tracked leader, led 4th, headed approaching 4 out, no impression in 4th after 2 out, no extra
tracked leader, 4th halfway, progress to lead before 4 out, challenged approaching 2 out and edged right, asserted last and kept on well, reduced advantage close home
chased leaders, 5th halfway, closer in 3rd before 2 out, no impression on winner last, kept on one pace
led, headed 4th, 2nd halfway, pushed along to challenge before 2 out, no impression on winner last, kept on well close home
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 5th 4 out, no impression after 2 out, mistake and sprawled badly on landing last, not recover
tracked leader early, dropped to rear before halfway, pushed along before 4 out, detached 3 out, kept on one pace
It's difficult to imagine either Cheyenne Girl or Vic Chic getting involved but the remaining quartet are contenders. Indian Fairy, a winner over hurdles at Tramore in August, was a bit fortunate to finish runner-up on her chasing bow at Downpatrick and may do better over further though she jumped well which should stand her in good stead over a trio of chasing newcomers. Jennies Jewel, a surprise runner-up behind the prolific Annie Power in the Grade 1 Mares Champion Hurdle at Punchestown, has a fitness advantage after a couple of recent runs but Our Katie goes well fresh as she showed when winning easily on her reappearance at Thurles last November. She continued to run well and her pedigree suggests she should be even better over fences. URTICAIRE arrived from France with a big reputation and though she didn't quite live up to expectations her overall form is strong. Jumping fences was always more likely to be her game so she can make a successful start.
Cheyenne Girl (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Soon chased leaders, 5th from 6th, soon pushed along briefly on inner, under pressure from 6 out, towards rear 4 out, no extra and pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Tammys Hill (11-10) at Cork 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-102, 19 ran.
Indian Fairy (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, headway 7th, soon chasing leaders, outpaced 5 out, hampered when left in 3rd at 2 out, went 2nd before last, kept on well, 2nd of 6, 8l behind Kashline (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 7f beg chs.
Jennies Jewel (IRE) Evensfav (11-7) Chased leaders, moderate 3rd halfway, ridden 3 out, no impression on winner in 2nd entering straight, 3rd and slight mistake last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 19l behind Little King Robin (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hdl.
Our Katie (IRE) 11-1 (10-7) Mid-division, progress into 5th 4 out, ridden entering straight, stayed on into 2nd and slight mistake 2 out, no impression on winner, dropped to 3rd last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 23, 10l behind Lots Of Memories (10-13) at Fairyhouse 3m nov hcp hdl in Apr.
Urticaire (FR) 5-2fav (11-4) Soon mid-division, went moderate 4th before straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 15l behind Morga (10-10) at Punchestown 2m mrs nov hdl in May.
Vic Chic (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Held up well behind leaders, dropped to remote 6th 5 out, no impression, 6th of 8, 44l behind Benemeade (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 2f beg chs.
