At Wetherby this afternoon, Sophonie ran a decent race, but was let down by her jumping…
She made a couple of bad mistakes early on – but still managed to move comfortably into contention round the home turn.
Another bad mistake at the second last put paid to any chance she may have had – and she could only plug on for fourth place.
There can be little doubt that Ferdy Murphy will take advantage of her handicap mark at some point this season – she could even be the sort to run up a sequence.
I suspect she will be at her best when there is some give in the ground – but whatever, she is certainly one to keep a close eye on…
Earlier in the afternoon, Fists of Fury justified the trip over form his native Ireland, with a gritty display in the novice chase.
He looked sure to be beaten, when Battle Group ranged along side him at the second last, Tom Scudamore apparently still taking a pull !
But it was Fists of Fury who found more over the last 2 obstacles, eventually winning quite comfortably.
Honest John led at a good pace, early in the race, but once overtaken by Fists of Fury, he was soon a spent force.
As if often the case, he seems to have gone backwards rather than forwards following his first run after a long absence…
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