Verdict

DAZZLERS DAY had shown nothing before a very easy victory over the in-form Miss Ellie at Limerick on Friday. First-time blinkers obviously aided his cause but the assessor was impressed enough to raise him 14lb so today's 4lb penalty should pose no problems and a follow-up looks likely. Jacks Island has been running well over shorter trips and it's difficult to see him out of the frame while Native Court has shown ability over hurdles and enters the fray having won a point-to-point at Loughanmore in November. Bobsthewizard hasn't won for three years but is 10lb lower and has performed with credit on both starts after a very long break.

Formwatch

High Way Hunter (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) In rear, pulled up before 6th, in a race won by Saoirse Dun (10-12) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp chs 0-109 hvy in Nov, 16 ran.

Jacks Island (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, closer in 2nd into straight, soon struggling to get to winner, kept on, 2nd of 12, 5l behind Henrietta's Way (10-11) at Limerick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-103 hvy in Dec.

Saddlenomore (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Slow jump 1st, towards rear, no extra from before straight, pulled up before last, in a race won by Dazzlers Day (10-9) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Dec, 12 ran.

Native Court (IRE) 3-1 (12-0) Mid div, rdn on terms 2out, up in 4th & mstk last, rallied to ld close home, won at Loughanmore 3m ire ptp hvy in Nov beating Take It Too (12-0) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.

Bobsthewizard (IRE) 7-1 (10-9) Mid-division, 8th 3 out, stayed on without threatening from after 2 out, 4th of 16, 20l behind Happy New Year (10-5) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Dec.

Dazzlers Day (FR) 20-1 (10-9) Led and disputed early, soon led, clear from before straight, stayed on well, won at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Dec beating Missie Ella (10-11) by 4 1/2l, 12 ran.

Moving On (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, lost place from before 3 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 7th of 11, 28l behind Forjoethepainter (10-10) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Dec.

West Ship Master (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, weakened from 4 out, 6th of 18, 31l behind Senior Again (10-8) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp chs 0-116 hvy in Dec '11.

Day Dream Boy (IRE) 10-1 (10-10) Keen hold, prominent, no extra from before straight, 9th of 12, well behind Dazzlers Day (10-9) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Dec.

Tornado King (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, 5th into straight, soon no impression, 6th of 12, 35l behind Henrietta's Way (10-11) at Limerick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-103 hvy in Dec.

All Honours (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Towards rear, 9th halfway, no extra after 2 out and moderate 7th when stumbled and unseated rider last, in a race won by Missie Ella (10-1) at Thurles 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Dec, 11 ran.

What's In Front (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, 11th approaching 4 out, left moderate 6th after 3 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 16, 31l behind Saoirse Dun (10-12) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp chs 0-109 hvy in Nov.

The Two Jays (IRE) 5-1 (10-11) Mid-division on inner, some mistakes, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra in 8th entering straight, 7th of 12, 27l behind Treat Yourself (11-2) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Nov.