chased leaders, disputed from 2nd, ridden and headed before 3 out, soon no extra
held up towards rear, progress into 7th 4 out, improved into 4th after 3 out, ridden to challenge after 2 out, led before last, kept on strongly run-in, comfortably
chased leaders when bad mistake 1st and almost unseated rider, soon recovered and mainly mid-division, ridden and no extra 4 out, pulled up before next
chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to dispute after 4 out, ridden after 3 out, headed before last, no extra and kept on same pace
mid-division best, ridden in 8th 4 out, soon no extra and weakened, tailed off
mid-division best, ridden and no extra before 4 out, weakened and pulled up before before 3 out
mid-division, closer in 6th halfway, improved to dispute before 3 out where slight mistake, ridden after 3 out, headed before last, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 4 out, kept on one pace behind straight
towards rear for most, ridden 4 out, no impression in 7th 3 out, kept on one pace
led and disputed, ridden and headed after 4 out, soon no extra and weakened, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, slight mistake 6th, 7th halfway, ridden and weakened 5 out, pulled up before 3 out
settled behind leaders, slight mistake 6th, 5th halfway, improved to dispute before 3 out, ridden in 5th after 3 out, no impression before next, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 4 out, improved to challenge before 3 out, ridden in 3rd after 3 out, no impression in 4th after 2 out, kept on one pace
always towards rear, trailing from 5th, pulled up after 3 out
WESTERNER POINT last ran over hurdles just over a year ago when runner-up at Fairyhouse. He's subsequently improved out of all recognition over fences and, back over timber on a 24lb lower mark, looks very well handicapped so should continue his winning streak. The veteran chaser Realt Mor is another on a much lower mark over hurdles though he failed to take advantage at Punchestown last time and stable companion Bilko looks a more likely threat, though lack of experience may find him out. Tinos Tank has only won once and that was on good ground but he's performed with credit on several other occasions including on heavy going at Limerick last time. Monasteradenpauric looked a decent stayer when scoring at Limerick in March and was well supported on his next start in May but jumped poorly. He has a long absence to overcome but is one to keep an eye on in the market. Eight Till Late is generally consistent though his victories have been on quicker ground.
Folsom Blue (IRE) 25-1 (10-4) Soon mid-division, pushed along briefly from 2nd, hampered 10th, no extra from before straight, 20th of 28, dist behind Noble Endeavor (11-3) at Leopardstown 3m Yielding in Dec.
Realt Mor (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders on inner, 4th 4 out, ridden in 5th next, kept on one paced, 4th of 10, 18 1/4l behind Duke Cass (10-8) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Bilko (FR) 5-1 (11-9) Mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along after 2 out and no impression approaching last, kept on one pace, 7th of 12, 14 1/2l behind Exactoris (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Inch Rise (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Mid-division, progress into close 4th 3 out, ridden to challenge entering straight, every chance and disputed briefly before last, 4th and no extra from last, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 13 3/4l behind Shannak (10-10) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp sft in Jan.
Eight Till Late (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Mid-division, ridden in 7th entering straight, under pressure in 6th 2 out, 4th last, left 3rd, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 13, 5 1/2l behind Conright Boy (11-8) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Monasteradenpauric (IRE) 5-1fav (11-10) Settled behind leaders early, slight mistakes 5th and 6th, mid-division halfway, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened and pulled up before 3 out, at Killarney 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Tinos Tank (IRE) 11-4 (11-9) Tracked leaders in 2nd/3rd, 2nd from 4 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no impression on winner from 2 out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 6, 5 1/2l behind Duke Cass (11-1) at Limerick 2m hvy in Dec.
Golden Plan (IRE) 5-1 (11-3) Towards rear, 9th before 7 out, reminders before next, ridden and jumped left 4 out, soon dropped to rear and pulled up after 3 out, at Limerick 2m 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Fruits Of Glory (IRE) 11-2 (10-11) Mid-division, swift progress to lead at 3rd and slight mistake, slight mistake 4th, pressed from before 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, no extra before last, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 10 3/4l behind Conright Boy (11-8) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Hollow Tree 4-1fav (11-11) Chased leaders, driven to challenge after 3 out, stayed on same pace approaching last, 4th of 11, 9 1/2l behind Mighty Minnie (11-2) at Bangor 3m hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Able Dash 8-1 (11-12) Mid-division, weakened from 4 out, pulled up before next, at Navan 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Prince Kup (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Prominent, pushed along in 3rd approaching straight, no impression and one pace 2 out, 4th of 12, 12 3/4l behind Moores Road (10-10) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Westerner Point (IRE) 8-1 (10-9) Always prominent, led 4 out, joined next, headed and ridden in 3rd entering straight, 3rd at last, rallied well on run-in, disputed lead inside final furlong, stayed on well and led close home, won at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec beating Montys Meadow (11-8) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Do No Complain (FR) 66-1 (10-12) Held up, mistake 3rd, soon last, no impression from 3 out, tailed off, last of 10, dist behind Bapaume (10-12) at Leopardstown 2m (1) Yielding in Dec.
