In rear, closed up travelling smoothly after 3 out, pushed along from next, slightly impeded between last 2, led before last, stayed on well to assert run-in op 3/1 tchd 5/2
Soon raced in 4th, closed up travelling smoothly after 3 out, on terms approaching next, soon pushed along, edged slightly left between last 2, headed before last, no extra and one pace run-in op 2/1 tchd 9/4
Soon tracked leader, led before 3rd, pushed along approaching 2 out and joined, dropped to 3rd and slight mistake last, no extra and one pace run-in op 11/4
Holding Pattern (15/8), Mrs Lovett (9/4), Dixie Lee (11/4), Osco Mosco (6/1), Hide The Biscuit (28/1)
Although a little sketchy at times the manner of the win of HOLDING PATTERN in a Punchestown maiden hurdle puts the mare right on target to land the spoils here following a months lay-off. The potential improver Dixie Lee who was a C&D winner in September can give the selection the most to think about while the Gordon Elliott-trained pair Osco Mosco and Mrs Lovett deserve consideration following the yards good record at this meeting.