in touch, headway to chase leading pair over 3f out, switched right to chase winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong
raced wide, always in mid-division
raced wide, chased leaders until weakened over 3f out
held up in rear, headway over 3f out, weakened quickly inside final 2f
chased winner to over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up in rear, headway over 3f out, one pace final 2f
raced wide, held up in rear, headway on wide outside over 4f out, stayed on same pace final 2f
raced wide, held up in rear, headway on wide outside over 4f out, one pace final 2f
made all, ridden and in command final 2f, kept on strongly
always about same place in mid-division
never reached beyond mid-division
chased leaders, chased winner over 3f out until over 1f out, one pace final furlong
in touch to halfway, ridden and struggling final 6f
in touch until weakened rapidly over 4f out
took keen hold and green in mid-division, moderate headway final 2f
mid-division, weakened 5f out
Snap Tie, Forest Pennant and Imperial Commander are the three to look at here and Snap Tie can lead them home. Forest Pennant has not seen a racecourse to date but represents Paul Nicholls here so presumably, with the army of talent he has at his disposal, he must have been showing something at home. Out of a dam who was a half sister to the winning staying jumper Mister Gossip, Forest Pennant can make a good start to his career but may find others too quick. Imperial Commander has won his only point to point and hails from the bang in form Nigel Twiston-Davies yard. He may not come into his own until taking on obstacles but he is very much respected. Philip Hobbs describes Snap Tie as a very exciting prospect and he is set to follow the same route as Leading Contender and head for the top bumper at the forthcoming Paddy Power meeting. His Limerick bumper win has worked out well, and although he saddles a penalty for that success, he is Flat bred and can prove too speedy for his rivals. Snap Tie can collar them on the climb to the finish.
Snap Tie (IRE) 10-3fav (11-7) Towards rear, progress from 5f out, 6th approaching straight, ridden to challenge and lead 1f out, soon clear, stayed on well, won at Limerick 2m nhf gd in May beating Daramas (11-4) by 3l, 17 ran.
Solid As A Rock 4-1 (11-2) Mid-division, ridden, steady headway from 4f out, stayed on well to go 3rd inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Benetwood (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 2f nhf (6) sft in Apr.
Badly Bruised (IRE) (12-0) won at Cullentra 3m ire ptp sft in May beating The Client (12-0) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Blue Teal (IRE) Pistolet Bleu gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Droppy's (IRE) (12-0) won at Dundrum 3m ire ptp hvy in Mar beating Oscar Run (12-0) by 1/2l, 17 ran.
Folie A Deux (IRE) Anshan gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Forest Pennant (IRE) Accordion gelding, half-brother to winning pointer Crevamoy.
High Calibre (IRE) 4-6fav (11-0) Prominent, left in lead after 5f, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 3rd of 11, 18l behind St Wilfrid (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) sft.
Imperial Commander (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) won at Summerhill 3m ire ptp gd in Apr '05 beating Andsosaysallofus (11-7) by 8l, 12 ran.
King Cyrus (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway 5f out, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, one pace, 3rd of 12, 10l behind Earth Planet (11-0) at Chepstow 2m nhf (6) gd.
Montana Gold (IRE) Bob Back gelding, half-brother to winning bumper & hurdler She's Our Daisy.
Musical Chairs (IRE) Musical Pursuit gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Powerberry (IRE) 9-4 (11-7) Mid-division, improved into 5th approaching straight, no impression under pressure from 2f out, kept on without threatening, 2nd of 16, 8l behind Hotel Hilamar (12-0) at Roscommon 2m nhf sft.
Starburst Diamond (IRE) Old Vic gelding out of an unraced mare.
Stormylad El Conquistador gelding out of a moderate racemare.
The Moody Python 10-1 (12-0) unseated rider in race won by Pro Am (12-0) at Kingston Blount 3m ptp gd in Feb, 14 ran.
This Way (IRE) Exit To Nowhere gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Thunder Child 80-1 (10-13) Towards rear, some progress and never better than finishing position, 9th of 17, 43l behind Aux Le Bahnn (10-13) at Warwick 2m nhf (H) sft in Dec.
