moderate 2nd, headway over 3f out, led entering straight, soon strongly pressed, headed over 1f out, no extra
held up in rear, ridden and no impression straight
mid-division, 8th entering straight, soon ridden, 5th and headway 1 1/2f out, challenged on stands side 1f out, soon led, stayed on well
always towards rear
tracked leaders in 6th, smooth headway approaching straight, close 3rd travelling best 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, one pace under pressure
chased leaders in moderate 3rd, some progress approaching straight, no extra from 2f out
held up towards rear, kept on one pace straight
mid-division, 8th halfway, no impression straight
chased leaders in moderate 5th, some progress entering straight, no impression from under 2f out, kept on same pace
mid-division on outer, 7th halfway, ridden and headway approaching straight, 2nd and challenged under 2f out, close up when struck on head by rivals whip under 1f out, kept on
chased leaders in moderate 4th, weakened approaching straight
led and soon well clear, ridden and reduced advantage 3f out, headed entering straight, weakened quickly
CABERNET SAUVIGNON hasn't shown much on the level but has been in superb form recently over timber and a mark of 63 suggests he is underrated in this sphere. There's no doubt he has improved greatly and Gordon Elliott is the right man to exploit this handicap mark. Denny Crane looks a real threat as Edward Lynam's lightly-raced gelding is progressing fast and showed real battling qualities to catch Breezed Well on the line here last time. Strandfield Lady started favourite at Sligo last week and though running well she was caught close home and is 3lbs higher. Holly Hill produced her best run for a very long time at Leopardstown a month ago and a similar effort would see her involved while Phantasy Rock was noted staying on over a mile at Bellewstown last week, her first start since December.
