..nothing in the stewards re phenomenons..post race vet examination..no abnormalities..not seen since..maybe just an 'off' day..

a couple to follow..ascot..sat 19/3

megem's boy..held up for clear running from on straightening until approaching the 200m..got going late to run 4th..
grand approach..slowly away..ran on well for close 2nd..

a couple to follow..ascot..wed 23/3

lovabruchill..impressive winner over 1400..previous start most unlucky..
silver trader..bumped near the 50m..finished the race off well for 3rd..

a couple to follow..ascot..sat 26/3

new image..raced wide from the 600m..still got home strongly to win well..
ladysea..raced wide from the 600m..finished off well for 3rd..

a couple to follow..ascot..sat 2/4

silk force..held up from on straightening until the 150m..once clear flew home for 3rd..
ultimate fighter..held up at the 150m..inconvenienced at the 100m..fast finishing runner-up..

a few to follow..ascot..wed 6/4

bell's honour..slow into stride..crowded & steadied shortly after..raced greenly in running..got home well for 3rd..
valoura..impeded on straightening..ran on well..runner-up..
afortunato..raced fiercely in the early & middle stages..ran on well..close 4th..

A couple of handy horses on the comeback trail after retirement, Marasco & Famous Roman. Marasco has apparently thrived in a paddock after he was retired last December & according to Fred Kersley looks as if he wants to race again. The Roma Cup on May 28 to be his initial assignment. Famous Roman's stud career has been put on hold, with trainer Jim Taylor launching an ambitious winter campaign, starting with Sunday week's $100K Northam Sprint.

surprised at marasco comeback..last prep didn't do all that much..also getting on..
famous roman..trialed well the other day..races well fresh..

a couple to follow..ascot..sat 9/4

i don't recall..raced wide from the 900m..still got home well to win..
pattie me lass..raced wide from the 600m..lay inwards over the final 200m..ran on well for 3rd..

Top day for the sandgropers last saturday, Hay List & Scenic Shot both saluting!