Chased leaders in 3rd, pushed along from 2f out and soon went 2nd, ridden from 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace closing stages op 13/2 tchd 17/2
Reared up slightly on leaving stalls and slow into stride, raced in rear, pushed along from 2f out and no impression in 4th from 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong tchd 5/1
The experience of CHRISTMAS should prove a strong advantage for the Aiden O'Brien-trained youngster here following his improvement at Gowran Park last month and can get off the mark at the third time of asking. Newcomers Mofakker from the Dermot Weld yard and the Jessica Harrington debutante Pulse Of Shanghai should follow the selection home.