tracked leaders, pushed along briefly at 2nd, slight mistake 3rd, ridden 3 out, moderate 6th and mistake 2 out, no impression
mid-division, ridden in moderate 7th 2 out, no impression
mid-division when mistake and unseated rider at 1st
mid-division, ridden in moderate 5th 2 out, moderate 4th at last, no extra
tracked leaders, headway to dispute lead after 3 out, headed travelling well after 2 out, ridden to lead at last, stayed on well inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed after 3 out, soon weakened
tracked leader in 2nd, improved to dispute lead after 3 out, led and pushed along after 2 out, ridden and headed at last, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong
towards rear, slight mistake 5th and briefly pushed along, some progress 2 out, went moderate 5th at last, no extra
off pace in rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
tracked leaders on inner, went 3rd after 3 out, ridden in close 3rd at last, 2nd inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home
Gordon Elliott has three entries here. Road To Dubai returns after a break and with a penalty for his two victories though it shouldn't be long before he's winning again. His stable companion The Very Man, runner-up to the smart Francin at Navan, went one better at Naas and is progressing fast enough to reach the frame though this can go to WAJAAHA. Charles Byrnes' charge had indicated at better to come at Naas last month and duly obliged when well supported for a Leopardstown handicap next time. Momus was having his 11th start over timber when headed close home over slightly further at Down Royal while Quantatmental reverts to hurdles after a fair run over fences at Naas.
Quantatmental (IRE) 20-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders in moderate 4th, slight mistakes 1st and 3rd, ridden and disputed 3rd 3 out, went moderate at last, moderate 2nd inside final furlong, kept on without threatening winner, 2nd of 9, 11l behind Capuccimix (11-12) at Naas 2m sft in Mar.
Causey Arch (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 8th approaching halfway, not much room briefly after 3 out, closed and effort on inner straight, one pace last, 8th of 17, 13 1/2l behind Jetez (10-12) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Dec.
Momus (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Held up early, settled behind leaders from 3rd, 5th halfway, improved to dispute 3 out, narrow lead 2 out, soon ridden, strongly pressed run-in, joined last strides and just denied at line, 2nd of 11, shd behind Opposites Attract (11-10) at Down Royal 2m 4f sft in Jan.
Texard (FR) 3-1 (11-3) Tracked leader, 3rd halfway, pushed along and lost place after 3 out, no impression when left 5th next, no extra, 5th of 7, 27 3/4l behind Pakens Rock (11-9) at Thurles 2m hcp Yielding in Jan.
The Very Man (IRE) 5-6fav (11-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, dropped to 3rd at halfway, headway to lead narrowly 2 out, soon ridden, narrow lead at last, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding - Soft in Mar beating Gold Des Bois (11-12) by 3l, 18 ran.
Kasakh Noir (FR) 50-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, bad mistake 1st, 4th at 4th (usual 3 out), ridden from next, remote 5th 3f out, no impression, 4th of 7, dist behind Charli Parcs (11-0) at Leopardstown 2m 2f sft in Mar.
Jimmy Two Times (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders on inner, 6th 2 out, soon no impression, 7th of 11, 8 1/2l behind Mister Eddman (10-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Dec.
Dollys Destination (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) In touch, ridden to chase leaders before 3 out, never on terms, weakened after next, tailed off, 10th of 11, dist behind Miah Grace (11-10) at Doncaster 2m 1f hcp (3) hvy in Feb.
Think Positive (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders early, dropped to mid-division on inner halfway and towards rear halfway, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, weakened, 10th of 11, dist behind Peaches And Cream (10-12) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Wajaaha (IRE) 11-4fav (11-9) Raced in 4th early, soon chased clear leaders, closed and slight mistake 3 out, prominent approaching 2 out, soon led travelling smoothly, jumped slightly right last, eased away to assert run-in, won at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Mar beating Muhaafiz (11-2) by 4l, 20 ran.
Road To Dubai (IRE) 5-6fav (11-4) Took keen hold, always handy, led before 2 out, clear last, stayed on, won at Perth 2m (4) hvy in Sep beating Never Be Enough (10-11) by 6l, 8 ran.
