A BONNIE DISPLAY FROM BIG JAWS AT ENNISCORTHY

Ian Fortune

Laura Earle and Pat Whelan will have to start planning for life in hotter company with their bright prospect Bonnie Big Jaws after he completed his unbeaten march through the valuable Jim Bolger Memorial A3 at Enniscorthy on Thursday night.

The talented son of Whitewood Lad and Indian Prayer may have fluffed his lines at trap rise but recovered remarkably well to emerge a facile winner in a rapid 28.67, matching the time he posted in the semi-finals.

Slowly into stride, Bonnie Big Jaws was actually last after a stride but soon began to move through the gears. By the corner he was disputing second, only to be forced to stay towards the middle of the track, allowing Mikes Bono and Caras Flash to turn first and second.

The complexion of the contest completely changed down the back straight with Bonnie Big Jaws advancing with real purpose. Second before halfway, he quickly moved to the front at the third turn before charging clear.

Foxy Lola and the fast-finishing Yourgonnabelucky came through for first and second but neither could land a glove on the new leader. Bonnie Big Jaws emerged a tremendous six length winner of the €3,000 to the winner contest to bring his career tally to four wins from nine outings. He is clearly going the right way but will now have to deal with a step into AA0 company.