mid-division early, dropped to rear halfway, ridden 3 out, no impression when bad mistake next
mid-division, progress from 3 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, kept on same pace from last
tracked leaders, ridden in 6th 2 out, no extra
tracked leaders on outer, travelling well in 3rd after 3 out, led next, soon ridden, stayed on well from last
led, headed and ridden 2 out, kept on same pace from last
mid-division, ridden 3 out, 8th next, no extra
tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, no extra
tracked leaders, weakened from 4 out
towards rear, no impression from 3 out
towards rear, ridden and no impression from 3 out
tracked leaders, ridden entering straight, close 3rd 2 out, kept on same pace from last
Mr Eko was in fine form over fences in the spring and is now on a mark of 118 after victories at Clonmel and Leopardstown. He can revert to hurdling 16lb lower so has to be a threat if near peak fitness. Mister First started odds-on in a handicap over the C&D earlier this month but was beaten seven lengths by Dactik, who was gaining his debut success on his 30th career start. A 12lb rise may prevent the winner following up and Underthefloorboards looks to have a better chance as he looked a progressive hurdler when scoring over the C&D at the last meeting. GIVE US A HAND is still a maiden over timber but has been going well all year without much luck. His recent second to Bundle Of Fun over fences at Gowran was a cracking effort and, as he can race from a 24lb lower mark over hurdles, he looks the one to be on. Prince Of Leisure is another chaser on a lenient mark back over hurdles and is one to keep an eye on.
Mr Eko (IRE) 13-2 (11-7) Towards rear, steady headway before 2 out where left 3rd, soon 2nd and ridden approaching last, kept on best under pressure to lead run-in, won at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp chs 0-109 gd in Mar beating Puddencullinan (10-11) by 2 1/4l, 16 ran.
Mister First (FR) 5-6fav (11-12) Waited with, 9th at 7th, closed from before 4 out, prominent travelling well before next, struggling to match winner when not fluent 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 2nd of 16, 7l behind Dactik (11-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95.
Rudigreen (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Waited with towards rear, went moderate 6th approaching 2 out, soon 4th and no impression, kept on without threatening, 3rd of 13, 10l behind Ordinary Man (11-10) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-109 sft.
Dactik (IRE) 12-1 (11-1) Waited with, closer order from 4 out, 3rd approaching straight, led 2 out, quickly clear, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 beating Mister First (11-12) by 7l, 16 ran.
Underdefloorboards (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Soon tracked leaders, 6th before straight, 5th 2 out, ridden to lead last, stayed on well run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 beating Academic Accolade (11-7) by 1 3/4l, 16 ran.
Carpet Elegance (IRE) 20-1 (11-11) Soon tracked leaders at ordinary pace, 4th approaching straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 5th of 15, 11l behind Bulletproof (11-4) at Wexford 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Jul.
Give Us A Hand (IRE) 12-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd 3 out, 2nd at next, kept on same pace, 2nd of 18, 4 1/2l behind Bundle Of Fun (10-6) at Gowran Park 3m hcp chs 0-130 gd.
Ballyfinboy (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, 6th of 14, 6l behind Special Tiara (11-10) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f beg chs sft in Sep.
Prince Of Leisure (IRE) 7-1 (10-13) Soon mid-division, closed into 2nd after 4 out, led before next, clear from before last, stayed on well, won at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp chs 0-109 sft in Aug beating Ballygill Gale (10-6) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Tillargon 8-1 (10-6) Waited with, progress to chase leaders from before 3 out, 4th before next, not getting there from before last, kept on run-in and just held for 2nd, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Ballygill Gale (11-1) at Roscommon 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 hvy.
Mini Budget (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Soon tracked leaders, on terms 3 out, soon led, headed when mistake last, no extra and kept on same pace run-in, 5th of 16, 11l behind Underdefloorboards (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95.
Clash Rebel (IRE) 8-1 (10-2) Soon mid-division, progress approaching 3 out, on terms into straight, headed after 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 6th of 20, 9l behind Micks (10-8) at Gowran Park 3m hcp hdl 80-116 sft in Nov.