Robert Cooper’s remaining shift on Sky Sports activities Racing earlier than retiring is at Yarmouth on Tuesday and right here he nominates his 5 to observe on the seaside observe.
The ultimate furlong! I am on the run-in on my final working day as a roving reporter for Sky Sports activities Racing. I’ve loved each minute, specifically my visits to Yarmouth, inhaling that bracing sea air whereas looking for just a few winners. On Tuesday, I’m honoured with not only one, however two races to have a good time my retirement after 42 completely satisfied years within the racing enterprise.
It makes me really feel extra-ancient to assume that scarcely any of the jockeys driving at this time had been born, many trainers too, after I began out in 1992. I am tempting destiny to make a victorious exit, nevertheless listed here are 5 horses that I consider have profitable prospects.
Pietro
2.00 – Free Digital Race Card At raceday-ready.com Nursery (Class 4) (2YO solely) 7f
There are solely 5 two-year-olds declared for the second race on the cardboard, the Class 4 handicap (2.00), however it’s a tightly-knit race. All bar Artwork Market are making their handicap debuts; William Haggas’s colt stayed on properly to win at Ascot and the step up in journey to seven furlongs ought to go well with, nevertheless I am eager on the probabilities of James Fanshawe’s Pietro, a £40,000 breeze-up buy.
His three runs so far have hardly despatched you speeding in your ‘tracker’ button however there have been particular indicators of means. He receives weight all spherical and with prime apprentice Jack Doughty claiming 5lb booked, he seems a sporting guess.
Pellitory
2.35 – British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Class 2) (2YO solely) 7f
Two-year-old novice occasions at Yarmouth continuously expose some helpful kids. Girl Justice and Manila Thriller are already winners however the type decide is unquestionably Pat Owens’s Queen of Good Information who solely discovered Ruff Justice too good final time right here over six furlongs. The winner has scored once more and the additional furlong seems positive to go well with, so what’s to not like?
Nothing actually, nevertheless I will be cheering on James Owen’s Pellitory (2.35) who caught the attention on his debut at Pontefract when drawn large earlier than staying on steadily. Probably enchancment ought to see him on the premises and the reserving of former champion Silvestre De Sousa seems important.
Sir Bob Cooper is retiring on Tuesday after 28 years as a reporter
Aulis
3.10 – William Taverner Memorial Handicap (Class 5) (3YO plus) 1m 6f
Ralph Beckett’s Aulis (3.10) seems Nap materials within the 1 ¾ mile handicap. He is a seven-race maiden however has been firmly knocking on the door, loudest when failing by ¾ size final time at Haydock; regardless of disappointing favorite backers, it was a profession greatest and he completed three lengths forward of one among his essential rivals at this time, Throughout Earth. Blinkers are fitted at this time to sharpen him up. I am going to hope to be lining up for a victory ice cream.
Oh So Audacious
4.55 – Joyful Retirement Robert Cooper Handicap (Div 1) (Class 6) (3YO plus) 1m
It could be discourteous if I did not make a concerted effort to crack each divisions of my ‘Joyful Retirement’ race. Oh So Audacious is my decide within the first leg (4.55). Her final two runs at Brighton recommend that Harry Eustace’s mare is on the prime of her sport, albeit at Class 6 stage. The type of each Brighton races has been franked and Kaiya Fraser’s 5lb declare ought to make her arduous to beat.
Premiership
5.30 – Joyful Retirement Robert Cooper Handicap (Div 2) (Class 6) (3YO plus) 1m
There might be a lump in my throat after I name the results of the finale (5.30) however I will be hoping to make my exit with a winner. Michael Wigham is one among our most astute trainers and Premiership seems value conserving on aspect, notably if sturdy within the betting. Though his current efforts do little to quicken the heart beat, his newest victory came to visit course and distance round this time final yr. The reserving of Darragh Keenan within the saddle could possibly be a constructive clue; Keenan has a helpful profitable strike charge for the coach – 4 wins from 15 rides.
I will not be spending the whole lot of my Golden Handshake (that is a joke, by the best way!) on the chosen picks in my retirement Fortunate 31, nevertheless I will be greater than content material with an excellent run for my cash and a peaceable and joyous farewell from the seaside racecourse.
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