tracked leaders, slow 2nd and slight mistake 6th, headway 4 out, ridden and no impression in 4th after 2 out, no extra
prominent and disputed lead, ran freely, jumped well, led 3rd, pushed along and headed 3 out, soon no extra, weakened
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, slight mistake 5 out, headway into 3rd 2 out, ridden and no impression approaching last, under pressure and kept on well run-in, not reach winner
in rear, blundered 7th, some headway after 3 out, no impression in 5th after next, no extra, kept on one pace
led or disputed lead, headed 3rd, 2nd halfway, slight mistake 3 out and soon no extra, weakened, jumped right last
held up towards rear, close 6th 4 out, headway to challenge 2 out, travelled well and led approaching last, under pressure and kept on run-in, held on well
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway 4 out and led next, ridden and headed approaching last, kept on one pace, no impression in 3rd close home
Jennys Melody has done well over hurdles winning four times including a Class 2 handicap at Ayr. She was returning after a long break to run well at Punchestown on New Year's Eve and makes her debut over fences. Twiss's Hill had looked a certain future winner when runner-up to Jury Duty at Limerick but then ran poorly at Punchestown and has now had ten starts over fences without winning. Girly Girl has had the same number of starts over the bigger obstacles and has had major problems with her jumping as has Whistle Dixie, who has fallen in both starts. WEST BRIDGE (NAP) looks a safer option as least she should get round after a very good run behind Kate Appleby Shoes at Limerick, just her second start over fences, and she can go one better.
Girly Girl (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Tracked leader disputing 2nd, 3rd 5 out, not fluent next and pushed along, ridden in 3rd 3 out, no impression, slight mistake at last, 3rd of 6, 23l behind Asthuria (11-7) at Naas 2m Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Golden Flowerpower (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Tracked leader disputing 2nd, went 2nd 5 out, no impression on winner 3 after out, ridden and kept on one pace straight, 2nd of 6, 15l behind Asthuria (11-7) at Naas 2m Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Jennys Melody (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Towards rear, some headway 3 out and went 4th after next, no impression approaching last, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 5 1/4l behind Killultagh Vic (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Dec.
The Green Lady (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) In rear, 6th at 6th, improved to 4th 4 out, headway to join leader approaching straight, close 2nd before 2 out where fell, at Limerick 2m 4f hvy in Dec.
Twiss's Hill (IRE) 4-1 (11-6) Led and disputed, headed before 3 out where slight mistake, soon ridden, no extra in 4th 2 out, weakened, 4th of 8, dist behind White Arm (10-12) at Punchestown 3m 2f hcp hvy in Dec.
West Bridge (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Held up, 5th at 6th, niggled along in 4th after 3 out, closed on leaders approaching straight, soon ridden into 3rd, no impression on leaders 2 out where left 2nd, kept on, not trouble winner, 2nd of 7, 4l behind Kate Appleby Shoes (11-7) at Limerick 2m 4f hvy in Dec.
Whistle Dixie (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Tracked leader, led at 2nd, clear after 4th, reduced advantage at 5th, asserted after 4 out, joined approaching straight, soon headed and weakened, no extra in moderate 3rd when fell at last, at Limerick 2m 4f hvy in Dec.
