chased leaders in 3rd, mistake 2nd, 4th when slight mistake 7th, ridden in 5th after 4 out, no extra when jumped right 2 out
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression approaching 3 out, no danger in straight
chased leaders in 4th, 3rd halfway, closed when mistake 3 out, ridden to lead before next, challenged last where left in front, kept on run-in
led, joined 7th and headed next, ridden and headed by winner before 2 out, rallied and every chance when mistake last, not recover and kept on one pace
held up, 5th halfway, closed in 4th 3 out, ridden and no impression before next, no extra
tracked leader in 2nd, disputed 7th and led next, ridden and headed before 2 out, no impression in 3rd last, kept on one pace
Aerlite Supreme had a breathing operation during the summer and gained his first success on heavy ground over the minimum trip at Galway last month. He improved to run the well supported Alechi Inois close over an extra half-mile at Fairyhouse and this longer trip will suit. The winner's trainer Willie Mullins complicates matters by saddling Perfect Gentleman, who looks a fine staying chaser in the making, and DEVILS BRIDE, who was due to appear at Fairyhouse yesterday but was pulled out. The latter gets the vote as he looked a very bright prospect when defying several mistakes to win easily at Limerick last month on his hurdling debut. Gallant Tipp has massive potential and had Tuesday's easy Wexford winner Wilde Sapphire in second when scoring at Clonmel and Doesheeverstop showed that staying is his game at Down Royal. The youngster Rightdownthemiddle is another staying type who will jump fences soon while the tough and consistent Some Officer can never be ruled out.
Aerlite Supreme (IRE) 11-1 (11-10) Raced last of the 4, slight mistake 7th, pushed along after 3 out, went moderate 3rd before straight, stayed on and switched left to go moderate 2nd from last, kept on without ever threatening to reach winner, 2nd of 4, 1 3/4l behind Alelchi Inois (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f nh nov hdl sft.
Doesheeverstop (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders in 5th, headway 2 out and disputed lead between final 2, led last and kept on under pressure run-in, won at Down Royal 2m 6f mdn hdl beating Leish Oscar (10-11) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Gallant Tipp (IRE) 11-10fav (11-12) Tracked leaders and 4th halfway, mistake 5th, went 2nd 3 out and pushed along to challenge early straight, led between final 2 and kept on well to assert run-in, won at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl sft in Oct beating Wilde Sapphire (10-11) by 3l, 15 ran.
Perfect Gentleman (IRE) 11-4 (11-10) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, headway into 4th after 2 out, ridden before straight, kept on to challenge last, disputed closing stages, just denied at line, 2nd of 7, hd behind Hunting Party (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hdl sft in May.
Rightdownthemiddle (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, headway into 4th after 4 out, closer 3 out, led 2 out, soon ridden, kept on well under pressure from before last, all out closing stages, won at Punchestown 2m 6f mdn hdl in Oct beating Chute Hall (11-12) by nk, 8 ran.
Some Officer (IRE) 6-4fav (11-3) Chased leaders in 3rd, 2nd from 7 out, closer order before 6 out, shoved along into straight, attempted to challenge from before 2 out where mistake, soon no impression, 2nd of 5, 6l behind Coolmill (11-3) at Cork 3m nh nov hdl gd in Oct.
Devils Bride (IRE) 4-11fav (11-12) Chased leaders, not fluent 2nd, moved up on outer approaching 4th, improved to dispute lead 5 out, close 2nd before straight travelling well, led before 2 out, ridden to assert before last, stayed on well, won at Limerick 2m mdn hdl gd in Oct beating Focail Maith (11-12) by 6l, 10 ran.
