tracked leaders, led over 1f out, ridden out
held up in 4th, pushed along 3f out, soon outpaced
led, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra 1f out
tracked leader, led 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, unable to quicken
Hindon Road never threatened on his debut at Ffos Las and may need more time but Gumball showed promise when third at Stratford and Milansbar did well to finish fifth to Sizing India at Ludlow as he pulled much too hard that day. Nicky Henderson saddled the winner on that occasion and could also hold the key to this with BRAVE ALLIANCE. The newcomer is from the same family as the smart Voy Por Ustedes and connections will be expecting a return on the £82,000 the gelding cost as a foal.
Hindon Road (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, under pressure over well over 4f out, soon no impression, 9th of 13, 39l behind Hard To Swallow (11-3) at Ffos Las 2m NH flat (5) gd in Mar.
Milansbar (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 13, 29l behind Sizing India (11-4) at Ludlow 2m NH flat (5) gd in Mar.
Charlotte's Ball (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Chased leading pair until ridden along 7f out, soon behind, tailed off, 8th of 12, well behind Madame Allsorts (11-2) at Folkestone 2m 1f mrs NH flat (4-7yo) (6) hvy in Jan.
Brave Alliance (IRE) Presenting filly out of La Brave.
Gumball 25-1 (11-4) Held up in touch, lost ground on leaders 4f out, stayed on nicely from over 1f out to take 3rd inside final furlong, no threat to front pair, 3rd of 16, 9l behind Josh's Dreamway (10-11) at Stratford 2m NH flat (5) gd.
