towards rear, 13th 4 out, progress and pushed along after 3 out, improved to 6th before last, no impression on leaders, kept on run-in, never on terms
towards rear, 12th 4 out, no impression after 3 out, one paced after 2 out, never a factor
mid-division, pushed along after 8th, 8th before 4 out, progress to 5th after 3 out, no impression on leaders in 4th at last, ridden and kept on in 3rd run-in, never nearer
towards rear, mistake at 6th, 11th 4 out, weakened after 3 out, never a factor, pulled up 2 out
in touch, 5th before 9th where mistake and lost place, weakened after 3 out
held up, good headway after 9th, slight mistake 4 out, closed 3 out, ridden in 2nd after 3 out, strongly challenged leader 2 out, soon led, asserted run-in, kept on well
led, headed at 1st, led after 1st, disputed at 5th, jumped left and bumped rival at 8th, headed before 9th, weakened after 3 out
prominent, led at 1st, headed after 1st, disputed at 5th, bumped at 8th, headed and dropped to 4th before 9th, under pressure in 3rd after 3 out, lost place and weakened before last
rear of mid-division, took closer order after 5th, 3rd before 9th, led narrowly 4 out, strongly pressed 2 out, soon headed and ridden, no impression on leader run-in, kept on same pace
chased leader, 6th before 4 out, under pressure in 4th after 3 out, no impression on leaders in 3rd after 2 out, dropped to 4th and kept on same pace run-in
chased leader, 6th before 9th, dropped to 9th before 4 out, under pressure after 3 out, weakened after 2 out
tracked leaders, improved to lead before 9th, headed 4 out, dropped to 6th and under pressure after 3 out, weakened after 2 out
raced in detached rear, mistake at 2nd, closed up on field after 3 out, ran on after 2 out, never on terms
SELECT OPPORTUNITY won over hurdles at this fixture a year ago having returned from a long lay-off the previous month to score over fences at Sligo. The lack of a run won't be a problem and a mark of 103 could be underestimating him. Father Jed, four-times a winner over hurdles including here, is 0-14 over fences but Lord Lariat was making his handicap debut over the bigger obstacles when just failing to concede 11lb to the winner at Punchestown. Avec Espoir, runner-up over 3m1f at Wexford, was in touch when falling 2 out at Listowel and would relish a stamina test while Russian Bill has the ability to score at this level though has a long absence to overcome.
Hesamanofhisword (IRE) 16-1 (12-0) Rear of mid-division, in touch 2 out where slight mistake, pushed along and no impression early straight, 7th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 11, 6 1/2l behind Tiger Voice (12-0) at Galway 2m 2f Yielding in Sep.
Russian Bill (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) Settled behind leaders, slight mistake 4th, towards rear after next, slight mistake 7th, progress into 4th 3 out, soon left moderate 3rd, ridden and no impression before straight, slightly closer 2 out, kept on one pace from last, 3rd of 7, 13l behind Tokyo Getaway (11-0) at Clonmel 2m 7f hvy in Feb.
Askann (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) Mid-division, ridden and no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 9th of 14, 21 1/4l behind Punitive (11-10) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Mar.
Fenlon's Hill (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and no extra after 4 out, weakened, 10th of 14, dist behind Muroor (10-6) at Downpatrick 2m 3f gd in Aug.
Bosco Di Alco (FR) 16-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway and went 2nd after 7th, slight mistake 4 out, ridden and no impression in 4th after next, no extra from 2 out, pecked badly last, 4th of 9, dist behind Baily Thunder (12-0) at Sligo 2m 4f gd in Sep.
Lord Lariat (IRE) 3-1fav (12-0) Held up early, soon mid-division, closer in 6th and slight mistake 9th, improved into 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, pressed leader 2 out, disputed before last, slight mistake last, 2nd and kept on without reaching winner run-in, 2nd of 17, 1 1/4l behind Clonguile Way (11-3) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp sft in Sep.
Father Jed (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Chased leader, moderate 4th after 4th, moderate 3rd after 10th, progress to moderate 2nd at 13th where mistake,, 3rd of 10, 17 1/2l behind Rudy Catrail (10-7) at Listowel 3m hcp sft in Sep.
Select Opportunity (IRE) 2-1fav (10-11) Mid-division early, 7th approaching halfway, headway from after 7th, slightly impeded 3 out, on terms from before last, soon led, stayed on well to assert closing stages, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct beating Lagenod (11-5) by 4 1/2l, 16 ran.
Something Sweet (IRE) 9-2 (11-0) Rear, moderate 9th after 6th, moderate 7th after 10th, progress after 12th, no impression in moderate 6th before 2 out,, 5th of 10, 27 1/4l behind Rudy Catrail (10-7) at Listowel 3m hcp sft in Sep.
Peterstown (IRE) 22-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, slight mistake 3 out, ridden and no impression before next, kept on one pace, 6th of 10, 31 1/4l behind Rapid Response (11-7) at Wexford 3m 1f sft in Aug.
Larry Looby (IRE) 100-1 (12-0) Bumped 1st, waited with behind leaders, pushed along briefly after 5th, under pressure after 4 out, no impression from 3 out, one pace, last of 6, 20 1/4l behind Somptueux (12-0) at Navan 2m 4f gd in Sep.
Avec Espoir 11-2 (10-12) Mid-division, 5th halfway, 3rd after 9th, pushed along and in touch when fell 2 out, at Listowel 2m 4f hcp sft in Sep.
Vodka Society (IRE) 100-1 (10-13) In rear, detached after 6th, never a factor, weakened and pulled up before 3 out, at Ballinrobe 2m 6f hcp sft in Sep.
