soon raced in 3rd, a little keen, tended to race towards inner, 2nd 4f out, on terms from 3f out, pushed along into straight, headed 2f out, dropped to last from under 1f out, no extra
led, joined from 3f out but still travelling smoothly, led again 2f out, pressed and stayed on best inside final furlong
soon raced in 2nd, 3rd 4f out, under pressure from 3f out, no impression and one pace from over 1f out
in rear, closer order from halfway, under pressure from 3f out, switched right over 1f out, soon chased winner, kept on well without getting there inside final furlong
MAN OF CONQUEST was 16l behind the very impressive Disko at Punchestown and showed plenty of potential. A son of Teofilo out of a 7f winner, he should have more basic pace than these rivals though testing ground means that best should be kept to a minimum. Vinciaettis also has a Flat-based pedigree as does Crafty Power, who is the first foal of a 1m2f all-weather winner. Tokenella has a much more conventional jumping pedigree being a sister to Special Token and related to several other winners while Rory's Valentine is a half-sister to two winning chasers.
Crafty Power (IRE) Mastercraftsman gelding out of Gali Gal.
Vinciaettis (FR) Enrique gelding out of Over The Sea.
Rory's Valentine (IRE) Windsor Knot filly out of Housekeeping.
Tokenella (IRE) Witness Box filly out of Cockpit Rose.
Man Of Conquest (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Soon tracked leaders in 4th, pushed along under 4f out, soon 3rd, no impression and kept on same pace straight, 3rd of 9, 16l behind Disko (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4yo NH flat in Feb.
