mid-division, slight mistake 5th, moderate 6th halfway, some progress into 4th 4 out, ridden into 3rd and no impression after 3 out, 4th and no extra before 2 out, mistake last
settled behind leaders, moderate 5th halfway, mistake 6 out, lost place next, soon no impression and weakened, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, slow 2nd, moderate 7th halfway, ridden in 6th after 3 out, soon no impression
held up towards rear, ridden into moderate 7th after 3 out, no extra before straight, weakened straight
always towards rear, mistake 5 out, soon ridden and weakened, pulled up before 2 out
always towards rear, pushed along halfway, no impression from 5 out, weakened next
settled behind leaders, moderate 4th halfway, 5th and no impression 3 out, ridden and kept on one pace straight, stayed on to 3rd run-in
chased leaders, moderate 2nd from 4th and soon clear of field, closed on leader 6 out, challenged entering straight, ridden to lead before 2 out, kept on well run-in
led and disputed, mistake and unseated rider 1st
chased leader early, moderate 3rd from 4th, slight mistake 6 out, ridden in 4th and no impression after 3 out, 3rd before 2 out, kept on one pace, mistake last and dropped to 4th run-in
disputed 1st and left in lead, clear from next, reduced advantage 6 out, challenged entering straight, ridden and headed before 2 out, kept on same pace, no extra run-in
held up towards rear, ridden in moderate 8th after 3 out, no impression before straight, kept on one pace, 5th close home
BYERLEY BABE (NAP) and Une Artiste fought out a real battle in a similar race at Thurles in January when the former just managed to hold on. She's 2lb worse off and Nicky Henderson wouldn't be sending the latter if he didn't believe the positions couldn't be reversed but Robert Tyner's mare looked to have a bit up her sleeve and has had a recent run over hurdles so gets the nod. Lucy Wadham sends Baby Shine from Newmarket and she's improved since beaten a couple of lengths by Une Artiste at Huntingdon in December though so has the winner, who can confirm the form. Kate's Benefit was eight lengths behind the selection at Thurles and though Mrs Mac Veale and Definite Ruby are closely matched on their 1-2 at Tramore in August they will need to find some improvement in this grade.
Byerley Babe (IRE) 11-4 (11-7) Raced in 4th, took keen hold, not fluent 3 out, pushed along from 2 out, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 5, 3l behind Catimini (10-9) at Wexford 2m 4f hdl gd in Oct.
Une Artiste (FR) 7-1 (11-8) Slowly away, soon in touch and 11th halfway, progress into 3rd 2 out, soon ridden and no impression before last, no extra run-in, 3rd of 15, 14l behind Burn And Turn (11-1) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp chs in May.
Baby Shine (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Held up, switched right after 13th, headway from next, hampered 4 out, went 2nd 2 out, every chance last, carried slightly right soon after, no impression final 100 yards, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Shotavodka (11-8) at Haydock 2m 6f hcp chs (2) sft in May.
Kates Benefit (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Tracked leader in 2nd, led 4th, joined 7th, ridden and headed after 3 out, soon no extra and weakened after 2 out, pulled up before last, in a race won by Une Artiste (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mares chs Grd 3 (1) in Apr, 12 ran.
Lisrose (IRE) 33-1 (9-11) Rear of mid-division, pushed along 6 out, 11th 4 out, no extra from 2 out, 10th of 15, 44l behind Burn And Turn (11-1) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp chs in May.
Definite Ruby (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Held up in touch, effort to chase leaders 3 out, one pace in 4th next, ridden and stayed on to take 3rd flat, no impression with front pair, 3rd of 5, 9l behind The Romford Pele (11-8) at Cheltenham 3m nov chs (2) gd in Oct.
Elsie (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Towards rear, went moderate 5th early straight, improved under pressure into 3rd approaching last, soon no impression, one pace, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Martello Tower (11-0) at Cork 3m nov hdl Grd 3 (1) sft.
Jennies Jewel (IRE) 15-8 (11-7) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, closer in 3rd before 2 out, no impression on winner last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Indian Fairy (11-0) at Clonmel 2m 3f beg chs in Oct.
Mrs Mac Veale (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, progress entering straight, ridden into 2nd after 2 out, stayed on to dispute approaching last, led run-in and kept on well, won at Thurles 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl gd beating Cloudy Rock (10-10) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Our Katie (IRE) 5-2 (11-4) Led, headed 4th, 2nd halfway, pushed along to challenge before 2 out, no impression on winner last, kept on well close home, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Indian Fairy (11-0) at Clonmel 2m 3f beg chs in Oct.
Pollywollydoodle (IRE) 6-1 (10-2) Refused to race, in a race won by Seefood (10-13) at Wexford 3m 1f lst chs (1) gd in Oct, 4 ran.
Shesaportrait (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, closer in 4th after last, ridden entering straight, kept on in 3rd closing stages, no impression on leaders, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Very Wood (11-10) at Galway 2m 6f beg chs in Oct.
Painted Lady (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Led and disputed, hit 5 out and headed, 5th 4 out, last before straigt, no extra from before 3 out, eased, tailed off, last of 7, well behind Band Of Blood (11-5) at Cork 2m 4f nov chs in Oct.
