tracked leader in 2nd, led before 3 out, joined and strongly pressed when fell 3 out
held up in touch in 5th, 4th 4 out, headway into close 3rd when left 2nd 3 out, ridden in 2nd 2 out, no impression on winner before last, kept on same pace
tracked leaders in 3rd, headway travelling well to dispute lead when left in front 3 out, went clear after 2 out, pushed out run-in, stayed on well, comfortably
led, ridden and headed before 3 out, dropped to moderate 4th and left 3rd 3 out, 4th at last, no impression
towards rear, in touch in rear after 4 out, weakened
towards rear, some progress after 4 out, pushed along in moderate 6th when left 5th 3 out, kept on one pace, never a factor
always towards rear, never a factor
in rear, some progress into 5th after 4 out, pushed along in moderate 5th when left 4th 3 out, went moderate 3rd at last, kept on without threatening
tracked leaders early, dropped to mid-division at halfway, soon weakened
COQUIN MANS, a Grade 2 winner over hurdles, ran poorly on his chasing debut over 2m5f at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day but wasn't given a hard time once his chance had gone and the experience can see him take this moderate event. He should do better than stable companion Antey while Capuccimix has only had four starts and may need a confidence-booster after unseating his rider at the first at Leopardstown. Chosen Mate never looked like getting involved at Fairyhouse when well supported while the smart hurdler Triplicate made too many mistakes on his chasing bow at Navan.
Antey (GER) 16-1 (11-12) Chased leaders early, 2nd before 3rd, ridden in 3rd after 2 out, soon no impression on leaders, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 19 3/4l behind Melon (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 1f sft in Dec.
Capuccimix (FR) 7-1 (11-12) Mistake and unseated rider 1st, at Leopardstown 2m 1f sft in Dec.
Chosen Mate (IRE) 6-4fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th when slight mistake 5 out, no impression 3 out and moderate 4th entering straight, no extra, mistake last, 4th of 11, dist behind Annamix (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f sft in Jan.
Coquin Mans (FR) 5-1 (11-12) Led, mistake 6th and slight mistake next, headed 4 out, ridden and weakened from next, 6th of 10, dist behind Castlebawn West (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f Yielding in Jan.
Grey Atlantic Way (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, 8th 4 out, pushed along and no impression after next, no extra, 8th of 18, dist behind Deilginis (11-5) at Cork 2m 4f sft in Jan.
Rhinestone (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Mid-division early, a little slow at 3rd, 7th from 4th, not fluent 6th and at times after, no impression and impeded 4 out, soon no extra, 6th of 10, dist behind Easy Game (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 5f Yielding in Dec.
Spades Are Trumps (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Waited with, 12th before 5th, raced on outer straight, impeded 3 out and no extra, 10th of 18, dist behind Ten Ten (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f sft in Dec.
Triplicate (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Mistake 1st, soon mid-division, moderate 7th from 3rd, slightly impeded 7th, kept on same pace from before 4 out, mistake last, 6th of 14, dist behind Cash Back (11-12) at Navan 2m 1f sft in Nov.
Presenting Hunzy (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, mid-division halfway, no impression after 4 out, badly hampered 2 out, no extra, tailed off, 10th of 15, dist behind Royal Rendezvous (11-12) at Thurles 2m 2f sft in Nov.
