held up, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
chased leader in 2nd, ridden to challenge on inner 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed final furlong, headed final 100 yards and no extra close home
led, pressed over 2f out, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, stayed on to lead again final 100 yards, kept on well close home
chased leaders in 3rd, ridden in 4th over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong into 3rd closing stages
held up in rear, ridden and no extra 4f out, weakened and completely tailed off
held up behind leaders, 4th halfway, ridden into 3rd over 2f out, no impression on leaders over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, drifted slightly left and dropped to 4th closing stages
FELIX DESJY won a point-to-point by 15l and made a winning bumper debut at Punchestown when coming home 10l clear. He has to be the selection though Holding Pattern made an equally impressive bumper debut at Thurles and looks certain to get into the action. Cask Mate made his bumper debut in a very strong event at Punchestown in April and showed the benefit with a very impressive success when well supported at Ballinrobe so he's another who can go well. Peacock's Secret was well beaten over hurdles last month and though he's won a bumper he'll do well to concede weight to these smart rivals.
Peacocks Secret (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Tracked leader, slight mistake 2nd, 5th halfway, pushed along and no extra after 2 out, kept on one pace in straight, 6th of 22, 35l behind Samcro (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Cask Mate (IRE) 9-4cfav (11-7) Tracked leaders in 4th, headway into 3rd 3f out, 2nd travelling well 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, soon pushed clear, stayed on strongly final furlong, very easily, won at Ballinrobe 2m Soft - Heavy in Sep beating Elusive Exclusive (11-7) by 12l, 7 ran.
Felix Desjy (FR) 11-8fav (11-10) Chased leader, closer in 2nd halfway, headway to lead approaching straight, ridden to assert under 2f out and soon clear, stayed on well final furlong, won at Punchestown 2m sft in Oct beating Gold Speed (11-10) by 10l, 12 ran.
Holding Pattern (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Held up early and keen hold, progress to chase leaders after 6f, 5th halfway, challenged 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon quickened clear, eased closing stages, impressive, won at Thurles 2m Good - Yielding in Oct beating The Granson (12-0) by 5 1/2l, 9 ran.
Endless Refrain (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Towards rear, pushed along and no extra under 4f out, weakened, well behind when pulled up inside final furlong, at Punchestown 2m sft in Oct.
Dollys Destination (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, driven to chase leaders over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, never on terms, lost place inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 8 1/2l behind Lucca Lady (10-12) at Stratford 2m (5) sft in Oct.
