chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 4th 5f out, soon no extra and weakened, tailed off
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 5f out, improved to dispute 3f out, led 2f out, pushed out to assert over 1f out, soon clear and eased down inside final furlong, impressive
led and stayed on inner, joined 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra in 2nd over 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden in 6th 5f out, soon no extra and weakened, tailed off
settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th and no impression 4f out, soon no extra
rear, dropped behind after 4f, weakened halfway and completely tailed off
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd and no impression on leaders over 3f out, kept on one pace closing stages
held up towards rear, ridden halfway, soon no extra and weakened, completely tailed off
Dorydalis landed a point at Ballinaboola in February than ran well enough behind Red Jack at Fairyhouse in April to suggest a race of this nature should be within his capabilities before going hurdling. However, BRACE YOURSELF couldn't quite hold on in a maiden point at Portrush in October but went for £165,000 at the sales a month later and can start repaying some of that purchase fee. Smoking Gun is a half-brother to a couple of decent winners and if the market speaks in his favour it would be no surprise to see him making a successful start.
Boston Burglar (IRE) Trans Island gelding out of Boston Glory.
Brace Yourself (IRE) 4-1 (11-11) Alw pr, ld 1/2way & 2out, adv last when slight mstk, kow but hdd run-in, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Weakfield (11-6) at Portrush 3m mdn Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Dorydalis (FR) 5-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 11, 6 1/2l behind Red Jack (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m Good - Yielding in Apr.
Ruthless Article (IRE) Definite Article gelding out of Lady Kamando.
Smoking Gun (IRE) Gold Well gelding out of The Wounded Cook.
Daenerys Stormborn (IRE) September Storm filly out of Ceo Draiochta.
Lily's Gem (IRE) Scorpion filly out of Kegster.
Never Lie Down (IRE) Getaway filly out of French Parson.
