chased leaders, a little keen, soon 3rd, not fluent 3 out, no impression 2 out, no extra in 4th from between last 2
slight mistake 1st, chased leader, jumped slightly right 3rd, pushed along approaching 3 out, soon 4th, dropped to last straight, no extra
held up in rear, not always fluent jumping, pushed along from 3 out, soon no impression, moderate 4th straight, distant 3rd between last 2, kept on without threatening run-in
pecked 1st, chased leaders, a little keen early, soon 4th, slight mistake 4 out, went 2nd before straight, challenged 2 out travelling smoothly, led between last 2, ridden out to assert and stayed on well run-in
led, clear at stages, slightly slow 4 out and reduced lead, soon went on again, slight mistake 3 out, came back to pursuers before straight, under pressure and headed between last 2, no impression and one pace run-in
Ballyroe Rambler won a maiden hurdle here in November 2013 and though not seen since the following month he was looking a nice prospect and still has time on his side. Bridies Boy has been looking progressive over hurdles since stepping up to three miles and might just find this on the short side so in the hope that his fall at Limerick hasn't affected his confidence ROCK ON FRUITY is taken to make amends. Charles Byrnes' charge was unlucky to tumble on landing that day and though he wouldn't have beaten Lord Scoundrel that winner would be long odds-on here as he's won twice subsequently including a Grade 3. Solita has won three times over hurdles and has every chance of making a chaser on breeding but the main threat looks to be Mustadrik, who ran a superb race to finish runner-up to Battling Boru on his chasing debut at Downpatrick and has the age allowance.
Ballyroe Rambler (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, slight mistake 1st, slight mistake 7th, chased leaders 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace from next, 5th of 8, 14 1/4l behind The Job Is Right (11-0) at Cork 3m (1) sft in Dec.
Bridies Boy (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Led and disputed, slight mistake 1st, ridden before 2 out, kept on well in lead after 2 out, strongly pressed run-in and all out close home, won at Clonmel 3m hcp gd in May beating Dante Anna (10-6) by nk, 14 ran.
Rock On Fruity (IRE) 13-8fav (11-12) Chased leaders, 3rd from 7th, mistake 9th, closed 11th, led from 3 out, pressed and joined straight, headed before 2 out where fell, at Limerick 2m 4f Yielding in Oct.
Solita (IRE) 6-1 (11-6) Towards rear, not fluent 6th, much closer order to chase leaders approaching straight, 2nd from 2 out, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 7, 3l behind Wate And Sea (10-4) at Limerick 2m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Mustadrik (USA) 10-3fav (11-3) Soon led, clear 2 out, soon ridden, reduced advantage after last, no extra and headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Battling Boru (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 2f gd in Oct.
