tracked leader at slow pace, left in lead after 6f, soon briefly impeded by loose horse, pushed along from 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon no impression, one pace
raced in 4th at slow pace, a little keen, slightly impeded after 6f and left 3rd, dropped to last and pushed along before straight, soon no impression
led at slow pace, veered right before road and unseated rider after 6 furlongs
in rear at slow pace, went 3rd before straight, led over 2f out, soon clear, stayed on well
tracked leaders in 3rd at slow pace, took keen hold, slightly impeded after 6f and left 2nd, pushed along early straight, 3rd over 2f out, soon no impression
Montys Meadow won here in December then finished runner-up in a very strong event at Gowran. He hasn't been seen since beaten a long way by Milsean over 2m3f at Limerick on heavy going in March and the weight he has to give away to the four-year-olds won't help. CAPTAIN CAROL was just touched off at Roscommon before making all at Wexford where there looked plenty more to come. David Mullins can steer her home ahead of stablemate Rio Treasure, who found a sedate pace against her at Galway after a comfortable victory at Listowel. The newcomers have plenty to do against the three winners though Shrewdoperator is a half-brother to five winners.
Montys Meadow (IRE) 7-2 (11-11) Held up in 5th, some headway from 6f out, 3rd over 4f out, 2nd approaching straight, soon attempted to challenge under pressure, no impression and kept on same pace from 2f out, 2nd of 6, 25l behind Milsean (12-0) at Limerick 2m 3f NH flat hvy in Mar.
I Can't Do It Boy (IRE) Kadeed gelding out of Over The Wonder.
Captain Carol (IRE) 8-13fav (11-5) Led, clear early, joined from 3f out but still travelling smoothly, gained narrow lead again from over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong, won at Wexford 2m gd in Oct beating Table Tips (11-4) by 1l, 9 ran.
Rio Treasure (IRE) 13-8fav (10-10) Chased leader in 2nd and ran freely, challenged 4f out, led 2f out, ridden and disputed entering straight, kept on, headed final 100 yards, no extra close home, 2nd of 4, 2l behind Tycoon Prince (10-10) at Galway 2m 4yo NH flat in Oct.
Shrewdoperator (IRE) Medaaly gelding out of Fitanga.
