The Irish PP (MA288, predicted rating 42) showed a slow start in a Happy Valley barrier trial over 1700m on March 14th, lacking a strong finish (recorded as 10-10-10-10). Subsequent turf trials at Conghua – 1200m on February 28th and another on February 14th – yielded similarly unremarkable performances (5-5-6 and 9-10-9 respectively), with a noticeably sluggish response, only making up ground near the finish. This gelding has six overseas starts for a single win, racing best when prominent or leading but lacking overall strength. Having had three barrier trials this season without showing significant improvement, it appears further conditioning is needed; connections should assess his performance after a race before considering future plans.