chased leader in 2nd, not fluent 6th and 3 out, no impression 2 out, ridden and quickened to lead before last, kept on well run-in
led, not fluent 1st, 5 lengths lead halfway, not fluent 4 out, pushed along and headed before last, no impression on winner run-in
chased leader, 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression approaching 2 out, kept on one pace
always rear, no impression approaching 2 out, no extra, kept on one pace
Oscar'Swan has shown ability but faces much stiffer opposition as does Killultagh Sarah, though she looked well suited by a test of stamina when scoring at Down Royal and will make further progress. Montys Meadow has definitely improved this season and the heavier the ground the better but he was 25l behind MILSEAN in a bumper at Limerick in March and appears unlikely to reverse the form. Willie Mullins charge was undoubtedly racing over a trip too short when making all on his hurdling debut at Navan in November and looks a nice staying prospect for the yard. He can prove too strong for stablemate Measureofmydreams, who was beaten a long way in a three-runner race at Limerick last month.
Measureofmydreams (IRE) 7-2 (11-0) Disputed lead early, soon led, slight mistake 3rd, not fluent 6th, not fluent 5 out, joined after 3 out, pushed along and soon headed, dropped to last straight and soon no extra, mistake 2 out, last of 3, 32l behind Martello Tower (11-6) at Limerick 3m nov hdl Grd 3 (1) hvy in Dec.
Milsean (IRE) 2-11fav (11-12) Disputed lead, led 2nd, slight mistake 2 out, soon strongly pressed, stayed on well under pressure run-in, won at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft in Nov beating Snow Falcon (11-9) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Killultagh Sarah (IRE) 12-1 (10-6) Made all, ridden 2 out, disputed briefly before last, kept on well under pressure run-in, won at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Dec beating I Knew Well (11-4) by 2 3/4l, 11 ran.
Oscar'swan (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Prominent, took keen hold, pecked 3rd, 2nd at 7th, 4th 4 out, no impression in 5th approaching straight, soon no extra, 5th of 7, 13l behind Don Vincenzo (11-12) at Limerick 2m 5f mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Montys Meadow (IRE) 2-1 (11-11) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, improved to lead after 3 out, pressed and ridden before 2 out, headed before next, kept on run-in without matching winner, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Captainofthefleet (11-4) at Limerick 2m 3f hdl hvy in Dec.
