led, joined 5 out, ridden and headed 3 out, disputed lead again and ridden after 2 out, headed entering straight, soon no impression in 3rd
in rear, closer in 10th at 17th, ridden and no impression from 4 out
tracked leaders, weakened from 6 out, soon behind
rear of mid-division, mistake 14th, no impression from 5 out, never a factor
mid-division, bad mistake 14th, weakened from 4 out, never a factor
tracked leader in 2nd, mistake 7 out, improved to dispute lead 5 out, led 3 out, slow jump 2 out and soon ridden and headed, no impression in 4th before last
tracked leaders, 3rd 5 out, pushed along in 3rd 3 out, improved to dispute lead after 2 out, ridden to lead before last, edged left under pressure run-in, stayed on well
rear of mid-division, closer in 8th at 17th, no impression from 5 out, never a factor
mid-division, 9th halfway, no impression from 5 out, never a factor
always behind, no impression from 7 out, pulled up before 5 out
always behind, mistake 3rd, no impression from 7 out, pulled up before 5 out
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along from 4 out, soon no impression
always behind, mistake 5th, trailing and pulled up before 13th
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 4th 5 out, headway into closer 4th 2 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, strongly pressed winner run-in, kept on under pressure close home
Auvergnat was still travelling well enough when unseating Rachael Blackmore at Cheltenham eight days ago but jockey bookings here suggest Colour Squadron, an easy winner of an Open at Kilfeacle last month after a long absence, is the preferred of Enda Bolger’s three runners. Ballyboker Bridge has every chance on his second to Cantlow here in November, though is closely matched with Auvergnat on today’s terms. USUEL SMURFER just failed to overhaul On His Own in a point-to-point at Tinahely last month and Katie Walsh keeps the partnership intact. It may be worth risking that Alan Fleming’s mare takes to these obstacles as she’ll strip fitter here. First Lieutenant was a class act in his day but is not the force of old.
Ballyboker Bridge (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Led and disputed, pressed 4 out, headed after 3 out, soon ridden, under pressure and slight mistake last, kept on run-in, no impression on winner, 2nd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Cantlow (11-9) at Punchestown 3m sft in Nov.
Mister First (FR) 33-1 (10-11) Rear of mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along in 5th approaching straight, no impression after 2 out, no extra, 6th of 15, 22l behind Notwhatiam (11-4) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan.
Mtada Supreme (IRE) 8-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 4th, 3rd from 6th, 6th before straight, one pace, 6th of 14, 36 1/4l behind Smadynium (11-10) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
The King Of Brega (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Mainly mid-division, mistake 7 out, no impression next, soon ridden and no extra, 8th of 13, dist behind Cantlow (11-9) at Punchestown 3m sft in Nov.
Boxing Along (IRE) 250-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, behind from 5th, no impression from before 4 out, weakened and completely tailed off, 5th of 6, dist behind Sizing John (11-8) at Thurles 2m 4f (1) Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Colour Squadron (IRE) 2-5 (12-2) Made all, 3l adv 1/2way, going best from bef 2out, kow straight, cosily, won at Kilfeacle 3m sft in Jan beating Drawn N Drank (11-11) by 8l, 7 ran.
Auvergnat (FR) 5-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, disputing 2nd when mistake and unseated rider 26th, at Cheltenham 3m 6f hcp (2) gs in Jan.
Enniskillen (IRE) 8-1 (12-1) Mid div, 7th 1/2way, in tch in 5th apr 5out, not qckn with ldrs from 3out, ko same pce str, 4th of 10, 22l behind Treo Eile (12-1) at Lingstown 3m sft in Dec.
First Lieutenant (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Chased leaders in 3rd, 2nd from 8th, disputed next, ridden in 2nd before 3 out, under pressure in 3rd 2 out, soon no extra, 3rd of 5, 30l behind Foxrock (12-0) at Thurles 3m Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Gonebeyondrecall (IRE) 28-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, soon with leader, led 5th, headed 7 out, weakened before 4 out, 4th of 7, dist behind Fort Worth (12-2) at Doncaster 3m hcp (4) gd in Jan.
Just Wait And See (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Rr mid div, 7th 1/2way, rddn in 8th 5out, dropped last 4out, cto when pu 3out, at Ballindenisk 3m mdn in Dec.
Love Rory (IRE) 50-1 (11-6) Towards rear, some progress after 4 out, moderate 6th approaching straight, kept on one pace from 2 out, 4th of 15, 14l behind Notwhatiam (11-4) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan.
Ordinary Man (IRE) 10-1 (12-1) Alws rr, last 1/2way, mstk 4out (drop bank), no dngr from 3out, wknd, 5th of 10, 30l behind Treo Eile (12-1) at Lingstown 3m sft in Dec.
Usuel Smurfer (FR) 5-1 (12-2) Mid div, 8th 1/2way, went 6th aftr 8th, prog to 4th aftr 3out, eff to jn ldr aftr 2out, just failed, 2nd of 13, nk behind On His Own (12-2) at Tinahely 3m sft in Jan.
