OUTSIDE EDGE IN GRINDING WIN.

OUTSIDE EDGE shows real grit to get up in the last few strides at Northam yesterday. (Photo courtesy Hollands Photographics)

Underrated gallopper OUTSIDE EDGE showed by his grinding win yesterday that there will be a few more wins in store for this lightly raced horse. OUTSIDE EDGE has been a hard horse to place as he is bred to stay and has been a bit of a late developer both physically and mentally.

After winning at Ascot over 1800m earlier this year, the horse had a few more runs before having a good winter spell. The horse had only had three runs this preparation before stepping up to the 2200m of yesterdays race. A solid pace all the way ensured it was going to be a real staying test and I was over the moon with how this horse just kept on coming in the straight.

I know it is a long way off yet, but providing he can remain sound, this horse has the ability to develop into a handy "Cups" type over the next few years.