waited with towards rear, closed after 3 out, 4th before straight, ridden into 3rd and no impression 2 out, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, ridden into 5th before straight, challenged and on terms 2 out, ridden clear from last, stayed on well
prominent, dropped to 4th after 3 out, no extra in 6th from before straight, kept on same pace
soon chased leaders, closed into 2nd travelling strongly after 3 out, led before next, soon joined, headed and no impression from last, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, 3rd 7 out, lost place and no impression from 3 out
soon mid-division, a bit slow 7 out, lost place and no impression approaching straight
prominent early, slightly slow jump 2nd soon lost place, no extra approaching straight
prominent, not fluent 5th, 3rd before straight, soon no impression under pressure
led, slightly slow jump 4th, headed before 2 out, soon dropped to 4th and no impression, kept on same pace
Our Victoria is best over extreme distances and may find this on the short side. She finished eight lengths behind SHOP DJ over 2m2f at Thurles in October and the winner, who has competed at a higher level. can take this now back on good ground. Definite Class has been let down by her jumping on occasions but got everything spot on at Kilbeggan and sauntered home. She has to be a threat along with Benefit Of Porter, whose only start so far over fences resulted in a narrow victory over Our Victoria here last June. Royal Choice has a bit to find but can't be ruled out in a strong event.
Benefit Of Porter (IRE) 11-4 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway to lead before 3 out, strongly pressed and headed entering straight, ridden and no impression on winner, 2nd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Nodelay (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hdl gd.
Definite Class (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, on terms from before 2 out, soon led and clear, stayed on well, easily, won at Kilbeggan 2m 4f mrs beg chs gd beating Gerdalia (11-4) by 17l, 14 ran.
Our Victoria (IRE) 5-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th entering straight, no extra and kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 42l behind Mister Farmer (9-12) at Fairyhouse 3m 1f hcp chs 0-135 gs in Apr.
Shop Dj (IRE) 18-1 (11-3) Raced 4th, ridden along 4 out, no impression from next, remote 4th when left remote 2nd at last, 2nd of 5, 36l behind Sir Des Champs (11-10) at Punchestown 3m 1f nov chs G1 (1) gs in Apr.
Special Token (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, dropped to 10th 3 out, no impression, 8th of 18, 28l behind Cry For The Moon (11-2) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 sft.
Just Moscow (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, ridden into 8th 3 out, no impression and kept on one pace, 7th of 13, 37l behind Devil's Elbow (11-5) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chase gf.
Magical Mother (IRE) 11-2 (11-9) Ld/disp until ld from 5out, went clr aftr 4out & no dngr of defeat from 2out, sow, won at Dromahane 3m ire ptp gd beating Dushrembrandt (12-0) by 10l, 8 ran.
Mayo Mystique (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Led and disputed, mistake 6 out, soon headed, remained prominent, on terms before 2 out, soon led, clear approaching last where reduced lead, headed and kept on without matching winner run-in, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Headford Flyer (11-12) at Wexford 2m 3f beg chase gf in Apr.
Royal Choice (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, trailing before 5 out, pulled up before last, in a race won by Askanna (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mares chs Grd 3 (1) gs in Apr, 10 ran.
