LADDIE COOPER MIA looked ahead of her mark for most of the way starting out for this yard at Sedgefield on return and is of strong interest here. Rock N Roll Champ is becoming well handicapped, while So Many Roads should come on for his return.
Laddie Cooper Mia
Rock N Roll Champ
So Many Roads
2m3f Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
7. Laddie Cooper Mia
J: Brian HughesT: Adam Nicol
F: 55/26587-4
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Made first impact over hurdles when fourth at Sedgefield on return/yard debut last month, looking ahead of her mark for most of the way (well backed). Of interest again.
2. Forest Blaze
J: Jamie HamiltonT: Mark Walford
F: 9313714-5
Price History:
3.13
Age:
6
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Twice a winner at Hexham last season. Trip too far on return but others look better handicapped now. Headgear on.
1. Fostered Phil
J: Derek FoxT: William Young Jnr
F: 4-4361337
Price History:
-
Age:
11
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Veteran who was picked up cheaply by current connections and backed at long odds when successful at Perth in September. Shaped as if still in good form since and should remain competitive.
4. So Many Roads
J: Richie McLernonT: Donald Whillans
F: 6457/34U-7
Price History:
7.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Winless since handicap debut over a slightly longer trip here (heavy) in January 2023, though was running well before unseating 3 out on second chase start here in February. Looked rusty on C&D return last month and entitled to come on for that.
8. Rock N Roll Champ
J: Edward AustinT: Sandy Forster
F: 86P45-4P8
Price History:
7.50
Age:
7
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Well held last 4 starts, including comeback run at Carlisle 3 weeks ago. Mark continues to slide at least (on good mark on pick of last season's form).
9. Flying Sandpiper
J: Peter KavanaghT: Jackie Stephen
F: 0P8P/P0-4
Price History:
34.00
Age:
6
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Has offered very little to date and likely flattered on return. 2 lb out of handicap.
6. Beat The Retreat
J: Bruce LynnT: N. W. Alexander
F: 88175-208
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
151
Verdict
Sharpened up by cheekpieces when winning Musselburgh handicap (2½m, good to soft) in February. Back on form in a change of headgear (visored) when second over C&D in May but well held both starts since. Off 5 months. Cheekpieces back on.
5. Love That
J: Ben SmithT: R. Mike Smith
F: 4FF2068-0
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Second in 21f Kelso novice hurdle a year ago but well held since, including over C&D on return.