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14:45 Fairyhouse (IRE)

Solerina Mares Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) (Class 1)

  • 11 Runners
  • Distance: 2m 2f
  • Going: Heavy (Soft to Heavy in places)
  • Surface: Turf
  • €32,500 added
  • Winner: €19,987
  • 2nd: €6,175
  • 3rd: €2,924
  • 4th: €1,300
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 4m 49.50s
  • Off Time: 14:46:16
  • 11 Ran
1
Silk - Blue, white birds eye, white cap
  • Form 263211
  • Age 6
  • Weight 11-6
  • Official Rating 130

in rear, ridden after 3 out, slightly hampered next, no impression

2
Silk - Light green, black cross sashes, black sleeves & cap
  • Form 512133
  • Age 6
  • Weight 11-3
  • Official Rating 127

tracked leader in 2nd, improved to dispute lead briefly entering straight, ridden and headed after 2 out, no impression in 3rd at last, kept on one pace run-in

3
Silk - Royal blue, light blue star, white sleeves, royal blue stars, white cap, royal blue star
  • Form 111314
  • Age 8
  • Weight 10-13
  • Official Rating 128

mid-division, ridden after 3 out, no impression from 2 out, never a factor

4
Silk - ORANGE, emerald green chevron, emerald green cap
9/4
  • Form 4/211-11
  • Age 8
  • Weight 10-13

led, ridden and joined entering straight, headed and dropped to 5th when fell 2 out

5
Silk - ROYAL BLUE, white triple diamond, royal blue cap, white diamonds
33/1
  • Form 331416
  • Age 7
  • Weight 10-13
  • Official Rating 118

mid-division, mistake 2nd, no impression from 3 out, never a factor

6
Silk - BLACK & RED DIABOLO, red stars on sleeves, red star on cap
  • Form 0-05431
  • Age 7
  • Weight 10-13
  • Official Rating 103

always behind, no impression from 4 out, never a factor

7
Silk - Dark green, white chevron, white armlet, white diamond on cap
12/1
  • Form 350211
  • Age 6
  • Weight 10-13

tracked leaders in 3rd, headway to dispute lead briefly entering straight, ridden and headed 2 out, dropped to moderate 5th approaching last, no impression

8
Silk - Pink, royal blue stars, pink sleeves, white cap
  • Form 174274
  • Age 7
  • Weight 10-13
  • Official Rating 112

tracked leaders on outer, closer in 4th halfway, ridden and no impression from 3 out

9
Silk - Royal blue, white stars, red & white striped sleeves, white cap, royal blue stars
25/1
  • Form 3613F
  • Age 5
  • Weight 10-11
  • Official Rating 116

towards rear, headway into 6th after 3 out, ridden and went 2nd after 2 out, no impression on winner before last, kept on same pace run-in

10
Silk - Red, pink hoop, pink armlet, red cap
13/8
  • Form F2-1
  • Age 5
  • Weight 10-11

tracked leaders in 4th, 5th halfway, headway travelling well entering straight, led after 2 out, soon went clear on bridle, stayed on strongly run-in, unextended, impressive

11
Silk - WHITE, emerald green sash & sleeves, orange cap, white star
8/1
  • Form 2-1112
  • Age 5
  • Weight 10-11
  • Official Rating 125

rear of mid-division, headway 3 out, went 4th and slight mistake on outer 2 out, soon ridden, moderate 4th at last, no impression

Previous results

In depth

Verdict

Willie Mullins holds a very strong hand here. Ainsi Va La Vie, unbeaten in three bumpers, easily landed a 2m7f maiden on heavy going at Thurles before finding Grade 2 company against her at Limerick. LAURINA arrived from France with a big reputation which looked justified when she easily landed a heavy-ground Tramore maiden. She takes a big step-up in class, and her stable companion True Self looked a smart prospect before her defeat in a Thurles Listed contest, but she's taken to complete a double. Crackerdancer completed a hat-trick in bumpers before making all and winning as she liked on her hurdling bow at Limerick. She'll ensure the Mullins trio don't have things there own way while Just Janice, penalised for her Grade 3 victory at Down Royal, and the progressive Minnie's Secret, are others to consider.

Formwatch

Just Janice (IRE) 9-2 (10-10) Held up in rear, closed on outer and slightly hampered 2 out, soon ridden to challenge, led approaching last, kept on strongly to assert run-in, comfortably, won at Down Royal 2m (1) sft in Nov beating Creation (10-10) by 4 1/4l, 6 ran.

Dawn Shadow (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Soon raced in 3rd, under pressure approaching straight, soon no impression, one pace, 3rd of 9, 15l behind Let's Dance (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4f (1) sft in Dec.

Ainsi Va La Vie (FR) 5-1 (10-10) Held up, 3rd halfway, progress to 2nd 4 out, mistake 3 out, soon niggled along in 3rd, dropped to 4th and under pressure before 2 out, weakened, 4th of 5, 16 1/4l behind Fabulous Saga (11-6) at Limerick 3m (1) hvy in Dec.

Crackerdancer (IRE) 13-8 (11-7) Disputed, led after 1st, 1 length clear at 6th, asserted before 2 out, kept on strongly, easily, won at Limerick 2m 2f mdn hvy in Dec beating Lackaneen Leader (11-7) by 25l, 15 ran.

Gracemount (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Towards rear early, closed to chase leaders approaching halfway, no impression approaching straight, weakened, 6th of 9, dist behind Let's Dance (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4f (1) sft in Dec.

Killahara Castle (IRE) 200-1 (10-11) Rear, 5th at 4th, progress to 4th 3 out, soon 3rd, closed in 2nd 2 out, ridden to lead before last, asserted run-in, kept on well, won at Thurles 2m lst (1) hvy in Dec beating True Self (10-8) by 5l, 6 ran.

Minnies Secret (IRE) 6-5fav (11-7) Tracked leaders in 4th, improved into 3rd before 3 out, led entering straight, pushed clear after 2 out, stayed on well run-in, comfortably, won at Fairyhouse 2m mdn sft in Jan beating Tara Dylan (11-7) by 4 1/4l, 14 ran.

The Birdie Crowe (IRE) 6-1 (11-3) Held up in 4th, closer order approaching straight, pushed along after 3 out, no impression from next in last, slight mistake final hurdle, kept on same pace into 4th closing stages, 4th of 5, 12l behind Chatham Street Lad (11-0) at Cork 2m hvy in Jan.

Alletrix (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Rear of mid-division, 8th 3 out, headway entering straight, ridden in close 2nd when fell 2 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 4f sft in Dec.

Laurina (FR) 1-4fav (11-4) Mid-division early, mistake 1st, closer in 4th at 4th, headway to dispute lead 3 out, led travelling well before 2 out, soon clear, stayed on strongly run-in, not extended, won at Tramore 2m mdn hvy in Dec beating Mag Brady (11-7) by 15l, 14 ran.

True Self (IRE) 8-13fav (10-8) Held up, 4th at 4th, good headway to 2nd 3 out, travelled well to lead approaching straight, headed before last, soon ridden, no impression on winner run-in, one paced, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Killahara Castle (10-11) at Thurles 2m lst (1) hvy in Dec.