Grand Teton fell off the back and didn’t make any serious effort, although stayed on and closed the gap. Ionian, though, ran very nicely in front, but wasn’t too slick at the hurdles - even ballooned a couple. Fought hard, but couldn’t quite hold the winner with the rest half a dozen lengths behind. It was a promising run and he’ll go in the book.
Suited Norn Iron better it surely did and he won nicely (good ride from Harry Cobden, I thought).
Roses are red, violets are blue JPR One I love you - get in.
When I saw Paul Townend hit the floor out of the corner of my eye I got busy counting my chickens. Should have known better, but it was a bonza day overall.
One notebook today - 1:55 Musselburgh: Pure Carbon went in the notebook in October then won next time looking as though there was some in reserve. Then he unseated early in a race run by a horse he had beaten easily when he won the time before. -11/10 all Derham runners haven’t looked fully there yet, but Pure Carbon ran a decent second and is almost there. He was easily the slickest jumper according to jumps data. One for next time. 2/11 won nicely - maybe more? 24/11 unseated early when favourite. - He’s had a break since then, so not one you can say “ready to rock” with any confidence and it’s unusual for me to keep one in the notebook after a win. Won’t be a full bet.
