prominent, weakened after 4 out, tailed off
soon chased leaders, 7th before halfway, no impression and kept on same pace from after 4 out
prominent, on terms 5 out, no extra after next
chased leaders, closer order after 4 out, 2nd before straight, on terms 3 out, soon led, clear before last, stayed on well
soon towards rear, progress from before straight, moderate 6th 2 out, soon no impression, kept on without threatening
waited with towards rear, progress from before straight, 7th and no impression from 2 out, kept on
soon tracked leaders, 3rd before straight, no extra 2 out and kept on same pace
soon mid-division, progress 4 out, soon chased leaders, moderate 4th 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
prominent, on terms 6 out, in front after 4 out, joined 3 out, soon headed, no impression and kept on same pace from before last
soon chased leaders, 5th and no impression from 2 out, kept on same pace
towards rear for most, never a factor
soon led, weakened quickly 6 out, pulled up before 3 out
waited with, closed to chase leaders from 4 out, no extra and kept on same pace in 8th from 2 out
towards rear for most, never a factor, tailed off
soon behind and jumped poorly, pulled up after 3rd
Blinkers appeared to have the desired effect on High Class Show at Thurles in November as she produced her best run so far over timber to get close to Rating Queen. She could have done without a 5lb rise but should still get involved. Henrietta's Way was allowed to stride out in front at Limerick and stayed on really strongly for a comfortable success. She's up 7lb but her regular rider can use his claim and another big run is anticipated. Backinthere had MIlestone Miss just behind when landing a Limerick maiden but failed to run up to that form on the same track later. The runner-up has more scope and can turn the tables but it's CASTLEROCK ROSE, who stayed on strongly to beat the fancied Kashline in a Limerick maiden last week, who is handed the vote.
Carrigeen Kariega (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Tracked leader, 3rd halfway, dropped to 8th before 4 out, some headway into 5th entering straight, no impression from 2 out and kept on one pace, 5th of 16, 19l behind Cnoc Seoda (11-2) at Thurles 2m 2f beg chs hvy in Nov.
Ocean Bright (USA) 28-1 (11-3) Tracked leader in 2nd until led 6th, headed after 4 out and soon weakened, pulled up after next, in a race won by Sherika (9-7) at Gowran Park 2m 4f Mares Handicap Hurdle (80-116) (4yo+) sft in Dec, 10 ran.
Henrietta's Way (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Soon led, clear for much, reduced lead before straight, went on again from before 2 out, stayed on well, won at Limerick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-103 hvy in Dec beating Jacks Island (11-5) by 5l, 12 ran.
Backinthere (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Soon mid-division, 6th approaching 5 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight, 6th of 12, 15l behind Dazzlers Day (10-9) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Dec.
Get Off The Stage (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Waited with, closer in 8th after 3 out, chasing leaders and no impression into straight, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 19l behind Caoimhe's Delight (11-0) at Limerick 2m 2f mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Milestone Miss (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway into 3rd early straight and went 2nd after 2 out, kept on under pressure run-in but not quite reach winner, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Backinthere (10-13) at Limerick 2m 5f mdn hdl hvy in Nov.
The Blarney Rose (IRE) 4-1 (11-0) Soon chased leaders, 3rd into straight, soon in pursuit of winner, no impression approaching last, dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 14, 8l behind Caoimhe's Delight (11-0) at Limerick 2m 2f mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Castlerock Rose (IRE) 3-1 (11-5) Raced mainly in 4th, 5th approaching straight, soon pushed along, in pursuit of leader when not fluent 2 out, stayed on well run-in to lead close home, won at Limerick 2m 5f mdn hdl hvy in Dec beating Kashline (11-7) by 1l, 9 ran.
Special Token (IRE) 11-2 (10-12) Prominent and led early, remained in chasing group after, kept on same pace under pressure from before straight, 4th of 11, 17l behind Forjoethepainter (10-10) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Dec.
High Class Show (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Held up, 7th and headway 4 out, 5th approaching 3 out, 2nd and ridden to challenge from 2 out, every chance from last, just held, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Rating Queen (10-12) at Thurles 2m 2f cond hcp hdl 80-95 in Nov.
Small Is Beautiful (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, kept on same pace from after 4 out, 10th of 15, well behind Masked Phantom (11-10) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 in Nov.
Goulane Vixen (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders in 4th, went 2nd after 7th, ridden and dropped to 5th early straight, no extra, 5th of 11, 19l behind Backinthere (10-13) at Limerick 2m 5f mdn hdl hvy in Nov.
Serra Nova (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, progress 3 out, moderate 4th after 2 out, kept on, 3rd of 15, 8l behind Rating Queen (10-12) at Thurles 2m 2f cond hcp hdl 80-95 in Nov.
Alderimli (IRE) 20-1 (10-4) Prominent, in front before 4 out, headed next, soon no impression, 13th of 20, 44l behind Latin Connection (11-5) at Down Royal 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-102 gs in Nov.
Newbury Oscar (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Soon behind, pulled up after 3 out, in a race won by Baresi (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in May, 16 ran.
