Despite a final-fence fall, Wild Lands made an eye-catching debut in the four-year-old maiden at Rathcannon. The son of Nathaniel was settled in mid-division before making progress to challenge three out. He moved into second at the penultimate fence and quickened alongside the eventual winner, appearing to hold a slight advantage when departing at the last. His dam is a half-sister to the multiple National Hunt winners Cheddleton and Spirit Of Kayf, and has produced two-time winner Midnight Exit. Wild Lands showed plenty of ability on his first appearance and will undoubtedly improve for the experience. He should make amends in the near future.
Consignor: Mossy Fen Stables, Ireland (E. M. Doyle)
Stabling: CTY B 73