Tracked leaders in 3rd on outer, took keen hold, improved to lead 2 out, ridden and headed before last, rallied to regain lead inside final furlong. stayed on well op 9/2
Tracked leaders disputing 4th, 4th and slight mistake 3 out, headway into close 2nd entering straight, pushed along to lead before last, ridden at last, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home
Held up in touch in last, mistake 3 out, slightly hampered and left moderate 6th 2 out, pushed along in 5th entering straight, went moderate 3rd at last, kept on one pace op 16/1
Chosen Mate (5/2), Prince D'Aubrelle (11/4), La Sorelita (7/2), Sinoria (6/1), Tintangle (6/1), Top Moon (20/1), Kingston Girl (50/1)
In quite an intriguing race a chance is taken on Gordon Elliott's impressive Fairyhouse scorer CHOSEN MATE who won a 22-runner maiden with plenty in hand. Prince D'Aubrelle shook off a near three-year absence when making a winning hurdles bow back in May but another break since suggests he may still be difficult to train. Sinoria, like the aforementioned duo, hacked up in a maiden and rates another potentially smart prospect.