settled 3rd, dropped to 5th before 2 out, soon ridden, no impression on leaders in 4th approaching straight, kept on same pace
mid-division, dropped to 9th after 5th, 7th and pushed along before 2 out, no impression in 6th after 2 out, soon ridden, kept on one pace
ran 4th, 6th after 5th, dropped to 10th and detached after 3 out, no extra
towards rear, 10th after 5th, 8th and pushed along before 2 out, no headway, kept on one pace
in rear, 11th after 5th, detached 3 out, no extra, eased before last, tailed off
rear of mid-division, progress to 4th at 5th, mistake 4 out, 3rd 3 out, soon pushed along in 2nd, driven in 3rd after 2 out, no impression, dropped to 5th approaching straight, mistake at last, kept on one pace
led, 2nd before 2nd, led after 4 out, headed after 2 out, ridden approaching straight, kept on after last, not match winner
towards rear, 8th after 5th, progress to 4th before 2 out, driven into 3rd approaching straight, no impression on leaders before last, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, mistake at 3rd, 7th after 5th, driven in 6th before 2 out, ridden and weakened after 2 out
tracked leader in 2nd, led narrowly before 2nd, headed after 4 out, weakened to 9th before 2 out, kept on one pace
raced 5th, good headway to 3rd before 2 out, travelled well to lead after 2 out, pushed along before last, ridden after last, stayed on well
This is usually competitive though favourites have a surprisingly good record. Plinth, a Grade 2 winner in October, will be more at home here rather than chasing the likes of Faugheen and Nichols Canyon and the ground should be perfect. Princely Conn has been in cracking form on good going but could have done with a 4lb rise for finishing second at Punchestown though he has subsequent winner Supreme Vinnie behind. Give Me A Break isn't well handicapped over hurdles compared to her chase rating while Do Try Dolly is 13lb higher than her victory in this a year ago though she's obviously improved. Conduct Yourself has won handicaps at Killarney and Tramore with a bit in hand and is still improving. John Kiely's mare has more to do with a 7lb rise to contend with but is likely to make a bold bid to complete a hat-trick. DANDRIDGE (NAP) is much better known as a chaser these days and has gone up 31lb in the ratings since August. He was last seen when runner-up in the Grade 3 Red Rum Handicap at Aintree in April and back over timber on such a lowly mark has to be the selection.
Plinth (IRE) 16-1 (11-8) Mid-division, no impression from before 2 out, one pace, 9th of 16, 13l behind Ancient Sands (10-7) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in May.
Princely Conn (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 5th at 6th (usual 3 out), ridden in 3rd entering straight, 2nd early run-in, stayed on well close home without reaching winner, 2nd of 13, 2 1/4l behind Bamako Moriviere (11-8) at Punchestown 2m hcp gd in Jun.
King of The Picts (IRE) 7-1 (9-12) Soon led, joined under 3f out, headed into straight, weakened 1 1/2f out, last of 9, 11 1/4l behind Udogo (9-4) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gf in Jun.
Give Me A Break (IRE) 7-2jfav (10-4) Chased leaders, slight mistake 4th, slightly slow 8th, pushed along approaching straight, soon 3rd, left chasing winner and impeded 2 out, soon one pace, 3rd of 8, 9 1/4l behind Stellar Notion (11-10) at Listowel 2m 3f hcp gd in Jun.
Chitu (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 4 out, weakened and tailed off, 12th of 15, dist behind Shanpallas (11-0) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Do Try Dolly (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, disputed from 2nd, ridden and headed after 2 out, under pressure in 3rd before straight, no extra before last, 6th of 15, 12 3/4l behind Shanpallas (11-0) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Kylecrue (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Chased leader, led and disputed from before 7th, slight mistake 6 out, ridden 3 out, under pressure in 3rd 2 out, no extra before last, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 11 1/2l behind Cantlow (10-3) at Killarney 3m 2f hcp gd in May.
Conduct Yourself (IRE) 11-10fav (11-12) Tracked leaders in 3rd, improved into 2nd travelling well before 2 out, led after 2 out and ridden clear, stayed on well, won at Tramore 2m 5f hcp gd in Jun beating Courtin Bb (9-11) by 3l, 6 ran.
Dandridge 11-2 (11-5) Mid-division, headway on outside approaching 5th, close up next, not fluent 4 out, 2nd 2 out until last, went 2nd again flat, every chance until held by winner close home, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Katachenko (10-10) at Aintree 2m hcp (1) gs in Apr.
Face Value 14-1 (8-9) Pushed along from stalls and soon led, clear with 2nd after 2f, ridden over 2f and reduced advantage over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Mandatario (10-0) at Leopardstown 1m 7f hcp gf in Jun.
Supreme Vinnie (IRE) 4-7fav (11-12) Raced 4th, 3rd 4 out, improved to 2nd 3 out, progress to lead before 2 out, strongly pressed after 2 out, soon ridden, asserted before last where jumped left, kept on well, eased closing stages, won at Kilbeggan 2m mdn gd in Jun beating Dove Mountain (11-12) by 12l, 10 ran.
