Verdict

Three miles around here on heavy ground is no picnic but it shouldn't be a problem for JOHNNYS GIRL (NAP) who can follow up her victory at Limerick. Norman Lee's mare was well supported that day when her stamina came into play in very testing conditions and a 6lb rise doesn't look enough to prevent her scoring again. The runner-up has won subsequently but the third Miracle In Medinah and fourth Ice Cool look held. It's a very long time since Flynsini won while Dubai Devils is still higher in the weights than his last victory two years ago.

Formwatch

Carrigready (IRE) (12-2) Mid-div, 4th 1/2way, rdn in 4th aftr 3out, sn no ex, detd & tired when pu after 2out, at Tinahely 3m Yielding in Oct.

Dubai Devils (IRE) 4-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, well in touch when brought down 3 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp hvy in Jan.

Marshalled (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Mid-division, pushed along in moderate 10th entering straight, no impression, 9th of 18, 23l behind Espion Du Chenet (10-9) at Naas 2m hcp hvy in Dec.

Miracle In Medinah 7-1 (12-0) Rear of mid-division, mistake 2nd, 7th halfway, slow jump 9th, moderate 6th 3 out, pushed along and went 3rd 2 out, ridden and no impression before last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 5 1/4l behind Johnnys Girl (9-13) at Limerick 2m 7f hcp hvy in Dec.

Our Friend (IRE) 25-1 (11-11) Mid-division, headway into 5th 4 out, ridden next, weakened, 11th of 18, dist behind Stoughan Cross (11-0) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.

Misty Hollow (IRE) 200-1 (12-0) Rear of mid-division, mistake at 3rd, in rear at halfway, no impression, 7th of 10, dist behind Espanito Bello (12-0) at Naas 2m 3f hvy in Dec.

Anseanachai Cliste (IRE) 50-1 (11-8) Rear of mid-division, some headway in 6th halfway, pushed along and no extra approaching 3 out, 9th of 13, 24l behind Kristian Goingwel (11-3) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.

Walshestown (IRE) 150-1 (12-2) Always towards rear, never a factor, slight mistake 6th, detached 4 out, no extra, 9th of 10, dist behind Billaway (12-2) at Down Royal 2m 5f sft in Dec.

Johnnys Girl (IRE) 11-1 (9-13) Towards rear, a little keen early, 9th halfway, moderate 7th 3 out, pushed along and progress on outer entering straight, on terms before 2 out, headed after 2 out, ridden to challenge again last, led final 150 yards, stayed on best, won at Limerick 2m 7f hcp hvy in Dec beating Kristian Goingwel (11-10) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.

Flynsini (IRE) 10-1 (10-7) Prominent, soon led, not fluent 4th, joined from 8th, headed approaching 3 out, no impression and slightly impeded 2 out, one pace, 6th of 12, 14 1/4l behind Kristian Goingwel (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.

Ice Cool 5-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, mistake 1st and slow next, 4th halfway, mistake 5 out, ridden before 3 out,, 4th of 9, 16 1/4l behind Johnnys Girl (9-13) at Limerick 2m 7f hcp hvy in Dec.

Witness Of Fashion (IRE) 28-1 (9-12) Mid-division, ridden 6th, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 12th of 18, dist behind Stoughan Cross (11-0) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.