Valdieu proves he has the class to make an impact
Eoghain Ward assesses winning performances at all the weekend meetings
Maralin
Saturday, March 18
Fullasthesea (93+) is a giant-striding individual who coped supremely easily with the very testing underfoot conditions to run out an impressive wide-margin winner. There was a lot to like about this performance on debut, and he appears to be a very smart individual.
Freewheelin Dylan (87+) is a very game sort, as despite having been headed approaching the final fence, he stuck to his task dourly to regain the advantage in the dying strides. Just over eight lengths covered all seven finishers in this competitive heat.
Delgany Lass (77+) is a thoroughly consistent sort who followed up three placed efforts with a deserved maiden success. The testing conditions proved to be no concern for her and she is a very adaptable sort having also shown form on a much quicker surface.
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