led, slight mistake 5th, fell 6th
in rear, 5th after 5th, left 4th next where slightly impeded, bad mistake 7th, improved to chase winner before straight, soon no impression, dropped to 3rd at last, one pace
held up in touch, slightly impeded 6th, mistakes 3 out and 2 out, slightly impeded before straight, soon chased leaders, moderate 2nd at last, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, took keen hold, 2nd after 5th where mistake, impeded and left in lead 6th, weakened straight
tracked leaders, dropped to last after 5th where slightly impeded and pushed along briefly, impeded and slight mistake 6th, under pressure from 3 out, moderate 4th straight, kept on same pace
tracked leader, 3rd after 5th where mistake, impeded and left 2nd at 6th, closed up travelling smoothly before 2 out, soon on terms and led, asserted approaching last, pushed out and stayed on well run-in, comfortably
LET'S DANCE is going from strength-to-strength and though this is much tougher than the 'soft' Grade 3 she won here she won in such convincing fashion that a four-timer beckons with her mares' allowance a bonus. Willie Mullins also steps Kemboy out of maiden company but he needs much more while Blood Crazed Tiger found Grade 1 company too hot at Naas and should get into the action in this class though he's held on a line through the winner by Monalee, who could provide the main threat here. Peace News was in touch when falling at the second last in the top grade at Fairyhouse but disappointed when favourite for the Future Champions here last month while the progressive Joey Sasa will need to make further progress in this company.
Blood Crazed Tiger (IRE) 11-1 (11-10) Soon led, joined 4th, headed next and tracked leader after, dropped to 4th from 2 out, impeded at last where left 3rd, kept on, 3rd of 6, 9 1/2l behind Death Duty (11-10) at Naas 2m 4f (1) sft in Jan.
Joey Sasa (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, pushed along in 3rd before straight, led approaching last, stayed on well run-in, eased near finish, won at Leopardstown 2m 2f mdn Yielding in Dec beating Barra (11-5) by 2 1/4l, 7 ran.
Kemboy (FR) 8-13fav (11-9) Settled behind leaders, mid-division in 8th halfway, closer in 5th 5 out, 3rd entering straight, shaken up to challenge after 2 out, led travelling well before last, pushed out run-in, comfortably, won at Limerick 2m 3f mdn Good - Yielding in Dec beating Justmemyselfandi (11-12) by 2 3/4l, 14 ran.
Montalbano 8-11fav (11-7) Settled mid-division, progress and slight mistake 3 out, closer in 4th 2 out, travelled well in 3rd entering straight, ridden before last, stayed on to lead last, kept on well run-in, won at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Dec beating Youcannotbeserious (11-7) by 2 3/4l, 17 ran.
Peace News (GER) 5-2fav (11-7) Tracked leaders, disputed 3rd from 3rd, closed up 3 out, on terms approaching next where slightly slow and pushed along and headed, no impression into straight, 5th of 7, 14 1/4l behind Saturnas (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m (1) Yielding in Dec.
Let's Dance (FR) 1-3fav (10-12) Led, joined 4 out, led again 2 out, travelled well and drew clear approaching last, stayed on well, very easily, won at Leopardstown 2m 4f (1) Yielding in Dec beating Slowmotion (11-3) by 17l, 5 ran.
Jack The Wire (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Led and disputed, headed 7th, close up and slight mistake 2 out, soon ridden and no extra, 15th of 25, 26 3/4l behind Electric Concorde (10-11) at Leopardstown 3m hcp Yielding in Dec.
Monalee (IRE) 7-1 (11-3) Led, pressed and joined 3 out, headed after 2 out, no impression and one pace last, 2nd of 6, 3 3/4l behind Death Duty (11-6) at Navan 2m 4f (1) Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Sire Du Berlais (FR) (10-10) 2nd of 16, shd behind Calva Du Rib (10-5) at Compiegne 2m 1f gd in May.
