prominent, soon 2nd, closed up from 5f out, on terms over 4f out, headed from 3f out, dropped to 4th from 2f out and no extra
tracked leaders, 4th from 3f out travelling smoothly, ridden to chase winner from 2f out, dropped to 3rd under 1f out, one pace
chased leaders, pushed along to close up and be prominent under 5f out, 3rd from 3f out, no extra 2f out and pulled up inside final furlong
held up in rear, closer in 6th from 3f out, 3rd from 2f out, chased winner under 1f out, kept on without matching winner
led, joined over 4f out, soon headed, weakened from before straight, completely tailed off
tracked leaders, closed up from 5f out, on terms over 4f out, led from 3f out, raced on outer into straight, ridden from 2f out, soon went on, reduced lead but stayed on well inside final furlong
held up, closer in 5th from 3f out, no extra and kept on same pace from 2f out
held up, no impression approaching straight, kept on same pace
soon mid-division, no impression approaching straight, soon no extra
held up towards rear, closer in 7th from 3f out, 5th from 2f out, no extra, one pace
chased leaders, no impression approaching straight, kept on same pace without threatening
chased leaders, pushed along under 5f out, weakened over 4f out, completely tailed off
What should be a good day for Willie Mullins can get even better as COLREEVY looked one to follow after her impressive Fairyhouse victory which was gained despite showing her inexperience. The stable also run Relegate, who managed to win at Punchestown last month despite drifting in the market and has much more to offer. Cordovan Brown followed her opening victory at Punchestown with a tremendous effort behind the useful Crackerdancer in a Navan Listed contest, when Lady Ischia was a long way behind, so she's on the short-list while Getaway Katie Mai's narrow victory over Motown Girl at Ballinrobe was enhanced when the runner-up easily went one better at Limerick.
Lady Ischia (IRE) 3-1 (11-4) Tracked leader, 3rd approaching halfway, soon well off pace, closed from before straight, ridden to chase winner 2f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 2nd of 5, 11l behind Rapid Escape (11-11) at Navan 2m lst (1) hvy in Dec.
Colreevy (IRE) 4-11fav (11-7) Disputed lead on outer, took keen hold, headed halfway, 3rd entering straight, regained lead travelling well 2f out, pushed along and swished tail once under 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Fairyhouse 2m fll hvy in Dec beating Owenacurra Lass (11-7) by 3 1/4l, 12 ran.
Cordovan Brown (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, headway into 2nd 4f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Crackerdancer (11-9) at Navan 2m lst (1) Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Getaway Katie Mai (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, headway from 3f out, 3rd and challenged over 1f out, led over 50yds out and stayed on well, won at Ballinrobe 2m fll Yielding - Soft in Aug beating Motown Girl (11-5) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Motown Girl (IRE) 6-4fav (11-6) Made all, travelled well and 2 lengths clear early straight, asserted over 1f out, stayed on well, easily, won at Limerick 2m sft in Dec beating Minnies Secret (11-9) by 9l, 10 ran.
Relegate (IRE) 13-8fav (11-7) Mid-division on outer, headway approaching straight, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Punchestown 2m Soft - Heavy in Jan beating Danse Idol (11-7) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Chisholm Trail (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Rear of mid-division, ridden in moderate 7th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 13, 23l behind Lady Ischia (11-9) at Naas 2m Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Fiveaftermidnight (IRE) 4-1 (11-11) Rr of mid-div, mstk 8th, prog to join ldrs 4out, 4th app str, ko on to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Malachys Girl (11-11) at Borris House 3m mdn in Dec.
Hazy Shadow (IRE) 10-3 (11-5) Mid-division early, 7th after halfway, closed 3f out, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 10, 10 3/4l behind Getaway Katie Mai (11-5) at Ballinrobe 2m fll Yielding - Soft in Aug.
The Princetonian (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, good headway into 2nd entering straight, ridden 2f out, dropped to 4th 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 12, 16 1/4l behind Colreevy (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m fll hvy in Dec.
Tintangle (IRE) Yeats filly out of Connaught Hall.
Welsh Pearl (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, no impression straight, kept on one pace, 5th of 7, 8 3/4l behind Espanito Bello (11-7) at Naas 2m Soft - Heavy in Jan.
