Weekly Nap Competion, Day 5, Thursday 18th June 2015

[Woodysway]

Ascot 2.30 Jazz Legend e/w SP

[robertob]

Britannia Stakes, 1 mile Mr. Halford's lightly raced Portage might be is extremely well handicapped after what he has done so far throughout his short career.. He earned glowing reports from his trainer after winning a Curragh maiden second time out towards the end of last season. It's pretty strong form but he was always sure to improve for the step up to 1m. He reappeared at the Curragh over 1m in a hot Handicap in May, taking on some older, experienced and seasoned horses. He travelled really well, made eye-catching progress but never got a run on the inside and was eased eventually. It's rare to see in Ireland, but here the Handicapper has been lenient. He dropped Portage by 2lb! Of course I might be wrong but to me this individual looks a good 10 to 15 pounds better and could easily turn out to be a Stakes performer. Portage @ 12/1 Coral