held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 3rd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
led and disputed, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, under pressure in 5th 1f out, kept on well final furlong, pressed winner closing stages
prominent and disputed, 2nd halfway, led 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on in 4th 1f out, kept on final furlong
Gathering Power missed the break in the opening juvenile race of the Turf season at the Curragh on Sunday but showed enough potential to suggest she will go well here. That race was won by Jim Bolger's heavily supported Dawn Approach and the trainer runs Verbal Honesty here and she's a half-sister to a 2yo winner so should have plenty of pace. It's a surprise to see Stan Moore sending a runner here so the cheaply-bought Tiger Sunset has to be respected but a chance is taken with TOCCATA BLUE, the first foal of a very speedily-bred mare and from a yard who get them ready early.
Toccata Blue (IRE) Verglas colt out of Jinxy Jill.
Tiger Sunset (IRE) Balmont colt out of Zuccini Business.
Angela's Dream (IRE) Chineur filly out of Church Mice.
Gathering Power (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Dwelt a bit, waited with, closed to track leaders approaching final furlong, switched and ridden inside final furlong, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 5th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Dawn Approach (9-5) at Curragh 5f 2yo mdn.
Verbal Honesty (IRE) Elusive City filly out of Tus Maith.
Versilia Gal (IRE) Footstepsinthesand filly out of Tuscany Lady.
