mid-division, closed to track leaders from 4 out, 3rd next, led before 2 out, stayed on well to draw clear run-in
tracked leaders, no extra from before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
mid-division best, never a factor, pulled up before 4 out
mid-division, 8th approaching 4 out, soon no extra and pulled up before next
soon chased leaders, 6th approaching 4 out, no extra and pulled up before 3 out
soon mid-division, dropped towards rear and under pressure from 6 out, pulled up before 4 out
tracked leaders, 2nd 3 out, not fluent next, no extra in 3rd and kept on same pace from before last
led, headed and no extra from before straight, pulled up before 3 out
prominent, 5th after 4 out, soon no extra and pulled up before 2 out
soon mid-division, no extra from 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
prominent, no extra and kept on same pace from 3 out
soon towards rear, never a factor, pulled up before 5 out
tracked leaders, pushed along from 6 out, no extra from 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
towards rear, progress to track leaders from 4 out, 4th 3 out, 3rd before next, 2nd and kept on same pace under pressure from last
keen hold, prominent, led before straight, headed and no extra from 3 out
This looks to be a very competitive mares maiden hurdle with six bumper winners facing the starter. Thynetocatcher impressed at Gowran in the spring and was taking on smart opposition at Aintree last time. Pharney Lady finished just ahead of Marble Article at Wexford last month and the pair re-oppose on the same terms on their first start over timber, while Sligo winner Madam Bovary looks the type to do well over hurdles having already won a point-to-point. BLOSSOM GATE may have her measure today, however, as she ran a cracker behind Saturday's Kilternan Stakes winner Galileo's Choice in a Flat race at Killarney last month after gaining back-to-back wins in bumpers in July at Cork and Galway. John Kiely's charge may have too much speed for these if her jumping holds up.
Madam Bovary (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Set modest pace, quickened from over 2f out, strongly pressed and joined final furlong, rallied well to regain lead near line, won at Sligo 2m N H flat gd in Aug beating Local Celebrity (12-0) by nk, 9 ran.
Marble Article (IRE) 5-2 (11-6) Tracked leader in 2nd, led halfway, strongly pressed entering straight, headed over 1f out and soon no extra, 4th of 7, 10l behind Shu Lewis (11-2) at Wexford 2m mrs N H flat gf in Aug.
Thynetocatcher (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) In touch in mid-division, one pace final 3f, no impression, 9th of 18, 25l behind Tempest River (11-0) at Aintree 2m 1f N H flat lst (1) gd in Apr.
Blossom Gate (IRE) 6-4fav (10-10) In rear, pushed along to close from 4f out, 2nd over 2f out, led under 1f out, quickly clear, stayed on well, won at Galway 2m N H flat gd in Jul beating Bless N'ject (12-0) by 6l, 8 ran.
Pharney Lady (IRE) 5-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway to join issue entering straight, led briefly over 1f out, 3rd and no impression inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Shu Lewis (11-2) at Wexford 2m mrs N H flat gf in Aug.
Brookeville Lady (IRE) 66-1 (10-13) Always behind, tailed off, 10th of 14, well behind Bessie Lou (10-13) at Bellewstown 2m 1f mares mdn hdl gf in Aug.
Elanisa (IRE) 7-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 4 out, mistake and ridden 3 out, under pressure in 4th 2 out, 3rd approaching last and left 2nd, kept on to press leader run-in, no extra close home, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Miss Nomer (10-11) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl gd in Aug.
Lady Perspex (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra 4 out, 16th of 21, well behind All The Best Mate (10-10) at Cork 2m 4f mare hcp hdl 8Evens09 in Jul.
Lillymile (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Always behind, tailed off, 23rd of 30, well behind Raz De Maree (11-7) at Navan 2m 7f mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
Lodgehill Lass (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 3f out, soon no extra and weakened, 11th of 13, well behind Swift Lord (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 2f N H flat gd in Oct '09.
Magdoodle (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders and kept wide, 5th halfway, pushed along in 3rd entering straight, no impression on winner from 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 18, 8l behind Ballinahow Lady (11-7) at Naas 3m mdn hdl in Nov.
Theatre Gold (IRE) 33-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, headway into 7th 3 out, ridden and no impression next, weakened and tailed off, 8th of 15, well behind Bundle Of Fun (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f mdn hdl gs in Aug.
Toppolesa (IRE) 50-1 (10-6) Mid-division, 8th 3 out, no impression approaching 2 out, 8th of 16, 21l behind Some Say (10-13) at Sligo 2m 2f mdn hdl gd in Jul.
Limerickurmylady (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Rear of mid-division, moderate 11th 4 out, ridden into moderate 7th entering straight, no impression and kept on one pace, 8th of 25, 38l behind Greenbelt Star (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl gf in May.
Saddleoncemore (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Raced in rear, good headway on outer to be almost on terms over 3f out, 2nd over 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace into straight, 4th of 10, 8l behind Mare Of Milan (11-6) at Galway 2m N H flat gd in Aug.
Easy Mate (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 7th 3 out, no extra, 14th of 29, 30l behind Dibella (10-2) at Navan 2m mdn hdl in Mar.
Hang On Groovy (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Led, swished tail, joined approaching 2 out, headed straight and no extra from before last, 5th of 6, 15l behind Earls Quarter (11-12) at Galway 2m 2f nh nov hdl gd in Aug.
Our Ellie B (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Soon tracked leaders, 4th approaching straight, challenged 2 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from last, 3rd of 17, 2 1/4l behind Rheinland (11-7) at Limerick 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Jul.
Pennys Tune (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th 3f out, no impression and kept on one pace, 5th of 7, 27l behind Fammi Sognare (9-12) at Tramore 1m 4f 3yo hcp 47-75 fm in Aug '10 (flat).
Alex The Brave (IRE) 50-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, no extra from 4f out, swished tail closing stages, tailed off, 11th of 12, well behind Sword Of Honour (11-7) at Killarney 2m 1f 4yo nhf gs in Aug.
Duty Dance (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, weakened before 4 out, 11th of 14, well behind Sister Steve (10-13) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn hdl gd.
