Prince Chaparral won this in 2010 on fast going and hasn't been successful since though he hasn't been performing badly and is 4lb lower this time. Narjawa looked a nice prospect for hurdling last year but has been running poorly and though Benefit Of Porter is the obvious form pick after another fine effort at Wexford she very rarely runs on anything but quick ground and has never won on soft. Eagle's Pass is better known as a chaser so it's ADMIRAL BARRY who gets the vote. He was in excellent form at this time a year ago and has been competing at a higher level than this. He's dropped in the ratings to a fair mark and a stamina test brings out the best in him.
Admiral Barry (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Soon mid-division, 8th straight, kept on without threatening under pressure from over 1f out, 5th of 13, 3l behind Sky Pilot (8-10) at Limerick 2m hcp 60-90 gd in Jun.
Benefit Of Porter (IRE) 4-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 3f out, checked briefly in close 3rd and switched to outer over 1f out, stayed on strongly to go 2nd inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 11, nk behind Final Flashback (9-8) at Wexford 1m 4f hcp 50-80 gd in Jul.
Prince Chaparral (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Mid-division, no impression from 4f out, 13th of 19, 26l behind Midnight Music (11-1) at Galway 2m am hcp 70-100 gd in Jul.
Eagle's Pass (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Soon mid-division, 9th over 6f out, kept on without threatening under pressure straight, 8th of 13, 6l behind Sky Pilot (8-10) at Limerick 2m hcp 60-90 gd in Jun.
Narjawa (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Mid-division, moderate 7th from 4f out, no extra from over 1f out, 11th of 14, 22l behind Midnight Music (9-0) at Roscommon 1m 2f fll hcp 55-85 hvy in Sep.
Lethal Weapon (IRE) 4-1fav (9-12) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, 4th approaching straight and no impression from 2f out, no extra, 10th of 23, 13l behind Salam Alaykum (9-11) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp 50-75 gs in Jul.
Valbucca (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, 4th 3f out, soon ridden and weakened quickly, 17th of 22, 14l behind Stuccodor (9-4) at Leopardstown 1m 1f stks gs.
