disputed lead early, led from 2nd, joined approaching straight, narrowly headed before 3 out, pecked slightly last, kept on without matching winner run-in
soon raced in 3rd, 4th after 5th, pushed along approaching straight, no impression from 2 out, kept on same pace
disputed lead early, headed from 2nd, on terms again approaching straight, gained narrow lead before 3 out, pressed and stayed on well from last
soon raced in 4th, slight mistake 2nd, 3rd after 5th, kept on run-in without matching 1st 2
soon raced in 5th, pushed along from 4 out, no impression from 3 out, one pace
soon raced in 6th, slight mistake 2nd, detached from 5th, eased before straight, tailed off
in rear, detached from 5th, eased before straight, tailed off
Rock The World, a decent enough hurdler, made the transition to fences in great style when making all for a facile victory at Ballinrobe. His path was cleared somewhat by the demise of several rivals, including Dysios at the third, but he was so impressive that it will take a big effort to lower his colours. THE GAME CHANGER (NAP) was a better hurdler, however, and made an equally impressive start over the bigger obstacles at Punchestown where he made most for a very comfortable success. Upazo will be no pushover as he has more experience than those two rivals having scored at Fairyhouse then finished runner-up to Jacksonslady in a very tough handicap at Punchestown and though Ronava was only moderate over timber he showed chasing is his game with a very good round of jumping at Killarney.
Rock The World (IRE) 13-8fav (11-12) Made all, clear with nearest pursuer from 3rd, briefly pressed 2 out, asserted before last, not extended, won at Ballinrobe 2m 1f beg chs gd in May beating Abbey Lane (11-12) by 18l, 15 ran.
Ronava (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) 3rd early, improved into 2nd before 3rd and led before 5th, headed after 8th, dropped to 3rd before 5 out, improved to dispute lead 3 out, marginal lead from next, ridden before last and kept on well run-in, won at Kilbeggan 2m 4f beg chs in May beating Akorakor (11-12) by 3l, 11 ran.
The Game Changer (IRE) 6-4fav (11-12) Led 1st, went on from before 3 out where slight mistake, stayed on well straight, easily, won at Punchestown 2m beg chs gd in May beating Daneking (11-12) by 13l, 6 ran.
Upazo (FR) 11-2 (10-9) Towards rear, closer 10th 4 out, headway into 4th and ridden 2 out, went 2nd at last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 16, 5l behind Jacksonslady (10-9) at Punchestown 2m hcap ch in Apr.
Dysios (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Mid-division, hampered and unseated rider 3rd, in a race won by Rock The World (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f beg chs gd in May, 15 ran.
Lisbon (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Tracked leader, lost place 7th, weakened 3 out, behind when pulled up before next, in a race won by Long House Hall (10-12) at Bangor 2m 1f nov chs (4) gd in May, 8 ran.
Son Of My Heart (USA) 12-1 (12-2) Alw twrds rr, nev a dngr, pu bef last, in a race won by Chosen Dream (12-2) at Ballingarry 3m ire ptp gd in May, 12 ran.
