chased leaders, slight mistake 1st, not fluent 2nd, closer order from after 5th, lost place and towards rear 4 out, pushed along in moderate 5th approaching straight, soon weakened
soon chased leaders, closer order from after 5th, on terms from after 3 out, under pressure approaching next where dropped to 4th, soon no extra
soon led and clear, some slight mistakes, reduced lead from after 5th, headed after 3 out, weakened to rear approaching straight, pulled up before last
held up, towards rear when fell 5th
chased leaders, closer order from after 5th, on terms approaching straight where travelling smoothly, led before 2 out where slight mistake, stayed on well run-in
prominent early, some slight mistakes, not fluent 5 out and dropped to rear, pulled up before 4 out
towards rear, not fluent 1st, slightly impeded by faller 5th, improved after 3 out, 4th travelling smoothly approaching straight, 2nd before 2 out, dropped to 3rd and no impression last
towards rear, improved to chase leaders 4 out, on terms from after 3 out, headed before 2 out where dropped to 3rd, 2nd and stayed on well without matching winner from last
Way Up In The Air was taking on more than she could handle in a very tough Leopardstown handicap the last time she ran over hurdles but has since scored impressively over fences at Thurles. Beluckyagain was an odds-on chance for her debut over timber at Fairyhouse and won nicely despite some novicey mistakes. She's progressing well but CAOIMHE'S DELIGHT has improved so much over fences recently that if she transfers that progress to hurdles she'll take all the beating. Our Katie needs a thorough test of stamina and her latest run behind Perfect Gentleman at Clonmel was her best to date while Feenakilmeedy has always had a big reputation and was very impressive over the course and distance a couple of weeks ago.
Beluckyagain (IRE) 8-13fav (11-5) Tracked leaders on inner, pushed along in 4th from 3 out, improved into 2nd and ridden 2 out, led before last, kept on well under pressure run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl in Feb beating Circe's Island (10-5) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Caoimhe's Delight (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 4th 4 out, closed from before 2 out, over 1L down when left in lead from last, pressed and stayed on well run-in, won at Limerick 2m 6f (1) hvy beating Civena (11-0) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.
Davinia's Tip (IRE) 10-3 (10-6) Led, closely pressed from before 4 out, narrowly headed and not fluent last, soon regained lead and stayed on, won at Tramore 2m mdn hdl hvy in Jan beating Enjoy Responsibly (11-2) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
Feenakilmeedy (IRE) Evensfav (11-7) Soon tracked leaders, travelling smoothly in 3rd approaching straight, led before 2 out, quickly clear, stayed on well, heavily eased run-in, won at Limerick 2m 3f mares mdn hdl hvy beating Cinder Rua (11-2) by 2l, 17 ran.
Our Katie (IRE) 9-2 (10-6) Soon chased leaders in 4th, jumped slightly left at 5th, pushed along into straight, improved under pressure to challenge on inner and almost on terms 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace from last, 2nd of 5, 4 1/2l behind Perfect Gentleman (11-5) at Clonmel 2m 4f hdl hvy in Feb.
Royal Run (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Soon led and made most, tended to jump a little left, joined 3 out, narrow lead and not fluent last, drifted left to centre of track and stayed on well run-in, won at Roscommon 2m 4f mdn hdl gf in Sep beating Mutiska (11-7) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Way Up In The Air (IRE) 11-4fav (11-7) Chased leader, led 4th, clear briefly 5 out, asserted after 3 out, easily, won at Thurles 2m 2f mrs beg chs hvy in Feb beating Some Benefit (11-0) by 9l, 15 ran.
Carrigeen Lechuga (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Towards rear, no impression before 3 out, never a factor, 9th of 18, 26l behind Folsom Blue (10-1) at Punchestown 3m 4f Handicap Chase (Grade C) (5yo+) hvy in Feb.
