Verdict

Bog Warrior was engaged at Naas yesterday and avoids a clash with the exciting LAST INSTALMENT. Philip Fenton's charge, a decent hurdler, has looked potentially top-class in his three starts over fences and already has a Grade 1 victory to his credit. It will be a shock to connections if he's beaten here, though Lambro beat him over hurdles at Fairyhouse in April and has also made a bright start over the bigger obstacles. He will have found 2m on the short side when beaten by Flemenstar at Naas and, with Ruby Walsh on board, looks better than stablemate Call The Police, who takes a big leap in class after landing a beginners' event at Gowran. Shot From The Hip is showing promise and will win his share of races over fences, though this is much tougher than his victory at Fairyhouse.

Formwatch

Bog Warrior (IRE) 4-5fav (11-12) Prominent and took keen hold, led before 3rd, fell 4th, in a race won by Blackstairmountain (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 1f nov chs Grade 1 (4yo+) (1) sft in Dec, 9 ran.

Call The Police (IRE) 4-5fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, 2nd travelling well and challenged 3 out, soon led, drew away run-in, easily, won at Gowran Park 2m 4f beg chs sft in Nov beating Headford Flyer (11-12) by 3 1/2l, 18 ran.

Lambro (IRE) 11-10fav (11-8) Soon waited with off strong pace, closed to track winner from 4 out, ridden approaching straight, soon challenged and on terms until no extra and kept on same pace closing stages, 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Flemenstar (11-8) at Naas 2m nov chs in Jan.

Last Instalment (IRE) 11-4 (11-10) Disputed lead, jumped well, led 2 out, ridden to assert before last, kept on well run-in, won at Leopardstown 3m nov chs Grade 1 (4yo+) (1) gd in Dec beating First Lieutenant (11-10) by 6l, 8 ran.

Shot From The Hip (GER) 4-5fav (11-12) Soon close up and disputed lead for much, pushed along in 2nd before 2 out, on terms again from before last, stayed on best run-in to lead close home, won at Fairyhouse 2m 1f beg chase sft in Jan beating Ninetieth Minute (11-12) by 1/2l, 6 ran.