led, joined 14th, led again after next, pressed 2 out, stayed on best run-in
held up in last, slight mistake 3rd, dropped off leaders 4 out and slight mistake next, soon ridden on outer and no impression
raced in 2nd, on terms 14th, headed from next, slight mistake 4 out, challenged and jumped slightly left 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace run-in
Foildubh had looked on the downgrade before producing his best run for a very long time behind ROI DU MEE in a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse last month. The winner just outstayed his rival over an extended three miles so can confirm the form over this longer trip, despite being 3lb worse off. Yes Tom only has a couple of pounds to make up on official ratings and arrives in excellent form having won very easily at Ayr. He gained a surprise victory over a decent field in this last year and it would be no shock to see a repeat.
Roi Du Mee (FR) 7-4 (11-10) Made most, headed 8th, pushed along briefly next, led again 12th, joined 5 out, led 3 out, ridden and strongly pressed next joined approaching last, headed briefly after last, disputed lead inside final furlong, rallied to lead close home, won at Fairyhouse 3m 1f chs Grd 2 (1) sft in Feb beating Foildubh (11-3) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
Foildubh (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Held up in 4th, close 4th 3 out, headway into 3rd travelling well next, improved to dispute lead approaching last, ridden and led briefly after last, soon joined, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Roi Du Mee (11-10) at Fairyhouse 3m 1f chs Grd 2 (1) sft in Feb.
Yes Tom (IRE) 2-1fav (11-8) Tracked leaders, mistake 5th, led 7th, left clear from 2 out, won at Ayr 2m 4f hcp chs 0-140 (3) sft in Feb beating Supreme Asset (11-0) by 12l, 7 ran.
