raced in 14th early, pushed along after halfway, no impression approaching straight
raced in 5th early, improved to lead from 4f out, went on into straight, kept on well from over 1f out until no extra close home and headed at line
mid-division early, 7th approaching halfway, improved to track leader approaching straight, no extra and one pace from over 1f out
raced in 11th early and took keen hold, no extra approaching straight, tailed off
raced in 8th early and took keen hold, soon chased leaders on outer, no extra from before straight, tailed off
raced in 2nd early, on terms after halfway, dropped to 4th approaching straight, soon no impression
raced in 10th early, improved into 3rd approaching straight, kept on without matching 1st 2 final furlong
led, joined after halfway, soon headed, no extra from before straight, tailed off
raced in 12th early, improved into 5th approaching straight, chased leader and stayed on well from over 1f out, led at line
raced in 3rd early, on terms after halfway, dropped to 11th approaching straight, weakened, tailed off
raced in 17th early, went 10th approaching straight, soon one pace
raced in 7th early, soon tracked leaders on outer, lost place halfway, weakened over 5f out, soon pulled up
in rear, pushed along 5f out, no extra approaching straight, completely tailed off
raced in 6th early, 7th approaching straight, soon one pace
raced in 4th early, no extra from before straight, tailed off
raced in 9th early, pushed along 5f out, no impression approaching straight
raced in 15th early, pushed along after halfway, went 9th approaching straight, kept on same pace without threatening
raced in 13th early, improved into 6th approaching straight, kept on without matching principals from over 1f out
raced in 16th early, went 8th approaching straight, soon no impression
All For Joy lacks a finishing burst though would be suited by some rain to ease the ground. Dorrells Pierji won a point on heavy going last February and was having his first subsequent start when only third of four in a Tramore bumper last week. First Approach has come up against smart performers in his two bumper runs and not beaten far but PRESS CONFERENCE looks the one to be on. Jessica Harrington's charge won a point in December and finished runner-up to Carefully Selected on his bumper debut at Naas. The winner has subsequently been placed in championship events here and at Cheltenham so the form looks strong.
Aforementioned (FR) 12-1 (11-9) Soon tracked leaders, 3rd approaching 5th, challenged from 3 out, on terms next, headed run-in, kept on without matching front pair, 3rd of 17, 2 1/2l behind Gran Geste (11-9) at Navan 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
All For Joy (IRE) 11-4 (12-0) Led, went on approaching straight, reduced lead and strongly pressed 2f out, soon joined and slightly impeded, headed from 1f out, kept on without matching winner, 2nd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Master Of Tara (11-13) at Navan 2m Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Boot Camp (IRE) 9-2 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 6th approaching straight, soon no impression, one pace, 5th of 11, 11 1/4l behind Blackbow (11-9) at Leopardstown 2m Yielding in Dec.
Buddy Rich (IRE) 16-1 (11-13) Mid-division, some headway approaching straight and pushed along in 4th 2f out, ridden to go 2nd 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Sometime Soon (11-13) at Fairyhouse 2m sft in Feb.
Dorrells Pierji (FR) 5-2 (12-0) Tracked leader in 2nd at slow early pace, improved to led briefly at halfway, headed 6f out, disputing 3rd 3f out, ridden 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, eased close home, 3rd of 4, 5l behind Cuneo (12-0) at Tramore 2m hvy in Apr.
First Approach (IRE) 7-4 (11-11) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Rapid Escape (11-11) at Down Royal 2m sft in Nov.
Fontley House (IRE) Getaway gelding out of Down Town Cork.
Golden Drumlee (IRE) 4-6 (11-10) Alw pr, 2nd 1/2way, ld 5out, gd jmp 4out & 4l adv next, asserted & clr bef last, sow easily, won at Maralin 3m mdn sft in Oct beating Minella Mischief (11-10) by 6l, 10 ran.
Lone Wolf (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) In rear, not fluent 4th, pushed along approaching 2 out and some headway in 4th before last, kept on run-in, 3rd of 5, 4 3/4l behind Hardline (11-12) at Punchestown 2m lst (1) hvy in Feb.
Myth Buster (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Held up in rear, headway on outer into 6th halfway, ridden in moderate 6th over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 9, 23 1/4l behind Tornado Flyer (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m sft in Jan.
Ozzie's Way (IRE) 20-1 (11-11) Mid-division early, soon raced 4th, left 3rd after 5f, closed over 5f out, niggled along and weakened under 4f out, 5th of 10, dist behind Rhinestone (11-11) at Thurles 2m hvy in Dec.
Pigeon Butler (IRE) 12-1 (11-11) Alw rr, fell 7th, at Loughbrickland 3m mdn in Nov.
Pottsie (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Raced in 5th early, pushed along straight, soon no extra, 15th of 23, 23 3/4l behind Roaring Bull (11-7) at Punchestown 2m Good - Yielding in Apr.
Press Conference (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders in 4th, 4th entering straight, soon ridden, went 2nd 2f out, no impression on winner 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 7, 4 3/4l behind Carefully Selected (11-11) at Naas 2m sft in Feb.
Snake Rock (IRE) 5-1 (11-11) Mid-div until 4th frm 5th & 3rd 6out, cl 2nd aftr 4out until wknd qckly bef 2out, bhnd when pu bef 2out, at Ballindenisk 3m mdn in May.
Southern Nights (IRE) 9-10fav (12-0) Led, joined and disputed after 4f, ridden 3f out, headed 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 7 1/4l behind Alpine Cobra (12-0) at Limerick 2m 3f Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Willing (IRE) Milan gelding out of Ney Will.
You Raised Me Up (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) Held up in last pair, headway on wide outside chasing leaders 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, no impression and lost 2nd final 100 yards, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Normal Norman (11-0) at Lingfield 2m (5) pol in Feb.
Kilbarry Way (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along to 4th over 2f out, 3rd over 1f out, progress to 2nd under 1f out, soon ridden, no chance with easy winner, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 8l behind True Self (11-4) at Galway 2m sft in Aug.
