mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression leaders
settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, no extra over 1f out
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, 2nd 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, challenged inside final furlong and headed last strides
held up towards rear, headway into 4th 2f out, ridden and no extra 1 1/2f out
chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no extra in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
held up towards rear, 7th halfway, ridden and headway under 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on to challenge inside final furlong and led last strides
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and lost place 2f out, no impression in 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
La Chassotte won twice over C&D at this time last year but has been a bit out of sorts so far this term. Mountain Pride won at Leopardstown last time, however, though is 8lb higher now. Aznavour is only a pound higher than when third at Naas last week and could go close again but has to give 14lb to the three-year-old BUCCANEER BOB. Ger Lyons' gelding is improving as he gains experience and displayed a fine turn of foot to get off the mark over this trip at Navan last month. There should be more to come and he can shrug off 7lb rise in the weights here.
La Chassotte (FR) 7-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, 5th 5f out, ridden in 7th 3f out, no impression in 6th 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 7, 18l behind Clare Glen (8-8) at Curragh 1m 4f flls hcp 60-95 gf.
Mountain Pride (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Took keen hold in mid-division on outer, 7th halfway, went 3rd travelling best early straight, headway to lead 1f out, ridden and kept on well despite awkward head carriage, won at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp gd beating Celendine (8-7) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Solo Performer (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, late headway from 2f out, ridden into 7th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 1 1/4l behind Denny Crane (8-9) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Aznavour (IRE) 9-2 (9-11) Tracked leaders, 6th entering straight, challenged 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 1l behind Ted Dolly (8-13) at Naas 1m hcp 60-90.
Shela House 12-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, headway in 7th 3f out, ridden in 4th 2f out, 3rd 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong and kept on same pace, 5th of 15, 5l behind The Pier (8-12) at Listowel 1m 4f hcp 60-90 in Sep '09.
Bazergan (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Towards rear, never a factor, 11th early straight, kept on from over 1f out without threatening, 6th of 13, 7l behind Mountain Pride (8-13) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp gd.
Cape Secret (IRE) 11-2 (9-6) Led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened quickly, 6th of 8, 14l behind Eva Soneva So Fast (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (3) pol in Oct '07.
Little Arrows (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Rear of mid-division, 13th 2f out, kept on well from over 1f out without reaching principals, 4th of 16, 1 3/4l behind Ted Dolly (8-13) at Naas 1m hcp 60-90.
Buccaneer Bob (IRE) 7-2 (9-6) Held up towards rear, pulled to outer to launch challenge from 2f out, moderate 6th 1f out, quickened up smartly final furlong to lead near finish, won at Navan 1m 2f 3yo hcp 50-80 gf in May beating Spirit Of Cuba (8-13) by nk, 10 ran.
Rainforest Magic (IRE) 6-1fav (9-7) Chased leaders in 6th, ridden over 3f out, 4th straight, kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out, 6th of 22, 1 1/2l behind Leah Claire (9-10) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp 55-80 gf in Oct.
