Marchogion Marches On at Newmarket

On a sun-drenched afternoon at Newmarket's Rowley Mile, Marchogion delivered a performance that turned heads and stirred excitement among racing enthusiasts. The three-year-old colt, trained by Andrew Balding, showcased his talent in the Class 2 Sky Bet Proud To Support RoR Handicap, clinching victory with a confident display.

Ridden by Ray Dawson, Marchogion broke smartly and settled comfortably among the leaders on the far side. As the race unfolded, he was always poised, and when Dawson asked for more over two furlongs out, the response was immediate. Marchogion surged ahead over a furlong from home, maintaining a strong gallop to the line and finishing a length clear of American Style .

The win was not just a testament to the colt's ability but also a significant milestone for his progressive season. In a post-race interview, Edward Brown, the Racing & Communications Manager for Opulence, expressed his delight: "I think his form as a two year old was overlooked, having finished 2 lengths behind the now 111 rated King Of Cities. He ran with real credit in subsequent runs despite having tough draws to contend with, and we knew we had a real chance in a strong field at Newmarket today, having an array of owners here to celebrate makes it even more special!"

This victory bolsters Marchogion's progressive profile, following his earlier success at Southwell in January, where he won by an impressive seven lengths . Despite having a number of tough draws to contend with in the

If this latest performance is any indication, the colt is poised for an exciting campaign, and his connections have every reason to be optimistic about what's to come.

Timeform Review:

Time: 70.18s Closing Sectional: (3.00f): 0.00s

MARCHOGION mid-field, pushed along over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out.

A useful handicap that was run at a sound gallop with the first 2 improving to pull clear, Marchogion confirming recent all-weather promise, while American Style found only one too good for a second time over C&D this year.