chased leaders, 3rd halfway, no extra in 4th over 1f out, kept on one pace
broke well, tracked leader, 2nd halfway, travelled well to lead 1f out, stayed on well, easily
soon led, ridden and headed 1f out, no chance with easy winner inside final furlong, kept on one pace
Aidan O'Brien has won the last two with long odds-on chances and WASHINGTON DC should follow suit. He was expected to be the first winner for new stallion Zoffany at Dundalk last week but found 25/1 chance Blood Moon just too tough for him in the closing stages. Nice And Dandy, who finished third, already had a run under her belt and looks held. Ger Lyons, who trained the winner, has Birdcage engaged here so she's one to keep an eye on in the market. Hoppala will be no pushover as he showed real promise in what looked a very strong maiden at the Curragh on Sunday. He stayed on nicely from the rear and will have benefited considerably from the experience.
Hoppala (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Held up in touch in rear, switched right and progress 1 1/2f out, ridden in 3rd 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Mimicking (9-0) at Curragh 5f 2yo mdn.
Washington Dc (IRE) 7-4fav (9-5) Chased leader, 4th 3f out, ridden to challenge on outer from 1f out and soon went 2nd, kept on well close home without reaching winner, 2nd of 8, nk behind Blood Moon (9-5) at Dundalk 5f 2yo mdn auc stks pol.
Birdcage Showcasing filly out of Trinny.
Nice And Dandy (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Soon led, ridden and pressed under 2f out, headed from 1f out and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Blood Moon (9-5) at Dundalk 5f 2yo mdn auc stks pol.
