chased leaders early, mid-division after 4th, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened
mid-division, ridden into 5th before straight, under pressure in 4th 2 out, no impression before last where jinked at faller and unseated rider
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden after 3 out, no extra before straight
led, headed after 3 out, soon ridden, no extra entering straight
held up towards rear, progress into 10th before straight, ridden in 7th 2 out, left moderate 4th last, kept on one pace
chased leader, 2nd halfway, led after 3 out, ridden and pressed entering straight, narrowly headed 2 out, under pressure in 2nd before last, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened before straight
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened
mid-division, 6th after 3 out, ridden before straight, no impression 2 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd after 3 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, kept on same pace under pressure, no impression in 3rd when fell last
mid-division, progress to chase leaders after 4th, 7th halfway, 4th after 3 out, challenged entering straight, narrow lead 2 out, ridden to assert before last, kept on well run-in
held up towards rear, progress into 9th after 3 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out
held up, mid-division halfway, progress into 7th entering straight. 5th and mistake 2 out, soon ridden, no impression before last where left moderate 3rd and slightly hampered, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden and no extra after 3 out, no impression before straight
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon no extra and weakened
soon towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon no extra
stumbled and unseated rider shortly after start
soon mid-division, ridden and no extra after 3 out, no impression before straight
This is a low-class handicap with hardly any of the runners in form. Tb Broke Her looked to have a good chance of ending a long losing run at Fairyhouse but ran poorly though she may not have enjoyed front-running. Returntovendor has yet to win but hasn't been beaten far in big fields in his last three starts while Rare Legend, who won over fences here in January, reappears on an 8lb lower mark than over the bigger obstacles. Quelle Belle Vie is on exactly the same mark as when scoring at Downpatrick in May and showed a bit more dash at Tipperary last time though a chance is taken with SWEET LITTLE LIES. Johnny Feane's mare started favourite for a Limerick handicap in June but found the fast going against her and the former point-to-pointer will be better suited by today's going and longer trip.
Slug And Jockey (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Held up, slight mistake 3rd, 5th halfway, ridden entering straight, slight mistake 3 out, soon no extra, 6th of 8, 23 1/2l behind Little Stevie (11-9) at Cork 2m mdn gd in Nov.
Supreme Steel (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division, reminder at 7th, ridden in 14th from 3 out, kept on without threatening straight, 7th of 20, 16 1/2l behind Coolbane West (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp gd in Sep.
Tb Broke Her (IRE) 5-1fav (10-7) Soon disputed lead, headed from 4th, pushed along after 10th, no extra and eased straight, 12th of 16, dist behind Jo Go (11-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 7f hcp sft in Nov.
Quelle Belle Vie (FR) 9-1 (11-0) Prominent, 2nd at 9th, dropped to moderate 5th before straight and no impression, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 7 3/4l behind Tristram Shandy (11-9) at Tipperary 3m hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Rare Legend (IRE) 11-2 (11-3) Held up towards rear, mistake 6 out, closer in 5th after next, ridden to challenge entering straight, under pressure in 2nd 3 out, no impression on winner before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 9, 5 1/2l behind Milanesque (11-0) at Thurles 3m hcp hvy in Jan.
Returntovendor (IRE) 9-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, slow jump 1st, soon prominent, slightly slow 9th, disputed 3rd before straight, 4th and not fluent last, one pace, 4th of 25, 4 3/4l behind Bye Bye O Bye (11-9) at Punchestown 3m hcp gd in May.
Easy To Find (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) In rear, not fluent and impeded 1st, not fluent 3rd and slightly impeded, reminders 6th, pushed along 5 out, soon no danger, 4th of 7, dist behind Woodford Island (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f gd in Nov.
Alices Man (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Held up, pushed along after 3rd, soon rear of mid-division, reminders 6th, no impression 9th, kept on same pace, 7th of 14, 30l behind Laid Back Luke (11-12) at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn sft in Mar.
Blues Dancer 25-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden in 8th 3f out, soon weakened, 16th of 22, 14 1/4l behind Sports Barrow (9-5) at Navan 1m 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Dactik (IRE) 22-1 (11-4) Held up, 12th from 5th, some headway but no impression from before straight, one pace, 8th of 16, 28 3/4l behind Logical Song (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Nov.
Queeny (IRE) 10-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, 7th from 7th, slight mistake 9th, soon pushed along, no impression approaching 4 out, one pace, 7th of 16, 22 3/4l behind Jo Go (11-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 7f hcp sft in Nov.
Cappacurry Sox (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra after 4 out, weakened, 6th of 10, dist behind Dounikos (11-12) at Thurles 2m 7f mdn gd in Nov.
Our Lizzie (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, no extra from 4 out, pulled up before 3 out, at Roscommon 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Alphabelle (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 10th from 7th, 6th approaching straight, no extra from before 2 out, 9th of 15, 25 1/2l behind Jack Slade (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Auntie Annie (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened, 15th of 18, 29 1/4l behind Game Puppeteer (11-7) at Thurles 2m hcp gd in Nov.
Carrow Queen (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Towards rear, progress 3 out, no impression straight, kept on without threatening, 6th of 16, 17 3/4l behind Kilkeaskins First (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Nov.
Flemenspower (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Soon chased leaders, 7th from 3rd, slight mistake 3 out, no extra from before next, 12th of 15, dist behind Tintown Robin (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp gd in Nov.
Sweet Little Lies 11-2fav (10-11) Led, pushed along approaching straight, soon headed and no extra, 13th of 17, 22 1/2l behind Fleurys Fort (11-11) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp gf in Jun.
Soul Season (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Towards rear, 12th from 3rd, bumped slightly 5th, no danger and kept on same pace from before 3 out, 6th of 14, dist behind Haymount (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn sft in Mar.
Johns Choice (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 4th, 8th halfway, no impression in 9th after 3 out and slight mistake next, no extra and mistake last, 8th of 13, 24 1/4l behind Bull Ride (11-4) at Wexford 2m mdn gd in Oct.
Rasco (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Held up, 12th early, disputed 10th before straight, one pace, 9th of 18, 24 1/2l behind Neddyvaughan (11-11) at Thurles 2m hcp Yielding in Nov.
