led, ridden entering straight, headed after 2 out, soon dropped to 3rd, kept on same pace in 3rd run-in
in rear, progress 4 out, went 5th next, soon ridden, moderate 5th after 2 out, no impression in 4th run-in
tracked leaders in 3rd, dropped to 5th 5 out, soon ridden and weakened
held up in rear, progress 5 out, 5th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
tracked leader in 2nd, improved to dispute lead and ridden after 2 out, led at last, stayed on well run-in
tracked leaders in 4th, closer in 3rd 3 out, improved travelling well to dispute lead after 2 out, ridden and headed before last, kept on same pace run-in
tracked leaders in 5th, slight mistake 3rd and reminder, ridden and no impression from 4 out
always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
Stephen Ryan is striking while the iron is red hot with Rolling Rocket, who picked up a 6lb penalty for his victory at Punchestown on New Year's Eve. He didn't win with as much authority as on this track earlier but looked to have a bit in hand and will make a bold bid to complete a hat-trick. However, BOHER CALL, who was eight lengths behind in that earlier race over the track and trip, is 12lb better off and though beaten over a longer trip subsequently must have a major chance of reversing the form. The Conker Club has put early jumping problems behind her and been consistent over fences but she's been back over hurdles for her recent races and has failed to take advantage of a lower mark. Is Herself About was competing at a much higher level than this when last seen in the spring and isn't out of this despite a big weight.
Is Herself About (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Led early, tracked leaders, slight mistake 3rd, slow jump 5th, 6th 4 out, no extra from next, 7th of 10, 35 3/4l behind Real Steel (11-10) at Punchestown 2m hcp gd in May.
Mr Cosmopolitan (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Always rear, never a factor, no threat from 3 out, 15th of 16, dist behind Steel King (10-10) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Ballyfinboy (IRE) 7-1 (11-10) Towards rear, never a factor, no impression when stumbled after 3 out, pulled up before next, at Tramore 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Caolaneoin (IRE) 17-2 (11-12) Held up in last and took keen hold, slight mistake 6th, ridden after 3 out, no impression from 2 out, 7th of 8, dist behind On The Shannon (11-4) at Naas 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Boher Call (IRE) 9-2 (11-1) Led, joined from 5th, soon headed, on terms 3 out, headed again and one pace from between last 2, 3rd of 13, 25 3/4l behind Nickname Exit (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
The Conker Club (IRE) 11-1 (11-3) Mid-division, 8th halfway, progress to go 3rd 2 out, ridden to challenge last, under pressure and kept on run-in, not match winner close home, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Court Challenge (11-11) at Gowran Park 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Irish Bulletin (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Towards rear, 10th halfway, moderate 6th 3 out, no impression and pecked badly next, pulled up before last, at Tramore 2m 5f hvy in Dec.
Merrion Row (IRE) 5-1 (10-3) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, 3rd and slight mistake 3 out, soon no extra, weakened, 6th of 7, 35 1/4l behind Davinia's Tip (11-2) at Wexford 2m 1f hcp sft in Mar.
Rolling Rocket (IRE) 11-4fav (10-10) Tracked leaders, went close 2nd 2 out, ridden to lead entering straight, slight mistake at last and joined early flat, rallied well to regain lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Punchestown 2m hcp hvy in Dec beating Mount Brandon (9-10) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
