mid-division, 11th halfway, headway into 7th 3 out, ridden to lead entering straight, kept on well from before last
chased leaders, 7th halfway, improved to close 4th 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, no extra in 5th entering straight, kept on same pace
mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden in 9th before 2 out, no impression and kept on one pace
always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th before 2 out, no extra before straight, kept on same pace
chased leader in moderate 2nd, improved to lead 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, no extra in 6th entering straight, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden in 6th before 2 out, 3rd entering straight, 2nd last, kept on, not reach winner
led and soon clear, mistake 5 out, reduced advantage next, headed 3 out, soon weakened and tailed off
rear of mid-division, headway into 8th before 2 out, ridden in 4th entering straight, no extra before last, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, headway into 10th 3 out, ridden and no extra before next, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to challenge 3 out, led 2 out, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra in 3rd last, kept on same pace
mid-division, 12th halfway, ridden and weakened before 3 out, tailed off
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 8th 3 out, soon no extra and weakened
held up towards rear, headway into 10th before 2 out, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on same pace from before last
towards rear for most, never a factor
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out
Edward O'Grady has won this four times but only two favourites have scored since 1990. Manhattan Boy represents the Ballynonty maestro here and the nine-times winner crowned a fine year with a smooth success at Limerick early this month. Many of these arrive here in good spirits, none more so than KING OF REDFIELD, who was desperately unlucky not to score here on Wednesday when just touched off by Hoopy. That was over 3m and he may just find this on the short side but he's in such great heart that he gets the vote and should again take care of Sunwake, Duroob and Baizically, who were immediately behind. Swiftmarc is ideally suited by the trip but is looking a little high in the weights while Golden Kite will make a bold bid to give Adrian Maguire a Festival winner as he's been in superb form recently over timber and fences. Silverhand, a Listed winner on the flat in October, has only won once over hurdles but has always competed at a high level and is by no means out of this.
Silverhand (IRE) 13-2 (10-4) Fell 2nd, in a race won by Dorset Square (9-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-145 gd in Apr, 21 ran.
Swiftmarc (IRE) 11-2 (11-10) Close up in mid-division, 5th halfway, went 2nd and challenged approaching straight, disputed briefly before 2 out, rallied to gain narrow advantage before last, kept on well under pressure, won at Tipperary 2m 4f hdl gf in Jun beating Decoy Daddy (11-7) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Golden Kite (IRE) 11-2fav (10-12) Mid-division on outer, 7th 5 out, left close 3rd after 3 out, driven along from before next, challenging when left in front after last, edged right run-in, kept on under pressure, won at Kilbeggan 2m 6f hcp chs gd beating Decoy Daddy (10-13) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
On The Other Hand (IRE) 12-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, lost place before 5 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Hoopy (10-5) at Tipperary 3m hcp hdl gf in Jun, 13 ran.
Gallery Man (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Always prominent, 3rd halfway, 3rd 3 out, led before next, joined at last, hampered run-in and headed on line, placed 1st, won at Listowel 3m hcp hdl 8Evens23 gf in Jun beating Gallery Man (11-0) by shd, 18 ran.
Manhattan Boy (GER) 5-2fav (10-13) Tracked leader in 2nd, led 4 out, ridden and strongly pressed after 3 out, headed briefly 2 out, led again before last, stayed on, won at Limerick 2m 3f hcp chs gf beating Glacial Promise (11-5) by 3l, 7 ran.
Red Vinto 13-2 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway to 6th 3 out, ridden into 4th before last, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 15l behind Piano Star (11-1) at Kilbeggan 2m 6f hcp chs gd in Jul '09.
Duroob 9-1 (10-13) Soon tracked leaders, 7th approaching 2 out, ridden in 6th before straight, no impression and kept on without threatening run-in, 4th of 20, 3 1/2l behind Hoopy (11-1) at Galway 3m hcp hdl 88-130 gd.
Conclave (IRE) 33-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, not fluent 4 out, no extra from after next, 14th of 20, 28l behind Hoopy (11-1) at Galway 3m hcp hdl 88-130 gd.
Sebadee (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, dropped towards rear before 3 out, ridden into 6th 2 out, 3rd and no impression leaders last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Grey Soldier (11-5) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp hdl gf.
Baizically (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) Mid-division, progress 6 out, 8th after 3 out, tracked leaders into straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 5th of 20, 4 1/2l behind Hoopy (11-1) at Galway 3m hcp hdl 88-130 gd.
King Of Redfield (IRE) 7-1 (10-11) Led, joined from 6th, soon headed, tracked leaders after, ridden in 3rd before straight, challenged in 2nd run-in, every chance, carried left, just failed, 2nd of 20, nk behind Hoopy (11-1) at Galway 3m hcp hdl 88-130 gd.
Glacial Promise (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Held up in touch, 6th halfway, headway into 3rd 4 out, ridden next, 2nd and challenged approaching straight, led when mistake 2 out, soon headed, no extra after last, 2nd of 7, 3l behind Manhattan Boy (10-13) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp chs gf.
Fine Call (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, led 3 out, soon ridden, strongly pressed from next, joined at last, stayed on well to regain lead run-in, won at Cork 2m 4f mare hcp hdl 8Evens09 gf beating Mullagh Abu (10-6) by 1 3/4l, 23 ran.
Sunwake (GER) 9-1 (10-8) Held up, headway to track leaders approaching 2 out, ridden into 2nd before straight, no impression in 3rd and kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 20, 2 3/4l behind Hoopy (11-1) at Galway 3m hcp hdl 88-130 gd.
Bangonform (IRE) 12-1 (11-10) Prominent, led 6th, joined 6 out, headed before 3 out, dropped to moderate 4th before straight, soon no impression, 6th of 9, 23l behind Strongpoint (11-5) at Limerick 2m 6f chs gd.
Canitellyou (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, niggled along early, progress into 5th approaching straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 3rd of 18, 17l behind Alfa Beat (11-13) at Limerick 2m 6f am hcp hdl 8Evens09 gd.
Island Myth (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, weakened 6 out, pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by China Rock (11-12) at Galway 2m 6f beg chs sft in Oct, 18 ran.
Corrick Bridge (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, pushed along approaching 14th, kept on from 3 out, no impression, 4th of 8, 30l behind Billie Magern (11-0) at Perth 3m nov chs (4) gf.
Tally Em Up (IRE) 25-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, 4th 5 out, 6th and no impression approaching 3 out, kept on one pace in straight, 5th of 18, 20l behind Chasing Cars (10-3) at Punchestown 2m 5f nov chs gd in Apr.
Zarkozy (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Towards rear, closer in moderate 9th after 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 7th of 17, 25l behind Impersonator (10-4) at Tipperary 2m hcp hdl 8Evens09 gd.
Imperial Shabra (IRE) 50-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, weakened 5 out, completely tailed off, 12th of 15, well behind Persian Gayle (11-6) at Galway 2m 4f nh nov hdl gf.
