tracked leader in 2nd, dropped to 5th 6 out, mistake next, 7th and ridden 4 out, kept on without threatening from 2 out
tracked leaders on outer, jumped well, 6th halfway, improved into comfortably lose 4th 3 out, led approaching 2 out, strongly pressed from last, edged left near finish, all out
led, ridden and headed 3 out, soon weakened
settled 3rd, 2nd after 8th, mistake 6 out, ridden next, improved to dispute lead after 3 out, headed and no extra before 2 out, pulled up before last
tracked leaders in 5th, dropped to 7th halfway, 5th 4 out, 4th and headway approaching 2 out, 2nd and challenged after last, stayed on under pressure
always behind, weakened from 4 out, tailed off
held up in rear, no impression from before 3 out
tracked leaders in 4th, 2nd 5 out, led briefly 3 out, soon ridden and joined, headed approaching 2 out, 3rd after last, kept on under pressure
tracked leaders in 6th, 4th 4 out, close 3rd and challenged after 3 out, 4th and no impression from last
QUARRYVALE was having only his sixth start over fences when making all for a very easy success over three miles at Thurles and though the handicapper had his say with a 10lb rise his young rider's claim can help him follow up. Burnt Oil Babe almost defied a 7lb rise for a comfortable victory at Downpatrick when just touched off by Borolee at Punchestown. Another 5lb extra won't aid her cause but she's still on the upgrade. Four of these, Isourbell, Toby Ben, Heroes Square and Pagan Magic, were all engaged in the 3.05 here yesterday. The former did easily the best in second place with the other trio well beaten off and if turning out again could get involved.
Quarryvale (IRE) 7-1 (10-5) Made all, went clear from before 3 out (normal 5 out), stayed on well straight, easily, won at Thurles 3m cond hcp chs 0-109 sft in Nov beating Congenial Gent (10-5) by 12l, 12 ran.
Burnt Oil Babe (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway into 6th 6 out, improved to lead 3 out, ridden and challenged 2 out, asserted before last, challenged run-in, headed close home, just failed, 2nd of 18, shd behind Borolee (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp chs 0-102 in Oct.
Drain Hopper 12-1 (11-5) Led early, prominent, 5th after 3 out, dropped to moderate 6th before straight, soon no impression, 7th of 16, well behind Theresathingwrong (11-9) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp chs 0-102 hvy in Nov.
Come To The Party (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Tr ldrs, 4th 1/2way, wknd app str, no extra from before last, 5th of 11, 5l behind Bourbon Ellie (11-9) at Killashee 3m ire ptp sft in Nov.
Isourbell (IRE) 9-1 (11-5) Led and disputed, 3rd halfway, close up and challenged before 4 out, ridden in 3rd 3 out, no extra in 6th 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 18, 30l behind Borolee (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp chs 0-102 in Oct.
Jolly Jingles (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, 10th of 13, 43l behind Romanesco (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m beg chs hvy in Nov.
Pagan Magic (USA) 25-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, pulled up after 4 out, in a race won by Skidroe Joe (10-12) at Tramore 2m 6f hcp chs 0-95 in Oct, 15 ran.
Clare Gent (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Mid-division, went poor 5th approaching straight, soon kept on into poor 4th, 4th of 16, well behind Quel Esprit (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f beg chs hvy in Nov.
Majic Moments (IRE) 12-1 (10-7) Rear of mid-division, progress to track leaders after 3 out, 3rd before straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from between last 2, 3rd of 16, 10l behind Theresathingwrong (11-9) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp chs 0-102 hvy in Nov.
Toby Ben (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, mid-division when fell 5 out, in a race won by Curragh Grey (10-12) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp chs 0-116 in Dec, 16 ran.
Heroes Square (IRE) 10-1 (10-3) Towards rear, moderate 10th approaching 8th, soon no danger and kept on same pace without threatening, 4th of 12, 32l behind Quarryvale (10-5) at Thurles 3m cond hcp chs 0-109 sft in Nov.
Imperial Storm (IRE) 4-1 (11-6) Always towards rear, mistake 6 out, weakened and pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Tiernan's Terror (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp chs 0-95 hvy in Dec, 10 ran.
