always towards rear, jumped left 2nd, no extra from before straight
tracked leaders, slight mistake 4 out, closed up next, 4th before straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 2 out
soon close up and disputed lead, mistake 3 out, headed straight and dropped to 5th 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
mid-division best, a bit slow 5th, moderate 7th and no extra from before straight
in rear, pushed along from 4 out, ran on without threatening straight
led and disputed, pushed along before straight, headed 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace in moderate 3rd from before last
chased leaders, pushed along in 5th before straight, went in pursuit of winner in moderate 2nd from before last, soon no impression, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, closed up travelling well 3 out, soon on terms, led 2 out, soon clear, stayed on well run-in, eased closing stages, easily
waited with towards rear, went moderate 6th and no impression from before straight, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, lost place 3 out, moderate 8th and no extra from before straight
Jewel Star stayed on at the finish after taking her time to warm to the task over the minimum trip at Killarney so it's a surprise she hasn't been entered over further. Royal Flight was beaten a long way when placed at Clonmel three weeks ago and will need to find some more gears but Leish Oscar didn't do much wrong when fading from the last in the race won by Somedaysomehow over this track and trip in October and looks the type who goes well fresh. MA BELLE AMIE appeared to run her best race to date against the progressive Speckled Wood at Thurles a fortnight ago. The remainder were well beaten and Colin Bowe's mare can gain a deserved first success.
Ballymac Lass (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Towards rear, pulled up after 2nd, in a race won by Kashline (11-1) at Punchestown 2m 6f mdn hdl hvy, 15 ran.
Jewel Star (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) In rear, headway into moderate 7th 3 out, kept on steadily from next, 4th of 18, 11l behind Beabus Jack (11-4) at Killarney 2m 4f Maiden Hurdle (5-6yo) in Jul.
Leish Oscar (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Always prominent, in front after 4 out, headed approaching straight, no impression and kept on same pace from 2 out, 4th of 16, 7l behind Somedaysomehow (10-8) at Fairyhouse 2m mares mdn hdl in Oct.
Miss Knowall (IRE) 22-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, on terms approaching straight, dropped to moderate 3rd and no extra from over 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 16, 19l behind Girl In Blue (11-2) at Limerick 2m mrs N H flat hvy in Dec.
Not For Burning (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Soon mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 29l behind Kashline (11-1) at Punchestown 2m 6f mdn hdl hvy.
Ma Belle Amie 7-2 (10-12) Always prominent and disputed lead, led approaching 3 out and briefly asserted after 2 out, strongly pressed and headed before last, no chance with winner run-in and kept on same pace, 2nd of 18, 5l behind Speckled Wood (10-12) at Thurles 2m mares mdn hdl hvy.
New River (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, 6th approaching straight and no extra from 2 out, 7th of 18, 35l behind Speckled Wood (10-12) at Thurles 2m mares mdn hdl hvy.
Royal Flight (IRE) 11-2 (10-10) Mid-division, closer in 4th 4 out, moderate 4th and pushed along after next, left moderate 3rd 2 out, kept on one paced, 3rd of 18, 31l behind Sarabad (11-3) at Clonmel 2m Maiden Hurdle (5-6yo) hvy.
Sea Rocket (IRE) Shantou mare out of Ghillie's Bay.
Sister Annie (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, tailed off, 10th of 18, well behind Speckled Wood (10-12) at Thurles 2m mares mdn hdl hvy.
