tracked leader in 2nd, disputed from halfway, led early straight, strongly pressed and headed over 1f out, no chance with winner inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed approaching straight, soon no extra and weakened
tracked leaders on inner mainly 5th, 4th entering straight, soon no extra and kept on one pace
tracked leaders mainly 4th, headway to challenge early straight, led over 1f out, soon drew clear and kept on well
tracked leaders in 3rd, headway to dispute approaching straight, headed well over 2f out and dropped to 3rd, no extra from over 1f out
always towards rear, no extra entering straight
CHAMPAGNE AGENT has caused plenty of burnt fingers for his supporters in his three starts to date but hasn't run badly and this looks a good opportunity to get off the mark. Touch Back attracted very strong support on his debut at Gowran and wasn't beaten far behind Mascherano so he'll be difficult to beat, while Shark Hanlon's newcomer Craigdalus is related to plenty of winners though he'll probably come into his own when sent jumping.
Champagne Agent (IRE) 9-4 (12-0) Settled in mid-division, 7th halfway, headway on inner to challenge briefly 1 1/2f out, no extra under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 7l behind Pride Of The Artic (11-7) at Naas 2m 3f N H flat in Mar.
Craigdalus (IRE) Craigsteel gelding out of Sarahs Touch.
Easily Forgotten 50-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 7th 4f out, no impression approaching straight, 6th of 10, 23l behind Local Celebrity (12-0) at Clonmel 2m N H flat sft in Oct.
Touch Back (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, steady headway from over 4f out, went 5th 2f out, 4th 1f out, no impression under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 20, 1 1/4l behind Mascherano (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m N H flat in Oct '10.
Underdefloorboards (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Disputed lead, headed under 3f out, dropped to moderate 6th and no impression from before straight, 8th of 11, 22l behind Ipsos Du Berlais (12-0) at Galway 2m N H flat hvy in Oct.
My Blue Violet (IRE) Craigsteel mare out of Academic Miss.
