led, ridden 2f out, strongly pressed 1f out, joined inside final furlong, stayed on well, headed at line
mid-division, ridden in 6th 2f out, soon no impression
tracked leader in 2nd, took keen hold, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on well in close 3rd inside final furlong, not reach leaders
tracked leaders, ridden in 2nd 2f out, dropped to 4th 1f out, no extra
tracked leaders, ridden and dropped to rear 2f out, 5th 1f out, no extra
dwelt, in rear, headway on outer to track leaders 3f out, brought wide into straight, ridden on stands\' side 2f out, no impression
towards rear, ridden in 7th 2f out, 6th 1f out, no impression
rear of mid-division, pushed along 2f out, ridden and went 2nd 1f out, disputed lead inside final furlong, stayed on well to lead at line
Duke Of Leggagh, runner-up to the smart Paddington on his return to action over 7f at Naas, went one better in impressive style over 1m2f at Navan where he had seven lengths to spare over Tea Olive. Not surprisingly, he's been hit hard in the ratings and the runner-up should get much closer but the positions should be confirmed. However, THE SNAPPER was conceding that winner 12lb when beaten eight lengths by him at Galway in October and will be receiving 10lb here despite having won at Cork so looks well enough treated to go in again. Mere Accountant had a bit in hand when landing a Dundalk maiden in November so there should be more to come and none of the remainder can be dismissed in a tight-looking handicap.
Duke Of Leggagh (IRE) 6-4fav (9-11) Soon led, headed after 4f, led again early straight, strongly pressed 2f out, ridden over 1f out and drew clear inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Navan 1m 2f hcp hvy in Mar beating Tea Olive (9-9) by 7l, 11 ran.
Devore (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 4th and no impression 1f out, no extra, 5th of 7, 3 1/4l behind Delightful (9-10) at Leopardstown 7f hcp fll sft in Oct.
Semblance Of Order (IRE) 7-1 (9-8) Soon led, pushed along and pressed from 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra in 2nd inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 13, 4 1/4l behind Something Nice (9-8) at Cork 7f mdn Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Long Count (IRE) 11-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, ran freely, 2nd halfway, led early straight, pushed along and headed 2f out, soon ridden and dropped to 5th 1f out, no extra inside final 150 yards, 5th of 12, 8l behind Drumroll (9-8) at Navan 1m mdn hvy in Mar.
One Boss 10-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders in 4th, pushed along 3f out, ridden in 5th 2f out, 3rd and no impression on winner 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Delightful (9-10) at Leopardstown 7f hcp fll sft in Oct.
Pigeon House (IRE) 22-1 (8-10) Always towards rear, never a factor, 10th of 12, 19 1/2l behind Signora Bellissima (8-9) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp hvy in Apr.
The Snapper (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Soon towards rear, progress from halfway and ridden to challenge on far side over 1f out, led inside final furlong, edged left but kept on well close home, won at Cork 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr beating Magnanimous Mehmus (9-0) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Tea Olive (FR) 13-2 (9-9) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway travelling well to challenge over 2f out, soon pushed along, ridden over 1f out and soon no impression on winner, kept on one pace, 2nd of 11, 7l behind Duke Of Leggagh (9-11) at Navan 1m 2f hcp hvy in Mar.
Mere Accountant (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, 2nd before halfway, challenged 2f out, ridden and disputed over 1f out, kept on well, led final strides, won at Dundalk 7f mdn fll pol in Nov beating Sound Of The Night (9-2) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
