raced in 3rd, closed travelling smoothly straight, challenged before 2 out, soon ridden in 2nd and kept on without matching winner from last
raced in 2nd, travelling smoothly and on terms straight, soon led, pressed from 2 out, stayed on best from last
in rear, no impression approaching straight, kept on same pace
led, pushed along into straight, soon joined, quickly headed, no extra in 3rd from 2 out, not fluent last
Catch My Drift was engaged in the 2.30 at Fairyhouse yesterday but would only be playing for a minor berth if turning out here. Capital Force last ran over hurdles at the Cheltenham Festival last year where he ran quite well in the Supreme Novices'. He hasn't taken to fences as well as expected and needs to return to form. CHAMBORD DU LYS is another who has disappointed since landing a maiden hurdle here in February of last year. However, she's generally run in better company over further so a return to this trip may be just what's required. Roaring Bull looked a smart prospect when landing a bumper and a maiden hurdle in style but two falls in his last three starts in the spring temper enthusiasm and he may need this as a confidence-booster.
Capital Force (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, no impression approaching 3 out, no extra from next, last of 5, 31l behind Hardline (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m gd in Oct.
Roaring Bull (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Mid-division early, 12th approaching halfway, soon headway, chased leaders but no impression when fell last, at Punchestown 2m sft in Apr.
Catch My Drift (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Held up in remote last and well off pace of leading pair throughout, ridden from before 3 out, disputed remote 3rd 2 out, went 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 4, dist behind Tell Me Annie (10-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f gd in Nov.
Chambord Du Lys (FR) 7-2 (11-7) Held up behind leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 4 out, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 14l behind Sapphire Lady (11-3) at Wexford 2m 4f Yielding in Oct.
