held up towards rear, 5th halfway, pushed along in 4th 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on one pace
disputed lead, led after 4f, pushed along and pressed 2f out, soon joined, ridden and headed 150 yards out, no impression, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 3f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, not reach principals
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 4th 3f out, ridden and no impression in 5th 2f out, no extra
disputed lead, headed after 4f, pushed along to challenge 2f out and soon disputed, ridden and led 150 yards out, kept on well
always in rear, pushed along in 6th entering straight, soon no impression, kept on one pace, never a factor
Chosen Thyme made a successful debut at Kilbeggan where he was always in the front rank and stayed on strongly when leading inside the final furlong. Kiki Badger showed plenty of potential at Leopardstown while winning point-to-pointer Music Drive chased home the odds-on Redemption Day on the same track. SANDOR CLEGANE started off with a victory at Punchestown before chasing home the high-class Facile Vega at Leopardstown. He’s unlikely to meet one of the winner’s calibre here and should get back on the winning trail.
Chosen Thyme (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Towards rear, progress into 8th travelling well 3f out, pushed along and went 3rd on inner 1 1/2f out, ridden in 2nd 1f out, led on inner inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, won at Kilbeggan 2m gd in May beating Sonny Dont Go Away (12-2) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
Sandor Clegane (IRE) 17-2 (11-11) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along and led briefly entering straight, no impression on winner over 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 7, 12l behind Facile Vega (11-11) at Leopardstown 2m (1) Yielding in Feb.
Kiki Badger (IRE) 16-1 (12-2) Rear of mid-division, some headway in 5th 4f out, 3rd entering straight, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Embassy Gardens (12-2) at Leopardstown 2m 4f Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Kinbrace (IRE) Libertarian gelding out of Highland Kate.
Music Drive (FR) 9-4 (12-2) Mid-division, 3rd halfway, progress to 2nd over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Redemption Day (12-2) at Leopardstown 2m sft in Dec.
No Deterrent (IRE) Califet gelding out of Valerie Ellen.
Comeonarchie (IRE) Arctic Cosmos gelding out of Calimesa.
