mid-division, 8th 5 out, progress from next, improved to dispute lead and ridden after 3 out, headed after next, 2nd at last, no extra run-in
tracked leaders on outer, 6th 5 out, ridden and weakened from next
held up in rear, progress from 3 out, ridden in 5th next, kept on same pace from last
tracked leaders, ridden in 5th 3 out, 6th next, no extra
mid-division, headway into 4th travelling well entering straight, disputed lead after 3 out, led after 2 out, ridden after last, strongly pressed and headed near finish
tracked leaders, 5th 5 out, ridden and weakened from next
tracked leaders early, dropped towards rear halfway, ridden entering straight, last 3 out, some modest progress from next
tracked leaders, improved to lead after 4 out, ridden and headed after 3 out, soon no impression
always towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
always towards rear, 9th 5 out, ridden and no impression entering straight
tracked leaders, 2nd 3 out, ridden in 3rd next, 3rd at last, rallied well after last, stayed on well to lead near finish
led, headed after 4 out, soon ridden and weakened
Orgilgo Bay is progressing into a very useful hurdler though whether he turns up here after his facile victory at Downpatrick on Monday is another matter as the Galway Hurdle will be his main target. If he runs he has to be greatly respected. Xsquared is on a hat-trick after victories at Ballinrobe and Bellewstown though another 8lb rise gives him plenty to do in this better race. Paddy The Celeb couldn't quite concede 6lb to Primroseandblue at Limerick but that was no disgrace and though Long House Hall has been doing his best over longer trips he's progressive enough to make his presence felt. Nearest The Pin arrives on a much lower mark than over fences but he was beaten almost 7l by SIZING ITALY over the bigger obstacles here a year ago and the latter, who ran very well on the Flat at Tramore in May, can revert to hurdling on a 23lb lower mark so Barry Geraghty can steer him home.
Xsquared (IRE) 4-1 (10-4) Mid-division, progress after 3 out, 4th 2 out, ridden into 2nd last, stayed on to press leader closing stages run-in and led close home, won at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp hdl gd beating Casimir Road (9-13) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Paddy The Celeb (IRE) 13-8fav (11-6) Raced in 2nd, not fluent jumping, closer order 4 out, under pressure before 2 out, soon every chance, pecked after last, kept on well run-in, not quite match winner, 2nd of 4, hd behind Primroseandblue (11-0) at Limerick 2m hdl 0-123 gf.
Pires 5-1 (11-2) Raced in 6th, close 7th when not fluent 2 out, ridden in 5th approaching last and no impression run-in, 5th of 9, 10l behind Dysios (11-2) at Leopardstown 2m hdl sft in Dec.
Nearest The Pin (IRE) 11-1 (11-8) Mid-division, progress into 6th 4 out, ridden into 2nd after 2 out, no impression on winner before straight, kept on same pace, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 13, 14l behind Fethard Player (11-0) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f cond hcp hdl gd in Jun.
He's Our Man (IRE) 14-1 (10-1) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 4th before 2 out, slight mistake 2 out, no impression last, kept on same pace run-in into 3rd, no impression on leaders, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Xsquared (10-4) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp hdl gd.
Honourable Emperor (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Soon mid-division, hampered 2nd, 5th on outer approaching straight, no impression and kept on same pace from after 2 out, 6th of 11, 12l behind Indian Icon (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp hdl gd in Jun.
Long House Hall (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Led, headed 3rd, disputed from 6th, ridden before 2 out, headed after 2 out, no extra in 2nd last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 9, 5l behind Quarton (10-11) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 gf.
Sizing Italy (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Chased leaders, some big and slow jumps, lost place 4th, well held 4 out, left remote 2nd 2 out, 2nd of 6, 28l behind Dark Lover (11-2) at Cheltenham 2m nov chs (2) gs in Oct.
Nurse Ryan (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Held up, closer in 7th 4 out, 5th 3 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 11, 12l behind Xsquared (10-4) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp hdl gd.
Long House Saint (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Chased leaders early, 11th 6 out, soon no impression and pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Hareth (10-2) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-116 in May, 15 ran.
Golden Ticket (AUS) 14-1 (10-7) Led and clear, reduced lead before 5th, came back to field next, joined and not fluent 2 out, headed, dropped to moderate 5th straight, no impression, 6th of 25, 17l behind Macnicholson (11-11) at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl 88-123 in May.
Noble Call (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Led, ridden and headed before straight, no extra in 3rd last, left 2nd, kept on one pace, 2nd of 14, 11l behind Xsquared (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 80-109 gd in Jun.
Orgilgo Bay (IRE) 10-11fav (11-6) Led early, tracked leader until led again after 4 out, soon asserted and 8 lengths clear when not fluent 2 out, stayed on well, easily, won at Downpatrick 2m 2f hdl gf beating Dancing Roe (11-12) by 20l, 5 ran.
Pivot Bridge 5-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, not fluent 2nd, lost place from 3 out, no impression and switched left straight, moderate 10th before last, kept on without threatening, 5th of 18, 10l behind Desertmore Stream (11-1) at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl in Jun.
