Verdict

Miradane was a surprise winner of this a year ago and she's now on a 5lb lower mark as a result of being beaten 13 times subsequently. Blazing West was having her 12th start over hurdles when getting off the mark at Thurles but she's been beaten off lower marks than this in handicaps. High In The Clouds had looked progressive when scoring at Clonmel in September but disappointed on her handicap debut back there a month later. Busty Brown is better known as a chaser but has gone well after a break in the past and reverts to hurdles on a fair mark. It's a long time since Ballyadam Brook won a race and he's now at the veteran stage so this can go to ANALYSE THAT (NAP), who looked certain to lose her maiden tag when leading at the last here a month ago until caught close home by All About Alfie.

Formwatch

Rory O'Moore (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Soon disputed lead, a little slow 1st, slight mistake 5th, led after 6th, joined next, headed 8th, no extra approaching straight,, 11th of 17, dist behind Misty Lady (9-10) at Cork 2m 3f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.

Busty Brown (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Close up early, jumped left 2nd, not always fluent after and towards rear by 3rd, not fluent 7th and pushed along briefly, moderate 4th approaching straight, one pace, 4th of 8, 17l behind Jarry D'honneur (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f sft in Jan.

Ballyadam Brook (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Disputed lead early, soon led, joined 6th, soon headed, slight mistake 7th, on terms again from 4 out, headed after next and soon under pressure in 2nd, dropped to 3rd from 2 out, slight mistake last, one pace, 3rd of 11, 10 1/2l behind Santo Prince (11-6) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Oct.

High In The Clouds (IRE) 11-4fav (11-5) Led, not fluent 5th, joined next, under pressure from 3 out, headed straight, brushed off wing 2 out, one pace, 4th of 7, 12 1/4l behind Presenting Mahler (10-8) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp gd in Oct.

Lilshane (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Mid-division, 6th halfway, closer in 5th 3 out, soon ridden, under pressure in 4th 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, 4th of 11, 11 1/4l behind Baroque Style (10-3) at Navan 2m hcp sft in Nov.

Comehere Hi (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Held up, 9th before straight, soon pushed along, no impression from after 2 out, one pace, 8th of 10, 15l behind All You Need (11-11) at Naas 2m hcp Yielding in Nov.

Miradane 12-1 (10-11) Led, pushed along and headed approaching straight, no extra after 3 out, weakened, 6th of 13, dist behind Malt Gem (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 2f hcp hvy in Nov.

Blazing West (IRE) 9-10fav (10-13) Chased leader in 2nd, slight mistake 2nd, closer halfway, ridden to challenge entering straight, stayed on to lead before last, kept on well run-in, won at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding in Nov beating Hello Sweetie (10-13) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.

Jackemil (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, slight mistake 2nd, pushed along approaching straight, soon briefly tight for room on inner, not much room again briefly after 2 out, one pace, 7th of 11, 13 1/4l behind Long House Island (11-9) at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Nov.

Loughmore Lord (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, never a factor, 12th halfway, no extra from 3 out, 10th of 13, dist behind Jetstream Jack (11-12) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hvy in Nov.

Analyse That (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Mid-division on outer, slight mistake 1st, closed and prominent 4 out, soon led, strongly pressed run-in and headed close home, 2nd of 19, 1/2l behind All About Alfie (11-3) at Cork 2m hcp hvy in Nov.