rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, progress on outer entering straight, soon ridden and 6th 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along 2f out, soon switched right and ridden to go 2nd 150 yards out, kept on same pace
led, strongly pressed and headed under 2f out, soon no impression and dropped to 8th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along 2f out and soon no extra, under pressure and kept on one pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along in straight and 4th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
towards rear, 12th halfway, some progress under 2f out and 7th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and dropped towards rear 2f out, no extra
towards rear, never a factor, 11th halfway, pushed along 2f out and 10th 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along 2f out and no impression in 5th 1f out, no extra
slowly away and towards rear, progress on outer after halfway and 3rd 4f out, pushed along to challenge 2f out, ridden in 2nd over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, progress on outer to lead under 2f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong
dwelt, soon progress to track leaders, 2nd halfway, pushed along in straight and dropped to 9th 1f out, kept on one pace
LAKE CHAMPLAIN (NAP) has been in tremendous form over hurdles, winning twice in the past few weeks, and is only 2lb higher than when scoring over 1m2f at Down Royal in August. He can prove himself better than a 71-rated handicapper and continue his winning sequence. Eric The Grey won here a week ago with Sharjah and Colour Rhapsody close behind. The latter didn't enjoy the best of runs and can come out best of the trio this time. Park Row was staying on strongly over 1m2f here a fortnight ago so this trip should prove ideal while Eye Of The Tiger can never be ruled out.
Break My Mind (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Soon raced in 5th, pushed along under 4f out, no impression from 2f out, no extra and eased inside final furlong,, last of 12, 26 3/4l behind Fact Or Folklore (9-1) at Listowel 1m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Eye Of The Tiger (GER) 10-1 (11-9) Mid-division, progress into 6th 3f out, ridden in 8th 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 7th of 17, 10l behind Noble Inn (10-12) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Sep.
Sharjah (IRE) 18-1 (9-7) Led, ridden 2f out, soon edged right under pressure, continued to edge right and joined 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 14, 1/4l behind Eric The Grey (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Waver (IRE) 5-1 (10-0) Rear of mid-division, progress on outer into 4th halfway, no impression under 2f out and 7th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, eased, 9th of 11, 10 1/2l behind Captain Carleton (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Sep.
Eric The Grey (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Dwelt, rear of mid-division, progress 3f out, ridden in 4th 2f out, close 3rd 1f out, stayed on well final furlong to lead close home, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct beating Ebadani (9-13) by nk, 14 ran.
Glassatura (IRE) 11-4fav (8-5) Slowly into stride and towards rear, ridden in 7th 2f out, soon no impression, never a factor, 5th of 8, 5 1/4l behind Vale Do Sol (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
Park Row (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Slowly away and held up in rear, ridden and some progress into 6th 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 5l behind Vale Do Sol (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
First In The Queue (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, close 4th 1f out, soon no impression, 5th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Eric The Grey (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Colour Rhapsody (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, 5th 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Eric The Grey (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Aladdins Cave 33-1 (9-1) Always behind, no impression from 3f out, never a factor, eased final furlong, 13th of 14, 13l behind Eric The Grey (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Lake Champlain (IRE) 11-4fav (11-0) Tracked leaders, 5th from 3rd, slightly slow jump 5th, on terms from 3 out, led before next, clear between last 2, ridden out and stayed on well run-in, won at Gowran Park 2m gd in Oct beating Crocosmia (10-1) by 7 1/2l, 13 ran.
Recollection (IRE) 9-2fav (9-12) Towards rear, 12th 4f out, ridden from 3f out, kept on from 2f out, never nearer, 6th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Along The Shore (9-6) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp sft in Oct.
