tracked leader in 2nd, led halfway, in control from 3 out and kept on well run-in, comfortably
tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd 4 out, pushed along and no impression on winner before 2 out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders in 4th, fell 4 out
chased leaders in rear, ridden in moderate 4th approaching 2 out, kept on one pace under pressure to snatch 3rd near line
led, headed halfway, ridden and no impression in 3rd before 3 out, soon no chance with first 2, kept on one pace under presssure, lost 3rd near line
Gordon Elliott won this last year and brings out winning point-to-pointer Kasszec quickly after she ran poorly in a Navan bumper on Saturday. She makes her hurdling debut and has it all to do against CHARLIE'S VIC, who made a big impression when bolting up at Punchestown last month and looks destined for much greater things. Nanna Maura was sent to Sedgefield to lose her maiden tag and did so in good style in first-time cheekpieces. She should go well but meets a very useful prospect this time and may have to settle for the runners-up spot.
Charlie's Vic (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, rapid headway on outer after 2 out, led entering straight and soon stretched clear, totally in command run-in, won at Punchestown 2m 4f mares mdn hdl hvy in Feb beating Tango Moll (10-6) by 21l, 20 ran.
Nanna Maura (IRE) 6-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, pushed along to challenge 2 out, kept on to lead last 25 yards, won at Sedgefield 2m 4f mares NH nov hdl (4) gs in Dec beating Hannah Jacques (10-10) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Cuteasafox (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Waited with towards rear, progress on outer 5f out, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight, 4th of 9, 31l behind Champagne Fever (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m N H flat sft in Jan.
Kasszec (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra 4f out, 6th of 8, 42l behind Lord Of Lords (11-9) at Navan 2m N H flat.
Special Raffle (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden and weakened approaching 4 out where mistake, soon weakened, 8th of 13, well behind Come To The Party (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 in Dec.
