reluctant to line up and started behind, mid-division halfway, ridden and no extra 4f out, weakened
chased leaders early, mid-division and pushed along halfway, ridden and no extra 4f out
held up towards rear, progress into 7th 4f out, ridden in 4th 3f out, stayed on into 2nd under 1f out, no impression on winner
prominent and disputed, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 2 1/2f out, no extra in 5th 2f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, ran wide on bend after 4f and dropped towards rear, mid-division in 7th halfway, weakened 6f out, pulled up inside final furlong
mid-division early, towards rear halfway, ridden in 9th 4f out, no impression 3f out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened 5f out, pulled up inside final furlong
mid-division early, closer in 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 3f out, under pressure in 4th 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
held up early, mid-division halfway, progress into 3rd 4f out, ridden to lead 2f out, clear over 1f out, kept on strongly final furlong, eased close home
held up towards rear early, mid-division before halfway, ridden in moderate 7th and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace
led and disputed, led before halfway, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra in 3rd under 1f out, kept on same pace
settled behind leaders early, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out, weakened
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra over 3f out, weakened
held up towards rear, progress into moderate 7th entering straight, ridden and no impression 2f out
Chernikova started favourite at Thurles on the back of a promising debut but never really looked like winning. She'll be expected to do better while the stable also run Liberty Dance, a half-sister to six winners on the Flat and over jumps. Cocoplum made a bright start at Galway in October but ran poorly back there later in the month. FAIRY TREE's second at Killarney was boosted when the third won her next two starts and she didn't perform badly in a much stronger race at Cheltenham next time so looks the one to beat. Skinnider made a very promising start at Cork in May though has an absence to overcome.
Athagabhain (IRE) 80-1 (11-7) Waited with, soon towards rear, no impression 4f out, 11th of 14, dist behind Hi Stranger (11-7) at Limerick 2m fll gd in Jul.
Chernikova (IRE) 5-4fav (11-8) Tracked leaders, dropped to mid-division halfway, pushed along 4f out and headway on outer to go 3rd entering straight, 2nd and ridden over 1f out, soon no impression, 3rd and kept on one pace final 100 yards, 3rd of 14, 5 1/4l behind Bubbles In May (11-9) at Thurles 2m gd in Oct.
Clairmc (IRE) 40-1 (11-2) Mid-division, slightly hampered 1st, ridden before straight, moderate 7th 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 22, 15 1/4l behind Mythical Hero (11-9) at Cork 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Cocoplum (IRE) 20-1 (11-8) Towards rear and 6th from halfway, took closer order on inner over 3f out and ridden over 2f out, no impression in 4th from 1f out and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 22 1/2l behind American Mike (12-1) at Down Royal 2m 1f sft in Oct.
Comedy Of Ice (IRE) Frozen Fire filly out of Miss Conception.
Fairy Tree (IRE) 28-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, pushed along turning in, weakened final 2f, 8th of 15, 9l behind Bonttay (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m lst (1) gd in Nov.
Grandy Light (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, 7th 3f out, pushed along and moderate 5th 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 5th of 8, 22 1/2l behind Top Bandit (12-2) at Downpatrick 2m 2f Yielding - Soft in Sep.
Katherine (IRE) Shirocco filly out of Garrienderk Mist.
Liberty Dance (IRE) Soldier Of Fortune filly out of Didn't I Tell You.
Light Parade (IRE) Leading Light filly out of A Long Way.
Ottizzini (IRE) 28-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, ridden in 8th 3f out, no impression, 6th of 12, 5 1/2l behind The Model Kingdom (11-8) at Navan 2m lst (1) gd in Nov.
Skinnider (IRE) 22-1 (11-2) Waited with, soon rear of mid-division, headway on outer into straight, soon effort, challenged and on terms briefly final furlong, soon narrowly headed and kept on without matching winner, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Battling Bessie (11-2) at Cork 2m fll gd in May.
Space Tourist (IRE) 28-1 (11-9) Held up towards rear, ridden into moderate 6th 2 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 11, 23 1/4l behind Something Abouther (11-9) at Limerick 2m Yielding - Soft in Nov.
My True Blue (IRE) Walk In The Park filly out of Greatartist.
Russellsbelle (IRE) Power filly out of Bryanstown Girl.
Coolaney Express (IRE) 200-1 (10-12) Held up, ridden and no impression before 2 out, soon no extra, last of 7, dist behind Churchstonewarrior (12-0) at Sligo 3m 2f mdn Yielding in Oct.
Bella Be Good (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Towards rear, progress to 6th halfway, dropped to rear and weakened over 4f out, tailed off, 12th of 13, dist behind Bellatior (11-9) at Naas 2m Yielding - Soft in Nov.
