soon raced in 5th, pushed along 3f out, no extra from before straight
disputed lead early, soon close up in 2nd, on terms from 5f out, led 2f out, ridden clear final furlong and stayed on well
soon raced in 6th, squeezed for room on inner from before straight, soon switched left to outer and kept on same pace without threatening
soon raced in 4th, pushed along 3f out, no impression and bumped before straight, soon no extra
disputed lead early, soon narrow leader, joined from 5f out, headed 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace final furlong
in rear, progress from before straight to soon chase leaders, kept on same pace from 2f out
a little keen, soon tracked leaders in 3rd, effort straight and one pace from over 1f out
soon towards rear, pushed along at stages from before halfway, dropped to last 5f out, soon no danger
Jamie Codd tried new tactics on Miss Aloud at Clonmel, forcing the pace from the start and having most of her rivals at full stretch but she had no answer when the odds-on Northern Belle quickened past and had to settle for third. The winner's yard is represented by Royal Illusion, a daughter of King's Theatre out of a winning hurdler and she'll make a bold bid. Point-to-point winner Wait For No One ran very well when runner-up at Galway though looked in need of softer ground than she'll get here while Vic's Little Miss has had plenty of chances, though would have found Listed company beyond her at Gowran last time. GHURBA has much more speed in her pedigree than most of these and is an interesting newcomer for Noel Meade. Ground conditions will be in her favour and she's taken to make a winning start.
Grove Hill (IRE) Millenary M out of Knocka Beauty.
Royal Illusion (IRE) King's Theatre M out of Spirit Run.
Three Thirds (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) Mid-division early, took keen hold and headway to dispute lead from halfway, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened quickly, 10th of 12, 26 1/2l behind Dramalarma Lucy (11-9) at Tramore 2m gd in Jun.
Vic's Little Miss (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) In rear, under pressure halfway, no impression from 4f out, kept on same pace straight, 7th of 12, 13l behind Yukon Lil (11-2) at Gowran Park 2m lst (1) gd in Oct.
Wait For No One (IRE) 4-1 (11-9) Led, almost joined 6f out, headed over 4f out and 3rd after until almost back on terms over 2f out, rallied final furlong and kept on well into 2nd closing stages, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Best Of Dubai (11-9) at Galway 2m 1f sft in Sep.
Ghurba (IRE) Aqlaam filly out of Mahaatheer.
Miss Aloud (IRE) 3-1 (11-3) Led, joined briefly 3f out, soon ridden, pressed 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, dropped to 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 9, 4 3/4l behind Northern Belle (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 1f gd in Oct.
Wonderful Woman (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Towards rear and in rear from halfway, soon pushed along and detached, completely tailed off, last of 12, dist behind Steel Cap (12-0) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f gd in Sep.
