raced in 3rd until pulled way into 2nd from 4th, led approaching 4 out, clear approaching next, dived at 2 out, stayed on well, very easily
tracked leader, 3rd from 4th, no impression in last approaching 3 out, poor 3rd again near finish
raced last of the 4, moderate 3rd and no impression approaching 3 out, dropped to poor 4th again near finish
led, headed approaching 4 out, soon struggling and no impression, kept on same pace
IS HERSELF ABOUT should take this despite being the youngest in this line-up as she looked ideally suited by testing conditions when scoring here last month on her hurdling debut. She had previously shown ability in bumpers and it will be a surprise if there isn't more to come. Taralga won three times on the Flat but is still a maiden over timber after 10 starts. She's been racing in decent company, however, and her experience will be a help though she's lacking the scope of the selection. Black Empress has shown very little though more than Bob West, who was beaten in a point-to-point at Avaune earlier this month.
Is Herself About (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, closed from 3 out, challenged and led before last, stayed on well run-in, won at Thurles 2m mares mdn hdl hvy in Nov beating Chasing Shadows (10-6) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Black Empress (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, 16th of 20, well behind Golanbrook (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 2f mdn hdl sft.
Bob West (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Ww rr, 13th 1/2way, fair 9th & lft alone aftr 3out, so bef last, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Two Mile Bridge (11-4) at Avaune 3m ire ptp hvy.
Taralga (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Prominent early, 3rd halfway, ridden in 6th entering straight, no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 24l behind Ceol Rua (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl sft in Nov.
