towards rear, pushed along in rear after 4 out, moderate 8th 2 out, kept on one pace
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, dropped to 6th before 3 out and soon ridden, no extra before next, weakened, tailed off
slowly away, towards rear, progress to go 4th briefly 3 out, ridden and no extra in 6th after next, weakened
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, went 2nd approaching 3 out, 3rd and ridden after 2 out, no impression run-in
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, slight mistake 5th and lost place after next, no extra after 3 out, weakened, pulled up before last
mid-division, progress in 3rd before 3 out, pushed along and no impression in 4th after 2 out, went 2nd last, kept on one pace, no impression on winner closing stages
mid-division, 6th halfway, progress after 3 out and 2nd next, led approaching last and kept on well run-in
led, pushed along and headed approaching 3 out, soon no extra, weakened, tailed off
tracked leaders, slight mistake 4th, 5th halfway, pushed along and no extra after 4 out, weakened, behind and pulled up before 2 out
rear of mid-division, progress on outer 4 out and led approaching next, pushed along and headed approaching last, no extra run-in
unseated rider and ran loose before start, always towards rear, pushed along before 4 out, no extra before 3 out, weakened, tailed off
mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along in 6th 2 out and went 5th approaching last, kept on one pace run-in
Zipporah has won over a much longer trip on this track so she did well to score over the minimum at Clonmel last week, beating the consistent Rock On Barney over six lengths receiving 2lb. She's gone up 9lb, which looks a bit harsh, though her rider's claim is a bonus. KNOCKRAHA KING also beat that runner-up when scoring at Clonmel and collateral form just about gives him the edge with Katie O'Farrell a very positive booking. Conna Cross battled on to finish second behind Adreamstillalive at Gowran and further rain would aid his chances while Samanntom has been in fine form over fences and can revert to hurdles on a 17lb lower mark so must be respected.
Ardera Cross (IRE) 6-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 3rd, progress 3 out and 3rd next, ridden and no impression in 5th when bad mistake last, kept on one pace, 6th of 20, 11 3/4l behind Adreamstillalive (11-8) at Gowran Park 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Samanntom (IRE) 3-1 (11-7) Made all, went 6 lengths clear 4 out, ridden and slightly reduced advantage before 2 out, kept on well from last, won at Clonmel 2m 2f hcp hvy in Feb beating Blazing West (11-4) by 3l, 5 ran.
King Blue (IRE) 14-1 (10-1) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression entering straight, no extra from 2 out, 9th of 13, 26 3/4l behind Conright Boy (11-8) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Conna Cross (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along entering straight, ridden and no impression approaching last, kept on one pace run-in, 2nd of 20, 5 1/2l behind Adreamstillalive (11-8) at Gowran Park 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Hughies Bay (IRE) 10-1 (9-13) Held up, 9th approaching 3rd, ridden to chase leaders 2 out and no impression, kept on same pace, 6th of 12, 17 1/4l behind Charlie Stout (10-9) at Naas 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Knockraha King (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Prominent early, soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to dispute entering straight, ridden to lead before 2 out, pressed from 2 out, slight mistake last, kept on under pressure run-in, all out, won at Clonmel 2m hcp hvy in Feb beating Rock On Barney (11-0) by 1/2l, 18 ran.
Clounts Meadows (IRE) 7-1 (12-2) Raced in moderate 5th early, moderate 8th approaching straight and no impression, one pace, 5th of 18, 19 1/4l behind Zipporah (12-2) at Clonmel 2m hcp hvy in Feb.
The Conker Club (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) Held up, 6th halfway, progress into 4th 4 out, challenged before 3 out, ridden in 3rd 3 out, no extra in 4th 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 11 1/2l behind Winter Magic (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Carraig Aniar (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) Raced in 9th early, dropped behind approaching straight, soon pulled up, at Naas 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Fairymount Boy (IRE) 16-1 (10-8) Raced in 5th early, slight mistake 9th, soon 7th, no impression from 12th, no extra and pulled up before 2 out, at Thurles 3m hcp sft in Feb.
Bach Along (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Mid-division, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened and pulled up before 2 out, at Clonmel 2m hcp hvy in Feb.
Gold Smoke (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Mid-division early, towards rear from 3rd, ridden and no impression 4 out, 10th of 18, dist behind Knockraha King (11-5) at Clonmel 2m hcp hvy in Feb.
Zipporah (IRE) 10-1 (12-2) Made all, soon clear of remainder with pursuer, not fluent 4th, slight mistakes 5th and 3 out, asserted before 2 out, stayed on well run-in, eased close home, won at Clonmel 2m hcp hvy in Feb beating Rock On Barney (11-10) by 6 1/2l, 18 ran.
