mid-division, 7th and not fluent 3 out, soon pushed along and 6th entering straight, no extra approaching last where mistake
mid-division, mistake 1st, headway into 4th before halfway, 2nd before 3 out, pushed along after 2 out, ridden and no impression in 3rd approaching last, no extra, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 6th halfway and 4th after 4 out, 5th and ridden entering straight, no impression when slight mistake last, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 7th halfway, no threat from 3 out, no extra
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway and 2nd after 4 out, pushed along and no extra after 2 out, weakened
chased leaders, 8th halfway, headway into 5th after 4 out, pushed along before 2 out and 4th entering straight, 2nd and ridden approaching last, 3rd and no impression run-in
prominent, led after 2nd, slight mistake 2 out and pushed along, ridden and 3 lengths clear last, kept on run-in, held on well
mid-division, 6th approaching 3 out, pushed along and not fluent 2 out, soon ridden and no impression early straight, no extra
rear of mid-division, no threat from 3 out, no extra when mistake last, never a factor
tracked leaders, reminders after 3rd and 4th, dropped towards rear after 5th, no extra and pulled up before 3 out
rear of mid-division, no threat from 3 out, no extra, never a factor
tracked leaders, mid-division halfway, pushed along and lost place 4 out, no threat from 3 out
rear of mid-division, pushed along and towards rear after 4 out, no extra from 3 out
towards rear, some headway into mid-division 3 out, pushed along and went 7th entering straight, 4th and ridden on outer before last, kept on well run-in
mid-division, pushed along and dropped to rear after 4 out, soon detached and pulled up before next
always towards rear, never a factor, no threat from 3 out, no extra
towards rear, headway on outer into mid-division 3 out, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, soon no extra
led early, tracked leader in 2nd, slight mistake 6th and reminder, 4th next,
towards rear, headway in mid-division before 3 out, 3rd and pushed along before 2 out, ridden and no impression in 5th before last, kept on one pace
mid-division, no extra from 3 out, weakened, eased run-in, tailed off
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, weakened quickly after 4 out, no extra and pulled up before 3 out
rear of mid-division, 10th before 3 out, soon no extra, weakened, never a factor
With a maximum field, this looks something of a lottery. Greenhill Damsel kept on well to score at Fairyhouse on Saturday and will be a threat to all if getting a run from her reserve spot, though will have to shoulder a penalty. A Different World has run well off higher marks since scoring at Sligo in October and CHINA PRINCESS is still 7lb higher than for her only victory to date. But she was well backed in this grade at Limerick last month and would probably have beaten Kingston Kid and Hymie Weiss granted more luck in-running. It would be no surprise to see Call Me Freddie reverse last month’s Fairyhouse form with Nicole's Milan and Fizzlestick and Excelcior is also respected. Roped In has attracted market support the last twice and was only beaten a head at Tramore on New Year’s Day so is another who goes on the shortlist.
Barefoot Man (IRE) 22-1 (12-0) Mid-division, mistake 5 out, pushed along in 6th entering straight, ridden in close 4th when not fluent 2 out, led before last where mistake, soon headed, kept on well under pressure, held, 2nd of 17, 1/2l behind Brulure Noire (12-0) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hvy in Dec.
Kilbarry Chianti (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Chased leader, not fluent in 8th at 6th, progress after 3 out, ridden and no impression in 7th before last, kept on same pace run-in, 6th of 18, 14 1/2l behind Glens Of Antrim (11-9) at Limerick 2m 4f mdn hvy in Dec.
Nicole's Milan (IRE) 9-1 (11-8) Rear of mid-division, headway and ridden entering straight, 7th 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 19, 14 1/4l behind Where's Frankie (10-9) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Yielding in Jan.
Hymie Weiss (IRE) 20-1 (11-11) Mid-division on inner, headway 3 out, pushed along in 4th entering straight, 5th when mistake 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, 3rd at last, kept on one pace under pressure, 3rd of 18, 2 1/2l behind Donnrua Dream (11-1) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
Excelcior (FR) 12-1 (11-5) Prominent, ridden in 2nd before 2 out, dropped to 3rd before last, kept on one pace, 4th of 17, 9 1/4l behind Full Noise (10-12) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Yielding in Jan.
Kingston Kid (IRE) 6-1 (11-8) Chased leaders, mistake and reminders 4 out, 4th 3 out, pushed along in 2nd approaching straight, led 2 out, ridden and headed before last where mistake, no impression, kept on same pace, 2nd of 18, 1 1/4l behind Donnrua Dream (11-1) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
Salmanino (FR) 15-2 (12-0) Prominent and led after 1st, not fluent 6th, pushed along after 2 out and headed last, ridden and no impression on winner run-in, 2nd of 20, 4 1/2l behind Routine Excellence (12-0) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding in Dec.
China Princess (IRE) 9-2fav (11-7) Chased leaders, ridden and no impression in 7th when jinked left approaching 2 out, 6th at last, kept on under pressure to go 4th run-in, 4th of 18, 2 3/4l behind Donnrua Dream (11-1) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
The Higher Road (IRE) 22-1 (12-0) Towards rear early, mid-division halfway and headway into 3rd 3 out, pushed along and no impression in 4th next, no extra from before last, 4th of 13, 20 3/4l behind Mrs Watson (11-1) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Call Me Freddie 7-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, close up and disputed from 4th, slight mistake 8th, led 4 out, travelled well in lead entering straight, ridden after 2 out, joined before last, not fluent and headed last, kept on same pace run-in, dropped to 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 16, 6 1/4l behind Nicole's Milan (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Island Glory (IRE) 200-1 (11-1) Towards rear, 12th after 6th, some progress before 2 out where bad mistake, soon weakened, 9th of 18, 17 3/4l behind Glens Of Antrim (11-9) at Limerick 2m 4f mdn hvy in Dec.
Rose Milan (IRE) 13-2 (11-8) Mid-division, ridden and no impression entering straight, 8th 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Robyndeglory (12-0) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Roped In (IRE) 11-4fav (12-0) Rear of mid-division, 7th 3 out, pushed along approaching 2 out, close 3rd 2 out, ridden and disputed close 2nd at last, 2nd and strongly pressed winner run-in, stayed on well, just failed, 2nd of 16, hd behind Missiee (11-8) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hvy in Jan.
A Different World (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 4 out, pushed along in 8th 3 out, ridden in 7th next, kept on without threatening run-in, 4th of 19, 7 3/4l behind All Class (11-8) at Navan 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Dec.
The Ballyboys (IRE) 11-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression when mistake 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 12, 29 3/4l behind Womalko (11-9) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hvy in Dec.
Worth Presenting (IRE) 33-1 (10-5) Mid-division, headway into 4th 3 out, ridden and weakened before next, 10th of 18, dist behind Itsnotinit (11-5) at Limerick 3m hcp hvy in Dec.
Chelseas Friend (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Mid-division, ridden and no extra after 3 out, behind when pulled up before next, at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
Cushinstown Finest (IRE) 18-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, slight mistake 3 out and ridden, no extra next, 7th of 10, dist behind Lord Lariat (12-1) at Punchestown 2m 7f hcp hvy in Dec.
Glenabo Bridge (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, ridden and no extra after 3 out, behind when pulled up before next, at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
Tuckmill (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd entering straight, no extra after 3 out, moderate 8th when hampered and fell 2 out, at Down Royal 2m 1f hcp sft in Dec.
Greenhill Damsel (IRE) 9-1 (11-11) Always prominent, disputed lead 4 out, led from next, pushed along and pressed before last, ridden and stayed on well run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan beating Arctic Ambition (11-5) by 4 1/4l, 15 ran.
Menindee (IRE) 28-1 (10-2) Held up towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden and no extra from 3 out, behind when pulled up before next, at Limerick 3m hcp hvy in Dec.
Rhyme'n Rhythm (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) In rear, hampered at 1st, headway into mid-division at 8th, 6th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 9th of 16, dist behind My Design (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn sft in Jan.
Fizzlestick (IRE) 150-1 (11-2) Held up in touch towards rear of main group, slight mistake 8th, no impression in moderate 5th after 3 out, ridden and disputed moderate 4th after next, kept on one pace, 3rd close home, 3rd of 7, 27l behind Concertista (11-7) at Limerick 2m 7f (1) hvy in Dec.
Uknowcarty (IRE) 9-1 (12-0) Mid-division, headway to 4th entering straight, disputed close 2nd 2 out, ridden in 4th and no impression when not fluent at last, kept on one pace, 4th of 17, 8 3/4l behind Brulure Noire (12-0) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hvy in Dec.
