settled in rear, closer before 3 out, soon ridden and no impression from 2 out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders in 3rd, 2nd from 4 out, ridden to dispute at last, every chance under pressure run-in, headed closing stages
tracked leader in 2nd, led after 5 out, strongly pressed and joined at last, kept on well under pressure to lead closing stages
led, slight mistake and headed after 5 out, no extra under pressure after 3 out, weakened
tracked leaders mainly 4th, 3rd 3 out, soon pushed along and no impression from before last, kept on one pace
held up in rear, closer approaching 3 out, went 3rd at last, wandered about under pressure run-in, kept on same pace without threatening principals
Dumitas was sent to Perth to lose his maiden tag over hurdles and did so very impressively. There's probably more to come but he faces a stiff task against INSPECTOR CLOUSEAU and Jacksonslady. The former ran twice at Galway and his close third behind Double Seven in a tough handicap would probably be good enough to see off the mare, who wasn't at her best at Galway after strong form in maiden and novice company. Hurdling debutant Spring Hawk looks best of the remainder.
Dumitas (FR) 7-2 (10-12) Held up in 6th, headway 3 out, challenged on bit 2 out, led approaching last, very easily, won at Perth 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Jun beating Mr Tallyman (10-12) by 7l, 7 ran.
Inspector Clouseau (IRE) 8-1 (10-6) Soon mid-division, progress to chase leaders before 2 out, 5th at last, kept on without threatening run-in, 3rd of 17, 3 1/2l behind Double Seven (10-1) at Galway 2m 6f hcp hdl gd in Jul.
Jacksonslady (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 6th after 3 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before last, 7th of 15, 9l behind Carlingford Lough (11-0) at Galway 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 gd in Jul.
Bobs Way (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Prominent, weakened from 5 out, tailed off, 14th of 18, well behind Celtic Folklore (11-12) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl sft in Feb.
Duchamp Jack (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Mid-division, weakened 4f out, 14th of 16, 35l behind Quinfromcloonbunny (12-0) at Listowel 2m 5yo nhf gd in Sep '09.
Spring Hawk (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Towards rear, some headway under pressure from early straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace from 2f out, 7th of 9, 13l behind Syann (9-7) at Killarney 1m 3f fll hcp 60-90 gd in Jul (flat).
