Tracked leader in 2nd, took keen hold early, slight mistake 4th, 2nd and slight mistake 3 out, wandered left briefly approaching 2 out, led and ridden after 2 out, stayed on well run-in op 15/8
Held up in last, bumped along briefly passing stands after 3rd, went 3rd before 3 out and bumped along, no impression on leaders under hands and heels 2 out, dropped to moderate last at last, ran on again under hands and heels to regain 3rd close home
Tracked leaders in 3rd, dropped to last before 3 out, soon ridden, no impression from 2 out, went moderate 3rd at last, dropped to last close home op 16/1
Cliff House (7/4), Farclas (2/1), Tigris River (2/1), Pegase Amour (20/1)
137-rated handicap hurdler Tigris River can give the Gigginstown House Stud-owned FARCLAS a run for his money here. The former Triumph hurdle winner, however, look an adaptable and exciting recruit to fences, collecting a confidence boosting win on debut here for trainer Gordon Elliott. Cliff House can pick up €1,000+ in prize money.