tracked leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 3rd and switched right 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on well to lead close home
tracked leaders on wide outer, dropped to 6th at halfway, ridden in 4th under 2f out, soon no impression on leaders
tracked leaders on inner, ridden in 5th 2f out, no impression
held up in last, ridden 4f out, no impression
led, ran slightly off bend after 3f, ridden and strongly pressed 2f out, headed 1f out, 3rd inside final furlong, no extra
tracked leaders on outer, ridden in 2nd 2f out, improved to lead 1f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home
held up in touch in 6th, 5th at halfway, ridden 3f out, no impression
CASTRA VETERA gained an impressive debut victory at Fairyhouse and was entered in Grade 2 company at Leopardstown where she ran well for a long way. This is a big drop in class and she should get back to winning ways. Lady Heath was a 66/1 chance at Down Royal but defied her odds with a very easy victory so could be anything. Phillapa Sue makes a quick reappearance after a very encouraging debut behind The West Awaits at Clonmel 10 days ago and, with normal improvement, should get into contention. Royal Kahala is related to several winners and may do best of the remainder.
Castra Vetera (IRE) 3-1 (11-5) Mid-division, progress 4f out, ridden in 4th entering straight, 5th 2f out, no impression, 8th of 11, 8 1/4l behind Darling Daughter (11-6) at Leopardstown 2m (1) Yielding in Feb.
Lady Heath (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Mid-division early, closer in 6th halfway, improved to dispute 3f out, led 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, eased close home, won at Down Royal 2m sft in Jan beating On Eagles Wings (12-0) by 6l, 13 ran.
Fairyhill Run (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Soon raced in 4th, dropped to rear after 6f, no impression approaching straight, last of 5, 35 1/4l behind Farouk D'Alene (11-10) at Naas 2m Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Kopon (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along entering straight and slight mistake 2 out, soon no extra, 9th of 19, dist behind Jazzaway (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn sft in Jan.
Phillapa Sue (IRE) 11-1 (11-8) Held up, 5th halfway, closer 2f out, travelled well in 3rd 1 1/2f out, ridden 1f out, soon no impression on leaders, kept on same pace closing stages, 3rd of 7, 2 3/4l behind The West Awaits (11-8) at Clonmel 2m hvy in Feb.
Royal Kahala (IRE) Flemensfirth M out of Leading Lady.
Walk Alone (IRE) Ocovango filly out of Spare A Thought.
