led and disputed, ridden and strongly pressed after 2 out, joined last, regained lead run-in, stayed on well under pressure
4 18:50 Leopardstown (IRE) 28 Jan 2007
AIG Europe Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) (Class 1) (4YO plus)
2m Soft
settled 2nd, driven along 3 out, ridden to challenge after 2 out, disputed lead last, headed run-in, soon no extra
held up in touch, 7th after 3 out, headway into 3rd approaching straight, soon ridden and no impression, kept on
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2 out, kept on same pace under pressure
tracked leaders on outer, 3rd halfway, challenged 2 out, no extra early straight, one pace
behind, trailing halfway, ridden and stayed on from 2 out
pulled hard early, 5th 4 out, weakened from 2 out
held up in touch, 5th 3 out, effort next, weakened straight, virtually pulled up last, tailed off
