always towards rear, no impression from 4 out
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, slight mistake 4 out, travelled well to challenge before 2 out and disputed briefly, ridden in 2nd 2 out, kept on run-in without reaching winner, pressed for 2nd at line
mid-division, 7th halfway, slight mistake 5th, closer in 5th after 3 out, improved on rail to lead approaching 2 out, ridden after 2 out, kept on well from last
chased leaders, 2nd halfway, challenged entering straight, ridden in 5th before 2 out, no extra from 2 out
mid-division, mistake 3rd, towards rear halfway, ridden and no impression 4 out
mid-division early, ridden and dropped towards rear after 3rd, soon trailing, pulled up before 5th
ran around and slight mistake 1st, soon chased leaders, 6th halfway, closer in 3rd 3 out, ridden in 6th entering straight, no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace
towards rear, slight mistakes 1st and 2nd, mid-division after 3rd, ridden in 8th 3 out, no extra before straight
mid-division, ridden in 9th 3 out, no impression before straight, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened 5th, completely tailed off
rear of mid-division, slight mistake 5th, ridden in 10th 3 out, no impression before straight
led, 4 lengths clear halfway, pressed entering straight, ridden and headed before 2 out where mistake, soon no extra
mid-division, progress into 5th 4 out, ridden entering straight, stayed on to challenge before 2 out, 3rd 2 out, no extra before last where slight mistake, kept on same pace and dropped to 4th run-in
towards rear, pushed along 4 out, moderate 11th before straight, stayed on into 7th 2 out, 4th last, ran on well run-in, just held for 2nd at line
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 4 out, weakened and completely tailed off
chased leaders, slight mistake 3rd, 5th halfway, ridden in 7th 3 out, no extra before straight
Una's Pleasure carries a penalty for her Limerick bumper victory and didn't run well on her hurdling bow at Leopardstown where she finished a long way behind runner-up Billy's Hope. The latter couldn't quite hold off the late thrust of Pride Of The Braid that day but it will take a big effort to beat her here. WATER SPRITE may be the one to confine her to second spot again as Gordon Elliott's dual Flat winner caught the eye in no uncertain terms at Punchestown in December. She made good late headway without threatening the winner but was only beaten around four lengths and will have come on a bundle. Let Her Cry finished a well beaten second behind the useful Rosie Alice over timber at Tramore before running a shocker in a bumper at Punchestown and can do much better while Jessica Harrington's newcomer Msmilan is one to note in the betting.
Una's Pleasure (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders on outer, mistake 4th, 8th halfway, slight mistake 3 out, soon pushed along and moderate 13th next, eased before last, 12th of 18, 33 1/4l behind Pride Of The Braid (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Billy's Hope (IRE) 6-5fav (11-5) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, led approaching 2 out, asserted in straight and 3 lengths clear last, under pressure and kept on run-in, no extra and headed on line, 2nd of 18, shd behind Pride Of The Braid (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Water Sprite (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Soon mid-division, improved to chase leaders 2 out, 5th before straight, moderate 3rd approaching last, kept on, 3rd of 22, 4 1/2l behind The Brock Inn (11-4) at Punchestown 2m mdn sft in Dec.
All In The Head (IRE) 40-1 (10-13) Mid-division early, good jump 1st and chased leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 3rd halfway, improved into 2nd 4 out, ridden in 4th entering straight, no impression in 5th 2 out, left moderate 4th before last, kept on one pace, 4th of 15, 22 1/4l behind Side Saddle (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Goodnightirene (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Led and disputed, led after 6f, headed 4 1/2f out, ridden and weakened over 3f out, 13th of 16, dist behind Goaheadmakemyday (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Gormans Pier (IRE) Gold Well M out of Ashfield Rosie.
Robbina (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Always rear, never a factor, eased after 2 out, tailed off, 17th of 18, dist behind Pride Of The Braid (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m mdn sft in Jan.
She'llbeallright (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Held up towards rear early, progress into 6th halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out, 11th of 16, dist behind Goaheadmakemyday (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Simple Steps (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along towards rear and no impression after 3 out, moderate 14th next, kept on one pace, 11th of 18, 26 3/4l behind Pride Of The Braid (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m mdn sft in Jan.
The Fourth Of May (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Dwelt and always behind, 11th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Al Mancilia (9-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Sep.
Fly Round The Bend (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression before 3 out, never a factor, 10th of 18, dist behind Bello Conti (11-4) at Clonmel 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Let Her Cry (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Led, headed 7f out, ridden 6f out, weakened, 18th of 21, dist behind Gold Doubloons (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 2f hvy in Dec.
Msmilan (IRE) Milan M out of Princesse Rooney.
Routes Choice (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden 3f out, no impression and kept on one pace, 7th of 16, 25l behind Goaheadmakemyday (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Winsor Vixen (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Mid-division best, 10th halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out, 12th of 14, dist behind Tamlough Boy (11-9) at Punchestown 2m hvy in Dec.
Windsor Higgins (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden under 2f out and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 11, 3 1/4l behind Cape Explorer (8-13) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
