soon raced in 2nd, close 2nd entering straight, soon ridden, weakened from 1 1/2f out
led, ridden and strongly pressed 2f out, joined over 1f out, headed 1f out, kept on one paced final furlong
chased leaders in 3rd, ridden entering straight, weakened from 2f out
held up in 5th, ridden 4f out, no impression, never a factor
dwelt and soon became detached and trailing in last, closer last 5f out, progress on outer into 4th entering straight, ridden 2f out, headway to lead on outer 1f out, stayed on well final furlong
chased leaders in 4th, progress into 2nd and ridden 2f out, disputed lead briefly over 1f out, headed 1f out, no impression in 3rd inside final furlong
Tubeanie had plenty of chances in the UK but didn't take them and it was her latest run in France where she showed her best form to date. She'll probably be a short price on the back of that but doesn't look one to trust. Virile didn't show much in two starts for Richard Hannon though he's a half-brother to three winners and has some potential. HOLY WATER is another import from the UK where he finished a long way behind in both starts. He made his debut for Jessica Harrington over this trip a fortnight ago and showed that there is a minor race waiting for him with a very close fourth. He's handed the verdict in a poor contest in which On The Motorway has a shout having found 2m beyond him last month.
On The Motorway (IRE) 11-1 (9-5) Soon led, ridden 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, soon no extra, 6th of 11, 9l behind Sar Oiche (9-0) at Dundalk 2m mdn stks pol in Jan.
Holy Water (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, pushed along in 6th approaching straight, ridden in 4th over 1f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 3/4l behind Headlong (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn stks pol.
Intrepid Glory (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Dwelt and towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 7th of 11, 10l behind Sar Oiche (9-0) at Dundalk 2m mdn stks pol in Jan.
Virile (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Chased leaders, went 2nd 3f out until pushed along over 2f out, weakened and lost 3rd over 1f olut, 4th of 8, 13l behind Moonvoy (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn (5) sft in Aug.
Loyalty Card (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden and hampered 2f out, soon no extra, 11th of 13, 17l behind Vitally Important (9-6) at Dundalk 1m mdn stks pol in Dec.
Tubeanie (IRE) (8-8) 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Janaya (8-8) at Chantilly(FR) 7f clm stks fbs in Jan.