tracked leader in 2nd, not fluent 2nd, ridden to lead after 2 out, not fluent last, kept on well under pressure to assert run-in
4 19:25 Naas (IRE) 26 Feb 2012
Paddypower.com Novice Hurdle (grade 2) (Class 1) (4YO plus)
2m Soft (Soft to Heavy in places)
held up towards rear, 7th 2 out, some headway to go 4th last, kept on run-in to snatch 2nd on line
led, ridden and headed after 2 out, kept on one pace under pressure, no impression on winner run-in and lost 2nd on line
4 ½
3 Texas Jack
6 11-5 133
tracked leaders in 3rd, pushed along from early straight, no impression on winner run-in and dropped to 4th closing stages
settled mainly 6th, some headway into 4th 2 out, ridden and no extra from before last
always towards rear, no threat from 2 out, kept on one pace
failed to settle early, tracked leaders mainly 5th racing keenly, ridden in 6th 2 out and soon no extra
tracked leaders in 4th, ridden early straight and soon no extra