Marsha Goodwood-bound but Nunthorpe still a possibility

Marsha, seen here winning at Ayr, now heads to GoodwoodCredit: John Grossick 07710461723

Trainer Sir Mark Prescott was regretting not entering the Elite Racing-owned Marsha for the Coolmore Nunthorpe after she came from last to first under Luke Morris to win a competitive Listed John Smith's City Walls Stakes.

In a finish fought out by two three-year-old fillies, she missed a beat at the start but travelled strongly and came late to beat Paul Mulrennan on the Michael Dods-trainer Easton Angel by a neck.

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David CarrReporter

Colin Russell

Published on 9 July 2016inReports

Last updated 18:32, 9 July 2016

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