It’s a lengthy and costly journey to send a horse from Ireland to Wolverhampton these days, especially for a race worth only over three grand to the winner. It’s expensive enough to send horses to their local tracks these days so the 672-mile round trip isn’t to be sniffed at. Andy Slattery is sending just one runner to Wolverhampton on Saturday. Check out our free tips page for daily content across British and Irish racing.
Bobbi Rosa is Slattery’s first ever runner at Wolverhampton and the filly will be ridden by his son Andrew, who also has a ride for Alice Haynes in the 8pm for those interested.
This is a good opportunity for the filly to get her head in front for the first time in the 5f novice on the card. She was sent off a 17/2 chance on debut when disappointing at the Curragh behind Arizona Blaze, a horse who has subsequently won a Group 3 and finished third in a Group 1.
Next time at Cork, Bobbi Rosa only found Ger Lyons’ Magnum Force too good and he was subsequently second in Listed company at York recently and holds a Group 1 entry.
When last seen in a Bellewstown auction maiden over 5f, she travelled really well but found Gazelle D’Or too strong in the finish. She had to give the winner 6lb so it was still a big run and the daughter of Havana Grey should prove hard to beat here if she handles the AW at her first attempt. It’s worth noting Slattery is 1-2 on the AW in Britain, that win at Newcastle.
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