tracked leaders, went 2nd after 6th, no impression on clear leader after 5 out, pushed along approaching straight and moderate 5th 2 out, no extra
rear of mid-division, never a factor, well off pace after 5 out, no extra, well behind and pulled up before 2 out
always towards rear, never a factor, detached and well off pace before 4 out, no extra, kept on one pace in straight
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, no impression on clear leader after 5 out and dropped to moderate 7th before next, no threat from 3 out, kept on one pace in straight
rear of mid-division, moderate 6th 4 out, ridden and no extra approaching straight, soon weakened and pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, moderate 4th before 4 out, 3rd and no impression approaching straight, kept on one pace from 2 out
tracked leader, 4th halfway, moderate 3rd 4 out, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, 2nd 2 out, 10 lengths down and not fluent last, kept on well run-in to lead on line
mid-division, 6th halfway, no impression and well off pace after 5 out, no extra, well behind and pulled up before 2 out
led, 3 lengths lead halfway, went clear 5 out and 20 lengths lead next, slight mistake 2 out and pushed along, reduced advantage of 10 lengths at last, ridden and no extra run-in, headed on line
mid-division, 7th halfway, moderate 5th before 4 out, pushed along approaching straight and 4th 2 out, ridden and no extra approaching last, kept on one pace
always rear, never a factor, detached halfway, pushed along and no extra before 5 out, well behind and pulled up before 2 out
Crimson Chief followed a maiden victory over fences at Kilbeggan with an impressive victory over timber at Galway for which he's 8lb higher. CRUISIN SUSAN (NAP) didn't show much until well supported at Tramore where she battled to a short-head victory over slightly further. She starts out in handicaps off a lowly mark and can complete a double. Fox Le Bel has been supported on several occasions but hasn't been able to get his head in front while Champagne Vacation has plenty of weight for what he's shown to date. Poppy Rose was engaged in the 3.43 at Ayr yesterday.
Champagne Vacation (IRE) 40-1 (12-0) Tracked leader, 3rd after 4th, improved to 2nd after 4 out, took closer order 2 out, strongly challenged leader at last, ridden and no chance with winner final 150 yards, 2nd of 9, 5 1/2l behind Colonel Mustard (12-0) at Galway 2m mdn sft in Oct.
Definiteadare (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, some headway 4 out and 7th next, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, no extra, 9th of 15, 18 1/4l behind King Ferdinand (11-7) at Thurles 2m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Scalino (IRE) 28-1 (10-2) Always towards rear, never a factor, 14th of 15, 34 1/4l behind King Kal (10-1) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Crimson Chief (IRE) 13-2 (11-10) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 6 out, ridden after 2 out, pressed leader last, led run-in, kept on strongly to assert closing stages, won at Galway 2m 6f hcp Yielding in Sep beating Sweet Will (11-12) by 5l, 17 ran.
Cruisin Susan (IRE) 11-2 (10-11) Held up, progress into 3rd before 3 out, ridden to lead before 2 out, pressed 2 out, 1-length advantage before last, all out run-in, just held on, won at Tramore 2m 5f mdn gd in Aug beating Walk On The Moone (11-5) by shd, 13 ran.
Fox Le Bel (FR) 4-1 (11-10) In touch, dropped to 7th before 7th, headway after 3 out, slight mistake 2 out, no extra in 5th before last, 5th of 13, 20 1/2l behind Frazel Express (10-13) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Loup De Tallane (FR) 16-1 (11-11) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression after 2 out, no impression in 6th when hampered and unseated rider last, at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Hit The Button (IRE) 80-1 (11-3) Rear of mid-division best, no extra 4 out, 14th of 19, dist behind Hercule Du Seuil (11-4) at Tipperary 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Oct.
Doyen Ta Win (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) In rear and slightly detached, closed up on field at 3rd, 12th at 5th, slightly detached at 6th, modest headway before last, never a factor, 10th of 13, 18 1/4l behind Kellie's Dream (11-4) at Wexford 2m hcp Yielding in Sep.
King Gresel (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Towards rear, effort after 3 out, kept on before last, never on terms, 8th of 17, 22l behind L'or Des Roses (12-0) at Cork 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Legacy Of Dreams (FR) 3-1 (11-11) 2nd early, ld from 3rd, rdn from 3out, wo aftr nxt, comfortably, won at Tinahely 3m mdn in Oct beating Mick Mixy (12-2) by 14 1/2l, 7 ran.
Tango Theatre (IRE) 28-1 (11-3) Towards rear, detached before 5 out, pushed along and no extra after 3 out, well behind when pulled up after 2 out, at Tramore 1m 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Millies Dream (IRE) 40-1 (11-8) Mid-division, not fluent 1st and 10th halfway, lost place before 3 out and dropped towards rear, ridden and no impression from 2 out, some modest late headway, 9th of 16, 15 1/4l behind Trishknowsbest (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Mullins Cross (IRE) 33-1 (10-10) Towards rear, progress to 5th after 4 out, dropped to 7th and under pressure after 3 out, weakened, soon detached, 9th of 10, dist behind Molly Fantasy (10-4) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Aug.
Poppy Rose (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Prominent and hampered 1st, soon tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden entering straight, under pressure 2 out, no extra when brought down last, at Naas 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Mar.
Banada Bridge (IRE) 40-1 (11-5) Mid-division, 9th halfway, mistake 3 out, soon headway and went 3rd next, ridden and no impression before last, 4th run-in, kept on one pace, 4th of 18, 10l behind Natural Look (11-11) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Glenmalure Lodge (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Towards rear, bad mistake 3 out, progress on outer before next, ridden 2 out, no impression, 9th of 21, 11 1/4l behind Gaius (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp gd in Oct.
