made all, got in close to last 2, asserted from before last, stayed on well
keen hold early, mistake 1st and not fluent 2nd, raced alone on inner, 2nd when slight peck 4 out, not getting to winner from before last where not great, kept on same pace run-in
tracked leader, last of the 3 when slight mistake 3 out, soon struggling, beaten when not great and kept on same pace from 2 out, post race normal
Only four runners line up for this novice chase but they should all pay their way over the coming months. Ballyadam Brook was impressive at Killarney last month but SWEET MY LORD, a winner three times over hurdles, made a winning start to his chase career at Tramore and will appreciate the step back up in distance. He's proven on heavy ground whereas Carlito Brigante, arguably the class act, is better on quicker going and has a bit to prove after a disappointing run behind Dazzling Suzie at Kilbeggan in June. Pride Of The Artic has won his last two at Down Royal and Galway but will struggle to overturn Killarney running with Carlito Brigante in the spring on worse terms.
Pride Of The Artic (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Made all, joined before 2 out, ridden to assert early straight, kept on strongly, won at Galway 2m 6f chs sft in Jul beating Supreme Doc (10-13) by 6l, 11 ran.
Ballyadam Brook (IRE) 10-3 (11-12) Led, headed 4th, soon settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, headway into 4th 6 out, ridden into 3rd 2 out, stayed on to challenge before last, led last, kept on well run-in, won at Killarney 2m 4f beg chs sft in Aug beating Cavite Beta (11-12) by 6l, 12 ran.
Sweet My Lord (FR) 9-10fav (11-12) Tracked leader, clear of remainder for most, challenged and left in front 2 out, stayed on well, won at Tramore 2m beg chs hvy in Aug beating Lord Ben (11-12) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.
Carlito Brigante (IRE) 5-4fav (11-12) Chased leaders, well off pace, niggled along 6 out, soon poor 3rd and no impression, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, well behind Dazzling Susie (11-5) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f nov chs sft in Jun.
