Dyer Claims Controversial Victory Over Lee in Portman Cup
Tuesday, 1st May 2018 14:04
Kieron Dyer claimed a controversial 4-3 victory over his fellow academy coach Alan Lee in this season’s Portman Cup at Portman Road on Friday. The pair took charge of two teams of fans who had paid for the privilege of gracing the hallowed turf.
The players arrived at Portman Road at 1.30pm to find their kit laid out in the dressing rooms, just as the real teams would be on a Saturday afternoon.
Prior to kick-off, the sides were introduced to their managers before taking part in a warm-up on the practice pitch and being given a team-talk.
UPDATED 1:11PM, FEB 6 2021
Yala Enki has come in for notable market support this morning ahead of the rescheduled Grade 2 Cotswold Chase at Sandown (2.20).
The 11-year-old has proven his stamina over far further than this afternoon s three mile trip and should relish the testing conditions.
Available at 15-2 overnight, Yala Enki is now a general 11-2 shot to claim a first victory at Grade 2 level following an impressive performance in the Portman Cup at Taunton last time.
Bristol De Mai remains the general 5-2 market leader, ahead of Santini at 11-4 and Native River at 9-2.
Elsewhere, in the opening 1m7f handicap chase (1.15) at Sandown Mr One More has been supported into 13-2 (from 8), while Alandam has regained 100-30 favouritism from Benatar ahead of the 2m4 handicap chase (2.55).