chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, lost 3rd close home
chased leaders early, mid-division in 5th halfway, travelled well to challenge 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, ridden to assert 1f out, kept on well final furlong
held up, ridden in 7th 3f out, no impression 2f out, kept on final furlong to 3rd close home
chased leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 5f out, ridden 3f out, no extra over 2f out, eased over 1f out
held up towards rear, progress into 5th 3f out, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, no impression in 6th entering straight, kept on one pace
chased leader in 2nd, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra 5f out, weakened over 4f out
led, ridden and challenged 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra 1f out
mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden into 4th 2f out, no impression in 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
Dusty Trail was claimed back after winning this a year ago but hasn't been in very good form over hurdles. He should still prove difficult to beat in a poor renewal though COOLFIGHTER may have his measure. Three times a winner in Germany, he ran his best race so far for Tony Mullins at Galway where he wasn't far behind Hidden Universe in a handicap and that form would be good enough. It isn't easy making out a case for the remainder, though a first-time visor may bring about some improvement in the lightly-raced Chatterton. Light Storm Cass has gone backwards since landing a Wexford maiden last summer.
Chatterton (IRE) 50-1 (11-6) In rear, ridden in 5th 1 1/2f out, no headway, kept on one pace, 5th of 6, 11l behind Cailini Alainn (10-9) at Leopardstown 1m 4f am mdn stks.
Coolfighter (GER) 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th entering straight, no impression, 5th of 18, 1 3/4l behind Hidden Universe (9-13) at Galway 2m hcp 55-80 gd in Jul.
Dusty Trail (IRE) 5-2fav (9-13) Mid-division, pushed along in 6th 3f out, headway to lead under 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Tramore 1m 4f clm stks gd in Aug '13 beating Mighty Whitey (9-5) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Light Storm Cass (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, trailing from 2f out, last of 9, 44l behind Egyptian Warrior (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in Apr.
Only Exception (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Very slowly into stride, in rear, no impression 2f out, eased from 1f out, last of 11, 30l behind Stoichkhov (8-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Feb.
Jj Is Talkin (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Soon mid-division, 11th 4f out, no extra and eased straight, tailed off, 16th of 17, well behind New Kid In Town (12-0) at Roscommon 2m NH flat in Jun.
Our Pearl (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Chased leader, led after 2f, headed 3f out, ridden and weakened entering straight, tailed off, 10th of 11, 28l behind Indian Scout (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Mar '12.
Ruby Flipper (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden in 6th 2f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 13l behind Red All Star (9-7) at Naas 6f mdn stks gf in Jul.
Paple Blessing (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Towards rear, ridden in rear of mid-division over 2f out, no further headway when mid-division 1 1/2f out, 9th of 12, 15l behind Aussie Guest (9-4) at Cork 1m 4f hcp 47-65.
