Chased leader, 4th after 5th, dropped to 6th 3 out, closed on inner approaching straight, led before 2 out, asserted after 2 out, not fluent at last, kept on well, comfortably op 11/4
Towards rear, 4th at 9th, progress to 3rd 2 out, soon ridden, no impression on clear leader in 2nd before last where not fluent, kept on without threatening op 6/1
In rear, 7th after 5th, progress to 5th 3 out, ridden into 2nd after 2 out, no impression on clear leader, dropped to 3rd before last, kept on one pace
Call It Magic (7/4), Dom Dolo (10/3), Laverteen (5/1), Ben Brody (6/1), Chatham Street Lad (7/1), Cluan Dara (20/1), Turasoir (22/1)
The step up in trip appeared to bring about improvement in DOM DOLO last time out and he can follow up that Punchestown success in this novice hurdle. The selection can get the better of Laverteen who has run well in maiden hurdles over shorter and steps up in trip today while useful chaser Call It Magic can claim third as he reverts to hurdles in his bid to complete a hat-trick.