soon mid-division, 8th before straight, no impression from over 2f out
mid-division, closed into 4th under 2f out, tended to hang in when challenging, no impression and kept on same pace from 1f out
pulled hard early, no impression and kept on same pace from under 3f out
chased leaders, 6th under 3f out, soon weakened
led, strongly pressed and joined from 2f out, headed and kept on same pace from under 1f out
prominent, 2nd and challenged from 2f out, soon every chance under pressure, kept on same pace inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden approaching straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace
prominent, challenged from 2f out, soon on terms, no extra final furlong
prominent, 5th under 2f out, soon switched inside to rail, led under pressure under 1f out and stayed on well
mid-division best, weakened straight, eased closing stages, tailed off
chased leaders, 6th under 3f out, no impression and kept on same pace from 2f out
IS FEIDIR LINN, beaten just a length into fifth in the Goffs Million here in September, is the obvious form pick despite two subsequent defeats though their are a couple waiting to ambush him if he hasn't made progress during the winter. Aidan O'Brien's Montjeu colt Rocket Man has a superb pedigree and can surely build on his introductory run at Navan in October and the stable's Sadler's Wells colt Bold Quest will be ideally suited to the conditions and has fitness on his side. Captainofthefleet is bred for middle-distances so there has been plenty to admire about his performances to date, especially his staying-on effort over a mile behind Reiteration here last month.
Muy Picante (IRE) 33-1 (10-4) Never a factor, 13th of 19, 14l behind Blue Dahlia (8-4) at Curragh 6f mdn stks sft in Mar.
Princeton Plains (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, headway from 2f out, ridden into 8th 1f out, kept on well final furlong to 3rd close home, 3rd of 17, 3 1/2l behind Fergus Mciver (9-5) at Curragh 1m 2f mdn stks gd in Apr '09.
One Cool Pussy (IRE) 33-1 (9-11) Slowly into stride, held up, ridden 2f out, not troubled leaders, 7th of 9, 11l behind Sheila's Bond (8-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn fll (5) pol in Mar.
Timely Haven (IRE) Indian Haven filly out of Timely Twist.
Bold Quest (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Soon led, challenged 3f out, ridden and disputed 2f out, kept on, headed inside final 100 yards, no extra, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Mister Carter (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 2f mdn stks in Mar.
Captainofthefleet (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Always prominent, 3rd halfway, close 2nd over 2f out, soon challenged, every chance final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 18, nk behind Reiteration (9-5) at Curragh 1m 3yo mdn sft in Mar.
Clanrickard (IRE) Peintre Celebre colt out of Tropical Lass.
Is Feidir Linn (IRE) 5-2fav (9-0) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong and kept on same pace, 2nd of 16, 1 1/4l behind Nebula Storm (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f mdn stks hvy in Nov.
Peaks Of Fire (IRE) High Chaparral gelding out of Crimson Glory.
Rocket Man (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Towards rear, headway in 12th 2f out, ridden and kept on from over 1f out, 6th of 18, 12l behind Flying Cross (9-3) at Navan 1m 2yo mdn in Oct.
Eva Gonzales (IRE) Peintre Celebre filly out of Isabella Gonzaga.
Tupelo Honey (IRE) Sadler's Wells filly out of Mora Bai.
