chased leaders in 3rd, improved to challenge 3 out, soon led, ridden and headed 2 out, no extra in 4th when mistake last, eased
led, ridden approaching 3 out, headed after 3 out, soon no extra
held up in rear, ridden in 5th 3 out, under pressure in 4th 2 out, kept on into 3rd last, no impression leaders, no extra run-in
chased leaders in 4th, closer in 3rd entering straight, improved to challenge 2 out, ridden in 2nd and no extra last, kept on same pace run-in
chased leader in 2nd, close up 3 out, improved to narrow lead 2 out, soon ridden and kept on well from before last, asserted run-in
held up in 5th, ridden in 6th and no impression 3 out, 5th last, kept on one pace to 3rd run-in
Having looked very progressive, LAGANBANK didn't enjoy being stepped-up to 2m4f on heavy ground at Galway and quickly returns to the minimum trip. He has a small penalty to contend with and though the concession of Owega Star won't be easy as Peter Fahey's youngster has battled on strongly to win both starts over timber he looks set to regain the winning thread. Noel Meade's two entries, Dylan Ross and Il Fenomeno, are progressing very well and wouldn't need much more improvement to take this but Priors Gold has been struggling in handicaps and winning bumper Burn And Turn makes her hurdling debut.
Laganbank (IRE) 11-8fav (11-12) Keen hold, chased leaders, closer in 2nd from 3 out, challenged and on terms last, no extra in 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Best Served Cold (11-0) at Galway 2m 4f nh nov hdl hvy in Oct.
Owega Star (IRE) 4-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, headway to go 3rd entering straight, driven along and joined issue at last, kept on under pressure to lead final stride, won at Naas 2m 4f hdl hvy in Oct beating Fully Funded (11-10) by ns, 6 ran.
Priors Gold 10-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out where 5th, ridden in 4th 2 out, no extra before last, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 9l behind Lucky Spring (11-0) at Down Royal 2m hcp hdl 0-140 sft.
Dylan Ross (IRE) 4-5fav (11-12) Mid-division early, 6th halfway, headway in 2nd entering straight, challenged before 2 out, led 2 out, asserted approaching last, kept on strongly, easily, won at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl gd in Oct beating Savello (11-12) by 3 1/2l, 10 ran.
Il Fenomeno (ITY) 15-8fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway into 2nd 2 out, led before last, ridden and pressed run-in, kept on well under pressure, all out, won at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl in Oct beating Run With The Wind (11-12) by nk, 24 ran.
Burn And Turn (IRE) 5-2fav (11-2) Held up, 6th halfway, headway into 5th 4f out, ridden in 4th 2f out, 3rd and no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 14l behind Missunited (10-12) at Punchestown 2m mrs N H flat hvy in Oct.
