HAUTURIERE was beaten less than a length in this a year ago and last month's Limerick conqueror Shecouldbeanything was placed in a Grade 2 at the weekend. Willie Mullins mare can gain her first success though the winner's yard is represented by Purse Price, a winner between the flags and placed in her last three over timber, all on ground with plenty of give. Desert Heather completed a hat-trick between the flags before an excellent run over hurdles on heavy ground at Limerick. Kates Hill has scored three times in point-to-points but is well held by the selection on their run at Limerick.
Broomfield Bijou (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, headway into 3rd 3 out, ridden in 3rd and no impression on leaders 2 out, slight mistake at last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 25, 30l behind Halka Du Tabert (11-7) at Naas 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Crumb Of Comfort (IRE) Jeremy M out of Tylensy.
Desert Heather (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd after 3 out and challenged entering straight, disputed before 2 out where headed narrowly, ridden before last, no impression run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Go Boy (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hvy in Dec.
Fortunefavorsdbold (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Led early, disputed after 3rd, headed next, 2nd halfway, pushed along after 2 out, soon no extra and weakened, 6th of 13, 15 1/2l behind Gaoth Chuil (11-7) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn sft in Dec.
Glen Ali (IRE) 150-1 (11-7) Towards rear, 16th halfway, no headway, never a factor, 16th of 20, dist behind Whatcouldhavebeen (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Hauturiere (FR) 5-1 (10-13) In touch, 5th after 6th, 4th after 3 out, under pressure in 5th before 2 out, not fluent last, stayed on run-in to 2nd close home, not trouble winner, 2nd of 18, 4l behind Shecouldbeanything (11-7) at Limerick 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Hi Ski (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Mid-division, pushed along after 3 out, ridden and no impression in 8th next, no extra, 9th of 16, 21 1/2l behind Kalanisi Dubh (10-11) at Down Royal 2m 1f hcp sft in Dec.
Kates Hill (IRE) 11-1 (10-13) Mid-division, 8th after 6th, progress before 3 out, 3rd after 3 out, lost place and weakened before 2 out, 6th of 18, 23 3/4l behind Shecouldbeanything (11-7) at Limerick 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Littletwinklestar (IRE) 200-1 (11-5) Soon led, headed 2 out, no extra before last, weakened, 15th of 21, dist behind Dark Raven (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Lockdown Daisy (IRE) 250-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, never a factor, no danger from 4 out, completely tailed off, 9th of 16, dist behind Eye Van (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn sft in Dec.
Mag Dillane (IRE) 18-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 3rd and pushed along entering straight, soon no impression, ridden and no extra from over 1f out, 3rd of 10, 21 1/2l behind Shecouldbeanything (11-11) at Limerick 2m sft in Nov.
Purse Price 7-2 (11-1) Tracked leaders, not fluent 1st and slight mistake 4th, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th before 2 out, 3rd when mistake 2 out, no impression before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Alpesh Amin (11-8) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hvy in Dec.
