Cheltenham
MINELLA TRUMP (IRE) 2014 B.G. Minella Trump posted a fine staying performance to take the five-yearold geldings’ maiden at Ballycahane is testing conditions. The debutant son of Shantou always travelled and jumped with ease before making relentless heading way inside the final mile. Having hit the front turningin, the ₏46,000 Derby Sale graduate galloped on resolutely under Johnny Barry to record a comfortable six length success. It is worth noting the front pair pulled 20 lengths clear of the third horse, with only four of the 12 runners completing. This was a very likable performance from John Nallen’s charge who looks sure to make a fine staying chaser on the track proper.