chased leaders, lost place 3 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
made all, clear early, not fluent 4th, big jump 6th, dragged hind end through next, clear 5 out, reduced lead but going best before straight, clear again last, stayed on well, easily
raced in 2nd for most, ridden to close on winner before straight, no impression and kept on same pace from before last
chased leaders, lost place 3 out, moderate 4th and kept on same pace from before straight
towards rear, went moderate 3rd 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight
towards rear, some headway approaching 7 out, pushed along and lost place 5 out, soon no impression
chased leaders, reminders 6 out, soon no extra, pulled up before last
TARLA will be a short-priced favourite here which is hardly surprising given her level of form. She won a Grade 3 on her chasing debut at Clonmel in November but fell in her next two starts over fences. She's had a couple of runs over timber and hopefully will have regained her confidence. There's nothing with that kind of form here though Caheronaun has done really well since turning to fences and looks the one to take advantage if the selections fails again. Our Victoria was a long way behind Tarla at Clonmel while Shabra Charity needs further.
Our Victoria (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Prominent and led 3rd, headed 14th and remained prominent until 3 out, weakened and behind when pulled up before last, in a race won by Liberty Counsel (9-5) at Fairyhouse 3m 5f Ext hcp ch in Apr, 28 ran.
Tarla (FR) 4-7fav (11-7) Tracked leader in 2nd, slight mistake 3 out, not quicken with rivals straight, dropped to 4th and kept on same pace from last, 4th of 5, 4l behind Glens Melody (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 2f Mares Hurdle (Grade 1) (4yo+) (1) hvy in Apr.
Caheronaun (IRE) 7-2 (10-10) Led and disputed, narrow leader from 5 out, joined 2 out, led again run-in and stayed on best, won at Limerick 2m 3f hcp chs gd in Apr beating Supreme Doc (11-3) by 2l, 11 ran.
Shabra Charity (IRE) 50-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden and dropped to rear before 3 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Madam Bovary (10-3) at Punchestown 2m 5f nov chs hvy in Apr, 14 ran.
Castlerock Rose (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Soon mid-division, 9th 5 out, no impression and kept on from 2 out, 6th of 14, 25l behind Caoimhe's Delight (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f mrs beg chs sft.
Pipers Glory (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Soon chased leaders, in pursuit of winner in 2nd approaching straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Caoimhe's Delight (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f mrs beg chs sft.
Special Token (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) With leaders to 4th, in touch, lost place 11th, behind from next, no danger after, 7th of 8, 19l behind Sweet My Lord (11-10) at Tramore 2m 6f chs sft in Apr.
