waited with, soon raced in 5th, one pace approaching straight and slight mistake 2 out
pecked slightly 1st, raced in 3rd, 2nd at 3rd, challenged 3 out travelling smoothly, soon on terms, led before straight, went on 2 out, slight mistake last, stayed on well run-in, comfortably
waited with, soon raced in 6th, not fluent 5th, soon pushed along briefly, headway before 4 out, soon pushed along again and dropped to rear, no extra approaching straight
raced in 2nd, slight mistake 3rd and lost position, soon 4th, slight mistake 3 out, one pace after and slight mistake 2 out
raced in 4th, 3rd from 4th, pushed along 4 out, not fluent 3 out, soon ridden, no impression approaching straight, one pace
led, pressed 3 out, soon joined, headed before straight, not go with winner and kept on same pace from 2 out
in rear for most, no danger and kept on same pace in 6th from 3 out
Robin De Carlow has an extra penalty having won three times over timber including a Listed contest at Cork. She was reported to have hated testing ground back there for a Grade 3 last time so today's conditions should be ideal. Awayinthewest was beaten 2l in that former contest and has a 7lb pull in the weights. That was over 2m6f and this shorter trip will suit so there's every chance of her reversing the form. HONEYSUCKLE is unbeaten between the flags and in two runs over timber, the first a facile maiden victory here and the latter a comfortable Listed success at Thurles. She's facing tougher company here but looks one to follow until beaten. Tintangle couldn't quite handle Grade 1 company last time but had battled her way to victory over the minimum at Thurles and will be suited by the extra.
Robin De Carlow 6-5fav (10-13) Waited with in rear, slight mistake 9th, not fluent 4 out, soon 5th, pushed along approaching straight, soon no impression, no extra from before 3 out, 5th of 6, 36l behind Derrinross (11-0) at Cork 3m (1) Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Honeysuckle 8-11fav (10-8) Made all, jumped left 1st, slight mistake 3 out, asserted after 2 out and 3 lengths clear last, kept on well run-in, comfortably, won at Thurles 2m lst (1) gd in Dec beating Sassy Diva (10-11) by 3 1/4l, 5 ran.
Awayinthewest (IRE) 7-1 (10-10) Tracked leader in 2nd, closed after 9th, pushed along before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, every chance between horses at last, ridden and kept on, not match winner close home, 2nd of 5, 2l behind Robin De Carlow (10-10) at Limerick 2m 6f lst (1) gd in Oct.
Kingston Girl (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway after 3 out and challenged next, ridden approaching last and led run-in, kept on well closing stages, won at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn gd in Jan beating Caravation (11-7) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Tintangle (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Raced in 5th, closed and effort on outer into straight, no extra in 3rd at last, one pace, 3rd of 6, 13l behind Aramon (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m (1) Good - Yielding in Dec.
Western Victory (IRE) 4-1 (11-6) Led and soon clear, reduced advantage 3 out, ridden entering straight, headed 2 out, soon no impression on winner, rallied after last and strongly pressed winner inside final furlong, kept on close home, 2nd of 5, 1l behind My Sister Sarah (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f gd in Jan.
Cotton End (IRE) 5-1 (11-5) Tracked leader, left in in lead halfway, headed 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 14, 5 1/4l behind Kalanisi Og (11-5) at Galway 2m fll Yielding in Oct.
