close up and disputed lead, no impression in 2nd between last 2, dropped to 3rd run-in, kept on same pace without threatening
led and disputed, headed 3 out, still close up when fell next
towards rear, not go with leaders from after 5th, soon no danger
tracked leaders, soon 4th, 5th 4 out, pushed along next, soon no impression until left chasing leaders from 2 out, moderate 2nd run-in, kept on without troubling winner closing stages
soon raced in 5th, took closer order 4 out, pushed along next, no impression and impeded 2 out, kept on same pace without threatening run-in
tracked leaders, soon 3rd, slight mistake 4 out, led 3 out, went on between last 2, not fluent last, kept on run-in, reduced lead at the finish but always in control
in rear, slight mistake 1st, not go with leaders from after 5th, soon no danger
Agusta Gold ran nine times over hurdles, winning twice and only out of a place on her debut. She started a short-priced favourite on her chasing bow at Killarney but never really got going after being hampered early in the race. Edene D'Arc wouldn't have been her match over timber but looks more likely to be suited by this trip and should make a bold bid for a successful start over fences. However, it's her stable companion TINTANGLE who could come out on top as she finished a close third in the Grade 2 Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham before running in two Grade 1 races. Flamingo's Court won a novices' hurdle at Wexford in May but faces a tough task against the principals as does Inishbel, who attempted to make all over 2m2f at Downpatrick but was soon struggling after being headed two out.
Agusta Gold (IRE) Evensfav (11-7) Prominent, badly hampered 2nd, impeded by loose horse approaching 6 out, pushed along approaching straight, no extra and one pace from 2 out, 3rd of 10, 14 1/2l behind Victoria Bay (11-7) at Killarney 2m 5f gd in May.
Edene D'Arc (FR) 15-8 (11-4) Tracked leader, led 3 out, ridden when hard pressed between last 2, not fluent last, headed flat, kept on same pace, 2nd of 5, 2 3/4l behind Vision Du Puy (10-13) at Perth 2m (4) gd in Apr.
Flamingo's Court (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, lost position from 4 out, weakened straight and pulled up before last, at Cork 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Nov.
Inishbel (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Soon led, extended advantage from 4th and 5 lengths clear halfway, slightly hampered by loose horse 4 out and reduced lead next, headed after 2 out, 3rd and no impression run-in, 3rd of 12, 9l behind Mohart (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 2f Good - Yielding in Sep.
Kilbarry Lilly (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Soon chased leaders, pushed along approaching straight, no extra before 2 out, 7th of 9, 22 1/4l behind Top Of The Charts (10-9) at Clonmel 3m hcp gd in Sep.
Tintangle (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Reluctant to race and veered left and slowly away, always trailing and never travelling, tailed off when pulled up after 5th, at Punchestown 2m 4f (1) Good - Yielding in May.
Vic's Little Miss (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Mid-division early, slightly impeded 2nd, 8th from 4th, soon some headway, no extra when not fluent last, weakened, 11th of 17, dist behind Aa Bee See (11-12) at Roscommon 1m 7f hcp sft in Sep.
