tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, 6th when left moderate 5th at last
towards rear, slight mistake 1st, went 5th 5 out, slight mistake next, pushed along from 2 out, no impression, left moderate 4th at last
tracked leader in 2nd, slight mistake 6th, improved to dispute lead 2 out, ridden to lead narrowly approaching last, narrow advantage when left clear at last, stayed on run-in
tracked leaders, 4th 5 out, went 3rd and ridden 2 out, no impression on leaders in 3rd at last, left 2nd at last, kept on same pace run-in
held up towards rear, took keen hold early, headway 4 out, went 3rd next, soon ridden, 4th 2 out, left moderate 3rd and slight mistake at last
tracked leaders, dropped to rear from 6th, no impression from 4 out
led, ridden and joined 2 out, headed narrowly approaching last, under pressure in close 2nd when fell at last
always towards rear, slight mistake 2nd, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
Mick Winters muddies the waters here by saddling KARA LOCA and Perfect Woman, both winning point-to-pointers who were successful on their latest starts over hurdles. The former was an impressive all-the-way winner over 2m4f at Ballinrobe and just gets the nod over the latter, who also scored over the same track and trip. Killeena House has also won between the flags and has done quite well over timber while Queens Wild beat a big field in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown in February. What A Jewel is very consistent and has experience over fences having finished runner-up at Tramore last month though that was over 2m6f. None of the remainder are out of what looks a competitive opener.
Kara Loca (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Made all, ridden before straight, kept on well from before last, won at Ballinrobe 2m 4f mdn sft in Sep beating Princess Lir (10-13) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Killeena House (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Not fluent 1st, tracked leaders, 3rd when slight mistake 6th, 4th 2 out and slight mistake, one pace,, 6th of 15, 22l behind Westerners Son (11-8) at Cork 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Perfect Woman (IRE) 7-4fav (10-13) Prominent, a little keen, close up from 3rd, 3rd from 6th, on terms from 9th, led from 3 out, asserted approaching last, stayed on well run-in, comfortably,, won at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn gd in Sep beating Table Tips (10-13) by 6l, 7 ran.
Queens Wild (IRE) 10-1 (11-13) Mid-division, 7th 3 out, 6th 2 out, 7th and ridden after 2 out, 5th at last where not fluent, no extra run-in, 8th of 11, 12 1/2l behind Emcon (11-10) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp sft in Sep.
West Montan (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) In rear, never a factor, pushed along and no extra in 7th entering straight, 7th of 8, 15 1/4l behind Misty Lady (10-6) at Listowel 2m hcp sft in Sep.
What A Jewel (IRE) 9-4fav (11-5) Not fluent 1st, tracked leader, led narrowly 4 out, ridden and headed between last 2, kept on same pace, no impression from last, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Welcometothejungle (11-5) at Southwell 2m 4f (4) gd in Aug.
Jesmond Lodge (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Led, reduced lead 5th, pushed along into straight, soon joined and headed, no extra from after 2 out, 6th of 7, 17 1/2l behind Golden Spear (10-6) at Listowel 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
The Living Beauty (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Settled 5th, not fluent 1st, soon 6th, weakened to rear before 2 out, no extra, 10th of 11, 26l behind Emcon (11-10) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp sft in Sep.
