Not surprisingly given the dying conditions ,the ground was very much on the fast side of good.

Only three could be seriously fancied for this long distance novices hurdle on previous showings. PIRAN showed no ill effects from a heavy last hurdle fall here last time, as he showed better speed than the runner-up to score. Despite him handling quick conditions well, connections are considering overlooking a summer campaign and giving him a break before bringing him back over fences in the Autumn.

Waterloo Son was stepping up in distance, but seemed to see it out well enough. However, he faced a tough task from a handicap point of view, as he is rated inferior to the winner, and the ground was probably as quick as he wants. He looks a tailormade chaser for next term.

Darn Good ran as if there is a modest contest in him at some stage.

Cloneybrien Boy, reverting to hurdles after not taking to fences, ran as well as could be expected.

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