Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted April 29, 2018 Journalists Share Posted April 29, 2018 1st-SAL, £17,500, Cond, 4-29, 2yo, f, 5fT, 1:06.30, hy.COTUBANAMA (GB) (f, 2, Heeraat {Ire}–Saona Island {GB}, by Bahamian Bounty {GB}), a promising third over this trip in her Apr. 18 debut at Newmarket last time, was steadied off the pace in fifth after a slick getaway here. Making smooth progress from halfway, the 5-1 chance launched her bid entering the final eighth and was kept on well under mild urging to best Haats Off (GB) (Haatef) by 1 3/4 lengths, becoming the first winner for her freshman sire (by Dark Angel {Ire}). “We didn’t know how she’d handle the heavy ground, but we knew she’d come on a lot from Newmarket,” explained Mick Channon. “She jumped well, she settled lovely and finished off her race. We think she’s decent, she was very professional there and we couldn’t have asked for any more.” Half-sister to a yearling filly by Sixties Icon (GB), the homebred bay is the lone performer for her dam Saona Island (GB) (Bahamian Bounty {GB}), herself an unraced granddaughter of Listed Rose Bowl S. victress Ivory Bride (GB) (Domynsky {GB}), who in turn is the dam of Listed Washington Singer S. victor Funfair Wane (GB) (Unfuwain) and Listed Premio Giuseppe de Montel winner Cabcharge Striker (GB) (Rambo Dancer). Sales history: 2,500gns RNA Wlg ’16 TATFOA. Lifetime Record: 2-1-0-1, £12,091. Video, sponsored by Fasig-Tipton. O/B/T-Mick Channon (GB). View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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