tracked leaders, jumped slightly right 3rd, closer order 5th, not fluent 4 out, challenged 3 out, on terms approaching next, soon headed, slightly impeded and not fluent 2 out, no extra, one pace
tracked leaders, mistake 3 out, 4th 2 out, moderate 3rd last, stayed on well run-in, not reach winner
prominent, led from 1st, jumped slightly right 3rd, joined from 4 out, bad mistake 3 out and headed, soon no impression, 5th 2 out, kept on same pace
led, slight mistake 1st and headed, not fluent 2nd, on terms from 4 out, tending to edge left from early straight, headed approaching 2 out where 3rd, one pace
held up towards rear in 6th, closed 3 out, on terms approaching next, soon led, jumped slightly left 2 out, soon asserted, slight mistake last, kept on run-in, reduced lead close home
held up in 5th, a little keen early, slight mistake 3rd, closed on outer 3 out, soon no impression, 6th 2 out, dropped to rear before last and not fluent
in rear, pushed along between horses approaching straight, soon not much room, no impression 3 out, one pace
Swansea Mile showed his liking for fast ground with a comfortable victory at Bellewstown and though having more to do he looks capable of better. Go Forty Go made most and battled on when headed on the run-in to make a winning debut over timber at Tramore but Last Encounter appeared suited by stepping up to 2m4f at Wexford. CARDINAL PALACE had been competing at a much higher level before being sent to Aintree last month where he made all for a comprehensive victory. He'll be very difficult to beat here though Fearachain is making good progress and is another who appreciated stepping up in trip at Wexford.
Cardinal Palace (IRE) 5-4fav (11-0) Made virtually all, jumped right, not fluent 2nd, clear flat, ran on well, won at Aintree 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gd in Jun beating Nabucco (11-0) by 7l, 5 ran.
Fearachain (IRE) 6-4fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, slight mistakes 8th and 9th, 2nd 3 out, travelling smoothly into straight, led 2 out, stayed on well to assert run-in, comfortably,, won at Wexford 2m 4f mdn hdl gf beating Hes Our Robin (11-1) by 7l, 7 ran.
Go Forty Go (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) A little keen, soon led and disputed, slight mistake 4 out, pressed 2 out and pecked slightly, attempted to assert from before last where mistake and pecked, headed run-in, regained lead near line,, won at Tramore 2m mdn hdl gd in May beating Jesmond Lodge (10-6) by nk, 10 ran.
Last Encounter (IRE) Evensfav (11-4) Led and disputed, slight mistake 2nd, left in lead 6th and mistake, asserted and ran around slightly before last, pushed out and kept on strongly run-in, comfortably, won at Wexford 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Jun beating Don't Be Hasty (10-13) by 15l, 7 ran.
Swansea Mile (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Held up, slight mistake 4th, 8th from 5th, closer order 4 out, challenged 2 out, soon led, edged right before last, stayed on best closing stages, won at Bellewstown 2m 1f 5yo mdn hdl gf beating Trainstation (11-4) by 4l, 12 ran.
Grecian Tiger (IRE) 5-2 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, mistake 3rd, slight mistake 5th, weakened straight, eased run-in, 26th of 29, well behind Domesday Book (11-9) at Navan 2m mdn hdl in Dec.
Venture Lazarus (IRE) 10-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, slight mistake 3 out, some progress and left 3rd 2 out, ridden and no extra after last, weakened, 8th of 9, 26l behind Valours Minion (9-10) at Galway 2m 1f hcp chs gd in Oct.
