soon raced in 3rd, pushed along and lost position before straight, no impression from 3 out where slight mistake, one pace
led, pressed from 3 out, almost joined next, stayed on well run-in, all out, just held on
in rear, closer order 9th, soon raced in 5th, last again from before 4 out, ridden to go moderate 3rd before 2 out, kept on same pace without threatening
soon raced in 5th, dropped to last after 9th, pushed along briefly next, pushed along again and headway from before 4 out, under pressure approaching straight, no impression from 3 out, kept on same pace
soon raced in 4th, no impression from 3 out, dropped to last approaching 2 out where not fluent and no extra, tailed off
soon raced in 2nd, challenged from 3 out, almost on terms next, stayed on well run-in, just failed
Awbeg Prince landed a bumper here last August and a maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe in May but was beaten a long way in a Galway novices' hurdle last time. He's No Molly had his path cleared when the well-supported Solindian fell 4 out in a four-runner race at Downpatrick but he impressed with his jumping and will take some beating. Jack Fiasco won a Punchestown maiden though didn't run up to that form in a Gowran handicap but Down Royal maiden winne Optical Confusion was attempting to concede Rolanna 22lb when caught close home at Navan. PRESENTINGPRINCESS is suited by a test of stamina as she showed when battling on over this trip behind Sweet Home Chicago. She had won over an extended 2m5f at Galway and her allowance can see her home here.
Awbeg Prince (IRE) 25-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, pushed along and dropped to rear 2 out, no extra, 8th of 9, dist behind Calie Du Mesnil (10-13) at Galway 2m 5f sft in Aug.
He's No Molly (IRE) 2-1 (11-4) In rear early before soon settling in 3rd, improved to dispute lead before 3 out and led from next, stretched clear before last and kept on well run-in, easily, won at Downpatrick 2m 6f mdn sft in Oct beating Koroleva (11-5) by 23l, 4 ran.
Optical Confusion (IRE) 7-2 (11-1) Tracked leader, closed up travelling smoothly straight, slight mistake and led from 3 out, went on from 2 out, ridden run-in, reduced lead and headed near finish, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Rolanna (10-8) at Navan 2m 6f gf in Sep.
Presentingprincess (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Held up early, mid-division halfway, progress into 3rd 4 out, 2nd next and soon closed on leader, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, 2nd last, kept on run-in without reaching winner, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Sweet Home Chicago (11-12) at Clonmel 3m hcp gd in Oct.
Roman Rock (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to challenge 3 out, ridden to dispute briefly entering straight, under pressure in 2nd after 2 out, no extra in 3rd before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 18, 6l behind Black Key (11-12) at Listowel 2m mdn gd in Jun.
Famous Day (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Soon chased leaders, 8th at 5th, improved and on terms 2 out, gained narrow lead from last and came close with rival, soon joined, stayed on well to just prevail at the finish, won at Navan 2m 6f hcp gf in Sep beating Brave Love (10-7) by hd, 27 ran.
Jack Fiasco 10-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders on outer, ridden along 7th, no impression from 3 out, 10th of 12, 25 1/2l behind The King Of Brega (11-3) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
