tracked leaders in 3rd, some mistakes, 2nd 3 out, 3rd from next and no extra from before last
led, headed after 5th until led again 7th, headed next, no extra after 3 out and moderate 5th from early straight
always towards rear, never a factor and moderate 4th from early straight
tracked leader in 2nd, led after 5th until 7th, led again from 8th, asserted entering straight, in command run-in and kept on well, very easily
settled mainly 4th, 3rd 3 out, some headway to go 2nd 2 out, no chance with easy winner from last, kept on one pace
Monastrell did very well to beat Far Away So Close on only his second start over fences here in October but he's run poorly since and was a distance behind RATHLIN at Fairyhouse three weeks ago. Mouse Morris' charge has improved with every run over fences and his quick jumping should soon have these stretched. Gates Of Rome was 9l in front of the third Ninetieth Minute when successful here a couple of weeks ago and holds Shot From The Hip on a line through that rival, who was just a length behind Edward O'Grady's charge at Fairyhouse last month.
Gates Of Rome (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 3rd entering straight and challenged from 2 out, led run-in and kept on under pressure, won at Naas 2m 3f beg chase sft beating Shinrock Paddy (11-12) by 1 1/4l, 16 ran.
Imperial Shabra (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, mistake 6 out, no extra from 3 out, weakened, 12th of 16, well behind Gates Of Rome (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f beg chase sft.
Monastrell 12-1 (11-10) Raced mostly 3rd, went 2nd from 9th, dropped to poor 3rd from 3 out, trailing straight, 3rd of 5, well behind Rathlin (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f nov chs hvy.
Rathlin 4-9fav (11-10) Made all, went clear and in command travelling well before 2 out, pushed out run-in and tiring close home, won at Fairyhouse 2m 5f nov chs hvy beating Banjaxed Girl (10-11) by 2 3/4l, 5 ran.
Shot From The Hip (GER) 8-1 (11-10) Settled mainly 4th, close up 2 out, soon ridden and no impression from before last, no extra run-in, last of 4, 12l behind Last Instalment (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m 5f nov chs G1 (1) gs.
