chased leaders, moderate 8th approaching 4th, soon no danger
always towards rear, never a factor
chased leaders, moderate 3rd approaching 3 out, soon no impression, went 2nd without troubling winner run-in
chased leaders, dropped to remote 6th from 4 out, soon no impression
towards rear for most, never a factor
soon led and clear, in command from 3 out, stayed on well straight, easily
soon mid-division, moderate 10th early, no danger and kept on same pace from 4 out
always towards rear, completely tailed off
chased leaders, moderate 7th approaching 4th, no extra from before 3 out, tailed off
soon mid-division, reminders after 3rd, 9th approaching next, soon no danger
chased leaders, tended to jump left, went remote 4th before straight, ran on without threatening run-in
chased leaders, moderate 3rd after 4 out, dropped to remote 5th and no extra from before straight
soon moderate 2nd, not fluent 5th, no impression from 3 out, dropped to 3rd and kept on same pace run-in
Cassells Rock, a winner on the Flat in France, showed a bit of improvement from his opening run at Down Royal three weeks ago and can make further progress. Tony Martin also runs the newcomer Mydor, who is bred for the job, while Gordon Elliott runs a trio with Moss Street looking the best of them. He's been up against decent opposition recently so should find this easier and holds Sin Miedo on their run behind Gerdago at Navan. Most of those with experience look vulnerable so a chance is taken with WINDSOR QUEEN, a winner on the Flat for Pru Dobbs on soft ground in May and certain to be fit enough after a couple of recent runs.
Brookland Chief (IRE) 33-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, mistake 4th, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra before 2 out, weakened, 7th of 8, 45l behind Guitar Pete (11-5) at Down Royal 2m 3yo hdl.
Cassells Rock (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Held up early, mistake 2nd, 6th halfway, 5th from 5th, ridden and lost place 2 out, 6th before last and kept on one pace, 5th of 8, 20l behind Guitar Pete (11-5) at Down Royal 2m 3yo hdl.
Frozen North (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Disputed lead until headed after 4th, remained prominent until ridden in 8th early straight, no extra approaching 2 out, weakened, 12th of 16, 48l behind Gerdago (11-0) at Navan 2m 3yo mdn hdl.
Moss Street 14-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 4 out, ridden from next, no impression and dropped to 3rd after 3 out, 3rd of 5, 16l behind Analifet (11-0) at Punchestown 2m 3yo hdl.
Mydor (FR) (8-12) 2nd of 7, 5l behind Path Of Hope (9-8) at Castelsarrasin(FR) 1m 4f stks in Sep (flat).
Sin Miedo (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders and 3rd approaching 4 out, pushed along approaching straight and no extra in 6th from 2 out, 6th of 16, 34l behind Gerdago (11-0) at Navan 2m 3yo mdn hdl.
Snoqualmie Chief 33-1 (11-0) Held up in rear and raced keenly, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight, 14th of 16, well behind Gerdago (11-0) at Navan 2m 3yo mdn hdl.
Tafkeer (IRE) 2-1fav (9-5) Held up towards rear, tailed off entering straight, moderate 6th 2f out, no impression, 5th of 8, 9l behind Heuston (9-8) at Fairyhouse 6f mdn stks gf in Jul (flat).
The Grand Duke 12-1 (9-5) Towards rear, never a factor, 10th of 13, 12l behind Designs On Rome (9-5) at Naas 7f 2yo mdn in Aug '12 (flat).
Winter Music (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace from 3 out, 13th of 16, well behind Gerdago (11-0) at Navan 2m 3yo mdn hdl.
Feel The Air (IRE) Papal Bull filly out of Zephyr Lilly.
Icy Reply 33-1 (10-0) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, 6th from 5th, pushed along entering straight, ridden and no extra in 5th 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 8, 27l behind Guitar Pete (11-5) at Down Royal 2m 3yo hdl.
Maria Padilla (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Prominent and tracked leaders, not fluent 5th, 7th approaching 4 out, no extra in 9th from 3 out, kept on one pace, 9th of 16, 42l behind Gerdago (11-0) at Navan 2m 3yo mdn hdl.
Windsor Queen (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and strongly pressed from 3f out, headed 1 1/2f out, soon no impression, 5th of 18, 6l behind Stony Grey (9-7) at Navan 1m 2f hcp 55-80 in Oct (flat).
