made most, disputed early until led before 3rd, joined briefly 7th, kept on well in straight and in control from before last
tracked leader, disputed briefly 7th, pushed along and no impression from 2 out, kept on same pace
settled mainly 5th, in touch early straight but no impression from 2 out
disputed early, slow 3rd and dropped to rear, 6th but in touch when fell 3 out
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden early straight and no impression from 2 out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along approaching 3 out, no impression under pressure after 2 out, kept on one pace
Some promising types here but all eyes will be on CALL THE POLICE. Willie Mullins' charge, who won the beginners chase on this card last year, was beaten narrowly in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown before finishing third in the RSA Chase at Cheltenham. He was cantering along in front when coming to grief at the last in a Grade A handicap at Punchestown in May and should make a winning return. Hidden Cyclone is a worthy opponent though has to concede weight by virtue of his Grade 3 victory at Naas last month. A high-class novice hurdler, he's taken really well to fences and his close second to Sir Des Champs at Leopardstown suggests he won't go down without a fight. Ninetieth Minute was a very good staying hurdler who has been doing well over fences though like the remaining trio he'll need to improve to see off the two principals.
Hidden Cyclone (IRE) 2-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders in 3rd, headway to lead before 2 out, ridden and drifted left under pressure run-in, kept on best, won at Naas 2m chs Grade 3 (1) sft in Oct beating Foildubh (11-5) by 1 1/2l, 5 ran.
Call The Police (IRE) 2-1fav (11-8) Held up towards rear, good headway approaching straight, led travelling best before last where fell, in a race won by Like Your Style (10-3) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp chs sft in May, 12 ran.
Colbert Station (IRE) 5-4fav (10-2) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden to go 2nd before last, no impression under pressure run-in and dropped to 3rd, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Leanne (10-1) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp chs gd in Mar.
Ninetieth Minute (IRE) 6-1 (11-1) Settled on inner towards rear, ridden and some headway entering straight, no impression in 5th before last where left 3rd, kept on under pressure run-in, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Like Your Style (10-3) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp chs sft in May.
Tillahow (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, closed up in 2nd before 4 out, challenged from before 2 out and soon gained narrow lead, pressed and stayed on well run-in, won at Thurles 2m beg chs beating Lord Lir (11-12) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Great Oak (IRE) 12-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden and no impression winner before straight, kept on one pace, dropped to 4th run-in, 4th of 10, 11l behind Tarla (10-7) at Clonmel 2m 4f mares chs Grd 3 (1) sft.
