tracked leader in 2nd, challenged entering straight, travelled well to lead before last, ridden and kept on well run-in, comfortably
4 18:45 Leopardstown (IRE) 23 Jan 2011
BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) (Class 1) (4YO plus)
2m Soft
chased leaders in 3rd, ridden to challenge entering straight, 2nd before last where slight mistake, kept on under pressure, no extra run-in
led, slight mistake 4th, ridden and challenged entering straight, headed before last, no extra and kept on same pace
settled 4th, slight mistake 4 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace
held up in last, mistake 3 out, ridden and weakened before next, tailed off