in touch, 3rd halfway, took closer order 2f out, ridden over 1f out, switched left final 150 yards, stayed on strongly to close on winner, nearest finish
made all, 2 lengths clear halfway, ridden over 2f out, strongly pressed under 2f out, kept on well final furlong, reduced advantage close home
soon tracked leader in 2nd, ridden 3 1/2f out, dropped to 4th 2f out, no extra in 5th over 1f out
held up, 4th halfway, pushed along to 2nd 2f out, soon strongly challenged leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace, no extra close home and dropped to 3rd
rear, slightly detached halfway, ridden over 2f out, progress to 4th over 1f out, no impression, kept on one pace, never a factor
The Mouse Doctor hasn't been in the best of form on the Flat or over hurdles but this is a drop in grade. SHARJAH was having his 105th start when a close third over 1m2f at Navan on Saturday where he attempted to make all. He's more effective at this trip and Andrew Slattery's claim can help him get back on the winning trail. Sennockian Star has had one more run that the selection and won 14 times though he hasn't shown much in two starts for new connections since transferring from Mark Johnston. Temasek Star has an excellent strike-rate of 7-44 and has been in fine form of late but Our Legend has shown nothing in two runs this term.
The Mouse Doctor (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Held up, headway straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace without threatening, 7th of 15, 11 3/4l behind Dawn Hoofer (8-9) at Curragh 1m 4f gf in Jun.
Sharjah (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Broke well to lead, ridden 2f out, under pressure and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace in 3rd final 150 yards, 3rd of 6, 2l behind Nimitz (9-6) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gf in Jul.
Sennockian Star 14-1 (10-0) Towards rear for most, ridden 2 1/2f out, no impression in 9th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 11, 9 1/2l behind Ruler Of France (10-0) at Ballinrobe 1m 2f hcp gd in Jun.
Temasek Star (IRE) 9-4fav (9-9) Mid-division early, progress into 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, under pressure in 5th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Faradays Law (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jul.
Our Legend (IRE) 50-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and dropped to rear approaching straight, soon no extra, weakened, last of 9, 17 1/4l behind Bucky Larson (9-9) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gf in Jun.
