always behind, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
always behind, ran around approaching 1st and mistake, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, 6th 3 out, progress into 3rd entering straight, ridden in 2nd after 2 out, kept on same pace run-in
rear of mid-division, pushed along in moderate 10th 3 out, soon no impression, never a factor
in rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division and took keen hold early, mistake 4 out, 7th next, soon ridden, no impression straight
tracked leaders and took keen hold early, improved into 2nd travelling well entering straight, led before 2 out, soon ridden clear, stayed on strongly run-in, easily
led, joined after 2nd, led again from 4th, ridden and strongly pressed 3 out, headed before next, dropped to moderate 4th at last, no extra
always towards rear, took keen hold early and slight mistake 1st, moderate 9th 3 out, soon no impression
mid-division on outer when fell 2nd
prominent, disputed lead after 2nd, headed 4th, slight mistake next, weakened quickly from 3 out
tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, ridden in 5th entering straight, went 4th 2 out, moderate 3rd before last, kept on same pace
prominent, 2nd 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
tracked leaders, 4th 3 out, ridden in 4th entering straight, 5th 2 out, soon no extra
mid-division, slight mistake 5th, 8th 3 out, ridden entering straight, 6th 2 out, soon no impression
The last six favourites have won this though it looks more competitive this time around. Gordon Elliott has four entries, all newcomers to hurdling after being acquired from the UK. From Frost is the highest rated of them on the level and the former Andrew Balding winner could prove best of the quartet. Willie Mullins has a trio of entries and KALKIR will be ridden by Ruby Walsh which suggests he's the one to be on. He finished a close fourth on his debut at Auteuil in April and the third has subsequently proved himself the best three-year-old hurdler in France with five victories including a Grade 1 a month ago. Tarabiyn had Verawal just behind when they occupied the places behind Crafty Codger at Punchestown and either could take advantage if their stablemate doesn't come up to scratch. Kabjoy made an impressive hurdling debut when beating Prussian Eagle at Navan and the runner-up has come out and won since so Jessica Harrington's filly has to be considered. Dai Bando had Verawal and Tarbiyn behind when runner-up to the shock winner Scooping at Down Royal and is another with claims.
Be Seeing You 5-1fav (9-3) Chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, no extra closing stages, 4th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Urban Space (9-2) at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Oct (flat).
Chatham House Rule 11-4 (9-5) Led, headed 2f out, chased winner, held over 1f out, ridden and no impression final furlong, 2nd of 6, 4l behind Ridgeway Storm (9-12) at Kempton 1m 4f mdn stks (5) pol in Oct (flat).
Dai Bando (IRE) 11-2 (11-4) Chased leader, 4th halfway, closer 3 out, went 2nd 2 out and challenged approaching last, no impression on winner run-in, 2nd of 13, 4l behind Scooping (10-2) at Down Royal 2m 3yo hdl.
Derbyshire (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) In rear, ridden and headway on outer over 1f out, edged left and pressed winner inside final furlong, not quicken close home, 2nd of 12, hd behind Marmarus (8-13) at Wolverhampton 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) in Oct (flat).
From Frost 6-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on to go 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Serena Grae (9-3) at Leicester 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct (flat).
I'll Be Your Clown (IRE) 6-1 (9-12) Towards rear, 12th and progress 3f out, brought wide into straight and stumbled, kept on well without threatening final furlong, 8th of 17, 2 3/4l behind Stronger Than Me (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp in Oct (flat).
Kalkir (FR) (10-3) 4th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Le Baron Noir (10-3) at Auteuil(FR) 1m 7f 3yo hdl sft in Apr.
Lone Star (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Disputed lead, soon led, headed before 4th, close up, landed a little awkwardly 3 out, bumped approaching 2 out, slightly impeded early straight, soon eased and no extra,, 7th of 9, 18l behind Crafty Codger (11-0) at Punchestown 2m 3yo hdl sft.
Mr Moondance (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Held up, 10th early, 7th approaching straight, no impression when impeded under 1f out, one pace, 11th of 14, 7l behind Rocky Bleier (9-12) at Navan 1m 2f hcp in Oct (flat).
Tarabiyn (IRE) 11-4fav (11-7) Tracked leaders, soon in 5th, not fluent 3 out, 3rd next, 5th again approaching straight, 3rd approaching last, soon challenged, kept on without matching winner into 2nd closing stages,, 2nd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Crafty Codger (11-0) at Punchestown 2m 3yo hdl sft.
Too Many Diamonds (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders and took keen hold, slight mistake 2nd, headway into 3rd when mistake 5th, mistake next, ridden in 5th after 3 out, no impression, 5th of 9, 18l behind Dai Bando (10-12) at Punchestown 2m 3yo mdn hdl gf in Oct.
Verawal (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Disputed lead, took keen hold, headed when jumped left 2nd, led again before 4th, headed approaching last, every chance again run-in, no impression and dropped to 3rd closing stages,, 3rd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Crafty Codger (11-0) at Punchestown 2m 3yo hdl sft.
Kabjoy (IRE) 9-2 (10-7) Disputed lead early, headed after 3rd and settled in 3rd, improved to lead 3 out and kept on well under pressure from before last, won at Navan 2m 3yo mdn hdl sft beating Prussian Eagle (11-0) by 6l, 14 ran.
Love The Feeling (IRE) 11-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, improved to dispute lead before 3 out, headed briefly 2 out, ridden to lead before last, kept on well under pressure run-in, won at Roscommon 2m 3yo mdn hdl gf in Aug beating Cabarete (10-7) by 4 1/2l, 9 ran.
Social Riser (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride and reluctant for 1f, headway from rear to lead 7f out, headed over 3f out, stayed on one pace entering final furlong, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Atalanta Bay (9-8) at Lingfield 1m 4f flls hcp (0-70) (3yo+) (5) pol in Sep (flat).
