led, extended lead before 5th, reduced lead from 7th, joined and bad mistake 3 out, dropped to moderate 5th before straight and no impression
held up, 7th before 6th, improved into 2nd before straight, challenged and slight mistake last, soon no impression, one pace
chased leaders, not fluent 2nd, 6th before 6th where slightly slow, under pressure from 7th, in last before 8th, soon behind, completely tailed off
tracked leaders, slightly slow 1st and 4th, 3rd before 6th, slow jump 8th and pushed along briefly, under pressure from 9th, 4th before straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace
prominent, 2nd before 6th, not fluent 3 out and led, joined 2 out, soon headed and dropped to 3rd and no impression from before straight
soon chased leaders, took keen hold, 5th before 6th, improved to get on terms 2 out, led before straight, pressed last, stayed on well to assert run-in
in rear, 7th before 8th where mistake, no impression from 3 out
chased leaders, 4th before 6th, slightly impeded 3 out, dropped to moderate 6th before straight and no impression
This is a very strong race for the money. LITTLE KING ROBIN has a Grade 2 penalty for her victory at Down Royal and her two subsequent runs were in the highest class. Colin Bowe has been waiting for the better ground for her and she'll take some beating before heading for the Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham. Analifet could also be heading for the Festival and though undoubtedly disappointing since her opening hat-trick there were signs of a revival at Doncaster last month. Jennies Jewel reverts to hurdles after falling twice over fences. She has some smart form to her credit over timber but was well beaten behind the selection at Gowran in October. Baie Des Iles, a bumper, hurdles and chase winner in France, will have needed her first start for new connections at Fairyhouse and if the ground turned testing she could get into the frame with Ruby Walsh an intriguing booking.
Little King Robin (IRE) 11-4 (11-3) Led and soon clear, left further clear 5th, reduced advantage 3 out, soon ridden, headed approaching 2 out, soon no impression in 3rd, 3rd of 5, 14l behind Lieutenant Colonel (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hdl G1 (1) in Nov.
Analifet (FR) 15-8fav (11-5) Held up behind in touch, tracked leaders going well towards stands side rail 3 out, poised to challenge next, led narrowly approaching last, soon ridden and not quicken, headed flat, well held final 75 yards, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Intense Tango (10-3) at Doncaster 2m hdl G2 (1) gs in Jan.
The Housekeeper (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, 14th halfway, 12th 2 out, no impression straight, kept on one pace, 10th of 18, 21l behind Lean Araig (10-12) at Punchestown 3m hcp hdl sft.
Jennies Jewel (IRE) 7-2 (11-3) Chased leaders, blundered 1st, 4th halfway, progress into 2nd before 2 out, no impression on winner and fell last, in a race won by Vroum Vroum Mag (11-3) at Thurles 2m 4f nov chs Grd 2 (1) in Jan, 8 ran.
Mrs Mac Veale (IRE) 14-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 8th 2 out and no impression approaching last, kept on one pace, 11th of 23, 20l behind Who's That (9-12) at Leopardstown 2m 2f mrs hcp hdl.
Rock On The Moor (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Chased leader, 6th halfway, closer 4 out, 4th and fell next, in a race won by Morning Run (11-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mrs nov hdl G3 (1) in Jan, 9 ran.
Star Counsel (IRE) 40-1 (11-6) Held up, 11th early, went 4th from 2f out, soon no impression, one pace, 4th of 15, 15l behind Lyrical Theatre (11-9) at Navan 2m mrs N H flat lst (1) sft in Nov.
Baie Des Iles (FR) 16-1 (10-4) Chased leader, 4th halfway, progress into 2nd 3 out, no impression in 3rd next, no extra, 3rd of 9, 21l behind Morning Run (11-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mrs nov hdl G3 (1) in Jan.
