tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden 3f out, weakened
tracked leader in 2nd, ridden in 2nd entering straight, improved to lead inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home
in rear, headway into 4th and pushed along entering straight, reminder 1f out, disputed 3rd under hands and heels inside final furlong, 4th close home
tracked leaders, ridden in 5th entering straight, 5th 1f out, disputed 3rd inside final furlong, kept on without threatening
rear of mid-division, ridden in 6th entering straight, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd entering straight, soon no impression
in rear, ridden 3f out, no impression
quickly away and soon clear, reduced advantage at halfway, ridden and clear again entering straight, reduced advantage and strongly pressed 1f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied to regain lead close home, stayed on well
mid-division, ridden and weakened from over 3f out
CHAMPAGNE SPARKLES cost €100,000 and is the first foal of a mare from the family of Sire Du Berlais. He's taken to make a successful start though Aslukwoodhavit is out of a mare who scored on the Flat. Blazing Khal has shown potential and should be suited by the conditions while Jody Ted made an eye-catching debut over timber at Limerick and connections must believe he has the pace for a bumper. The Banger Doyle has made the running in all three starts to date but could only stay on at one pace when headed.
Ambitious Fellow (IRE) Fame And Glory gelding out of Native Beauty.
Aslukwoodhavit Yorgunnabelucky gelding out of She's The Lady.
Blazing Khal (IRE) 10-3 (11-12) Held up mid-division, raced keenly, progress to 2nd halfway, disputed 7f out, pushed along and headed over 2f out, no impression in 5th entering straight, kept on one pace, 5th of 8, 7 3/4l behind Gordon Dai Dai (11-12) at Galway 2m sft in Oct.
Champagne Sparkles (FR) Masked Marvel gelding out of Royale Du Berlais.
Jody Ted (IRE) 125-1 (11-6) Towards rear, headway before slight mistake 5th, 6th halfway, pushed along 2 out and 5th before last, kept on one pace run-in, 4th of 14, 9 1/2l behind Gevrey (11-6) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Nov.
No Bodder (IRE) Flemensfirth gelding out of Cyclone's Sister.
Plusthevat (IRE) 16-1 (11-11) Waited with in rear and off pace, took closer order 4f out, moderate 7th over 3f out, soon 6th and no impression, one pace, 5th of 13, 29 1/2l behind Grand Paradis (11-11) at Fairyhouse 2m sft in Nov.
The Banger Doyle (IRE) 11-1 (11-2) Led early, headed after 1f and raced in 2nd, improved into narrow lead from 4f out, pressed from 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 7l behind Hollow Games (11-2) at Punchestown 2m hvy in Nov.
Watergrange Jack (IRE) Sintarajan gelding out of Prestissimo.
