held up, slight mistake 4th, 7th from 6th, no impression and slight mistake 3 out, kept on same pace
led early, soon joined, headed from 3rd and raced in 2nd when slightly slow next, slightly slow 3 out, 4th 2 out and slight mistake, chased winner from before last, one pace
held up, 9th from 6th, no impression 4 out, tailed off
chased leaders, slightly slow 4th, 5th from 6th, pushed along approaching 3 out, soon one pace
tracked leaders early, raced on outer, slight mistake 2nd, lost place and mistake 5th, 11th from next, no danger when mistake 8th, completely tailed off
tracked leaders, 4th from 6th, closed up and on terms before straight, led after 2 out, pushed out and stayed on well run-in
soon disputed lead, led from 3rd, joined 7th, headed after 4 out, 3rd 2 out, one pace from before last
soon in rear, some slight mistakes early, pushed along 5th, soon no danger, completely tailed off
soon towards rear, pushed along briefly after 3rd, slight mistake 5th, 10th from 6th, under pressure 7th, no impression from before 3 out, not fluent next, one pace
held up early, closer in 3rd from 6th, on terms 7th, led after 4 out, joined from before straight, headed after 2 out, dropped to 4th when hit last, no extra
soon chased leaders, 6th from 6th, mistake 7th, closed 4 out, pushed along approaching next, soon lost place and no impression
held up, slight mistake 1st, 8th from 6th, pushed along approaching 3 out, soon one pace
ZIPPORAH is jumping fences late in life but she’s been in good form over hurdles and lately and has won a couple of point-to-points. Rachael Blackmore has been receiving rave reviews lately and her 3lb claim could be crucial. Knockraha Pylon, a winner over the smaller obstacles at Cork in December, was second over fences at Kilbeggan last April so also goes on the short-list. Head Turner has won four times over hurdles since joining Pat Fahy and should do well over fences but Gigginstown’s Monbeg Rose has proved expensive to follow since winning a maiden hurdle here in 2015. Blazing West was second at Clonmel two runs ago and looks best of the rest.
Balofilo 12-1 (11-9) A little slowly into stride, towards rear, 13th from 6th, went 8th before straight, no impression approaching 2 out, soon no extra, 9th of 14, dist behind The Ballyboys (10-10) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Blazing West (IRE) 11-2 (10-1) Prominent, soon 2nd, on terms 6th, soon headed and slight mistake 3 out, pushed along approaching 2 out where not fluent, dropped to 5th before straight, no extra, 6th of 8, 22l behind Who's That (10-7) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp sft in Feb.
Coral Pearl (IRE) 66-1 (9-2) Soon led, pushed along and headed entering straight, soon no extra, weakened, 10th of 11, 27 1/2l behind Share The Honour (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Feb.
Floral Fantasy (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Held up, slight mistake 1st, moderate 11th at 4th, pushed along 6th, headway but no impression into straight, slight mistakes last 2, one pace, 8th of 16, dist behind Don't Touch It (11-12) at Thurles 2m sft in Feb.
Hide The Biscuit (IRE) 12-1 (9-13) Held up, reminders 2nd, 10th from 3rd, slight mistake 3 out, 9th before straight and no impression, kept on without threatening run-in, 5th of 11, 34 1/2l behind Peace N' Milan (10-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hvy in Feb.
Knockraha Pylon (IRE) 8-1 (10-4) Mid-division well off pace, progress approaching straight and 3rd 3 out, ridden and no impression in 4th after next, no extra, 4th of 10, 32 1/2l behind Moores Road (9-11) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Leaders Questions (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Mistake 2nd, 6th at 4th, slight mistake 5th, not fluent 4 out, no impression approaching straight in moderate 6th, slight mistake 2 out, 5th of 10, dist behind Retour En France (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Marygale Bridge (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Always behind, hampered 2nd, ridden from 5th, trailing when refused 7th, at Wexford 2m Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Micras 100-1 (11-5) Reminder early, badly impeded 1st, towards rear, slight mistake 4th, not always fluent jumping, no danger from 3 out, 7th of 14, dist behind Goulane Davina (11-5) at Clonmel 2m 1f hvy in Feb.
Monbeg Rose (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Held up, took keen hold, 8th at 4th, unseated rider 8th, at Fairyhouse 2m 5f Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Roisin A Chroi (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Disputed lead, slow jump 1st, slight mistake 7th, headed approaching next, slightly slow 9th and soon no extra, weakened, 11th of 16, dist behind West Bridge (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Routes Choice (IRE) 40-1 (11-5) Soon raced in moderate 7th, slight mistake 2nd, moderate 5th approaching 4 out, soon pushed along and no impression, one pace, 4th of 9, dist behind Alamein (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f hvy in Feb.
Head Turner (IRE) 11-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear, improved into 6th before straight, moderate 4th approaching last, one pace, 4th of 8, 18 1/4l behind Who's That (10-7) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp sft in Feb.
Zipporah (IRE) 11-4 (11-13) Disputed early, led after 1st and soon clear, slight mistake 3rd, 5-length advantage halfway, reduced advantage entering straight, ridden and pressed 2 out, headed last and slight mistake, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 3 3/4l behind Peace N' Milan (12-1) at Clonmel 2m hcp hvy in Mar.
