raced 4th, 5th after 2f, 6th halfway, dropped to 8th and ridden under 2f out, detached in 7th over 1f out, no extra
settled 3rd, progress to 2nd 2 1/2f out, ridden under 2f out, no impression on leader, dropped to 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, 5th halfway, under pressure 2 1/2f out, ridden in 6th 2f out, no impression, kept on same pace 1f out
held up towards rear, 7th halfway, pushed along to 4th under 2f out, headway to 2nd 1f out, soon ridden, kept on, not trouble winner
held up in rear, 8th halfway, ridden in 7th under 2f out, headway to 5th 1f out, 4th final 150 yards, kept on, never nearer
tracked leader in 2nd, led after 2f, ridden over 2f out, 2 lengths clear 1f out, kept on well
soon led, headed after 2f, under pressure 2 1/2f out, dropped to 5th under 2f out, soon weakened and eased
Laganore, a Listed winner at Newmarket in October, would have a good chance if taking up this option rather than yesterday's 3.30 at Haydock (declared a non-runner at Haydock). Last year's Triumph Hurdle winner Ivanovich Gorbatov is a smart performer on the level though may just find this on the short side but Glamorous Approach deserves a crack at this level after carrying a big weight to victory in a tough handicap here. There are some unexposed types among the entries including Red Label, who didn't quite get going when favourite here last time, and TITUS, who beat the useful Venice Beach on his debut at Leopardstown last summer and may not take much getting ready.
Foxtrot Charlie (USA) 4-1 (9-2) Mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along and progress into 4th 2f out, ridden and dropped to 6th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 8 1/2l behind Sruthan (9-9) at Curragh 1m lst stks Yielding in Jun.
Reckless Gold (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression, 6th of 8, 6 1/4l behind Decorated Knight (9-3) at Curragh 1m 2f Grp 1 (1) Yielding in May.
Stronger Than Me (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Disputed lead early, soon led, joined from 5f out, narrow lead 3f out, headed 1f out, one pace, 4th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Glamorous Approach (9-13) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp Yielding in May.
Laganore (IRE) 7-4fav (9-9) Chased leaders, 5th 3f out, soon pushed along, closed 2f out, on terms briefly inside final furlong, kept on without matching winner, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Turret Rocks (9-9) at Curragh 1m 2f Grp 3 fll stks (1) gd in May.
Flirt (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, pushed along entering straight and no extra in 7th over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 7th of 9, 8 1/2l behind Brendan Brackan (9-12) at Leopardstown 1m lst stks (1) Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Glamorous Approach (IRE) 7-2fav (9-13) Disputed lead early, soon raced in 3rd, 2nd 2f out, led 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Curragh 1m 4f hcp Yielding in May beating Spruce Meadows (9-3) by 2l, 12 ran.
Red Label (IRE) 2-1fav (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, soon no impression, 5th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Homesman (9-3) at Curragh 1m 2f Grp 3 stks (1) Yielding in May.
Titus 8-1 (9-5) Dwelt, soon chased leaders in 4th, 3rd entering straight, soon pushed along, ridden and led 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, reduced advantage close home, won at Leopardstown 1m mdn Yielding in Oct beating Venice Beach (9-5) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Ivanovich Gorbatov (IRE) 5-1fav (11-4) Prominent, ridden to challenge for 2nd last, kept on under pressure flat, held by leaders final 75 yards, 6th of 25, 2 3/4l behind Arctic Fire (11-12) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp (1) gd in Mar.
Santa Monica 6-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 4th 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 5, 5l behind Tandem (9-2) at Curragh 1m 4f gd in May.
