It will be a surprise if this doesn't concern CADOGAN and Medical Card, who met in a similar event at Punchestown a month ago when the former easily came out best. Jim Dreaper's charge finished runner-up to the well-regarded Raptor that day with Medical Card 14l behind and there appears no reason for a form reversal. Talab was a long way behind and is held and though Bruff looks one for the future he may have too much on his plate today.
Cadogan (FR) 20-1 (11-12) Led and attempted to make all, strongly pressed and headed soon after 2 out, no impression on winner run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 4l behind Raptor (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f beg chs sft in Nov.
Easy Vic (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Mid-division, 10th 5 out, no extra approaching 2 out, 12th of 15, well behind Merchant Royal (11-9) at Wexford 2m 6f hnt chs sft in Nov.
Medical Card (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders mainly 3rd, 4th from 4 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 18l behind Raptor (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f beg chs sft in Nov.
Widowmaker (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Well off pace towards rear, no danger and kept on from over 3f out, 7th of 13, 39l behind Moi Desire (11-2) at Wexford 2m N H flat fm in May '10.
Bruff (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight, 9th of 16, 39l behind Turban (11-2) at Thurles 2m 4yo mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Talab 33-1 (11-5) Fell 1st, in a race won by Crash (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f beg chs, 14 ran.
