chased leaders, well off the pace, no extra from 3 out
soon well off the pace in mid-division, towards rear from before 5 out, soon no danger
chased leaders, well off the pace, headway in 4th 2 out, no impression and kept on without threatening from last
chased clear leader in 2nd, lost place 2 out, soon no impression
waited with, went moderate 6th 2 out, soon no impression, kept on
prominent in chasing group, closed into 3rd 2 out, 2nd at last, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
led and clear, mistake 4th, reduced lead 2 out and headed between last 2, dropped to 3rd from last until rallied well and closing all the way to the line
waited with well off the pace towards rear, progress from before 4 out, kept on same pace from next
waited with well off the pace towards rear, kept on same pace from 3 out
soon prominent in chasing group, closed 2 out and led between last 2, stayed on well run-in and always just going to hold on close home
well off pace in mid-division, poor 6th approaching 4 out, soon pushed along and no impression from next, kept on same pace
It's very rare to see one of Willie Mullins' right at the bottom of a moderate handicap but Away We Go has shown little since making a debut success for the yard in October. The veteran Slew Charm has won once over hurdles in 27 starts but has some strong form and would have to be considered if anywhere near his best. OUR GIRL SALLEY has been in very good heart over fences despite her four seconds and has a Grade 3 to her credit over hurdles. She arrives on a fair mark and looks the one to beat though Prince Rudi is in very good heart at present having beaten a huge field over 3m at Leopardstown. Mackeys Forge hasn't run over timber for a long time and isn't as well handicapped as over the bigger obstacles but the opposite is the case for Dazzling Susie, who won twice over fences last summer and is a massive 15lb better in over hurdles.
Allee Garde (FR) 7-2 (11-6) Chased leaders mainly 4th, driven along approaching 4 out and fell 3 out, in a race won by Forpadydeplasterer (11-10) at Thurles 3m chs hvy in Nov, 6 ran.
Berties Dream (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) Always towards rear, 17th of 22, well behind Colbert Station (10-5) at Punchestown 3m hcp hdl hvy.
Bridgets Pet (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Towards rear, 13th after 4 out, no impression next, weakened and pulled up before last, in a race won by Colbert Station (10-5) at Punchestown 3m hcp hdl hvy, 22 ran.
Prince Rudi (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway into 3rd 3 out, 2nd next, ridden to challenge last, stayed on to lead run-in, kept on well under pressure, won at Leopardstown 3m hcp hdl sft in Dec beating Whodoyouthink (10-7) by 1/2l, 30 ran.
Mackeys Forge (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, driven along in 4th approaching straight, no extra after 3 out, 6th of 9, 27l behind He'llberemembered (11-5) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chs hvy in Dec.
Our Girl Salley (IRE) 4-5fav (11-7) Tracked leaders, close 3rd on stands' side 2 out, soon ridden, went close 2nd run-in, stayed on under pressure run-in to press winner to line, 2nd of 10, nk behind Charlie's Vic (11-0) at Naas 2m 3f mrs beg chs in Jan.
Dazzling Susie (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Led, headed 6 out, ridden in 4th after 5 out, soon no extra, 5th of 8, 28l behind Great Oak (11-1) at Cork 2m 1f mares nov chs Grade 3 (1) sft in Dec.
Slew Charm (FR) 10-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out, 9th of 18, 37l behind Bog Warrior (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Dec.
Blissful Moment (USA) 12-1 (10-4) Rear of mid-division for most, never a factor, 12th of 22, well behind Colbert Station (10-5) at Punchestown 3m hcp hdl hvy.
Away We Go (IRE) 16-1 (10-3) Always towards rear, never a factor, 18th of 24, 21l behind Tennis Cap (11-2) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-140 sft.
Forever Gold (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Soon mid-division, ridden in 7th and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 12, 36l behind Sizing Gold (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Dec.
