led, joined halfway and headed 5f out, pushed along and no impression in 5th approaching straight, some headway into moderate 3rd 1f out, kept on well to go 2nd inside final 50 yards
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to challenge travelling well entering straight and led 2f out, soon asserted
mid-division, 7th 5f out, soon pushed along and no extra approaching straight, weakened, completely tailed off
mid-division, ridden and dropped towards rear under 6f out, soon weakened, virtually pulled up in straight, completely tailed off
tracked leaders, pushed along and lost place soon after halfway, ridden and detached in rear 6f out, weakened, completely tailed off
mid-division, headway in 4th 5f out, 3rd and pushed along entering straight, soon no impression and dropped to 5th over 1f out, no extra
mid-division, 6th 5f out, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, no threat from over 2f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, headway to dispute lead halfway and led 5f out, pushed along and headed 2f out, soon no impression on winner, ridden and no extra inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ran freely and some headway after halfway, 5th 5f out and 4th entering straight, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, no extra final furlong
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no extra over 4f out, weakened, completely tailed off
prominent early, 4th halfway, pushed along and lost place soon after halfway, soon detached in rear, weakened, completely tailed off
This looks one for market watchers. Fais Ton Chemin had a couple of runs earlier this year which will have stood him in good stead while Cottie was biting off more than he could chew in a Listed contest at Gowran. Perfect Attitude looked in need of experience at Punchestown and will have come on a bundle but this can go to a newcomer and FASSADINAN fits the bill. By Famous Name out of a winning bumper from the family of Airlie Beach, he should have the pace and stamina for this. Fama Et Gloria is another first-timer to keep an eye on.
Fais Ton Chemin (FR) 6-4fav (11-13) Soon narrow leader, headed under 6f out, 3rd approaching straight, one pace from under 2f out, 5th of 13, 9l behind Favori De Champdou (11-13) at Thurles 2m Good - Yielding in Feb.
Flame Bearer (IRE) 5-2 (12-2) Ld, mstk 5out, strongly pressed when mstk & hdd last, no extra run-in, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Hidden Commander (11-11) at Borris House 3m mdn gs in Mar.
Hedgeaway (IRE) 25-1 (12-2) Rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression in moderate 8th 2f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 16, 25l behind Ever Present (11-12) at Punchestown 2m Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Match The Man (IRE) 150-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, 5th halfway and closer before 6th, 4th 3 out and 2nd briefly next, dropped to 4th before last, no extra run-in, 5th of 14, 12l behind Gevrey (11-6) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Nov.
River Boy (IRE) (12-2) Chsd ldrs in 3rd, mstk 4th, 2l 3rd from 6th, wknd 4out, cto last well aftr 4out, pu bef 3out, at Boulta 3m mdn gs in Nov.
Fama Et Gloria (IRE) Fame And Glory gelding out of Clonogan.
King Kali (IRE) Kalanisi gelding out of Oilily.
Perfect Attitude 17-2 (11-2) Towards rear and 9th from halfway, took closer order from 3f out and pushed along in 6th over 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 6th of 10, 13 3/4l behind Hollow Games (11-2) at Punchestown 2m hvy in Nov.
Cottie (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Towards rear, progress from 4f out and went 4th over 2f out, soon ridden and no extra in 5th from 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 13 3/4l behind Purple Mountain (11-8) at Gowran Park 2m lst (1) gd in Oct.
Fassadinan (IRE) Famous Name M out of Dr Machini.
Petit Lady (IRE) Fame And Glory M out of Feelthebuzz.
