Oscar Rose is on a hat-trick after handicap victories here and at Kempton but she may struggle to keep tabs on COOLE CODY over this trip. Evan Williams’ novice won the Paddy Power at Cheltenham in November and ran a cracker at The Festival when fourth in another Grade 3.
Coole Cody (IRE) 22-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, hit 11th, ridden after 3 out, kept on flat, closing on 3rd close home, 4th of 21, 6 1/4l behind The Shunter (10-12) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) gs in Mar.
Oscar Rose (IRE) 9-4fav (11-10) Jumped boldly throughout, made all, clear approaching last, unchallenged, won at Kempton 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Nov beating Jubilympics (11-2) by 20l, 6 ran.
