led, ridden and challenged 2f out, soon headed, no extra in 3rd over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, soon led and strongly pressed, narrowly headed final 200 yards, kept on, no extra close home
chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, no extra in 4th over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up, 7th halfway, ridden into 5th 3f out, no extra entering straight, weakened
settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace
towards rear, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
held up, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight, weakened
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge under 2f out, narrow lead final 200 yards, kept on well under pressure
The beautifully-bred Katiola attracted good support on her debut at Gowran in May but looked very much in need of the experience and hasn't been seen since. JACK DADDY showed distinct signs of promise on his debut over the C&D two weeks ago, looking in need of the experience but staying on really well once getting the hang of things. He has a couple of lengths to find with the more experienced Buckingham Gate on that run and there should be little between them but Joe Murphy's charge looks to have plenty of scope and gets the vote. Order, a stablemate of Buckingham Gate, showed nothing on his debut here in October but being by Galileo will appreciate stepping up to middle-distances this season.
Buckingham Gate (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Led or disputed lead, strongly pressed and headed under 2f out, no impression in 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Shelford (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m 4f mdn stks sft.
Jack Daddy 20-1 (9-5) In rear, ridden and headway on inner to go 4th early straight, no impression from 1f out, 5th of 11, 5l behind Shelford (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m 4f mdn stks sft.
Knight Of Bangkok 20-1 (9-5) Soon led, pressed straight, joined from over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, headed closing stages, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Jessie Jane (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn stks pol.
Look Noble 66-1 (9-5) Never a factor, 17th of 19, 40l behind Call To Battle (9-5) at Curragh 1m 2yo mdn sft in Oct.
Order (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Mid-division best, never a factor, 11th of 19, 16l behind Thomasgainsborough (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m mdn stks in Oct.
Scotts Bounty (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders in 5th, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra and weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 10l behind Shelford (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m 4f mdn stks sft.
Currentis (IRE) Dylan Thomas filly out of Bounce.
Katiola (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Dwelt, soon tracked leaders, ridden in 6th halfway, kept on one paced under pressure straight, 5th of 11, 11l behind Caponata (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f 3yo fll stks hvy in May.
