led, headed before 5th, led again 3 out, narrowly headed after 2 out, back in front and good jump last, stayed on well to draw clear close home
keen hold, soon prominent, ridden to challenge and lead after 2 out, headed and kept on same pace from before last
soon towards rear, no impression 3 out
soon towards rear, mistake 7th, bad mistake and rider lost irons 4 out, no impression after
chased leaders early, dropped towards rear approaching 5 out, soon no extra
prominent, led before 5th, headed 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before 2 out
held up, headway in 5th 3 out, soon 4th, no impression under pressure and kept on without threatening from 2 out
reminders after 2nd, soon towards rear, no extra from 3 out
chased leaders, 6th 3 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before next
chased leaders, 4th 3 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before next
This isn't the strongest of races and there's no doubt that Rookery Rebel could take it at his best though potential punters will be keeping their fingers crossed for a clear round. BACHELOR AFFAIR looks the safest option as he has twice performed with credit in three starts over fences and found the trip too far on the other occasion. On Your Way has had plenty of experience but isn't getting any better and may struggle to lose his maiden tag over fences.
Bachelor Affair 10-1 (11-12) Soon led, joined from 3 out, headed after bypassed last, soon dropped to 3rd and kept on same pace, 3rd of 15, 5l behind Turf War (11-12) at Wexford 2m 1f beg chs gd.
Boujis Bhoys (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, ridden in 4th after 4 out, soon weakened, 14th of 16, 24l behind Jack Cool (10-12) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Jul.
D's Trix (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Behind for most, never a factor, 10th of 17, well behind Kilmurry (11-9) at Galway 2m 1f beg chs gf.
Emerson Breeze (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, 8th of 15, 39l behind Turf War (11-12) at Wexford 2m 1f beg chs gd.
Imco Tendence (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden and weakened from 4 out, tailed off, 11th of 16, well behind Salesin (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl gf in Jul.
On Your Way 20-1 (10-6) Never better than mid-division, 11th of 14, 21l behind Banna Man (10-10) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp chs 0-116 gd in Jul.
Rookery Rebel (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway into 3rd before straight, ridden in 7th and no extra 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, 5th of 18, 9l behind Georgie (11-12) at Roscommon 2m mdn hdl gf.
Havanavich 25-1 (11-9) Fell 5th, in a race won by Turf War (11-12) at Wexford 2m 1f beg chs gd, 15 ran.
Watermelon (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, 6th of 15, 39l behind Salesin (11-12) at Wexford 2m 1f beg chs in Jul.
Iron Duke 20-1 (10-10) Towards rear, closer in 9th 6 out, no impression and kept on same pace after 4 out, 8th of 12, 42l behind Ainama (11-10) at Cork 3m hdl.
Bennys Quest (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Mid-division, no extra after 3 out, 7th of 13, 26l behind Hampstead Heath (10-11) at Tipperary 2m 4f beg chs gf in Apr.
