Whipped round start and lost many lengths, in touch 2nd, hit next and soon led, not fluent 5th, joined 3 out, soon headed, kept on same pace, hit last, no chance with winner op 3/1
Top bumper performer PORTRUSH TED can get off the mark at the first attempt over hurdles by taking the opening race on the card. The selection is stepping up markedly in trip but can get the better of the penalised Motueka here with Single Estate who showed improved form last time out capable of finishing third.