PLEASED AS PUNCH started favourite for a handicap at Fairyhouse last time despite being a maiden. She was impeded at a crucial stage and compensation awaits in this very moderate contest. Two third places from 12 runs is a poor return for Snowell but he's done better in recent starts and has to be considered. Ivanka had shown some potential in a Sligo maiden last May and didn't appear to last out 2m4f on her return to action at Sedgefield a month ago so should do better. Some Benefit has shown a modicum of ability, which may be enough to get her into the frame, but the betting may tell us more about the chances of the remainder though it's difficult to make a case out for any of them.
Travis McGee (FR) 25-1 (11-4) Chased leaders and 8th halfway, pushed along 4 out and soon no extra, 13th of 16, 33l behind Sizing Codelco (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl in Jan.
Ivanka (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, never a factor, 7th of 11, 28l behind Markem (11-3) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) hvy in Jan.
Fort Carson (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Towards rear, ridden and no impression 4 out, kept on one pace straight, 9th of 20, 30l behind The Winkler (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl in Jan.
Indian Rupee (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Prominent, led from 4th, joined 3 out, soon weakened, 17th of 20, well behind Shantou Ed (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Phibbs (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Mid-division, some progress into 9th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 9th of 22, 39l behind Waxies Dargle (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Notification (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Mid-division, ridden in 11th after 3 out and no extra before next,, 11th of 18, 35l behind Thunder And Roses (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Some Benefit (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Towards rear, 12th halfway, pushed along 4 out and moderate 7th entering straight, kept on one pace,, 6th of 14, 24l behind Our Katie (11-7) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl in Nov.
Pleased As Punch (IRE) 7-2fav (11-3) Rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, closer when hampered 3 out, 12th entering straight, kept on one pace, 10th of 16, 47l behind Misty Lady (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 80-95 in Jan.
Curraghchase (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden before 3 out, no impression before straight, 13th of 18, 37l behind Kylestyle (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Gone Bust (IRE) 40-1 (9-10) Led early, headed before 2nd, moderate 4th approaching 6 out, no extra from before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out,, in a race won by Carrow Queen (9-10) at Limerick 3m hcp hdl 80-116 hvy in Dec, 14 ran.
Belmont Exit (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders early, soon mid-division, 9th and no extra approaching straight,, 11th of 14, 43l behind Federici (11-8) at Limerick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-103 hvy in Dec.
Duc D'Anjou (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Soon tracked leaders, hit 4th, led before 3 out, headed and 3rd before straight, no impression and kept on same pace from 2 out,, 6th of 15, 14l behind Sea Light (11-4) at Thurles 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Nov.
Snowell (IRE) 8-1 (10-7) Mid-division and 9th halfway, 5th entering straight and no impression in 3rd when not fluent last, kept on one pace run-in, 3rd of 16, 4 1/2l behind Misty Lady (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 80-95 in Jan.
Duty Dance (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Held up in touch, ridden in 7th before 2 out, soon no impression, 8th of 14, 27l behind Westerners Son (11-3) at Punchestown 2m cond hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Dec.
Theatrical Queen (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden approaching straight and 3rd 2 out, under pressure and no impression on easy winner inside in 6th before last, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 10l behind Luddsdenene (11-4) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Jan.
