hampered 1st, held up, 18th at 2nd, never a factor, completely tailed off
a little tight for room briefly early, tracked leaders, 5th at 2nd, improved to get on terms 3 out, soon led and went on, pushed along approaching last, stayed on well run-in, easily
towards rear, not fluent 2nd, pushed along after 4th, soon no danger, pulled up before 2 out
held up, 14th at 2nd, no danger when slight mistake 3 out, tailed off
led and disputed, headed from 3 out, dropped to 7th approaching straight, no extra
hampered 1st, mid-division, 13th at 2nd, never a factor, behind when jumped left last, completely tailed off
tracked leaders, 6th at 2nd, slight mistakes 4th and 4 out, pushed along 3 out, chased winner approaching straight, soon one pace
chased leaders, 9th at 2nd, pushed along in 8th 4 out, no extra after next
towards rear for most, never a factor
tracked leaders, mistake 2nd where 3rd, on terms approaching 5th, dropped to 4th approaching straight, soon no extra
mid-division early, 11th at 2nd, moderate 10th approaching straight and no impression
mid-division early, 10th at 2nd, went 6th approaching straight, one pace
close up and disputed lead, slight mistake 4th, headed approaching next, 3rd approaching straight, one pace
hampered 1st, held up, 15th at 2nd, headway approaching straight, soon no impression, one pace
hampered 1st, held up, 17th at 2nd, never a factor
held up, 20th at 2nd, never a factor, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, 8th at 2nd, slight mistake 4th, pushed along and slight mistake next, soon under pressure, 9th approaching straight, no impression
hampered 1st, soon behind in rear, refused 4 out
held up, 16th at 2nd, slight mistake 3rd, soon no danger, pulled up before 2 out
a little tight for room briefly early, tracked leaders, 4th at 2nd, slight mistake 4th, 5th approaching straight, soon moderate 3rd and one pace
chased leaders early, 7th at 2nd, no extra from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
soon mid-division, 12th at 2nd, no danger when mistake 3 out, pulled up before next
held up, 19th at 2nd, some headway but no danger 3 out
A huge field of maidens but the two to concentrate on are Barra and KATE APPLEBY SHOES. The former, four times a bumper winner in France, ran an excellent race behind Joey Sasa at Leopardstown last month and will be difficult to beat but it's Willie Mullins' mare who earns the vote. A dual bumper winner in the spring of 2015, she was returning from a very long break when a close third in what looked a decent maiden at Limerick last month and she'll appreciate the longer trip. The Kings Baby and So Sorry Sarah have had plenty of experience while Good To Flow returns to hurdling after a fair effort in a Limerick bumper.
Ballygill Countess (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 6th after halfway, pushed along from 6f out, no extra under 3f out, eased into straight, 7th of 9, dist behind Ballyward (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m 4f Yielding in Dec.
Barra (FR) 11-4 (11-5) Tracked leaders, closed up travelling smoothly from before straight, soon pushed along to challenge and every chance, kept on without matching winner run-in, 2nd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Joey Sasa (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 2f mdn Yielding in Dec.
Ellie's Choice (IRE) 7-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, not fluent 4th, mistake 3 out, weakened before next, 6th of 8, 34l behind Younevercall (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Folly Dat (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, slight mistake 5th, weakened from 7th, 8th of 12, dist behind The Storyteller (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn sft in Dec.
Good To Flow (IRE) 10-3 (11-9) Mid-division, took closer order from 4f out, 4th 2f out, soon ridden and went 2nd, kept on inside final furlong without matching winner, 2nd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Miss Sapphire (11-6) at Limerick 2m hvy in Dec.
Hugh Divots (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Towards rear, mistake 5th, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 10th of 14, dist behind Camelia De Cotte (11-4) at Tramore 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Kate Appleby Shoes (IRE) 4-5fav (11-5) Led, not fluent at times, headed and ridden from 2 out, dropped to 3rd before last, kept on same pace without matching principals run-in, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Island Remede (11-5) at Limerick 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Kiln Rock (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Rear of mid-division on outer, never a factor, no impression approaching 3 out, no extra, kept on one pace, 10th of 18, dist behind Boru Boy (11-12) at Cork 3m mdn hvy in Jan.
Kitty Power (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) Took keen hold, raced wide with leader, led halfway until over 3f out, soon hung left and weakened, 5th of 7, 28 3/4l behind Kayla (10-12) at Towcester 2m (6) gf in Apr.
Magic Of Light (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) Led, ridden 3f out, headed 2f out, soon no impression, 5th of 8, 8 3/4l behind Three Swallowsnick (11-6) at Navan 2m lst (1) Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Midnight Surprise (IRE) 5-1 (11-10) Mid div, 6th 6out, wknd aftr 3out & no impr in fair 6th when b mstk 2out, bhnd when pu aftr 2out, at Athlacca 3m mdn gd in May.
Queens And Aces (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Always behind, reminder 3rd, trailing 5th, never a factor, 10th of 11, dist behind Brave Out (11-4) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn hvy in Dec.
So Sorry Sarah (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, 4th after 4th, no impression and one pace straight, 4th of 13, 12 1/4l behind Pylonthepressure (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
The Kings Baby (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Mid-division on outer, bad mistake 6th, 6th 3 out, soon ridden, moderate 5th 2 out, kept on without threatening in moderate 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 17l behind Coquine D'aunou (10-13) at Limerick 2m 2f mdn hvy in Dec.
Une Lavandiere (FR) 15-2 (11-2) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, disputed over 5f out, ridden in 4th 4f out, no extra 3f out, 9th of 13, dist behind Lucky Pass (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Wiiphania (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Towards rear, not fluent 4 out, 8th after next, pushed along and no impression in 6th from before 2 out, 6th of 10, 23 1/4l behind Island Remede (11-5) at Limerick 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Win Some Annie (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Always behind, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 5th of 14, dist behind Camelia De Cotte (11-4) at Tramore 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Ask Granny (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, slight mistake 2nd, pushed along 4 out, mistake 3 out, soon no extra and weakened, 12th of 17, dist behind Montalbano (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Dec.
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Havasupai (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Held up, soon towards rear, never a factor, 21st of 24, dist behind Bunk Off Early (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.
Just Janice (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Mid-division, headway into 3rd 6 out, 2nd 3 out, ridden and dropped to moderate 3rd before 2 out, no impression, 4th of 15, 18 1/4l behind Coquine D'aunou (10-13) at Limerick 2m 2f mdn hvy in Dec.
Our Pocket Rocket (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Disputed early, slight mistake 1st and chased leader, lost place halfway, ridden and weakened after 4 out, 11th of 13, dist behind Bridge Native (10-13) at Thurles 2m mdn gd in Nov.
Symbolist (IRE) 66-1 (9-4) Led after 1f, headed halfway, soon lost place, tailed off, last of 10, dist behind Italian Riviera (9-2) at Catterick 2m hcp (5) sft in Oct.
Synopsis 33-1 (11-5) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 4 out, soon no extra, 9th of 17, dist behind Montana Belle (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn sft in Jan.
