tracked leaders, improved into 2nd at halfway, pushed along and disputed lead after 4 out, led 3 out, soon ridden clear, stayed on well run-in
disputed lead early, led from 2nd, joined after 4 out, headed 3 out and ridden, no impression on winner 2 out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
always towards rear, never a factor
disputed lead early, headed 2nd, pushed along in 4th 4 out, ridden in moderate 5th next, left moderate 4th 2 out, moderate 3rd at last, no impression
mid-division, mistake 2nd, no impression from 5 out, weakened
mid-division, ridden at 6th, no impression, never a factor
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, remote 6th entering straight, kept on without threatening to go remote 4th close home
always towards rear, never a factor
mid-division, slight mistake 3rd, moderate 6th and ridden 3 out, no impression
tracked leaders,3rd at halfway, 6th 5 out, weakened from next
in rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
tracked leaders on outer, slight mistakes 1st and 6th, weakened from 5 out, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, closer in moderate 4th 3 out, ridden in 4th when mistake 2 out and left moderate 3rd, soon no impression
soon mid-division, hampered at 1st, closer in 4th at 8th, 3rd 3 out, travelling ok in 3rd but plenty to do to catch clear leader when fell 2 out
always towards rear, never a factor
Fort Worth Texas carries a penalty for her bumper victory and has been well beaten in her two most recent starts over hurdles, though should be suited by the longer trip. Tucanae also carries extra for her victory in a Limerick bumper but she's a point-to-point winner who should do well in staying hurdles. MISS PERNICKETY (NAP) came off second-best in a real struggle with the long odds-on Lamarckise at Limerick and, as that was only her second start over hurdles, normal progress should see her go one better. Little Token probably needs even further than this but Hopefully is taking a big step up in in trip which may bring about some improvement.
Fort Worth Texas (IRE) 3-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, slight mistake 2nd, not always fluent, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd 2 out, no impression on leaders entering straight, no extra before last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 23l behind Darrens Hope (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Tucanae (IRE) 4-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, closer in 2nd 5f out, led travelling well over 2f out, strongly pressed over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Limerick 2m hvy in Dec beating Nelly's Money (11-9) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
Ballycastle Girl (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Prominent, not fluent 2nd, soon lost position and not always fluent jumping after, last from 6th, no impression from before 4 out, no extra approaching straight, 8th of 9, 29 1/4l behind Quarry Lil (10-13) at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn gd in Sep.
Miss Pernickety (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Prominent, flicked tail after 2nd, on terms from 6th, soon headed until led from 8th, joined before 2 out, soon narrowly headed, slight mistake last, kept on well without matching winner run-in, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Lamarckise (11-4) at Limerick 2m 5f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Miss Queen Bee (IRE) 2-1 (11-11) Pr, 7l 2nd 1/2way, closer 1/2l 2nd 2out, slower jump 2out & drpd 3rd, rallied well up bef last & ld close home, won at Kilfeacle 3m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan beating Daicheadacuig (12-2) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Mrs Pops (IRE) 5-2 (11-11) Pr, 2nd 1/2way, slow jmp 4out & drpd to last, rdn along 3out, bhnd when pu bef 2out, at Knockmullen House 3m mdn sft in Feb.
Queen Of Fame (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Waited with towards rear, never a factor, tailed off, 12th of 16, dist behind Sempo (11-12) at Thurles 2m 7f mdn Good - Yielding in Feb.
Royal Mahler (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, pushed along from 7th, not go with leaders 8th, soon no danger and pulled up before 2 out, at Limerick 2m 5f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Rule Of June (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Always last, slight mistake 5th, trailing from 6th, bad mistake 3 out, no impression, last of 6, dist behind Battle Of Midway (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Nov.
The Dreams Alive (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 6th, pushed along briefly after next, not go with leaders 8th, not fluent 3 out and one pace, 6th of 14, dist behind La Feline (11-4) at Limerick 2m 5f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Trixie Mc (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, headway on outer after 5f and led before halfway, 5 lengths clear 8f out, headed over 4f out and dropped to 6th approaching straight, no extra 2f out, weakened, 7th of 10, dist behind Coolbane Boy (11-12) at Thurles 2m 3f Yielding in Jan.
Ballela To Moscow (IRE) 7-1 (11-11) Mid-div, 5th 1/2way, 4th 4out, wknd 3out, pu 2out, at Necarne 3m mdn sft in May.
Hopefully (IRE) 40-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace, 5th of 16, 30 1/2l behind Uisce Solas (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 1f mdn hvy in Jan.
Little Token (IRE) 13-2 (11-4) Waited with, a little slow at 2nd, soon mid-division, headway on inner approaching straight to chase leaders, no impression approaching 2 out, kept on without threatening run-in, just denied for 2nd, 3rd of 14, 17 1/4l behind La Feline (11-4) at Limerick 2m 5f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Miss Anfield (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Waited with, 13th after 6th, fell next, at Limerick 2m 4f mdn hvy in Dec.
