waited with, 14th at 6th, some headway but no impression when slight mistake 3 out, kept on same pace without threatening after
soon tracked leaders, 5th at 6th, no extra and one pace from before 2 out
disputed lead early, a little slow at 1st and headed, 3rd at 6th, no extra approaching straight, soon weakened, tailed off
waited with, 13th at 6th, under pressure after 10th and some headway, kept on same pace from before 2 out
waited with, reminders after 3rd, 12th at 6th, under pressure after 10th, soon no impression, weakened, tailed off
waited with, soon in rear, no impression after 10th, one pace
close up and disputed lead at times, effort straight, no extra approaching last, one pace
mid-division early, 8th at 6th, mistake 10th, soon no impression, weakened, completely tailed off
mid-division early, 10th at 6th, pushed along approaching straight, soon no impression
mid-division early, 9th at 6th, one pace from before 2 out
mid-division early, not fluent 6th, soon raced in 11th, headway straight, chased leaders before 2 out, switched right and stayed on well run-in, led inside final 50yds
soon tracked leaders, 4th at 6th, pushed along after 10th, weakened from before 2 out
soon chased leaders, 6th at 6th, pushed along from 10th, no impression and slight mistake 2 out, kept on same pace without threatening after
waited with, pushed along briefly 3rd, 15th at 6th, ridden 7th, no impression from 10th, weakened, completely tailed off
soon chased leaders, 7th at 6th, closed but pushed along before straight, on terms after 3 out, 2nd and slight mistake last, no extra and one pace after
soon led and disputed at times, mistake 2 out, headed inside final 50yds and kept on without matching winner
waited with, 16th at 6th, no impression from 10th, one pace
Theatre World looked progressive when landing a course and distance handicap in good style a fortnight ago and Sean O'Keeffe's claim offsets a 9lb rise in the weights. CHERIF DE L'ISLE (NAP), a winner in France, finished third in that event having shown nothing in three starts for Sue Bramall in 2017 before joining Gordon Elliott on a very lowly mark. He came in for support and caught the eye, staying on after being impeded, so gets the nod to reverse the form and take this. The four-year-old Ellipsism was heavily supported at Clonmel, despite a poor previous run, and his followers hardly had a moment's concern so he should make a bold bid to defy a 13lb rise. From Eden was in good form over hurdles in the spring and reverts back to the smaller obstacles after scoring in heavy ground over fences at Fairyhouse while Fit To Be Tied also enjoyed testing conditions at Cork.
Velocity Boy (IRE) 14-1 (11-13) Disputed lead early, led from 2nd, joined entering straight, ridden and headed after 3 out, weakened, 12th of 19, 26l behind Dollys Destination (10-10) at Navan 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Fit To Be Tied (IRE) 7-2 (11-11) Held up mid-division, 9th halfway, progress travelling well on outer to go 3rd 3 out, pushed along in 2nd 2 out, ridden and led after last, kept on well, won at Cork 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov beating Shantelle (10-0) by 1 3/4l, 15 ran.
From Eden (USA) 6-1 (11-12) Led, joined from 3rd, led again at 6th, joined after 3 out, pushed along and not fluent 2 out, soon ridden, disputed lead at last, stayed on well to lead close home, strongly pressed last strides, won at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hvy in Nov beating The White Volcano (11-12) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Goodnightngodbless (IRE) 12-1 (10-6) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression before 3 out where fell, at Gowran Park 3m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Miles To Memphis (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Mid-division early, a little slow at 1st, last from 4th, pushed along after 9th, no impression from 3 out, 14th of 16, 37 1/4l behind Conron (11-1) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Russian Bill (IRE) 11-1 (12-3) 5th of 16, 6l behind Turbo (12-3) at Punchestown 1m 7f sft in Nov.
Theatre World (IRE) 7-2fav (11-3) Made virtually all, joined briefly 4 out, led travelling well next, ridden after 2 out, stayed on well run-in, won at Navan 2m 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov beating Electricitywork (10-6) by 3 1/4l, 16 ran.
Union Gap (IRE) 2-1fav (11-7) Soon tracked leaders, 3rd from 4th, slight mistake 3 out, weakened from next, 12th of 16, dist behind Tomeric (11-7) at Roscommon 1m 7f mdn sft in Sep.
Mindsmadeup (IRE) 14-1 (10-1) Pressed leader, led 3 out (usual 4 out), headed bypassing omitted 3 out, weakened weakened after 2 out, 6th of 15, 16l behind The Conditional (10-4) at Cheltenham 3m 1f hcp (2) sft in Oct.
Thegoaheadman (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd after 3 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 12 3/4l behind High Sparrow (11-10) at Clonmel 3m hcp sft in Oct.
Mister Fogpatches (IRE) 9-2 (10-9) Settled mid-division, progress into 3rd after 3 out, ridden to dispute before 2 out, 2nd 2 out, no impression on winner from last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind High Sparrow (11-10) at Clonmel 3m hcp sft in Oct.
Notice To Close 7-1 (11-11) Stumbled at start, rider began without irons and pulled up before 1st, at Punchestown 3m hcp sft in Nov.
Stucker Hill (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Mid-division best, ridden and no extra before 3 out, 9th of 14, 22 1/4l behind Something Sweet (10-1) at Thurles 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Ellipsism (IRE) 4-1fav (10-11) Chased leaders, slight mistake 5th, 4th halfway, improved to dispute after 3 out, led before 2 out, ridden to assert before last, kept on strongly, won at Clonmel 3m hcp Yielding in Oct beating Classic Concorde (11-4) by 7l, 12 ran.
Cherif De L'Isle (FR) 7-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division, headway into 7th and pushed along in 7th 2 out, moderate 5th at last, reminder inside final furlong, stayed on well to go 3rd close home, never nearer, 3rd of 16, 5l behind Theatre World (11-3) at Navan 2m 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Oh'herewego (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Soon mid-division, progress after 4 out, ridden in 4th 3 out, under pressure in 4th when hampered 2 out, no impression, 6th of 16, 13l behind Theatre World (11-3) at Navan 2m 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Caerleon Kate 14-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 3rd, 3rd 4 out, ridden entering straight, 10th 2 out, no impression, 7th of 16, 15 3/4l behind Solar Heat (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hvy in Nov.
Thereisnodoubt (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Prominent, slight mistake 1st, 2nd halfway, pushed along and lost place after 2 out, no impression in 6th before last, no extra run-in, 7th of 24, 7 3/4l behind Musical Slave (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp Yielding in May.
