raced mainly in 3rd, closed to lead from 3 out, strongly pressed and joined briefly next, ridden clear approaching last, reducing advantage and stayed on well close home
3 17:45 Limerick (IRE) 28 Dec 2007
ladbrokes.com Dorans Pride Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) (Class 1) (4YO plus)
2m 6f Heavy
chased leaders, 4th for much, moderate 5th approaching straight, 4th again and no impression under pressure approaching 2 out, ran on well to go 2nd run-in, not reach winner
in touch towards rear, went 3rd travelling well approaching straight, soon 2nd, challenged and disputed lead when slight mistake 2 out, headed after and no impression, slight mistake last, dropped to 3rd run-in
tracked leader in 2nd, led 5 out, joined from before 3 out, ridden in 2nd approaching straight, dropped to 3rd and no extra approaching 2 out
chased leaders, keen hold early, soon settled in mid-division, went moderate 4th approaching straight, soon no impression under pressure
led, some slight mistakes, joined from 5 out, mistake next, lost place and weakened from after 3 out
towards rear, no extra under pressure from 3 out
mid-division, slight mistake 6th, lost touch in rear from after 3 out, behind when pulled up before last