held up, 6th halfway, progress into 4th after 3 out, ridden in 3rd before straight, no extra entering straight, eased after last
led and disputed early, led from 5th, ridden and narrowly headed before straight, no extra in 4th before 2 out, kept on one pace
held up, 7th halfway, progress into 4th before straight, ridden to challenge before 2 out, disputed briefly before last where slight mistake, no extra run-in and kept on same pace
prominent and disputed early, chased leader in 2nd from 5th, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, progress into 2nd and slight mistake 3 out, led narrowly before straight, ridden and pressed before 2 out, disputed briefly before last, kept on well run-in
held up, 8th halfway, progress into 5th before straight, ridden entering straight, closer in 3rd 2 out, no impression on leaders before last, kept on one pace
held up in rear, weakened before 3 out, tailed off
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra before straight, weakened
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th and no extra before straight, kept on one pace
An excellent turnout for a Grade 3 and nothing can be ruled out. Kauto Grand Mogul put a poor Navan run behind him with a facile victory over three rivals at Thurles and is ready for this step up in grade. Keppols Queen has already proved herself at this level with a fine second to Carrigmoorna Rock at Leopardstown where she was staying on over 2m4f. Fine Article stepped up to this trip on heavy going at Limerick and had few problems landing the odds so any further rain would aid his cause but Measureofmydreams didn't appear to enjoy testing conditions on the same track last time. The latter's stablemate ROI DES FRANCS (NAP) is a giant of a horse who needs a thorough test of stamina and is likely to get that here. He's Cheltenham bound and can enhance his prospects by adding to his maiden success at Thurles early last month.
Kauto Grand Mogol (FR) 9-10fav (11-7) Held up in 4th, 3rd at 8th, progress to lead before 2 out, stretched clear approaching last, easily, won at Thurles 2m 6f nov hdl 0-123 hvy in Dec beating Bosman Rule (11-7) by 32l, 4 ran.
Measureofmydreams (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Chased leader in 2nd, not fluent 6th and 3 out, no impression 2 out, ridden and quickened to lead before last, kept on well run-in, won at Thurles 2m 6f nov hdl in Jan beating Milsean (11-5) by 2l, 4 ran.
Fine Article (IRE) 1-5fav (11-12) In rear early, improved to be prominent at 3rd, 3rd after 8th, on terms approaching straight, led approaching 2 out where jumped left and not fluent, soon clear, kept on well run-in, comfortably, won at Limerick 2m 6f mdn hdl hvy in Dec beating The Horsechesnut (11-12) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Fletcher (IRE) 5-4fav (11-12) Led and disputed, led from 3 out, ridden clear entering straight, stayed on well from last, comfortably, won at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Jan beating Heck Thomas (11-12) by 8l, 11 ran.
Roi Des Francs (FR) 6-4 (11-12) Chased leaders, 2nd from 2nd, slight mistake 6th, ridden to challenge 2 out, led before last, kept on well run-in, won at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl in Jan beating Venitien De Mai (11-1) by 6l, 13 ran.
Wrath Of Titans (IRE) 15-2 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, 13th halfway, no impression 2 out, kept on one pace straight, 11th of 18, 23l behind Lean Araig (10-12) at Punchestown 3m hcp hdl sft.
Russian Bill (IRE) 13-8fav (11-10) Settled behind leaders, progress into 5th at 6th, ridden into 3rd before 2 out, under pressure before last, stayed on run-in to lead last 100 yards, kept on well, won at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl sft in Jan beating Goulane Chosen (11-9) by 1 1/4l, 15 ran.
Shantou Flyer (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Disputed early, soon led, slight mistake 6th, ridden and challenged 3 out, headed after 2 out, no extra in 3rd before last, lost 3rd run-in, 4th of 5, 10l behind No More Heroes (11-3) at Navan 2m 4f nov hdl G2 (1) in Dec.
Keppols Queen (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Towards rear, mistake 5th, 7th halfway, ridden to go 4th approaching last, kept on under pressure and 2nd closing stages, 2nd of 9, 6l behind Carrigmoorna Rock (11-2) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hdl G3 (1) sft in Dec.
