tracked leader, 3rd after 4th, improved to 2nd after 4 out, took closer order 2 out, strongly challenged leader at last, ridden and no chance with winner final 150 yards
soon led, slightly hampered by loose horse and stumbled before 5th where not fluent, slight mistake 2 out, strongly pressed at last, pushed along to assert final 150 yards, comfortably
mid-division, not fluent at 1st, 5th after 4th, reminder after 4 out, under pressure after 3 out, lost place and weakened before 2 out, not fluent at last
tracked leader, 2nd after 4th, 3rd after 4 out, dropped to 4th 2 out, no impression on leaders before last, one paced run-in
chased leader, slight mistake in 4th at 4th, headway to 3rd 2 out where not fluent, no impression on leaders before last where mistake, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, dropped to 7th at 5th, no impression in 5th 2 out, weakened before last where bumped rival
towards rear, dropped to rear at 2nd where not fluent, progress to 6th at 5th, no impression 2 out, weakened before last where bumped and not fluent
in rear, mistake and fell at 1st
rear, towards rear at 2nd, 8th at 5th, no impression in 7th 2 out, soon weakened, not fluent at last, never a factor
Some promising sorts clash returning for a first run of the campaign so much will depend on respective fitness levels. However, COLONEL MUSTARD (NAP) was a fine standard bearer for Lorna Fowler last season, winning his Punchestown bumper in grand style before placing behind Echoes In Rain at Grade 2 and Grade 1 level - that form sets the standard. Gortmillish represents the Elliott stable and comes here off the back of strong bumper efforts. He's a potentially exciting hurdling recruit and likewise Harry Alonzo, winner of a Leopardstown bumper and second in two good Fairyhouse bumpers.
Champagne Vacation (IRE) 16-1 (12-0) Mid-division, progress into 5th after 3 out, ridden 2 out, soon no extra, 8th of 17, dist behind Blazing Khal (12-0) at Galway 2m 3f mdn sft in Oct.
Colonel Mustard (FR) 40-1 (12-0) Held up in rear, closer after 4 out and 4th after 2 out, pushed along and went 3rd before last, ridden and kept on run-in to go 2nd closing stages, 2nd of 5, 3 1/4l behind Echoes In Rain (11-7) at Punchestown 2m (1) Yielding in Apr.
Galway Johnny (IRE) 100-1 (12-0) Always towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, ridden 7th, no extra 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last, at Galway 2m 3f mdn sft in Oct.
Gortmillish (FR) 9-2 (12-2) Tracked leaders, 4th travelling well 3f out, ridden in 3rd 2f out, moderate 3rd 1f out, went 2nd and no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 25, 8 1/2l behind My Mate Mozzie (12-2) at Punchestown 2m 2f Yielding in Apr.
Harry Alonzo (IRE) 10-3 (11-13) Towards rear, some headway on outer 5f out, went 2nd entering straight, ridden and closer 2f out, kept on under pressure, no impression on winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Letsbeclearaboutit (12-2) at Fairyhouse 2m Yielding in Apr.
My Boy Bob (IRE) 33-1 (12-0) Waited with, bad mistake 1st, some slight mistakes after, off pace in 10th from 5th, pushed along from 3 out, soon no impression, 11th of 13, 35 1/4l behind The Names Jock (12-0) at Listowel 2m mdn gd in Sep.
Dardedze (IRE) 300-1 (10-13) Held up, towards rear for most, mistake 4th, never a factor, 11th of 18, 32l behind Perfect Attitude (11-6) at Clonmel 2m 1f mdn Good - Yielding in Sep.
Greenhill Damsel (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Chased leader on outer, progress to 3rd after 8th, lost place 3 out, soon under pressure, ridden and weakened before 2 out, 9th of 18, 37l behind Merry Doyenne (11-1) at Killarney 2m 6f mdn Good - Yielding in May.
Petrocco (IRE) Shirocco M out of Petrovic.
Gamin Original (FR) 3-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, 6th at 5th, headway 2 out, improved to lead narrowly at last where mistake and unseated rider, at Galway 2m 1f mdn gd in Jul.
Whiskeywealth (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Prominent and disputed early, headed 2nd and tracked leaders after, 3rd halfway, on terms travelling well entering straight, led 2 out, ridden to assert after 2 out, 6 length advantage when fell last, at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hvy in Mar.
