niggled along from early, always behind, tailed off
led early, soon headed, led again approaching 7 out, very bad mistake and unseated rider 6 out
chased leaders, 6th 5 out, no extra 2 out
chased leaders, lost place 5 out, soon no extra, tailed off
soon chased leaders, not fluent 3rd, 5th 5 out, 2nd going well after last, led into straight, ridden out to assert closing stages
mid-division, 9th 5 out, no extra from 2 out, tailed off
soon led, headed approaching 7 out, left in lead again from next, headed into straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace
prominent, slightly slow jump 3 out, 4th after last, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
slowly away, towards rear, progress to chase leaders after last, 6th into straight, no impression and kept on same pace final furlong
soon tracked leaders, 3rd after last, lost place into straight, kept on same pace under pressure without threatening
soon mid-division, closer in 7th 5 out, mistake 3 out, closed again to chase leaders from last, 5th into straight, no impression and kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leaders, keen hold, 4th 4 out, no extra from before 2 out, eased when beaten, tailed off
towards rear for most, never a factor, pulled up 3 out
mid-division best, never a factor, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, 10th approaching 7 out, no extra from 5 out, pulled up before 2 out
towards rear, headway into 5th after last, 2nd into straight, soon challenged on stands rail, no impression and kept on same pace closing stages
mid-division, 10th 5 out, kept on same pace under pressure from before 2 out
Island Peak had strong form between the flags and in hunter chases and makes his handicap debut on a fair mark. Hatton's Wood was disqualified after finishing first past the post at Wexford last July and was having his first run since when a very good fourth to Jamsie Hall at Tramore. He should go well but PISTOL JACK and Carheenlea fought out the finish of a similar event at Kilbeggan and the winner can come out on top again and take this despite being worse off at the weights. Tommy Turkle has shown nothing so far but given his connections he's likely to come in for support.
Barna Bay (IRE) 25-1 (10-3) Prominent early, lost place 6 out, soon no extra, 13th of 20, well behind Another Ambition (10-5) at Galway 2m 6f hcp chs gd in Jul.
Tory Hill Lad (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Soon led, headed 6 out, no extra from next, 14th of 18, well behind Ongenstown Lad (11-5) at Roscommon 3m hcp hdl 80-109 gd.
Mighty John McGee (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Mid-division best, ridden from early, pulled up before 9th, in a race won by Supercede (11-9) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp chs 0-109 gd in Aug '10, 14 ran.
Antipode (GER) 16-1 (11-5) Prominent, 2nd when slight mistake 2 out, struggling from next, soon lost place and no impression, kept on same pace, 5th of 18, 20l behind Daffern Seal (11-12) at Galway 2m 6f beg chase gd in Jul.
Pistol Jack (IRE) 10-3fav (11-0) Held up in mid-division off slow pace, close up travelling well from 2 out, challenged and on terms before last, soon led and asserted run-in, comfortably, won at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp chs 0-109 beating Carheenlea (11-1) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Clever Creation (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Mid-division, 9th halfway, headway into 5th after 4 out, ridden in 7th 2 out, no extra and weakened, tailed off, 8th of 14, well behind Keoghs Bar (10-2) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f hcp chs 0-116 gf in Jun.
Hatton's Wood (IRE) 12-1 (9-13) Soon led, joined 9th, headed approaching 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 10l behind Jamsie Hall (11-5) at Tramore 2m 6f hcp chs 0-123 gf.
Dream Honours (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Led, joined from 5 out, soon headed and no extra 3 out, 10th of 16, 31l behind AHorseCalledMolly (11-11) at Roscommon 2m 5f hcp chs 0-109 gd.
Carheenlea (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear off slow pace, progress on inner to challenge and dispute lead before last, soon heade and no impression, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Pistol Jack (11-0) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp chs 0-109.
Lock Mor Lad (IRE) 8-1 (10-9) Mid-division, no impression from 2 out, 11th of 16, 24l behind Ever Dreaming (11-0) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gs in Jul.
Golden Alou (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, led from 6th, bad mistake 6 out, joined from 3 out, headed and no extra from next, 4th of 16, 13l behind Ballygill Gale (11-3) at Roscommon 3m hcp chs 0-95 gd.
Island Peak (IRE) 3-1fav (11-4) Led early, headed before 2nd, 2nd halfway, ridden to challenge 2 out, no extra run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 15, 1 3/4l behind Kanesh (10-11) at Downpatrick 2m 5f hts chs sft in Mar.
Tommy Turkle (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Towards rear, well off pace, no danger and kept on from 3 out, 7th of 16, 26l behind Roley (11-5) at Roscommon 2m 5f beg chs gd.
Canitellyou (IRE) 6-1 (10-11) Soon disputed lead at slow pace, still on terms 4 out, weakened from 2 out, 9th of 11, 38l behind Pistol Jack (11-0) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp chs 0-109.
Quelas (FR) 50-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, completely tailed off, 11th of 15, well behind Darenjan (11-9) at Killarney 2m 4f beg chs gd in Jul.
Cool Warrior (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Soon tracked leaders, 5th approaching straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 7th of 16, 24l behind Ballygill Gale (11-3) at Roscommon 3m hcp chs 0-95 gd.
Galway Legend (IRE) 25-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, ridden in 5th 4 out, kept on same pace straight, 4th of 14, 13l behind One Fine Morning (10-6) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp chs 0-102 gd.
