Sullivan only cost 6,000 euros but is by Oscar and a half-brother to two winning jumpers. Getaway Gerry also has a NH pedigree but he was another cheap purchase. Pieceoftheaction won half of his six starts in point-to-points and Brian Hughes is a positive booking for his debut under Rules but AKARITA LIGHTS probably came up against a nice prospect when second at Newcastle and the first two pulled well clear of the remainder - it will be a surprise if he doesn’t go one better.
Pieceoftheaction (IRE) 11-4 (11-13) Went 2nd 6; drew clr w wnr 15; one pce 2 out, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Glittering Love (12-3) at Overton 3m gs in Mar.
Sullivan (IRE) Oscar gelding out of Courtain.
Akarita Lights (IRE) 9-2 (10-8) Chased leaders, went 2nd 2f out, kept on same pace, no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Bournville (10-8) at Newcastle 2m (5) pol in Mar.
Getaway Gerry Getaway gelding out of Loch Dhu.
Dollys Destination (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Held up behind leaders, 4th halfway, ridden into 3rd over 2f out, no impression on leaders over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, drifted slightly left and dropped to 4th closing stages, 4th of 6, 7 1/2l behind Felix Desjy (11-11) at Down Royal 2m sft in Nov.
Miss Hamda (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) Led, headed over 3f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, dist behind Paper Promise (11-7) at Wetherby 2m (5) hvy in Feb.
