disputed early, headed before 1st where slight mistake, tracked leaders, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, moderate 4th before last where mistake, ridden and kept on one pace run-in
disputed lead, led before 4th, joined approaching straight, ridden and headed after 2 out, no impression on winner run-in
always towards rear, never a factor, 6th halfway, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, no extra in straight
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 5th approaching straight, no extra from 2 out
always rear, never a factor, detached before 7th, no extra, behind and pulled up before 2 out
disputed lead, headed before 4th and 3rd halfway, headway approaching straight, close up when blundered and almost unseated rider 2 out, moderate 3rd last and no impression run-in
disputed lead, headed before 4th, 2nd halfway, headway to dispute approaching straight and ridden to lead after 2 out, 2 lengths clear when slight mistake last, stayed on well run-in
Kate Appleby Shoes won a Grade 3 hurdle in March and made a successful debut over fences at Limerick last month on extremely testing ground. She was left in front when a rival fell two out but would have won anyway and looks a decent stayer for the yard. DINARIA DES OBEAUX did very well to win her first two races over fences as she was only a four-year-old. She had Miss Eyecatcher 22l behind in a Clonmel Grade 3 and then ran with great credit in a Grade 1 at Fairyhouse before being badly impeded at Leopardstown. This is her grade for now and she still has an age allowance so can get back to winning ways. Magic Of Light fell in that Clonmel event when still in touch but was then put in her place by Youcantcallherthat at Fairyhouse and the winner has been well beaten in a handicap subsequently.
Kate Appleby Shoes (IRE) 11-8fav (11-7) In touch, dropped towards rear and reminder after 4th, progress to 3rd before 4 out, slight mistake 3 out, on terms approaching straight, led narrowly before 2 out where left clear, driven out run-in, won at Limerick 2m 4f hvy in Dec beating West Bridge (11-7) by 4l, 7 ran.
Magic Of Light (IRE) 6-4fav (11-7) Led, ridden entering straight, headed 2 out, no impression on winner when mistake at last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 7, 6l behind Youcantcallherthat (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Mill Quest (IRE) 6-1 (10-8) Soon tracked leaders, slightly slow 3rd, 4th from 6th, on terms before 8th, headed before 10th where bad mistake, slightly slow 4 out, no extra and one pace next, 4th of 9, 31 1/4l behind Smokey Joe Joe (11-9) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Miss Eyecatcher (IRE) 5-1 (10-10) Tracked leader, left in lead 8th, pushed along and headed entering straight, soon no impression on winner, kept on one pace, 2nd of 10, 22l behind Dinaria Des Obeaux (9-11) at Clonmel 2m 5f lst (1) Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Robbina (IRE) 40-1 (10-11) Held up, moderate 11th at 8th, no extra from 10th and pulled up after 2 out, at Thurles 2m 6f mdn sft in Feb.
Youcantcallherthat (IRE) 8-1 (10-6) Rear, 14th after 7th, mistake at 8th, headway 3 out, progress to 4th 2 out, weakened, 8th of 15, 22l behind De Benno (9-12) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Dinaria Des Obeaux (FR) 9-1 (10-8) Held up, not fluent 2nd, soon towards rear, not fluent 9th, very badly hampered next, soon no danger, 6th of 8, dist behind Shattered Love (11-3) at Leopardstown 3m (1) Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Girly Girl (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Tracked leader disputing 2nd, 3rd 5 out, not fluent next and pushed along, ridden in 3rd 3 out, no impression, slight mistake at last, 3rd of 6, 23l behind Asthuria (11-7) at Naas 2m Soft - Heavy in Jan.
