settled in 4th, progress into 2nd 6f out, led early straight, soon quickened clear, ran on strongly, eased last 100 yards, impressive
settled 2nd, dropped to 5th 6f out, ridden and no impression from over 3f out
settled 6th, 4th and progress 6f out, close 3rd approaching straight, soon ridden, moderate 2nd from 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders on outer, keen early, 3rd from halfway, dropped to 4th approaching straight, soon no extra
held up, progress into moderate 5th and ridden 3f out, stayed on well from 1 1/2f out to go moderate 2nd well inside final furlong
held up, 7th halfway, 6th 4f out, soon no extra
always towards rear, weakened from 4f out
reluctant leader early, sent clear before halfway, reduced advantage 6f out, headed early straight, kept on same pace
JOE SMOOTH can take this for Noel Meade as the son of No Excuse Needed is the first foal of a mare who won over 1m6f on the Flat. Oscar Hill is related to winning bumpers but has much more of a jumping pedigree as has Watchmetail, whose relatives on his dam's side are mainly chasers. Staying Article is out of an unraced mare who is related to a couple of winning bumpers though he's likely to do better when sent over hurdles.
Staying Article (IRE) Definite Article gelding out of Sejour.
Brick Hill (IRE) Mull Of Kintyre gelding out of Winged Article.
Joe Smooth No Excuse Needed gelding out of Euippe.
Oscar Hill (IRE) Oscar gelding out of Elizabeth Tudor.
Watchmetail (IRE) Amilynx gelding out of Ellie Anna.
Wingfield Lad (IRE) Winged Love gelding out of Mags Hogan.
Baako (IRE) Karinga Bay mare out of Mulligans Fool.
Coomanaspic (IRE) Topanoora mare out of Lorna's Beauty.
Inaphaneattempt (IRE) Raphane mare out of Fortunes Cast.
