raced in 2nd, pushed along approaching straight, one pace from before last
led and soon went on, pushed along approaching final fence, stayed on well run-in
in rear, not fluent 6 out and not go with leading pair, no impression approaching straight
CHILDRENS LIST, a winner at Punchestown on just his second start over fences, couldn't handle heavy going when pulled up in a Grand National trial back there in February nor in the real thing at Aintree. He can get back to winning ways in this lesser grade on more suitable ground. Cote Tete looked a young chaser to follow when scoring comfortably on his debut over the bigger obstacles at Downpatrick while Nick Lost, a winning hurdler here in May, also made a very bright start over fences at Punchestown when making all and staying on strongly. Mine Now, four times a winning hurdler, will need to step-up a gear on his two recent runs over fences.
Childrens List (IRE) 66-1 (10-8) In touch, ridden after 3 out, weakened before next, pulled up after last, at Aintree 4m 2f hcp (1) hvy in Apr.
Cote Tete (FR) 9-1 (11-12) Soon chased leaders, 5th after 8th, closer in 4th approaching 3 out, quickly on terms, led after last, stayed on well to soon assert, won at Downpatrick 2m 7f gd in Jun beating Big Bad Brian (11-12) by 8 1/2l, 11 ran.
Nick Lost (FR) 5-2 (11-12) Disputed lead early, led from 2nd and made rest, jumped well virtually throughout, reduced advantage briefly 5 out, pushed along and slight mistake 2 out, soon ridden clear, stayed on strongly run-in, comfortably, won at Punchestown 2m 5f gd in Jun beating Grand Partner (11-12) by 12l, 11 ran.
Mine Now (IRE) 11-4 (11-4) Held up in 4th, went 3rd 3 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, 2nd at last, 3rd early run-in, no impression inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 3 1/4l behind Peace News (11-10) at Wexford 2m 4f gd in Jun.
