chased leaders in 5th, progress travelling well in 3rd 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon no impression on winner in 2nd, kept on same pace
raced towards rear in 6th, ridden from 3f out, beaten when short of room 2f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
soon led and clear, stayed on well under pressure to maintain his advantage from over 1f out
towards rear, progress to chase leaders 3f out, ridden from 2f out, soon no impression in 3rd and kept on same pace
towards rear, ridden and progress 3f out, kept on same pace in moderate 4th from over 1f out
chased leaders, niggled along halfway, lost place and no extra from 3f out
chased leader, ridden 3f out, soon no impression and weakened
chased leaders in 4th, no impression under pressure from 3f out, 5th and kept on same pace from over 1f out
HASSANALI won this in 2008 from a 3lbs lower mark and looks primed to repeat the process. Tony Mullins' charge has run very well on his last two starts at Leopardstown and Fairyhouse and will like the fast ground. Belle Noverre is also in good shape as she showed with a smooth victory over Tia Juana at Hamilton and a 5lbs penalty shouldn't be enough to prevent another big effort. Time Travel ran well over today's trip behind Mianach at Navan but is probably better suited by further while Luttrell Lady is still on her highest-ever mark despite never having scored on turf. Solo Performer is held by Time Travel on their run at Navan and wears blinkers for the first time after a poor effort at Leopardstown on Thursday.
Luttrell Lady (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) Mid-division, 8th halfway, headway in 5th 1 1/2f out, ridden 1f out, kept on to dispute 2nd last 100 yards, 3rd on line, 3rd of 16, 3/4l behind Sandymount Lady (9-8) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp 50-80 gf in May.
Munnings (IRE) 6-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, went 8th from halfway, some headway into 5th when bumped 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 9th of 14, 11l behind Captain Cole (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 4f app hcp 50-75 pol in Nov.
Solo Performer (IRE) 6-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened 2f out, last of 13, 15l behind Royal Astronomer (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcap gf.
Belle Noverre (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders on inside, switched left 4f out, went 2nd over 3f out, led over 1f out, soon ridden clear, stayed on well, won at Hamilton 1m 1f fll hcp (5) gf beating Tia Juana (8-8) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.
Hassanali (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden in 6th over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 18, 2 3/4l behind Laughing Boy (8-12) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp 50-80 gd.
Contra Mundum (USA) 15-2 (12-9) 21st of 24, well behind Kerzak (12-0) at Punchestown 1m 7f stks sft in May '09.
Time Travel 10-1 (8-11) Led, strongly pressed and joined 2f out, kept on under pressure, headed and no extra well inside final furlong, 3rd of 17, 2 3/4l behind Mianach (8-12) at Navan 1m 2f hcp 50-80 gf.
Tipper Road (IRE) 10-1 (8-1) Chased leaders on inner, 7th halfway, headway into 3rd briefly early straight, 5th and no impression 2f out, soon no extra, 8th of 13, 4l behind Aladdins Cave (8-6) at Navan 1m 5f app hcp 50-85 gf.
