chased leaders, no impression under pressure in poor 4th from after 3 out, 3rd and kept on same pace from 2 out
made all, went clear after 2nd, soon extended advantage, in command from before straight, not fluent last 2, stayed on well, very easily
soon raced in poor 7th, no impression and kept on same pace from 3 out
chased leaders, went poor 3rd and no impression straight, 2nd and kept on same pace from 2 out
never better than mid-division
mid-division best, saddle slipped and pulled up after 4th
well off pace towards rear, no danger and kept on from 3 out
chased leaders until no extra from 5 out
always behind
never better than mid-division
chased leaders, poor 3rd after 3 out, plenty to do when slipped up before straight
mid-division best, never a factor
chased leaders, poor 5th after 3 out, soon no impression under pressure, 4th and kept on same pace from 2 out
chased leaders, poor 3rd approaching 3 out, soon no extra
never better than mid-division
chased leaders, went poor 2nd from 3 out, soon no impression under pressure, no extra in 5th 2 out
Magen's Star looked an exciting prospect when making all at Thurles and will probably attempt a repeat but the form hasn't worked out as well as expected. Instant Pur produced an outstanding performance for a four-year-old to beat a big field at Cork and her allowance will make her difficult to beat here but this looks a tougher race with both Stephanie Kate and BELLE BROOK in excellent form. The pair met in a mares' Listed contest at Fairyhouse last month when the latter ran brilliantly to be beaten less than a length by Our Girl Salley. That was over an extra two furlongs and Stephanie Kate can get much closer without quite managing to reverse the placings.
Belle Brook (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, close in 3rd entering straight, improved to lead before 2 out where challenged, ridden and headed before last, kept on, not match winner run-in, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Our Girl Salley (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f Mares Novice Hurdle (Listed) (4yo+) (1) hvy in Jan.
Magen's Star (IRE) 9-4 (11-7) Made virtually all, clear before 3rd, extended advantage after halfway, mistake 2 out, stayed on well, not extended, won at Thurles 2m mares mdn hdl sft in Nov beating Coolharbour Breeze (10-13) by 16l, 18 ran.
Quiet Thought (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Held up in touch, close 8th 3 out, ridden and no impression from next, 8th of 9, 13l behind Our Girl Salley (11-3) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mrs lst hdl hvy in Dec.
Stephanie Kate (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, close in 6th before 2 out, ridden in 5th 2 out, no extra before last, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 6l behind Our Girl Salley (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f Mares Novice Hurdle (Listed) (4yo+) (1) hvy in Jan.
Baby's Hot (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Mid-division, 10th halfway, headway to 7th 4 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 8th of 16, 25l behind Equation (10-13) at Sligo 2m 2f mdn hdl gd in May.
Carolobrian (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, ridden into straight, soon weakened and eased from over 1f out, last of 12, 45l behind Celtic Soprano (9-4) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp 60-100 hvy in Apr (flat).
Cluain Abhann (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 6th 4 out, ridden from next, soon no extra, 4th of 16, 30l behind Dr Doocey (11-2) at Cork 3m mares hunt chs hvy in Apr.
Crover Castle (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Raz De Maree (11-7) at Navan 2m 7f mdn hdl hvy in Jan, 30 ran.
Dancing Bird (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Towards rear, not fluent 2nd, no extra 4 out, tailed off, 13th of 18, well behind Dare To Doubt (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f mares mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
Great Leader (IRE) 66-1 (11-1) Always towards rear, 11th of 15, well behind Araucaria (11-7) at Wexford 2m 4f mares hdl gd in Oct.
Henrietta's Way (IRE) 9-1 (11-2) Led, ridden and strongly pressed entering straight, headed under 2f out, soon no impression in moderate 3rd, 3rd of 7, 11l behind Mississippi River (11-7) at Cork 2m N H flat sft in Nov.
Julies Vic (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Gentle Alice (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f beg chs in Dec, 13 ran.
Killtilane Rose (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Never better than mid-division, 11th of 18, well behind Whatwillwecallher (11-2) at Limerick 2m mrs N H flat hvy in Jan.
Pretty Valira (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Mid-division, progress into 5th 3 out, soon ridden and no extra, 5th of 18, 4 1/2l behind The Pier (11-10) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl in Jan.
Aut Even (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Chsd ldrs until 2nd from 4th, mstk 4out & cl 4th when b mstk 3out, wknd & to 8th bef 2out, 10th of 16, 43l behind Top Madam (11-7) at Boulta 3m ire ptp gd in Dec.
Islanmore (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Mid-division, dropped towards rear approaching 5 out, soon no impression, 12th of 14, well behind Knockfierna (10-13) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Instant Pur (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Mid-division, 9th halfway, headway on outer approaching straight, went 4th 3 out, quickened well approaching last where jumped to the front, kept on well run-in, won at Cork 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan beating Speed Steed (10-12) by 2 1/2l, 15 ran.
