Fairyhouse For Fundraisers Handicap Hurdle (80-109) 2m

Verdict

DICK DUNDEE has improved over fences and is now a massive 29lb lower in the ratings over hurdles so looks the one to be on despite his big weight. Might Be Magic scored here in November but couldn't quite get to the in-form Luke's Benefit on a return visit last month and has gone up another 5lb. Tidy Zag won easily at Cork then defied a 6lb rise with a battling success at Tramore for which a 9lb hike looks excessive. The four-year-old Windsor Queen makes her handicap debut after her maiden success on heavy ground at Limerick but this is tougher. Hurricane Sky is gradually getting his act together over timber and should be thereabouts.

Dick Dundee 9-1 (11-5) Prominent early, soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden before straight, no impression in 4th before 2 out, kept on one pace, left moderate 3rd last, 3rd of 16, 16l behind Make A Track (11-0) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp chs 0-145 hvy in Dec.

Speed Dial 33-1 (10-5) Soon mid-division, 8th before straight, no impression 2 out, 9th of 16, 19l behind Hop In (10-8) at Navan 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 in Dec.

Fire Belt (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) Soon chased leaders, moderate 4th 2 out, soon no impression, kept on one pace, 4th of 16, 11l behind Luke's Benefit (10-12) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 80-109 in Dec.

Masterofdeception (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Led, bad mistake 4 out, ridden and headed 2 out, no extra before last, 6th of 7, 40l behind Shanahan's Turn (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Dec.

Shesonlyahorse (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, reminder after 2nd, weakened from 6 out, soon behind, 9th of 13, well behind Aibrean (11-7) at Naas 2m 3f mrs beg chs sft.

Mad For Road (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Mid-division, ridden in 8th 3 out, no impression and kept on one pace, 9th of 17, 18l behind Royal Flight (11-7) at Down Royal 2m cond hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Dec.

Firethorn (IRE) 6-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, progress into 9th 3 out, ridden into 3rd before 2 out, no extra before last, kept on one pace, 5th of 17, 8l behind Royal Flight (11-7) at Down Royal 2m cond hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Dec.

Windsor Queen (IRE) 9-4fav (10-7) Made all, went clear from before 2 out, reduced lead but always holding on closing stages,, won at Limerick 2m 3yo mdn hdl hvy in Dec beating Cassells Rock (11-0) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.

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Fairyhouse For Fundraisers Handicap Hurdle (80-109) 2m