(12) As with the rainbow in the previous note, Spenser would have understood the
parhelion to be caused by the reflection of sunlight by a cloud, this one not opposite the sun, but beside it (Heninger 135-36).
Mark Johnston's
Parhelion will have learned plenty from his debut fifth at Lingfield and is fully expected to show the benefit in The Black Country's Only Racecourse Median Auction Maiden Stakes.
Mark Johnston's representatives in maidens here always merit respect, so support for well-bred newcomer
Parhelion in the lingfieldpark.co.uk Maiden Stakes would be significant.
Parhelion, a one-time lead horse to Derby winner Nijinsky, was Derek's first runner and since that success at Wolverhampton back in 1971, Derek has trained many winners on the flat and over the sticks.
LINGFIELD: 1.20 Headache, 1.50
Parhelion, 2.25 Wrighty Almighty, 3.00 Azlak, 3.35 Ajjaadd, 4.10 Areeda, 4.45 Sapphire Prince, 5.15 Knightfire.
LINGFIELD: 1.20 Headache, 1.50
Parhelion, 2.25 Wrighty Almighty, 3.00 AZLAK (NAP), 3.35 Ajjaadd, 4.10 Areeda, 4.45 Sapphire Prince, 5.15 Knightfire.
His first runner
Parhelion, a one time lead horse to Derby winner Nijinsky, was a winner at Wolverhampton back in 1971.
NAOMI MATTHEW: 5.50 Forever's Girl (nap), 6.20 Turf Time, 6.50 Gargano, 7.20
Parhelion (nb), 7.50 Seldom, 8.20 Smarties Party, 8.50 Amical Risks.
Parhelion will have learned plenty from his debut fifth at Lingfield and is expected to show the benefit in The Black Country's Only Racecourse Median Auction Maiden Stakes (7.20).