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Our 2nd day on turf was a bit more reassuring than the first but we’re still searching for a winner. These horses appear to be taking their first runs and we’ll just keep the heads down and assume it’ll all come together. It wouldn’t surprise if it was a few weeks yet. To Leopardstown tomorrow with a runner in each of the last 3 races. Undeniable Fact runs in the fillies maiden. She’s straightforward and was her own worst enemy on debut. She jumped smart and raced far too prominently and calved after 4 furlongs. It’s important we learn a little more tomorrow. It may take a little longer than I hoped but she has a job, I’m convinced of it. Barend Boy attempted the impossible on his first run for us. He set a searing gallop in a very hot Madrid and failed to finish his race. We learned very little and we need to build a picture of this lad tomorrow. He took the race well and hopefully we see enough to suggest there’s fun to be had. When a horse comes about the place and settles in to our routine, stays happy and relaxed, stays eating and can complete their 2 canters daily they generally have a job. That’s this fella. Fingers crossed. Global Pass is in the last and with a good draw and rattling quick ground he’s one horse I thought may defy his long absence. He’s drawn 16 and there’ll be plenty of yielding in the going so that’s that. A start will do him no harm. He looks well and healthy and hopefully he can round off an evening of reasonable promise.