held up towards rear, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression in moderate 4th 2 out, left 3rd last, kept on one pace
led, headed after 3 out, ridden and no impression in 3rd when fell last
chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along in 3rd after 3 out, went moderate 2nd 2 out, kept on one pace, no impression on winner
chased leaders, mistake 3rd, 6th halfway, mistake 5 out, ridden and no impression after 3 out, fell 2 out
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 4th after 3 out, ridden and no impression in moderate 5th 2 out, left 4th last, kept on one pace
held up in rear, not fluent 2nd, ridden and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, not fluent jumping, pushed along after 5 out, no extra and pulled up after 3 out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, slight mistake 3 out, ridden and no impression before next, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, led travelling well after 3 out, clear 2 out, kept on well, easily
held up towards rear, a little keen, ridden and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace
Chead Solas landed a Cork maiden hurdle last month and makes his chasing debut. Gun Merchant, still a maiden over timber, will improve from his chasing bow at Tramore while Ozzie's Way showed improved form over fences at Kilbeggan though will need more. Roman Rock will be suited by the step up in trip but The White Volcano hasn't progressed from an excellent chasing debut at Fairyhouse in November. RAPID RESPONSE (NAP) attempted to make all over 2m5f at Tramore but couldn't quicken when Boro Tari went past her at the last. She'll be suited by the extra here and can get off the mark.
Gun Merchant 11-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, slight mistake 5 out, pushed along 3 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out where left 3rd, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 18 1/4l behind Andalusa (11-5) at Tramore 2m gd in Aug.
Last Encounter (IRE) 6-1 (12-2) Chsd ldrs & jw, ld bef 5th, 3l adv frm 8th, rdn aftr 2out, chall bef last, hdd early flat & drpd to 3rd, no ex, 3rd of 6, 2l behind Straidnahanna (11-11) at Kildorrery 3m sft in Feb.
Ozzie's Way (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) In touch, 4th to clear leader after 2nd, 3rd at 7th, mistake 4 out, lost place 3 out, 4th 2 out, kept on in 3rd run-in, not trouble principals, 3rd of 14, 4 1/4l behind Funky Dady (12-0) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f sft in Aug.
Roman Rock (IRE) 28-1 (12-0) Waited with, not fluent 1st, improved to chase leaders 4 out, not fluent 3 out, kept on same pace from before next, 5th of 12, 30l behind Court Maid (11-7) at Galway 2m 7f sft in Jul.
The White Volcano (IRE) 13-2 (12-0) Led, headed approaching 3rd, prominent, slight mistake 5th, came close with rival briefly 7th, slightly impeded after 8th, led again before 9th, headed before 11th, soon no extra and one pace, 5th of 9, 20 1/4l behind Macgiloney (12-0) at Roscommon 3m 1f Good - Yielding in Jul.
Henry Brown (IRE) 28-1 (12-0) Chased leader, 6th after 7th, lost place and weakened after 4 out, 12th of 14, dist behind Funky Dady (12-0) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f sft in Aug.
Mr Lombardi (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, reminder 4th, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out, tailed off, 9th of 13, dist behind Ya Boy Ya (12-0) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn gd in Aug.
Peterstown (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Mid-division early, 8th from 4th, progress and not fluent 2 out, kept on same pace straight, 6th of 16, 19 1/4l behind My Manekineko (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 5f Yielding in Mar.
Rapid Response (FR) 6-5fav (11-9) Led, jumped left 1st, not fluent 5 out, strongly pressed before 2 out where jumped left, edged left and headed before last, kept on same pace, not match winner, 2nd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Boro Tari (11-9) at Tramore 2m 5f gd in Aug.
The Three Wizards 5-1 (11-9) Led, ran freely, slight mistake 6th, headed after 4 out, no extra from 2 out, weakened, eased run-in, 11th of 13, dist behind Famous Escape (11-9) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f mdn Yielding in Jul.
Chead Solas (IRE) 7-2 (11-10) Chased leaders, slight mistake 5th, 5th halfway, pushed along and dropped to rear before 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, 5th of 6, 6 3/4l behind Alabaster (11-8) at Tramore 2m 4f gd in Aug.
