held up early, moderate 4th from 3rd, headway after 2 out, 2nd at last, soon challenged, led inside final furlong, stayed on well
in rear, slightly hampered 3rd, some progress into moderate 4th 4 out, no extra after next, tailed off
held up, slightly hampered 3rd, lost touch from 5 out, completely tailed off
led, headed 5th, remained close up, 2nd and driven along 2 out, 3rd when slight mistake last, no extra
close up in 3rd, improved to lead 3 out, edged clear after 2 out, strongly pressed after last, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace under pressure
close 2nd, led from 5th, dropped to 3rd after mistake 3 out, soon ridden, no extra under pressure before last
tracked leaders in 4th until fell at 3rd
Take The Breeze loves this testing ground and is one of the most progressive novice chasers in England but SPORTS LINE can have his measure. Ruby Walsh prefers Willie Mullins' charge to the market leader and there was much to like about his facile win at Navan in similar ground last time. Take The Breeze is sure to make a bold bid from the front under Tony McCoy while Zaarito has always had the talent to compete at this level. He gave Captain Cee Bee a scare at Naas in December and is respected. An Cathaoir Mor took the scalp of Nicanor last time and will give Henry de Bromhead a useful guide as to where his Sizing Europe stands with the rest of these.
An Cathaoir Mor (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) won at Fairyhouse 2m 1f beg chase hvy beating Nicanor (11-12) by shd, 11 ran.
Bobs Pride (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) In rear, moderate 4th from 4 out, soon no impression, left 3rd from last, 3rd of 6, 17l behind Sizing Europe (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 1f nov chs Grade 1 (4yo+) in Dec.
Lilywhitedancer (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Mid-division, closed into 4th before 4 out, 3rd next, challenged and led approaching last where clear, stayed on well run-in, comfortably, won at Fairyhouse 2m 1f beg chs hvy in Dec beating Native Clan (11-12) by 6l, 14 ran.
Major Finnegan (IRE) 9-1 (11-4) Keen hold, chased leaders, led 4th, soon clear, reduced lead and almost joined from 4 out, headed before 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 2nd of 6, 6l behind Sizing Europe (11-7) at Punchestown 2m nov chs Grade 2 4yo+ hvy in Nov.
Sports Line (IRE) 5-6fav (11-12) Made all and generally jumped well, mistake 3 out, quickly stretched clear from last, stayed on well, won at Navan 2m 1f nov chs hvy in Nov beating Solstice Knight (11-12) by 9l, 17 ran.
Take The Breeze (FR) 15-8 (11-10) Made all, pecked 10th, came clear from 3 out, hit last, heavily eased run-in, won at Newbury 2m 2f nov chs (3) sft in Dec beating Den of Iniquity (11-6) by 32l, 7 ran.
Zaarito (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, hampered 1st, progress into 4th halfway, 2nd 4 out, close up travelling best 2 out, led entering straight, clear from last, not extended, very easily, won at Leopardstown 2m 3f beg chs in Dec beating Browns Baily (11-9) by 8l, 21 ran.
