held up in rear, porgress on outer early straight, 7th 1 1/2f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders, 5th halfway, one pace straight
led, ridden straight, soon strongly pressed, headed 1f out, kept on well under pressure without threatening winner
prominent, 3rd halfway, 2nd and ridden to challenge early straight, 3rd and no impression from over 1f out
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, smooth headway travelling best straight, led 1f out, pushed out to assert last 100 yards, comfortably
chased leaders, 6th halfway, weakened straight
close up in 2nd, ridden straight, weakened under 2f out, eased final furlong
held up towards rear, progress 2f out, moderate 4th 1f out, kept on same pace
Empowering didn't show much on her debut at Leopardstown but is certain to have benefited from the run and must be kept on the right side. Girl Guide has been staying on under pressure over shorter trips so this should be ideal and she must be considered but it's about time VASTITAS was winning and this is her best opportunity to date. Jim Bolger's filly made a very nice Polytrack debut when caught late on by Madeira Man in a tough nursery last month and looks ready to gain her first success. Kirinda is a half-sister to a Listed winner and is likely to attract some attention on her debut.