Minella Friend continues Nallen’s terrific run
The King’s Theatre-sired Minella Friend (3/1) made progress on entering the home straight before three out as fellow first-timers’ Out Sam and Mr Picotee vied for supremacy up front. The eventual winner moved into a challenging position for ‘Corky’ Carroll approaching the final of the 14 obstacles and, having touched down in front here, he readily quickened clear on the flat to dismiss Arthur Goulding’s Out Sam by a comprehensive four lengths. Mr Picotee showed clear signs of promise by returning a further five lengths adrift in third spot.
“I bought this fellow privately as a yearling and he has always shown us plenty at home,” said Nallen, who was greeting his fourth individual winner of the season.
