raced last of the 4, struggling from early straight, no impression and kept on same pace from 2f out
tracked leader, carried left from over 2f out, soon challenged and every chance, no impression and kept on same pace closing stages
tracked leaders in 3rd, swised tail and switched to inside 2f out, soon challenged and every chance, on terms final furlong, no extra and kept on same pace in 2nd near finish
led, pressed and hung left from over 2f out, soon joined, stayed on best closing stages to get on top near finish
Experience should count in these testing conditions and though VERSILIA GAL has only raced on Polytrack there's no reason why she shouldn't be suited to Turf and she should also enjoy the extra furlong as she hasn't been stopping in her three runs to date. The three newcomers face a difficult task but Indigo Ridge is bred to be a real speed merchant being by Captain Rio out of a 5f winner. John Murphy's pair High Hill Beauty and Truly Madly look as though they will be suited by further in time.
High Hill Beauty (IRE) Papal Bull filly out of Tekhania.
Indigo Ridge (IRE) Captain Rio filly out of Glenviews Youngone.
Truly Madly (IRE) Royal Applause filly out of Triennial.
Versilia Gal (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Disputed early, soon chased leaders in 3rd, pushed along 2f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, no extra in 2nd inside final furlong, hampered final 100 yards, 2nd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Tennessee Wildcat (9-5) at Dundalk 5f 2yo mdn auc stks pol.
