pushed along to soon lead, drifted slightly left from over 2f out where headed, 3rd 1 1/2f out, soon no impression in 4th, kept on one pace
chased leaders, led 2f out, soon pressed and headed 1 1/2f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, pushed along into straight, no impression from under 2f out, no extra and dropped behind from over 1f out
held up towards rear, progress into 4th 1 1/2f out, soon 3rd and no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
took keen hold early, prominent, pushed along into straight, no impression 2f out, soon weakened and eased final furlong
held up towards rear on outer, ridden from early straight, no impression 1 1/2f out where 5th, kept on one pace
A winner at the Curragh in September, TESTED has a string of fancy entries that includes the Irish 1000 Guineas. Dermot Weld's filly should be up to beating these on her reappearance. Principessa Ava and Colour Blue finished practically upsides at Dundalk last time without threatening the winner with Suite even further behind. Shanooan and Dark Skies were both winners at Dundalk on their latest starts but have a bit to find on these terms, as does recent course and distance winner Sophie's World.
Queen Of Alba (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Led, pushed along to assert approaching straight and 5 lengths clear 2f out, under pressure and reduced lead 1f out, headed inside final 100 yards, no extra, 2nd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Lady Giselle (9-10) at Limerick 1m hcp in Apr.
Colour Blue (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, weakened, 7th of 9, 6l behind Prince Of All (9-3) at Dundalk 7f 3yo Listed stks (1) pol in Apr.
Dark Skies (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Soon led, pressed under 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 6f 2yo hcp pol in Nov beating Beauty's Forte (9-8) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Principessa Ava (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Towards rear, ridden on outer entering straight, 7th 2f out, no impression, 6th of 9, 5l behind Prince Of All (9-3) at Dundalk 7f 3yo Listed stks (1) pol in Apr.
Shanooan (USA) 9-4fav (9-0) Made all, ridden along 2f out, edged right 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 7f 3yo mdn fll pol in Jan beating Chiclet (8-7) by 3 1/2l, 7 ran.
Sophie's World (IRE) 10-1 (7-11) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden to lead 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, won at Gowran Park 7f fll hcp in Apr beating Kanes Pass (8-4) by nk, 5 ran.
Tested 5-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 6th 3f out, closer in 3rd and pushed along 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, comfortably, won at Curragh 7f 2yo fll mdn gd in Sep beating Sparrow (9-0) by 1 3/4l, 18 ran.
Suite (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Dwelt and held up in rear, checked briefly in last at halfway, no impression under pressure straight, last of 9, 8l behind Prince Of All (9-3) at Dundalk 7f 3yo Listed stks (1) pol in Apr.
