in rear, ridden after 3 out, slightly hampered next, no impression
tracked leader in 2nd, improved to dispute lead briefly entering straight, ridden and headed after 2 out, no impression in 3rd at last, kept on one pace run-in
mid-division, ridden after 3 out, no impression from 2 out, never a factor
led, ridden and joined entering straight, headed and dropped to 5th when fell 2 out
mid-division, mistake 2nd, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
always behind, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
tracked leaders in 3rd, headway to dispute lead briefly entering straight, ridden and headed 2 out, dropped to moderate 5th approaching last, no impression
tracked leaders on outer, closer in 4th halfway, ridden and no impression from 3 out
towards rear, headway into 6th after 3 out, ridden and went 2nd after 2 out, no impression on winner before last, kept on same pace run-in
tracked leaders in 4th, 5th halfway, headway travelling well entering straight, led after 2 out, soon went clear on bridle, stayed on strongly run-in, unextended, impressive
rear of mid-division, headway 3 out, went 4th and slight mistake on outer 2 out, soon ridden, moderate 4th at last, no impression
Willie Mullins holds a very strong hand here. Ainsi Va La Vie, unbeaten in three bumpers, easily landed a 2m7f maiden on heavy going at Thurles before finding Grade 2 company against her at Limerick. LAURINA arrived from France with a big reputation which looked justified when she easily landed a heavy-ground Tramore maiden. She takes a big step-up in class, and her stable companion True Self looked a smart prospect before her defeat in a Thurles Listed contest, but she's taken to complete a double. Crackerdancer completed a hat-trick in bumpers before making all and winning as she liked on her hurdling bow at Limerick. She'll ensure the Mullins trio don't have things there own way while Just Janice, penalised for her Grade 3 victory at Down Royal, and the progressive Minnie's Secret, are others to consider.
Just Janice (IRE) 9-2 (10-10) Held up in rear, closed on outer and slightly hampered 2 out, soon ridden to challenge, led approaching last, kept on strongly to assert run-in, comfortably, won at Down Royal 2m (1) sft in Nov beating Creation (10-10) by 4 1/4l, 6 ran.
Dawn Shadow (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Soon raced in 3rd, under pressure approaching straight, soon no impression, one pace, 3rd of 9, 15l behind Let's Dance (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4f (1) sft in Dec.
Ainsi Va La Vie (FR) 5-1 (10-10) Held up, 3rd halfway, progress to 2nd 4 out, mistake 3 out, soon niggled along in 3rd, dropped to 4th and under pressure before 2 out, weakened, 4th of 5, 16 1/4l behind Fabulous Saga (11-6) at Limerick 3m (1) hvy in Dec.
Crackerdancer (IRE) 13-8 (11-7) Disputed, led after 1st, 1 length clear at 6th, asserted before 2 out, kept on strongly, easily, won at Limerick 2m 2f mdn hvy in Dec beating Lackaneen Leader (11-7) by 25l, 15 ran.
Gracemount (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Towards rear early, closed to chase leaders approaching halfway, no impression approaching straight, weakened, 6th of 9, dist behind Let's Dance (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4f (1) sft in Dec.
Killahara Castle (IRE) 200-1 (10-11) Rear, 5th at 4th, progress to 4th 3 out, soon 3rd, closed in 2nd 2 out, ridden to lead before last, asserted run-in, kept on well, won at Thurles 2m lst (1) hvy in Dec beating True Self (10-8) by 5l, 6 ran.
Minnies Secret (IRE) 6-5fav (11-7) Tracked leaders in 4th, improved into 3rd before 3 out, led entering straight, pushed clear after 2 out, stayed on well run-in, comfortably, won at Fairyhouse 2m mdn sft in Jan beating Tara Dylan (11-7) by 4 1/4l, 14 ran.
The Birdie Crowe (IRE) 6-1 (11-3) Held up in 4th, closer order approaching straight, pushed along after 3 out, no impression from next in last, slight mistake final hurdle, kept on same pace into 4th closing stages, 4th of 5, 12l behind Chatham Street Lad (11-0) at Cork 2m hvy in Jan.
Alletrix (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Rear of mid-division, 8th 3 out, headway entering straight, ridden in close 2nd when fell 2 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 4f sft in Dec.
Laurina (FR) 1-4fav (11-4) Mid-division early, mistake 1st, closer in 4th at 4th, headway to dispute lead 3 out, led travelling well before 2 out, soon clear, stayed on strongly run-in, not extended, won at Tramore 2m mdn hvy in Dec beating Mag Brady (11-7) by 15l, 14 ran.
True Self (IRE) 8-13fav (10-8) Held up, 4th at 4th, good headway to 2nd 3 out, travelled well to lead approaching straight, headed before last, soon ridden, no impression on winner run-in, one paced, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Killahara Castle (10-11) at Thurles 2m lst (1) hvy in Dec.
