Ballycash is an interesting recruit from the pointing arena for the Million In Mind partnership, whilst both Red Infantry and Orchard Park revealed a level of promise on their respective debuts when both were seemingly unfancied. The former is of notable interest with the Ian Williams team rolling along so smoothly at present and could represent some decent each-way value. However, ALF 'N' DOR seemed to relish the heavy ground when easily disposing of Ludlow rivals recently and rates the safest option despite his penalty with his ability to handle conditions assured. All four newcomers need a market check in a contest where the betting fluctuations could prove really interesting.
Alf 'n' Dor (IRE) 15-8 (11-5) With leader, led 8f out, ridden clear and wandered final 2f, easily, won at Ludlow 2m (5) hvy in Jan beating Diamond Rock (11-5) by 21l, 8 ran.
Ballycash (IRE) 7-4 (11-10) Sn ld, nvr hdd, 3l ld bef last, kow, won at Toomebridge 3m mdn sft in Sep beating Hammer And Anvil (11-10) by 3l, 8 ran.
Frankly Speaking Flemensfirth gelding out of No More Money.
Katara Bay Kayf Tara gelding out of De Blanc.
Orchard Park (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 10, 15l behind Drumcliff (11-7) at Taunton 2m (4) gs in Dec.
Red Infantry (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, hampered 5f out, headway over 3f out, one pace 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 13, 23 1/4l behind Fly Du Charmil (11-0) at Newbury 2m (6) sft in Nov.
Spirit Of Hale (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) In touch, lost place before halfway, rallied over 2f out, never a threat, 5th of 7, 31 3/4l behind Matchaway (11-2) at Bangor 2m 1f (5) sft in Dec.
Eclectica Girl Multiplex M out of Evelith Abbey.
Arian (IRE) King's Theatre filly out of Brave Betsy.
