Tracked leaders in 4th, 5th halfway, headway into 3rd on inner entering straight, soon ridden in 2nd, strongly pressed leader 1f out, stayed on well final furlong to lead close home op 2/1 tchd 7/4
Clitandre (2/1), Oakley Hall (9/4), Judgement Day (7/2), Derrinross (4/1), Fly Rory Fly (14/1), Ballinahinch (25/1), Catwalk King (40/1)
Clitandre is a respected rules debutant for the champion trainer but this isn't easy and he hasn't raced since a point-to-point win in February so is conceding fitness to some potentially above average rivals. Derrinross went close on New Year's Day at Fairyhouse and is clearly a threat but his jockey that day sides with OAKLEY HALL instead. He's twice settled for the runner-up role already but looks to be progressing and can put his experience to use now with a top bumper rider on top. Judgement Day is another that made a good impression in a Limerick bumper in December and is very capable of improving in this competitive looking finale.
1. Oakley Hall
2. Derrinross
3. Clitandre