chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon weakened
in rear, ridden 2f out, moderate 9th 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, improved to lead travelling well 2f out, soon ridden clear, stayed on well final furlong, easily
mid-division, ridden in 4th 2f out, soon no impression
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, under pressure in 6th when checked and stumbled 1 1/2f out, weakened
led, ridden and headed 2f out, dropped to moderate 4th 1f out, weakened
chased leaders on stands' side, ridden 2f out, improved to dispute 2nd and no impression on winner 1f out, kept on same pace, dropped to 3rd close home
in rear, ridden 2f out, improved into moderate 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
slowly into stride, always towards rear, never a factor
chased leaders early, ridden and dropped to mid-division before halfway, weakened
towards rear, headway at halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, improved to dispute 2nd and no impression on winner 1f out, kept on without threatening winner to go 2nd close home
TOO HARD TO HOLD can take this as he won a 5f nursery for Mark Johnston and will have come on for his debut for new connections at Naas. Colin Keane's booking is a bonus while the Harrington/Foley combination is still firing the winners in so the filly Pixel Power, who has shown some ability in three maidens, is one to keep an eye on. Johnny Murtagh is also in top form and Lady Maura doesn't look badly treated though could find this a bit sharp. The latter remark also applies to Lady Alcazar, who has never raced over the trip, nor has Village Rock, who was beaten in Wolverhampton sellers last season.
Too Hard To Hold (IRE) 28-1 (9-4) Towards rear, ridden towards outer 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 7th of 17, 5 3/4l behind Nordic Passage (10-2) at Naas 6f hcp gf in Jun.
Pixel Power (IRE) 7-2fav (9-2) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden under 2f out and no impression in 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 5 1/2l behind Faire Croire (9-2) at Gowran Park 7f mdn fll gd in Jun.
Lady Maura (IRE) 9-1 (9-12) Mid-division on outer, closer in 6th and ridden entering straight, kept on same pace, 5th of 18, 8 3/4l behind Confidence High (9-12) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gf in Jun.
Formyboys (IRE) 9-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and edged right over 1f out, no extra, 7th of 12, 8 3/4l behind Half Nutz (9-10) at Limerick 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Sable Camp (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden early straight and no impression when hampered over 1f out, eased, 11th of 12, 14 1/4l behind Half Nutz (9-10) at Limerick 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Blue Umbrella (IRE) 80-1 (9-0) Mid-division, weakened from 2f out, never a factor, 12th of 13, 16 1/4l behind Nullifier (9-5) at Navan 5f mdn Yielding in Oct.
Lady Alcazar (IRE) 7-1 (9-8) Mid-division, ridden under 2f out and 5th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Lequinto (9-4) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Mar.
All About Ivy (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) A little keen, tracked leaders, weakened from under 2f out, last of 13, 21l behind Prince Of Naples (9-7) at Dundalk 7f pol in Dec.
Village Rock (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden and went 2nd 1 1/2f out, disputed lead briefly under 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra, 5th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Mogwli (9-12) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gf in Jun.
Misterio (IRE) 200-1 (9-2) Waited with, no impression from over 1f out, 15th of 18, 11 1/4l behind You'resobeautiful (9-2) at Navan 5f mdn gf in Jun.
Fool Proof (IRE) 100-1 (9-7) Soon towards rear, no impression 2f out, 16th of 18, 25 3/4l behind Woodford General (9-7) at Naas 6f mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar.
