soon disputed lead, some slight mistakes, headed from 5th, tracked leaders after, pushed along 4 out, soon lost position, last and not fluent 2 out, no extra, one pace
led and disputed early, headed after 3rd, remained prominent, pushed along before straight, no extra from 2 out, one pace
waited with, in touch in 4th, slight mistake 7th, closer order after 8th, pushed along and effort approaching straight, slight mistake 2 out, no extra and one pace from between last 2
waited with, in touch in rear, closed up approaching straight, challenged after 2 out, led approaching last, stayed on well
soon disputed lead, led from 5th, headed approaching last, one pace
Los Alamos won a course and distance maiden on fast going two weeks ago but didn't make the expected progress in handicap company at Punchestown on Sunday and has to concede weight all round. OZZIE'S WAY finished just in front of him in that latter event when receiving 5lb so with his rider's claim ensuring he'll be 5lb better off he should confirm the form. Irish Lass landed a Limerick maiden by a short-head on good going but hasn't run as well in softer conditions in novice company. Monition has yet to win but did better when a close third to Monbeg Worldwide in a Fairyhouse maiden while Cappacon, who hasn't had much racing for his age, has been in excellent form in handicaps and isn't out of this.
Los Alamos (IRE) 11-1 (11-12) Soon led, some slight mistakes, headed after 6th, 3rd approaching straight, no extra and one pace after, 4th of 15, 10l behind Court Maid (11-5) at Punchestown 3m hcp gd in Nov.
Monition (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, carried wide on bend after 5th, ridden in 3rd entering straight, no extra in 3rd at last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 11, 3 1/4l behind Monbeg Worldwide (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn gd in Nov.
Cappacon (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Prominent, soon 2nd, not match leader from 2 out until left with every chance from last, soon one pace and dropped to 3rd at line, 3rd of 13, 3 3/4l behind The Ballyboys (10-11) at Cork 3m hcp gd in Oct.
Irish Lass (IRE) 5-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and dropped to 5th entering straight, under pressure in 4th 2 out, 3rd last, kept on without reaching leaders run-in, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Mandarin Monarch (11-0) at Wexford 2m Yielding in Oct.
Ozzie's Way (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Always prominent, 3rd approaching 3 out, slightly impeded 2 out, 5th approaching straight, kept on same pace without threatening after, 3rd of 15, 7 1/2l behind Court Maid (11-5) at Punchestown 3m hcp gd in Nov.
