Cheltenham Bumper Contender For Order Of St George
Spinningayarn (5g Order Of St George – Floral Spinner, by Alfora) staked his Champion Bumper claims when winning what looked a smart bumper at Navan on Saturday.
The first crop son of Order Of St George emerged as an exciting prospect when drawing 10 lengths clear on debut for Sean Doyle, which saw him purchased privately by Robcour. He was well-supported on rules debut for Gordon Elliott, but faced some well-regarded types, including 49-length debut scorer Sine Qua Non and well-backed newcomer Eachtotheirown (Westerner).
Spinningayarn was settled in midfield by Harry Dwan and took closer order with five furlongs left to race. Pushed along approaching the two-furlong pole, he was ridden a furlong later and rallied on the inner to lead close home. The winning margin was half a length, while the favourite Eachtotheirown (Westerner) made a promising debut in second, three parts of a length ahead of Sine Qua Non.
The performance saw Spinningayarn introduced at 25/1 for the Cheltenham Champion Bumper, and his trainer didn’t rule out a trip to the Festival. “I wouldn't be shocked if he ended up going for the Cheltenham Bumper,” Elliott said.
“He's very nice. He's definitely going to stay down the bumper route this season, and there's a lot of improvement in him. He will go up in trip down the line and will make a lovely stayer. He's nice and I like him.”
Elliott previously won Saturday’s bumper with Three Stripe Life, who went on to finish fourth in the champion Bumper and later won the Grade 1 Mersey Novices’ Hurdle at Aintree.
Spinningayarn was bought by Monbeg Stables from Killeen Glebe at the Tattersalls Ireland Derby Sale for €60,000. He continued a smart start by Order Of St George at stud, his other runners including Paddy Twomey’s listed bumper winner Seo Linn and Willie Mullins’ impressive newcomer Future Prospect.
His point-to-pointers have sold for up to £350,000, while his stock at the 2024 store sales sold for up to €110,000. His biggest crop are now three-year-olds in 2025.