soon led, slight mistake 7th, went on before 3 out, reduced lead and pressed from next, headed between last 2, kept on without matching winner run-in
towards rear, 13th from 8th, headway 10th, challenged after 2 out, led between last 2, not fluent last, stayed on well run-in
towards rear, slight mistake 8th, no danger 10th, pulled up straight
soon mid-division, closer in 6th from 6th, not fluent 8th, 5th from 10th, no impression approaching straight
held up, soon mid-division, 12th from 8th, no impression 10th, soon eased and pulled up
soon mid-division, slight mistake 3rd, 8th from 6th, slight mistake 10th, quickly progress into 3rd, no extra 2 out
soon mid-division, slight mistake 7th, 11th from next, progress 10th, soon chased leaders, no impression between last 2, mistake last, one pace
prominent, soon 2nd, pushed along from 9th, slight mistake 10th, soon no extra and eased, pulled up from 3 out
tracked leaders, 5th from 8th, 4th from 10th, no impression between last 2, no extra and not fluent last
soon mid-division, some progress 10th, no impression approaching straight, no extra from before 2 out
chased leaders, 4th from 8th, closed up 10th, soon 2nd, kept on same pace in 3rd from between last 2
tracked leaders, jumped right at times, 3rd from 8th, no extra from before 3 out, tailed off
soon towards rear, reminders 2nd, closer in 8th from 8th, further progress 10th to chase leaders, not fluent 3 out, no impression between last 2, not fluent last, one pace
held up, soon towards rear, no impression from 9th, pulled up from next
soon mid-division, 7th from 6th, lost place from 8th, no impression next, eased from 10th, soon pulled up
in rear, no danger 10th, soon pulled up
soon mid-division, 10th from 6th, no impression and slight mistake 10th, weakened, tailed off
tracked leaders, reminders after 8th and soon lost place, weakened 10th, soon pulled up
This is a low-grade handicap and ITSALLHAPPENING is one of the few with scope. Noel Meade's charge was having only his fourth start when strongly supported for a Fairyhouse handicap last month but got behind early and couldn't make up the ground until staying on late. Today's longer trip should prove ideal and he can recoup loses. Rebel Cry, who alternates between hurdles and fences, has won over the minimum trip around here over timber and has no problems with this trip while Coole Craft was still in touch when impeded and unseating his rider at Fairyhouse last time. Queeny was a comfortable winner over slightly further here in December and though well beaten subsequently it wouldn't be a shock to see a return to form.
Leila's Island (IRE) 22-1 (11-7) Mid-division, closer in 4th 4 out, ridden in moderate 4th after 3 out, moderate 3rd 2 out, kept on one paced, 3rd of 14, dist behind Camelia De Cotte (11-4) at Tramore 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Perfect Man (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, 10th entering straight, soon no impression, never a factor, 12th of 22, 29l behind Saturnas (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Five Hawk Wings (IRE) 25-1 (9-13) Held up, soon towards rear, pushed along straight, one pace from before 2 out, 8th of 12, 16 1/2l behind Top Of The Town (11-2) at Bellewstown 3m hcp gd in Aug.
Queeny (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) Mid-division on outer, 7th before 6th, closer on outer from 4 out and ridden after next, no impression and kept on same pace from before 2 out, 6th of 16, 13 3/4l behind She'llbeallright (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Rebel Cry (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, ridden 5 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out, at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Diggin Deep (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Soon mid-division, 7th from 5th, 8th before straight, soon no impression, 7th of 16, 13 1/4l behind Western Goose (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Itsallhappening (IRE) 4-1fav (11-5) Towards rear and 15th before 6th, pushed along in 10th from 3 out, 7th after next, no impression from before last and kept on well into 3rd run-in, 3rd of 16, 8 1/4l behind She'llbeallright (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Uptake 7-1 (11-8) Led and disputed, headed after 4 out and ridden from next, soon no extra and weakened, 10th of 16, dist behind She'llbeallright (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Youcantcallherthat (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Reminders from start and soon tracked leaders, 3rd before 6th, improved to dispute lead before 4 out and soon led, pushed along and pressed before 2 out where not fluent, soon ridden and dropped to 3rd, mistake last and no extra, dropped to 5th run-in, 5th of 16, 10l behind She'llbeallright (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Quelle Belle Vie (FR) 8-1 (11-5) Led, headed after 3 out, soon ridden, no extra entering straight, 6th of 18, 25 1/2l behind Queeny (11-1) at Thurles 2m 7f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Wee Small Hours (IRE) 5-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 5th from 5th, improved to get on terms 3 out where slight mistake, headed approaching 2 out, soon no extra, one pace, 5th of 16, 10 1/4l behind Western Goose (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Coole Craft (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Chased leaders and 4th before 6th, took closer order in 2nd after 4 out, pushed along to challenge before 2 out where badly hampered and unseated rider, at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Varene De Vauzelle (FR) 14-1 (10-2) Towards rear, went 11th approaching straight, soon no impression, 8th of 25, 33l behind Nicole's Milan (10-5) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp sft in Jan.
Cappacurry Sox (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, progress into 9th after 3 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out, 7th of 18, 32 1/2l behind Queeny (11-1) at Thurles 2m 7f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Dontdelay (IRE) 28-1 (10-1) Held up, 9th at 8th, moderate 7th from 3 out, no impression approaching next, kept on run-in, 4th of 11, 25 1/2l behind Returntovendor (10-10) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Orah Hall (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Mid-division on inne,r slight mistake 2nd, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 8th of 15, 35 1/4l behind Ardera Cross (11-9) at Tramore 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Wilde 'n Wide (IRE) 33-1 (9-13) In rear, 10th at 8th, went 4th after 3 out, no impression approaching 2 out, kept on run-in, 3rd of 11, 24l behind Returntovendor (10-10) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Alphabelle (IRE) 22-1 (10-2) Ran 4th, not fluent at 1st, 6th after 3rd, 8th after 4 out, ridden in 6th after 3 out, kept on same pace after 2 out, 8th of 13, 14 1/2l behind Logical Song (11-12) at Cork 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Leahs September (IRE) 100-1 (10-13) Soon mid-division, 9th at 5th, slight mistake 8th, no impression approaching straight, 7th of 16, 36 3/4l behind West Bridge (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Germany John (IRE) 9-1 (11-12) Disputed early, chased leader from before 3rd, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened and pulled up before 3 out, at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Notification (IRE) 50-1 (11-8) Always towards rear, no extra after 3 out, kept on one pace in straight, never a factor, 17th of 20, 36 1/2l behind Adreamstillalive (11-8) at Gowran Park 2m hcp sft in Jan.