made all, soon 3 lengths clear, reduced lead halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and ran on
tracked clear winner, closed halfway, pushed along 2f out, outpaced by winner final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, weakened 3f out
CAMPAIGN TRAIL has been narrowly beaten when staying on in handicaps at Sandown and Doncaster, the latest over 1m6f. He could find this on the short side though ground conditions should aid his cause. Palio couldn't get close to the winner over 1m3f on fast ground at Ripon but wasn't stopping and he'll also be better suited by today's going. Child Of Lir started favourite for a 1m2f Fairyhouse claimer last month but couldn't peg back the winner. He's joined Rebecca Menzies who should find a race for him soon.
Campaign Trail (IRE) 5-4fav (9-4) Tracked leaders in 3rd on inside, went 2nd 4f out, 2 lengths down when ridden and hung left over 1f out, bit closer inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 5, 1l behind Pledgeofallegiance (9-9) at Doncaster 1m 7f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Palio (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Midfield, briefly pushed along over 3f out where took closer order, soon switched left and ridden, stayed on into second over 1f out, kept on entering final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Rogue Sea (9-9) at Ripon 1m 3f stks (5) gf in Jun.
Child Of Lir (IRE) 9-4fav (9-4) Rear of mid-division, pushed along entering straight, ridden and went 4th 2f out, 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace in 2nd final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Sapristi (9-4) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f gd in Jun.