tracked leaders in 3rd early, remote 4th from after halfway, left remote 3rd after 4 out, soon ridden and no impression, dropped to 4th after 2 out
held up in rear, remote last from after halfway, not fluent 4 out, left remote 4th after 4 out, disputing remote 3rd and ridden 2 out, no impression
led, headed 6th, clear with leader from next, pulled up quickly after 4 out, dismounted
tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead and slipped approaching 6th, well clear with rival from next, left distance clear after 4 out, continued unchallenged, heavily eased run-in
tracked leaders in 4th early, moderate 3rd halfway, remote 3rd 5 out, left remote 2nd after 4 out, soon ridden, onepaced in remote 2nd from 2 out, no extra
Kilford makes a belated debut under Rules having won three point-to-points though an absence since April 2013 is an obvious concern. The versatile Moonshine Lad made a reasonable start on his chasing bow at Navan despite a few novicey mistakes and is certain to have gained from the experience, though it will be a surprise if he's good enough to beat NOBLE EMPEROR. Tony Martin's charge, a winning bumper and hurdler, has come up against very stiff opposition in his two starts over fences, both on this track, and has acquitted himself very well so this looks his for the taking. Green Energy hasn't taken to fences but Oscar Fiain can win races in his grade in time.
Green Energy 100-1 (11-12) Towards rear, no danger from after 5th, completely tailed off, 8th of 16, well behind Un De Sceaux (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m beg chs sft in Dec.
Kilford (IRE) 2-1 (11-4) Made all, dist clr 1/2 way, red adv 2out, rdn & ko best from last, won at Loughbrickland 3m ire ptp gs in Apr '13 beating Soweheard (12-0) by 2l, 12 ran.
Moonshine Lad (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders in 4th throughout, slightly hampered 6th, mistake 6 out, ridden in 4th entering straight, soon no impression, 4th of 14, 39l behind Wounded Warrior (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f beg chs in Dec.
Noble Emperor (IRE) 2-1fav (11-12) Towards rear, closer in 7th before halfway, 5th before straight, chased winner from before last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Val De Ferbet (11-11) at Fairyhouse 3m beg chs sft in Dec.
Oscar Fiain (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Held up, 8th after 6th, improved into 3rd on outer at last, no impression and one pace run-in, 5th of 13, 13l behind Bothair Clei (11-12) at Tramore 2m 6f beg chs in Dec.
