CALDWELL POTTER had no trouble seeing off stable companion Cardoman Hill at Punchestown and can go in again. Teuchters Glory, who appeared to have had every chance, was almost eight lengths behind and is no better off at the weights. The selection's stablemate Cato Capone was awarded the race after beaten a head at Punchestown when the remainder were a long way behind. Special Cadeau, who is by Nathaniel out of 1000 Guineas winner Speciosa, was well supported and made a successful debut for Pam Sly at Huntingdon last November after which he went for £220,000 at the sales and has joined Willie Mullins. Easy Roscommon winner Rockstown Girl couldn't handle this grade at Gowran though wasn't beaten far.
Caldwell Potter (FR) 13-8 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, disputed 4f out, ridden to lead 2 1/2f out, asserted over 1f out, kept on strongly to go clear final furlong, won at Punchestown 2m Yielding in Nov beating Cardamon Hill (11-7) by 7 1/2l, 9 ran.
Cato Capone (IRE) 11-10 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 5f out, challenged entering straight and disputed 2f out, led narrowly over 1f out, ridden and bumped inside final furlong, kept on well, headed close home, finished 2nd, placed 1st, 2nd of 7, at Punchestown 2m Yielding in Nov.
Special Cadeau 9-4fav (10-12) Mid-division on outside, closed 9f out, green and lost place over 5f out, headway over 3f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Huntingdon 1m 6f mdn (5) gd in Nov beating Abingworth (10-12) by 2 1/4l, 9 ran.
Teuchters Glory (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Held up in rear early, closer in mid-division halfway, 3rd 5f out, disputed 4f out, ridden in 2nd 2 1/2f out, no impression on leader over 1f out, kept on same pace, lost 2nd closing stages, 3rd of 9, 7 3/4l behind Caldwell Potter (11-7) at Punchestown 2m Yielding in Nov.
Rockstown Girl (IRE) 18-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, disputed lead after 3f, headed 6f out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no impression on winner 1f out, kept on same pace in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Troubled Times (11-8) at Gowran Park 2m lst (1) Yielding in Sep.
