mid-division, closer in 4th 3 out, ridden in moderate 3rd entering straight, no impression
tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
mid-division, headway into 3rd 5 out, improved to lead before last, pushed clear run-in, stayed on well, comfortably
prominent, disputed lead briefly 4th, slight mistake 7th and pushed along next, weakened from 4 out
in rear, some progress into 7th 3 out, no impression from next
led, joined briefly 4th, ridden and strongly pressed from 2 out, headed before last, kept on same pace in 2nd run-in
mid-division on inner, slight mistake 4th, no impression from 4 out
rear of mid-division, 8th 5 out, no impression from 3 out
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
always behind, trailing and slight mistake 7th, no impression from 3 out
always behind, pushed along 8th, no impression from next
tracked leaders in 6th, 5th 3 out, ridden in 4th entering straight, moderate 3rd and mistake at last, no extra run-in
tracked leaders on inner, weakened from 4 out
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leaders on outer, mid-division halfway, no impression from 3 out
Theatre Wine appeared to be feeling the effects of a fall at Fairyhouse when beaten a long way at Clonmel last week and can definitely do better. Famous Day showed up for a long way on her hurdling debut at Naas earlier this month and is another who should make progress as should Just Janice, who looks certain to be suited by this longer trip. Miss Eyecatcher ran very well behind Toe The Line over the minimum at Leopardstown before a fair effort in a Fairyhouse Grade 3 where she was staying on over that 2m2f. She should get into the action though it's about time FREEWAY SPACE was winning and this looks a decent opportunity. David O'Brien's mare, a winning point-to-pointer, has been placed in her last three starts at around this trip and her recent second behind the well supported Champagne Classic at Thurles would probably be good enough.
Magic Of Light (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, mistake 2nd where 3rd, on terms approaching 5th, dropped to 4th approaching straight, soon no extra, 7th of 24, dist behind Barra (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn sft in Jan.
Miss Eyecatcher (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) In rear, pushed along briefly after 4th, headway approaching 3 out, pushed along approaching straight, remote 5th after 2 out, left 4th and slightly impeded last, 3rd close home, 3rd of 9, 31l behind Shattered Love (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f (1) Soft - Heavy in Feb.
The Green Lady (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Towards rear, some progress into 6th from 3 out, pushed along and went 4th before next, soon no impression and kept on same pace from before last, 4th of 10, 9 1/2l behind Island Remede (11-5) at Limerick 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Theatre Wine (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 6th at 7th, mistake 4 out, no extra and one pace from before straight, 4th of 15, dist behind Kate Appleby Shoes (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 2f mdn hvy in Feb.
Better Back Bracka (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) In touch in 4th, headway before 3 out, kept on to take 3rd run-in, 3rd of 6, 6 1/4l behind Strong Economy (11-5) at Ayr 2m 5f mdn (5) hvy in Jan.
Freeway Space (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Led, soon clear of remainder with pursuer, came back to field 3 out, joined 2 out, soon headed and one pace from before last, 2nd of 18, 8 1/2l behind Champagne Classic (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn sft in Feb.
Key Challenge (IRE) Key Of Luck M out of Legal Challenge.
Kilganer Queen (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Soon mid-division, moderate 9th at 8th, slight mistake 10th, soon 6th and no impression, 6th of 18, dist behind Champagne Classic (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn sft in Feb.
Midnight Surprise (IRE) 100-1 (10-13) Soon mid-division, 8th at 5th, no impression approaching straight, 6th of 16, 36 1/2l behind West Bridge (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Our Lady Lucy (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Chased leaders early, moderate 7th at 8th, weakened from before 3 out, 14th of 18, dist behind Champagne Classic (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn sft in Feb.
Smiling Jessica (IRE) 3-1 (11-10) Disp til 2nd 6out,rdn to ld 3out & sn adv, ld last, sow, won at Toomebridge 3m mdn gs in Oct beating Nickel (11-10) by 2l, 4 ran.
Une Lavandiere (FR) 20-1 (10-13) Prominent, slight mistake 2nd, soon disputed lead, slight mistake 7th, headed before next but remained prominent, lost place into straight, no impression 2 out, 5th of 16, 23 1/2l behind West Bridge (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Famous Day (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Disputed lead, pushed along and headed entering straight, slight mistake 2 out and soon no extra, 5th of 15, 22l behind Outspoken (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn sft in Feb.
Just Janice (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) A little tight for room briefly early, tracked leaders, 4th at 2nd, slight mistake 4th, 5th approaching straight, soon moderate 3rd and one pace, 3rd of 24, 25l behind Barra (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn sft in Jan.
Slaney Craiglegacy (IRE) 80-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened, 15th of 18, dist behind Al Boum Photo (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Jan.