Robert Cooper’s closing shift on Sky Sports activities Racing earlier than retiring is at Yarmouth on Tuesday and right here he nominates his 5 to comply with 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, particularly my visits to Yarmouth, inhaling that bracing sea air whereas looking for a number of winners. On Tuesday, I’m honoured with not only one, however two races to rejoice my retirement after 42 completely happy years within the racing enterprise.
It makes me really feel extra-ancient to suppose that scarcely any of the jockeys using at this time have been born, many trainers too, after I began out in 1992. I am tempting destiny to make a victorious exit, nevertheless listed below are 5 horses that I consider have successful 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 swimsuit, nevertheless I am eager on the possibilities of James Fanshawe’s Pietro, a £40,000 breeze-up buy.
His three runs so far have hardly despatched you speeding on your ‘tracker’ button however there have been particular indicators of capability. He receives weight all spherical and with prime apprentice Jack Doughty claiming 5lb booked, he appears to be like 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. Woman Justice and Manila Thriller are already winners however the kind choose 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 appears to be like positive to swimsuit, 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 huge earlier than staying on steadily. Probably enchancment ought to see him on the premises and the reserving of former champion Silvestre De Sousa appears to be like vital.
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) appears to be like 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 in every of his essential rivals at this time, Throughout Earth. Blinkers are fitted at this time to sharpen him up. I will hope to be lining up for a victory ice cream.
Oh So Audacious
4.55 – Completely happy Retirement Robert Cooper Handicap (Div 1) (Class 6) (3YO plus) 1m
It might be discourteous if I did not make a concerted effort to crack each divisions of my ‘Completely happy Retirement’ race. Oh So Audacious is my choose 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 degree. The type of each Brighton races has been franked and Kaiya Fraser’s 5lb declare ought to make her exhausting to beat.
Premiership
5.30 – Completely happy Retirement Robert Cooper Handicap (Div 2) (Class 6) (3YO plus) 1m
There could 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 in every of our most astute trainers and Premiership appears to be like value preserving on facet, significantly if robust within the betting. Though his latest efforts do little to quicken the heartbeat, his newest victory came to visit course and distance round this time final 12 months. The reserving of Darragh Keenan within the saddle may very well be a constructive clue; Keenan has a helpful successful strike fee for the coach – 4 wins from 15 rides.
I will not be spending everything of my Golden Handshake (that is a joke, by the way in which!) on the chosen alternatives 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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