chased leader, disputed from halfway, led 3f out, ridden and challenged 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace in 4th inside final furlong
chased leaders, led after 4f, disputed from halfway, wide straight, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no extra over 1f out
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and weakened 4f out
held up towards rear, headway into 6th 4f out, 4th 3f out, ridden over 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong to 2nd closing stages
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to challenge 2f out, ridden to dispute briefly over 1f out, 2nd and no impression winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd closing stages
led, headed after 4f, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out, weakened
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened entering straight
mid-division early, dropped towards rear halfway, ridden and weakened entering straight
held up in rear, headway entering straight, travelled well in 5th 2f out, improved to lead 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong
mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and dropped to rear 4f out, moderate 7th 2f out, kept on one pace
It's unlikely that PATANNE will be considered a stable star but he undoubtedly has ability and this should prove within his capabilities as he won't run into one as good as Some Tikket, who beat him at Navan last time. The Buddy Pass made a bright start when runner-up at Kilbeggan in August but ran poorly on quicker ground there a couple of weeks later and may have been feeling the effects. Winning point-to-pointer Bar Stool Bob looked as though a longer trip would be required after a decent run over 2m4f at Fairyhouse so a bigger threat may emerge in the shape of newcomer The Game Changer, a half-brother to the useful Johns Spirit.
Bar Stool Bob (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, mainly in 5th, ridden in pursuit of winner in 2nd from before last, dropped to 3rd and kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Follow The Sign (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Feb.
Benrouge (IRE) Beneficial gelding out of Wee Red Roo.
Fetter Lane (IRE) Snurge gelding out of Miss Eurolink.
Flags Pass (IRE) Definite Article gelding out of New Line.
Patanne (IRE) 7-2fav (12-0) Mid-division, headway into 3rd travelling well 3f out, ridden in 2nd 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 14, 2 3/4l behind Some Tikket (12-0) at Navan 2m N H flat sft.
The Buddy Pass (IRE) 7-2 (12-0) Trailing in rear, some progress 6f out, no extra from 4f out, 12th of 16, 47l behind Whats Happening (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f N H flat gd in Sep.
Thuigim (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Prominent, 2nd halfway, led briefly approaching straight, soon headed and no extra from 2f out, weakened, 7th of 13, 33l behind Azorian (11-13) at Leopardstown 2m N H flat sft in Feb.
Presenting Lazarus (IRE) Presenting mare out of Park Jewel.
The Game Changer (IRE) Arcadio colt out of Gilt Ridden.
Miss Coley (IRE) Milan filly out of Don't Be Upset.
Dane Sir Henery (IRE) Indian Danehill gelding out of Glacial West.
