Dogged Mccoy backed to leave rivals in shade

Williams’ consistent performer can put an end to lengthy run of near misses

SHADY MCCOY can be rewarded for his consistency with a first victory for 12 months in the Wreake Handicap at Leicester.

Ian William’s eight-year-old has run creditably several times since scoring at York almost exactly a year ago, and put up a typically dogged display when third to Raising Sand in the valuable Bet With Ascot Challenge Cup at the Berkshire track earlier this month.

Shady Mccoy would only have to run up to that form to take this prize.

COME ON LEICESTER would be a most appropriate winner of the Stubbs Fillies’ Conditions Stakes.

There is every chance, too, because the Richard Hannon-trained youngster has been keeping top company this season.

Her fifth place in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot was a stand-out effort, and there have been other fine runs along the way – including last time out when third in a Group Three at Salisbury.

She would not want too much rain, but her class should see her through.

At Huntingdon, COPPER WEST can make experience count in the Paul Ferguson’s Jumpers To Follow Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase.

Tom George’s seven-year-old has yet to win under rules, but has finished an encouraging runner-up in two starts to date over fences – both at Southwell during the summer – and was successful in his only Irish point-to-point on debut two years ago.

SELECTIONS

HUNTINGDON: 2.10 Nylon Speed, 2.45 Cotswold Way, 3.15 Copper West, 3.45 Aldrin, 4.20 Foundation Man, 4.50 Western Storm.

LEICESTER: 2.00 Faro Angel, 2.30 Slipstream, 3.05 SHADY MCCOY (NAP), 3.35 Monsieur Noir, 4.05 Come On Leicester, 4.40 Royal Dancer, 5.10 Dagian, 5.40 Pioneering.

DOUBLE: Shady Mccoy and Come On Leicester.