settled behind leaders in 5th, 4th 2 out, ridden entering straight, no impression before last, kept on same pace run-in to 3rd close home
always towards rear, no extra before 2 out
chased leaders, 2nd from 4th, led 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, no extra and kept on same pace
led, headed approaching 2nd, 3rd from 4th, no extra and weakened approaching 2 out, pulled up and dismounted early straight
held up in rear, headway in 5th 2 out, ridden into 3rd last, no extra run-in, lost 3rd close home
chased leader, led approaching 2nd, headed 2 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, no extra before last
chased leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 2 out, improved to led approaching last, ridden clear run-in
In her last three runs over hurdles, ZUZKA has won twice at Grade 3 level and finished close up behind the outstanding Jezki in the Grade 1 Royal Bond at Fairyhouse. Although penalised, she looks the one to be on here. Her stablemate Glens Melody was over 6l behind her here last month and would be better suited by a longer trip while Jennies Jewel will need to show improvement after her narrow victory over Upazo at Naas. Oscars Joy may prove best of the remainder after she battled on to score at Fairyhouse.
Zuzka (IRE) 11-10fav (11-5) Chased leaders in 4th, 3rd 3 out, led approaching next, travelled well entering straight, ridden run-in and kept on strongly, won at Leopardstown 2m 4f hdl G3 (1) sft in Dec beating Burn And Turn (11-2) by 7l, 11 ran.
Indelible Run (IRE) 7-1 (10-6) Waited with well off the pace in rear, a little closer in 5th 5 out, ridden in pursuit of leader from before last, stayed on well run-in to lead near finish, won at Tramore 2m 5f mdn hdl hvy in Dec beating Tabac Brun (11-5) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Jennies Jewel (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, improved into 4th 3 out, ridden in 2nd from 2 out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl beating Upazo (11-10) by 2l, 17 ran.
Oscars Joy (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Always prominent, improved to lead entering straight, soon ridden, stayed on well under pressure from before last, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Dec beating Caoimhe's Delight (11-12) by 1 1/2l, 20 ran.
Way Up In The Air (IRE) 3-1 (11-5) Very free going to start, tracked leaders, 4th halfway and headway to challenge travelling well 2 out, led entering straight and asserted approaching last, driven out and kept on same pace run-in, won at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl hvy beating Champagne Agent (11-12) by 5l, 12 ran.
Annie Oakley (IRE) 3-1 (11-2) Tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead 2 out, soon ridden, stayed on well from last, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mares mdn hdl hvy beating Queen Of The Hill (11-5) by 3 1/2l, 13 ran.
Glens Melody (IRE) 2-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear early, mid-division halfway, 6th entering straight, ridden into 3rd and no impression before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Zuzka (11-5) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hdl G3 (1) sft in Dec.
Kathleen Frances 7-2 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 4th on inner halfway, headway to go 2nd entering straight, not fluent 2 out and soon dropped to 3rd, no extra approaching last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 13l behind Stop The Clock (10-11) at Thurles 2m mares mdn hdl.
Peinora (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway approaching straight and went 2nd soon after 2 out, no impression on winner before last and kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Stop The Clock (10-11) at Thurles 2m mares mdn hdl.
