GEORDIE MACKEM made a bright start at Wetherby 3 weeks ago and could see off penalised Carlisle-winner Blue Carpet. Soldier In Mayo is a newcomer to note.
Geordie Mackem
Blue Carpet
Soldier In Mayo
2m1f NHF
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Blue Carpet
J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
F: 1
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
91
Verdict
Blue Bresil brother to 2¼m hurdle winner Yosille, and half-brother to 3 winners, including fair hurdler Miguel Angel. 13/2, did well under circumstances when winning Carlisle bumper 3 months ago, well on top finish having been patiently ridden. Respected under a penalty.
2. Geordie Mackem
J: Craig NicholT: Brian Ellison
F: 3
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Shaped well behind an Olly Murphy-trained pair of debutants first time up at Wetherby 3 weeks ago after being gambled on. Should come on for that and leading claims.
3. La Tarantaise
J: Ross ChapmanT: Rebecca Menzies
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Milan gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Mance Rayder, stays 31f. From a good jumps family and one to note. Has had a breathing operation.
4. Little Roger
J: Sam ColtherdT: Ann Hamilton
F: 4
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
From a good family for connections, half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/very smart chaser Nuts Well and useful hurdler/smart chaser Runswick Royal. Promise on debut here (15/2) last month and will surely do better when sent jumping.
5. Pillar The Poet
J: Charlie HammondT: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Half-brother to numerous winners, including fair chaser Elleon. Last of 8 finishers sole start in Irish points (Apr 2024).
6. Soldier In Mayo
J: Brian HughesT: Donald McCain
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
£40,000 4-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam fairly useful hurdler (2m-2½m winner). Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Nov 3). Needs keeping a close eye on.
7. Stride On
J: Conner McCannT: Lucinda Russell
F: 3
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
80
Verdict
€44,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Brother to fairly useful hurdler Kiltealy Park. 12/1, shaped very much like a stayer when third of 7 in Ayr bumper on debut in October. The first 2 then have won since so he can't be overlooked.
8. Syfonic Sam
J: Nathan MoscropT: Rebecca Menzies
F: 7
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Brother to useful hurdler/chaser Captain Cattistock, and closely related to 3 winners. Imposing sort well held behind Geordie Mackem on debut at Wetherby (40/1) 3 weeks ago, looking one for the longer term.
9. Bay Empress
J: Henry BrookeT: Micky Hammond
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
€26,000 3-y-o, Mahler mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler Warm In Gorey. Dam, fair hurdler (21f-2¾m winner, stayed 3m), sister to useful staying hurdler Kris Spin.
10. Cosmic Jet
J: Richie McLernonT: John S. O'Donoghue, Ireland
F: 5
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
10/1, well held in Bangor bumper on debut last month.