led, jumped slightly right at 1st, reminder on bend after 2nd, slow jump at 4th and reduced advantage, joined 2 out, disputed last, headed run-in, no impression on winner, dropped to 3rd final stride
rear, ran freely early, 6th after 4th, 5th 4 out, took closer order in 4th after 3 out, no impression last, weakened closing stages
mid-division, 3rd after 4th, closed 2 out, disputed last, led run-in, driven out and asserted closing stages
rear of mid-division, 4th after 4th, 5th after 3 out, no impression in 6th last where not fluent, ran on in 4th closing stages
tracked leader, 2nd after 4th, closed 4 out, on terms 2 out, headed before last where slight mistake in 3rd, kept on run-in to 2nd final stride, not trouble winner
towards rear, 5th after 4th, 6th 4 out, no impression in 5th last, kept on same pace run-in
Mayor's Walk landed a point in March and was impressive on his hurdling debut at Listowel and Rachael rides rather than the filly Pastorale, a winner over fences on heavy going at Pau in January. Smooth Tom has had a run on the Flat since a winning hurdles debut at Listowel. He'll need to improve in this better company but should do so though Gordon Elliott could have a smart one on his hands in GOLDEN JOY (NAP). He was an impressive debut winner on heavy going at Auteuil in April and normal progress can see him remain unbeaten. Hypotenus is an obvious threat having won a Gowran maiden by 15 lengths.
Golden Joy (FR) 25-1 (10-7) won at Auteuil 2m 2f sft in Apr beating Jubilez (10-12) by 5 1/2l, 17 ran.
Hypotenus 6-4fav (11-7) Made all, mistakes 3 out and next, went clear travelling well before last, 5 lengths lead last, kept on well, easily, won at Gowran Park 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Sep beating Born In Purple (11-0) by 15l, 20 ran.
Smooth Tom (IRE) 6-1fav (9-6) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, ridden on outer under 2f out and no impression over 1f out, no extra, 10th of 18, 15 1/4l behind Eastern Legend (8-8) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp hvy in Oct.
Morning Soldier (IRE) 28-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, never a factor, no impression 3 out, no extra and pulled up before next, at Listowel 2m hcp lst (1) Good - Yielding in Sep.
Mayor's Walk (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, headway to lead 2 out, pushed along approaching last, kept on well and drew clear run-in, won at Listowel 2m 4f mdn gd in Sep beating Rebel Treaty (11-7) by 6 1/2l, 16 ran.
Pastorale (FR) (10-7) won at Pau 2m 1f hvy in Jan beating Japelou Deciergues (11-2) by 4 1/2l, 7 ran.
