led until 2nd, led 6th , headed next, led and tended to jump right from 8th, hard pressed 2 out, headed narrowly 150 yards out, edged right, led and brushed rival 75 yards out, stayed on
held up in touch, closed to press winner from 9th, carried right at some of the fences after, driven after 2 out, led narrowly 150 yards out, headed and brushed by winner 75 yards out, held after, stayed on
chased leaders, lost place 4th, mistake 7th, headway on outside from 11th, outpaced when stumbled 3 out, went 4th from 2 out, no impression
soon not going well towards rear, pulled up before 8th
held up towards rear, not fluent 2nd, mistake 12th, well beaten when mistake 4 out, never involved
chased leaders on inside, raced keenly, mistake 6th, weakening when lost 4th 2 out
led 2nd until 6th, losing place 10th, struggling 12th, well behind 4 out
held up in rear, mistake 10th, hit 12th, mistake and hampered 3 out, stayed on from 2 out, went 5th after last, never nearer
prominent, not fluent 1st, mistake and rider lost iron briefly 5th, led 7th, headed 8th, lost place 11th, behind next, pulled up before 3 out
mid-division on outside, not fluent 3rd, headway 5th, went 3rd after 3 out, stayed on from last but unable to challenge front pair
held up in rear, took keen hold, closed slightly 3rd, jumped right 6th, went 6th from 12th, went 5th and beginning to latch on to leaders when fell 3 out
This is a new race at The Festival but Willie Mullins has spied an opportunity and has more than a third of the entries, though three of them will be carrying penalties. ELIMAY was a decent hurdler but she is turning into an even better chaser and easily accounted for the much older Shattered Love in a Listed race at Naas last month. If she handles these fences, she might have too much for these. With nine victories under her belt already, Magic Of Light has been a brilliant servant for connections but she may find this on the short side nowadays. Colreevy was fifth in the Mares’ Novice Hurdle here last year and is 3-3 over fences but she will have to concede weight all round, though looks a danger to all. Moyhenna could grab a place if getting the run of the race but Zambella looks to have plenty to find, though holds the disappointing Cut The Mustard on the form book.
Colreevy (IRE) 4-5fav (11-9) Disputed early and led after 1st, joined 5th, left clear 2 out, kept on well in straight, easily, won at Thurles 2m 4f (1) Soft - Heavy in Jan beating Mount Ida (11-5) by 12l, 9 ran.
Elimay (FR) 8-15fav (11-7) Soon raced in 4th, 3rd from 4th, 4th again before 6th, 3rd and closed up approaching straight, challenged travelling smoothly in 2nd 2 out, soon gained narrow lead, pushed along from last, soon asserted and stayed on well, easily, won at Naas 2m lst (1) sft in Feb beating Shattered Love (11-2) by 5 1/2l, 5 ran.
Salsaretta (FR) 4-6fav (11-7) Chased leader, slight mistake 8th, 3rd halfway, 4th 5 out and no impression before 2 out, soon no extra, last of 5, dist behind Agusta Gold (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f (1) hvy in Jan.
Cabaret Queen 25-1 (11-2) Chased leaders early, lost place 4th, soon towards rear, ridden into moderate 9th entering straight, no extra before 3 out, weakened, 8th of 18, dist behind Coko Beach (10-6) at Gowran Park 3m 1f hcp hvy in Jan.
Chilli Filli 9-1 (11-2) Prominent, led narrowly before 10th, ridden and headed 4 out, close up when fell 3 out, at Doncaster 2m 5f lst (1) hvy in Dec.
Cut The Mustard (FR) 9-4jfav (11-2) Chased winner, mistake 8th, shaken up and lost 2nd 3 out, 3rd and held next, 3rd of 4, 7 1/4l behind Midnight Tune (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f (2) hvy in Feb.
Magic Of Light (IRE) 9-2 (11-6) Led, pushed along before 2 out, edged right before last, headed soon after last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 4, 8l behind Roksana (11-6) at Ascot 3m (1) sft in Jan.
Moyhenna (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) Held up, towards rear and slight mistake 11th, progress 3 out, ridden into 6th 2 out, 3rd and no impression on leaders last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 18, 7l behind The Big Dog (10-11) at Punchestown 3m 4f hcp sft in Feb.
Really Super 11-4 (10-12) Prominent, led over 1f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, won at Lingfield 2m (4) pol in Feb beating Midnights' Gift (10-12) by 3l, 9 ran.
Shattered Love (IRE) 11-2 (11-2) Led and disputed early, soon led, not fluent 5th and joined, narrowly headed from 4 out, pushed along from next, 3rd 2 out, soon switched left, chased winner in 2nd and kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 5, 5 1/2l behind Elimay (11-7) at Naas 2m lst (1) sft in Feb.
Zambella (FR) 2-1 (11-4) Led, not fluent 12th, 4 out or 3 out, headed last, well held by winner inside final 150 yards, 2nd of 5, 5 1/2l behind Annie Mc (11-4) at Warwick 2m 4f lst (1) sft in Feb.
