mid-division early, weakened after 3rd, pulled up before 6 out
tracked leaders, moderate 4th 5 out, ridden from 3 out, no extra
attempted to make all, headed after 3 out, ridden entering straight, no impression on winner from 2 out, dropped to moderate 3rd on line
tracked leaders, ridden in moderate 4th entering straight, kept on one paced to go moderate 2nd on line
prominent, close 2nd from 4th, ridden to lead after 3 out, went clear before next, ridden out and stayed on strongly from last
always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, tailed off
slowly into stride and always behind, pulled up before 3 out
held up, moderate 6th 5 out, ridden in moderate 3rd entering straight, mistake last and dropped to 5th run-in
tracked leaders, ridden in moderate 3rd 3 out, weakened from 2 out, tailed off
An excellent turnout for this Listed prize though some of the entries, particularly Askanna and Araucaria, look as though they need further. Definite Class also scored over a longer trip last time when she was awarded a race after finishing second but she has a victory over this trip to her credit and must be considered. Oilily has had a break since finishing runner-up in a Grade 3 at Down Royal in November and would be a threat to all on her earlier form. The four-year-old Little Green is progressing at a rate of knots and landed a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse last month. She gets all the allowances here and must go well but DARE TO DOUBT made a big impression when making all to beat Prima Vista in a Grade 2 at Naas last month and looks the one to beat.
Askanna (IRE) 10-3 (11-1) Raced in 3rd, ridden and outpaced after 4 out, 5th before straight, stayed on again from last, 3rd of 6, 11l behind Mossey Joe (11-0) at Cork 3m nov hdl Grd 3 (1) sft in Dec.
Araucaria (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Led, ridden and challenged entering straight, headed before 2 out, no extra and weakened, 6th of 8, 16l behind Our Girl Salley (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mares listed nov hdl (1) hvy in Jan.
Dare To Doubt 7-2 (11-0) Made all, extended advantage to 4 lengths travelling well 2 out, kept on well from before last, easily, won at Naas 2m nov hdl G2 (1) in Feb beating Prima Vista (11-5) by 5l, 8 ran.
Definite Class (IRE) 7-2 (10-11) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge after 2 out, under pressure in 2nd when short of room approaching last, kept on run-in to press winner close home, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f Mares Novice Hurdle (5-7yo) hvy in Feb beating Definite Class (10-11) by nk, 8 ran.
Golden Sunbird (IRE) 7-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, 6th 4 out, headway approaching 2 out, 2nd straight, ridden to lead last, stayed on well, won at Leopardstown 2m 2f mares hcp hdl 8Evens23 hvy in Feb beating Kylebeg Krystle (11-6) by 4l, 18 ran.
Credit Box (IRE) 7-1 (10-6) Towards rear, closer in 6th 3 out, kept on same pace under pressure straight, 7th of 14, 9l behind Moon Over Moscow (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mares mdn hdl gf in Oct.
Torina (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Held up in last, moderate 5th entering straight, went moderate 4th at last, kept on run-in, 4th of 6, 11l behind Dilshaan's Prize (11-8) at Naas 2m nh nov hdl sft.
Little Green (IRE) 13-2 (10-9) Settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, headway into 4th 2 out, ridden to challenge last, soon led, kept on well run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4yo hdl Grade 2 (1) hvy in Feb beating Chaperoned (10-9) by 2l, 8 ran.
Narima (GER) 6-4fav (11-2) Made all, extended advantage approaching 3 out, travelling well when not fluent 2 out, mistake last, driven out and kept on well run-in, won at Navan 2m 4yo mdn hdl hvy in Feb beating Priors Gold (11-7) by 3 1/2l, 25 ran.
Oilily (IRE) 3-1 (11-3) Settled mid-division early, headway into 5th halfway, improved in 3rd before 3 out, travelled well to challenge before 2 out, ridden and no impression leader approaching 2 out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 8l behind Macville (11-3) at Down Royal 2m mrs nov hdl G3 (1) in Nov.
Wood Lily (IRE) 11-4 (11-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway into 2nd entering straight, challenged 2 out where mistake, soon ridden and no extra in 3rd before last, 3rd of 8, 17l behind Definite Class (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f Mares Novice Hurdle (5-7yo) hvy in Feb.
My Cool Lady (IRE) 7-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, reins broke and ran out 2nd, in a race won by Definite Class (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f Mares Novice Hurdle (5-7yo) hvy in Feb, 8 ran.
