Led, slightly slow 1st and joined, headed after 5th, soon chased leader, slight mistake 9th, closed from 3 out, led approaching straight, slightly slow at last, stayed on well run-in op 7/2
Soon disputed lead, led after 5th, soon went on, slight mistakes 4 out and 3 out and soon reduced lead, headed approaching straight, mistake 2 out, not match winner and kept on same pace after op 1/2 tchd 2/5
BALLYOISIN ran well in some classy novice chases last season and was successful in a handicap chase at Killarney earlier this week. The selection remains on the upgrade and can take this contest at the chief expense of Attribution who is another to have contested Graded novice events last season. Of the remainder Shadow Catcher comes out best at the weights and can claim third here.