made all, hard ridden, challenged 2f out, all out
held up mid-division, lost place 4f out
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge 2f out, soon hard ridden, just held close home
in touch, chased leaders halfway, lost place 4f out
tracked leaders, kept on same pace final 3f
held up towards rear, headway 6f out, one pace final 2f
held up, ridden 4f out, kept on same pace
in rear, ridden, headway over 4f out, weakened 2f out
The likes of The Hollinwell, Pete and to a lesser extent Grand Union and Grande Monsieur have obvious claims but we'll take a chance with The Portonion with Sir Mark another to watch closely in the market. Sir Mark was well supported in the market prior to his intended debut last month and it will be interesting to see if his supporters come in again but we'll take a chance with another newcomer in The Portonion. Malcolm Jefferson landed a bumper with a newcomer at the weekend and this half-brother to the useful Claymore makes plenty of appeal on paper. The Hollinwell has shown signs of greeness/temperament on both outings which has to be a concern; he's blessed with plenty of ability but still has a fair bit to learn. Pete made a pleasing debut on heavy ground at Sedgefield whilst Grande Monsieur and Grand Union both showed enough to be worth a second look. As ever, a market check is advised but we'll take a chance with The Portonion.
Baron Breeze (IRE) (12-0) 2nd of 11, 1l behind Gaining Momentum (12-0) at Ballydarragh 3m ire ptp gf in Feb.
Denison Dancer Paris House gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Eyre Square (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Close up, ridden and led 3f out until headed and no extra over 1f out, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Merrydown (11-4) at Musselburgh 2m nhf (5) gd in Feb.
Grande Monsieur (IRE) 66-1 (10-10) In rear, stayed on from 3f out, 5th of 13, 15l behind Touch of Irish (11-10) at Newcastle 2m nhf (6) gs in Feb.
Little Wizard (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) Mid-division, lost place 7f out, 13th of 15, well behind Touch of Irish (11-4) at Newcastle 2m nhf (6) gs in Jan.
Galaxy Spirit (IRE) Presenting gelding out of winning hurdler Mine Rock Native.
Run Forest Run (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Mid-division, lost place over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 8th of 15, 24l behind Lets Go Girls (10-2) at Kelso 2m 4yo nhf (6) hvy in Jan.
Sir Mark (IRE) In The Wings gelding, brother to winning bumper Wisteria Lane, half-brother to winners on the flat and over hurdles.
Ashgrove Diamond (IRE) 66-1 (9-10) Always behind, tailed off, 14th of 15, well behind Lets Go Girls (10-2) at Kelso 2m 4yo nhf (6) hvy in Jan.
Isla Pearl Fisher Supreme Sound gelding out of winning jumper Salem Beach.
Mr Bond (IRE) Moscow Society gelding out of winning miler Wise Wish.
Pete 9-1 (11-4) Held up mid-division, headway over 6f out, challenged over 2f out, one pace approaching final furlong, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Northern Blaze (11-1) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nhf (6) hvy in Feb.
The Hollinwell 9-1 (11-4) Held up, headway over 4f out, led over 1f out, ridden and edged right, swerved left and headed towards finish, 2nd of 15, nk behind Nulato (11-11) at Towcester 2m nhf (5) hvy in Jan.
To The Wind 66-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, outpaced 7f out, soon lost place, tailed off, 9th of 11, well behind Northern Blaze (11-1) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nhf (6) hvy in Feb.
Grand Union (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Held up, ridden over 4f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 20l behind Desert Vision (10-7) at Musselburgh 2m nhf (5) sft in Jan.
The Portonion (IRE) Accordion gelding, half-brother to several winning jumpers.
