chased leaders, slight mistake 3rd, 3rd halfway, 2nd after 3 out, ridden to close on leader entering straight, challenged and slight mistake 2 out, stayed on to lead last, kept on well run-in to assert
disputed early, led after 1st and soon clear, slight mistake 3rd, 5-length advantage halfway, reduced advantage entering straight, ridden and pressed 2 out, headed last and slight mistake, kept on same pace
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression after 3 out, eased before straight, pulled up before 2 out
disputed early, chased leader in 2nd after 1st, slight mistake 5th, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened
mid-division, moderate 5th 3 out, ridden and no impression before straight, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, progress into moderate 6th 3 out, ridden into 4th entering straight, no impression in 3rd 2 out, kept on one pace
always towards rear, weakened and trailing before 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, improved into 4th before 4 out where slight mistake, ridden in 3rd before straight, no impression, no extra before 2 out
settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon no extra
Cerca Trova was completing a double when scoring over this course and distance a year ago but was fortunate to do so. She's only 4lb higher but the long absence could prove a problem. PEACE N' MILAN gained her first success over timber at Fairyhouse on Saturday where she was always travelling well. That was over an extra half-mile but the testing ground is in her favour and she can defy a 6lb penalty. Zipporah also loves the conditions as she showed with an emphatic victory over the track and trip last month. She's been raised 10lb but if in that kind of form would be difficult to keep out of the frame. Leila's Island, a triple point-to-point winner, ran easily her best race over timber when chasing home Perfect Man at Thurles though that was over a much longer trip and this looks on the short side. The Conker Club is better known as a chaser and doesn't win very often though she's 17lb lower than over fences.
Peace N' Milan (IRE) 7-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 5th from next, slight mistake 3 out, 3rd before straight, on terms 2 out and not fluent, soon led, asserted approaching last and not fluent, stayed on well run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hvy in Feb beating The Green Lady (12-2) by 4 1/2l, 11 ran.
Zipporah (IRE) 10-1 (12-2) Made all, soon clear of remainder with pursuer, not fluent 4th, slight mistakes 5th and 3 out, asserted before 2 out, stayed on well run-in, eased close home, won at Clonmel 2m hcp hvy in Feb beating Rock On Barney (11-10) by 6 1/2l, 18 ran.
Rock On Rosie (IRE) 100-1 (10-8) In rear, behind and no danger from 5th, went moderate 4th approaching straight, jumped right 2 out, no extra, 4th of 5, 35 1/4l behind Tombstone (11-1) at Gowran Park 2m (1) hvy in Feb.
Leila's Island (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Soon led, slight mistake 7th, went on before 3 out, reduced lead and pressed from next, headed between last 2, kept on without matching winner run-in, 2nd of 18, 3 1/4l behind Perfect Man (11-9) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp sft in Feb.
One Can Cally (IRE) 20-1 (11-8) Held up, slightly slow 2nd, hampered and unseated rider 4th, at Clonmel 2m 1f hcp hvy in Feb.
Cerca Trova (IRE) 4-1fav (11-7) Held up, soon mid-division, progress into 5th 3 out, closer entering straight, ridden before 2 out where left in lead, slight mistake last, kept on run-in, pressed close home, won at Clonmel 2m hcp hvy in Feb beating Annie Alainn (11-6) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Crocosmia (IRE) 28-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression 2 out, soon no extra, 10th of 16, 34l behind Tornado Watch (11-3) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp sft in Sep.
The Conker Club (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Led, pushed along and headed approaching 3 out, soon no extra, weakened, tailed off, 10th of 12, dist behind Clounts Meadows (11-5) at Thurles 2m hcp hvy in Feb.
Field Exhibition (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression before straight, kept on one pace, 8th of 13, 25 1/4l behind Aussie Reigns (11-12) at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.
Landofhopendreams (IRE) 66-1 (10-13) Soon mid-division, slight mistake 4th, 9th from next, pushed along after 7th, soon no danger, pulled up before 3 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn sft in Nov.
Ros Brin (IRE) 12-1 (10-10) Mid-division, ridden in 8th 2 out, weakened, 10th of 13, dist behind Definite Ruby (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan.
Sunset Flow (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 11th of 13, 36 3/4l behind Indy Island (10-11) at Down Royal 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
