SO DES FLOS looks to have been found a winning opportunity after a promising debut in a huge field of maidens at Leopardstown last month. Buachaillbocht was beaten a very long way over 2m6f here last month and it's difficult to get enthused about any of the remainder with experience. Paul Nolan's newcomer Belper cost €80,000 and is related to four winners so could get into the frame on his debut.
Belper (IRE) Walk In The Park gelding out of Millys Gesture.
Buachaillbocht 25-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division well off pace, no impression 4 out, remote 10th approaching straight, kept on one pace, never a factor, 5th of 16, dist behind Kilbree Warrior (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f mdn Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Cosmo Renfro (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Towards rear, mistake and reminders 3rd, no danger from 4 out, soon weakened and pulled up before next, at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn sft in Dec.
Cross Court (IRE) 300-1 (11-4) Settled behind leaders, mistake 1st and slight mistake 2nd, 6th halfway, slight mistake 4 out, ridden and bumped 3 out, soon no extra, 10th of 19, dist behind Billable Grant (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 1f mdn sft in Mar.
Farceur De Sivola (FR) 66-1 (12-0) Always towards rear, weakened 6f out, tailed off, 19th of 21, dist behind Green Glory (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 2f Good - Yielding in Apr.
Moonface (IRE) 250-1 (11-12) Always behind, bad mistake 1st, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 17th of 22, dist behind Sa Fureur (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Rideau Canal (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Soon off the pace towards rear, tailed off and pulled up home turn, at Wincanton 3m 1f hcp (4) gs in Mar.
Sculduggery (IRE) 50-1 (11-8) Held up in touch towards rear, 6th halfway, pushed along after 4 out, dropped to rear before next where slight mistake, no extra, last of 7, 36 1/4l behind Ifiwerearichman (11-10) at Down Royal 2m 1f mdn sft in Dec.
So Des Flos (FR) 25-1 (11-12) Mid-division, ridden after 2 out, 10th entering straight, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 21, 17 3/4l behind Dark Raven (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Moyode Mist (IRE) 18-1 (10-13) In touch, progress after 3rd, 6th after 5th, lost place before 2 out, weakened before last where not fluent, 10th of 16, 27 1/2l behind Money Heist (11-12) at Galway 2m 3f hcp sft in Oct.
