th, headed after 7th, not fluent in 2nd 3 out, no impression and dropped to 3rd at last, no extra in 4th run-in, 4th of 7, 6 1/4l behind Bridge Native (11-12) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Jack Holiday (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Towards rear, slight mistake 4 out, no impression from next, kept on same pace without threatening, 9th of 15, 23l behind Kilderry Prince (10-4) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
