towards rear, brought down 4 out
led, headed 5 out, remained close up, on terms again travelling well approaching 2 out, headed before straight, soon no extra in 3rd, kept on same pace
mid-division, 9th 7 out, no impression and kept on same pace from 4 out
prominent, moderate 3rd from 4 out, dropped to 4th into straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
chased leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 7th 7 out, no impression from 4 out
prominent, hampered and no extra 6 out, pulled up 4 out
chased leaders, a bit slow 3rd, 4th when a bit slow 4 out, ridden and closed into 2nd into straight, soon challenged, on terms final furlong, led and stayed on best closing stages, drew on near finish
always towards rear, never a factor
towards rear, 12th 7 out, no impression from 4 out, kept on same pace without threatening
rear of mid-division, 11th 7 out, fell 4 out
mid-division, 8th 7 out, mistake and unseated rider next
rear of mid-division, 10th 7 out, no impression from 4 out, kept on same pace without threatening
chased leaders, bad mistake 6 out, no extra after
tracked leaders, 5th 7 out, no impression and kept on same pace from 4 out
always prominent, led 5 out, slight mistake next, joined but still travelling well approaching 2 out, led before straight, strongly pressed and joined final furlong, headed closing stages, no extra near finish
Mirador Del Conde won this last year but was in much better form at the time and is 3lb higher. Venture Lazarus, who pulled up in all starts between the flags, was a shock winner in a beginners' chase over the C&D in July but has been well beaten subsequently. BURNT OIL BABE isn't the easiest of rides and doesn't want to be in front too soon. She was always travelling well before beating Good Decision over 2m4f at Punchestown and though the runner-up is better at this trip the winner can confirm the form and take this. The versatile Second Glance continues to perform with credit but could have done without a 4lb rise for her narrow defeat by Westmeath Bachelor at Sligo.
Burnt Oil Babe (IRE) 4-1fav (10-7) Held up, good headway entering straight, smooth progress to lead 2 out, asserted early run-in, driven out to hold on close home, won at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130 beating Good Decision (10-0) by 3/4l, 17 ran.
Mirador Del Conde (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Towards rear, no impression and kept on same pace from 3 out, 15th of 18, 40l behind Beir Bua (11-1) at Listowel 2m hcp hdl 8Evens09 in Sep.
Good Decision (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, 7th 5 out, good headway to challenge 2 out, no impression on winner early run-in, kept on same pace under pressure, 2nd of 17, 3/4l behind Burnt Oil Babe (10-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130.
Second Glance (IRE) 3-1fav (11-5) Made most, appeared to have race winning advantage when bad mistake 2 out, soon headed, on terms last, kept on without matching winner run-in, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Westmeath Bachelor (11-2) at Sligo 2m 1f hcp chs 0-109 in Sep.
Venture Lazarus (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Close up, 2nd approaching straight, no extra from before 2 out, 10th of 11, 49l behind Mahrajaan (10-12) at Gowran Park 2m 2f hcp chs gd in Sep.
Holly Tree (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, mistake 3rd, soon towards rear and never a danger, tailed off, 7th of 9, 50l behind King High (9-11) at Cork 2m hcp chs.
The Bishop Looney (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Well off pace towards rear for most, slightly slow jump 8th, never a factor and kept on same pace from 3 out, 6th of 14, 43l behind Derinlaur (11-12) at Tipperary 2m 7f beg chs gs.
In Great Form (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) Soon mid-division, pulled up quickly before 8th, in a race won by Benalma (11-10) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp chs 0-109 gs in May, 14 ran.
Miss Pepperpot (IRE) 3-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra before 4 out, tailed off entering straight, left poor 3rd 2 out, 3rd of 6, well behind Cottage Oak (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chs gf in May.
In The Haven (IRE) 6-1 (11-8) Prominent in chasing group, closed from 3 out, no extra from before straight, 9th of 12, 27l behind Killcara Boy (10-9) at Listowel 2m cond hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Sep.
Rakamasi 10-1 (11-4) Towards rear early, headway into moderate 6th halfway, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened and pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Paddy O Dee (10-10) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp chs 0-102 gs, 12 ran.
Oran Flyer (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Towards rear, 9th at 6th, no danger from 5 out, 6th of 10, 30l behind Westmeath Bachelor (11-2) at Sligo 2m 1f hcp chs 0-109 in Sep.
Yeoman (FR) 25-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression 4 out, kept on one pace, 10th of 19, 37l behind Abbey Glen (11-11) at Gowran Park 3m hcp hdl 80-95 in Apr.
Valiquest (FR) 33-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, 6th entering straight, no impression from before last, 7th of 22, 6l behind Wither Hills (11-9) at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl 80-102.
An Blascaoid Mor (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Prominent throughout, 3rd before straight, kept on same pace under pressure from before last, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Westmeath Bachelor (11-2) at Sligo 2m 1f hcp chs 0-109 in Sep.
