raced 3rd early, improved to lead at 2nd, joined from 5th, headed 2 out, soon ridden, disputed lead again at last, headed run-in, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
led early, headed 2nd, soon 3rd, rider became unbalanced briefly at 7th, slight mistake 4 out, close 3rd when not fluent 2 out and soon ridden, no impression on leaders before last
tracked leader in 2nd, disputed lead from 5th, led 2 out and soon ridden, joined again at last, regained lead run-in and stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong
Just four runners but a tricky little finale. Rossvoss was a very easy winner at Naas on just his second start over fences though that was over the minimum trip and he ran poorly when tackling 2m6f at Killarney. Shadow Catcher made a successful debut over fences at Limerick in June but hasn't made the expected progress though he did make the long odds-on Cyrus Darius pull out the stops at Perth last week. UN BEAU ROMAN has won just once in ten starts over fences but has been competing at a very much higher level and been placed in Graded company. He was well beaten in the Kerry National last time but will appreciate this huge drop in class and can get back to winning ways. Shantou Flyer could prove the main threat as he scored at Galway in July and produced a fine run back there three weeks ago when runner-up to Perfect Promise.
Rossvoss Medicean gelding out of Dixielake.
Shadow Catcher Haafhd gelding out of Unchain My Heart.
Un Beau Roman (FR) Roman Saddle gelding out of Koukie.
Shantou Flyer (IRE) Shantou gelding out of Carrigmorna Flyer.
