led, joined and disputed 6f out, 2nd 3f out, ridden and no extra 2f out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, improved to challenge 2f out, disputed 1 1/2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, lost 2nd close home
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon no extra
held up towards rear, progress into 5th 3f out, 4th 2f out, ridden in 5th 1 1/2f out, no extra in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 4th 1 1/2f out, under pressure 1f out, kept on inside final furlong into 2nd close home, no chance with winner
soon chased leader in 2nd, disputed 6f out, led 3f out, pressed 2f out, ridden and disputed 1 1/2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, ridden in 7th and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
held up early and keen hold, progress to chase leaders after 6f, 5th halfway, challenged 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon quickened clear, eased closing stages, impressive
Crumpledandcreased has been a short price in all four starts to date but was beaten a very long way when runner-up at Listowel, though she didn't appreciate the heavy going. Peace Party looked certain to win at Navan but was caught out by the flying finish of Sally Park, though it didn't look the strongest of races. The Granson, who showed plenty of promise in bumpers last year, made a fair start over hurdles last month so it's a surprise to see him back in a bumper. Western Command has joined Gordon Elliott since finishing a long way last at Limerick in March but this can go to the newcomer HOLDING PATTERN. Jessica Harrington's mare is by Teofilo and a half-sister to a winner on the Flat so she should have more basic pace than these providing the ground doesn't turn testing.
Captain Commander (IRE) 50-1 (12-0) Took keen hold, tracked leader, no impression in 3rd straight, 3rd of 6, 28 1/2l behind Flawless Escape (11-10) at Roscommon 2m hvy in Sep.
Highandmighty (IRE) 16-1 (12-0) Towards rear, ridden entering straight, soon weakened, 5th of 7, 34l behind Poli Roi (11-13) at Navan 2m Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Peace Party (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, improved to lead 4f out, ridden and disputed 2 1/2f out, led 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Sally Park (12-0) at Navan 2m Yielding in Sep.
Popcorn Sutton (IRE) Getaway gelding out of Jesses Park.
Still Busy (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, challenged and every chance 2f out, no extra and one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 7, 11 1/2l behind On His Toes (12-0) at Tramore 2m Yielding in Oct.
The Granson (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Mid-division, headway into 6th 3 out, pushed along in 3rd 2 out, 4th and no extra run-in, 4th of 15, 8 1/4l behind West Coast Time (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Sep.
Western Command (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, soon 3rd, pushed along before straight, no extra 2f out, last of 8, dist behind Mortal (12-0) at Limerick 2m sft in Mar.
Crumpledandcreased (IRE) 9-4 (11-7) Close up in 3rd, 4th 6f out, improved to 3rd 5f out, progress to 2nd behind clear leader 4f out, no impression in moderate 2nd 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 5, 31l behind Massey's Wood (12-0) at Listowel 2m hvy in Sep.
Holding Pattern (IRE) Teofilo M out of Meon Mix.
Artic Quest (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, soon 3rd, no impression and kept on same pace from before 2 out, 4th of 11, 9 1/4l behind Wait Here (11-8) at Tramore 2m mdn Yielding in Oct.
