Confident Muir feeling at home as a full-time athlete
● Scot says she can improve in Rome ● Mccolgan aiming to beat four minutes
Laura Muir is feeling her age. Perhaps even a little older. Not for the many miles put on the clock over several years in a r e l e n t l e s s t r a i n i n g r e g i me . But for the ver y adult activ - i t y o f p r o c u r i n g a h o me o f her own in Glasgow, a haven to lock herself away from the mania of Olympic dreams and the breathless bouncing from one airport to another on athletics’ global circuit.
“I was a s tudent for seve n ye a r s a n d wa s r e n t i n g a n d sharing with other students for that whole time,” said the 26-year-old.
“It’s definitely nicer to have my own place now. It makes m e f e e l a b i t m o r e g r o w n - u p .” A n i nve s t me n t f o r t h e future for the returns gained as a consequence of Europe - an titles and ample A-list victories in the Diamond League a n d e l s e wh e r e , i n a d d i t i o n to an endorsement deal with Nike that will likely set her fair for life.
No t f o r t h e S c o t a f l e e t o f Ferraris or frivolous furnishings. “I’m sensible in planning ahead,” she added.
“With sport, you just never know what’s around the corner. It’s very unpredictable. But I have my veterinar y career still there to fall back on if my NOTTINGHAM
12.00 - 1, Flaming Princess Barry Mchugh (12-1); 2, Al Raya (15-8 Jt Fav); 3, Poets Dance (50-1); 10 ran nk, 2¼. Trained: R A Fahey Tote: £12.80 £3.70 £1.10 £8.40 NR: Hyba, Lady Melody
12.30 - 1, Rose Hip Tom Marquand (16-1); 2, Penny Pot Lane (8-1); 3, Incentive (15-2); 8 ran 1, nk. Trained: A W Carroll Tote: £13.60 £3.20 £2.40 £2.30 NR: Dr Doro
1.00 - 1, Ouzo S M Levey (9-2); 2, King Ademar (7-2); 3, Dalaalaat (15-8 Fav); 11 ran nk, 3¼. Trained: R Hannon Tote: £4.90 £1.70 £1.70 £1.20 NR: Prince Of Harts
1.30 - 1, Circus Couture J F Egan (7-1); 2, Baltic Baron (7-1); 3, Masham Star (9-4 Fav); 5 ran ¾, ½. Trained: Jane Chapple-hyam Tote: £5.40 £1.80 £2.20 NR: Bless Him, Bubble And Squeak, Escobar No 1 Escobar (3-1) was withdrawn not under orders. Rule 4 applies, deduct 25p in the £
2.00 - 1, Lucky’s Dream P J Mcdonald (4-1); 2, Mullarkey (11-2); 3, Das Kapital (40-1); 15 ran 1¾, 1½. Trained: Ian Williams Tote: £4.50 £1.70 £3.10 £17.30 NR: Raashdy
2.35 - 1, Moon King Harry Bentley
(11-8 Fav); 2, Palladium (7-2); 3, Anyonecanhaveitall (11-2); 8 ran 4, nk. Trained: R M Beckett Tote: £2.50 £1.40 £1.30 £1.20 Placepot: £369.10
3.10 - 1, Space War Zak Wheatley (14-1); 2, Queen Of Kalahari (8-1); 3, Ticks The Boxes (3-1 Fav); 15 ran 2¼, shd. Trained: M W Easterby Tote: £14.40 £4.20 £2.40 £2.00 NR: Roaring Rory
3.45 - 1, Viking Way Luke Catton (10-1); 2, Tadaany (9-2 Fav); 3, Major Crispies (20-1); 15 ran ns, ½. Trained: Olly Williams Tote: £9.60 £3.80 £1.90 £7.30 running career was cut short. No doubt I’ll come to that at some point.”
Not for a while, she trusts. Though, if Muir did seek a rare splurge, the fashion houses of Rome would surely kit her out should she wander by ahead o f t o n i g h t ’s G o l d e n G a l a meeting where she will begin the defence of her Diamond League 1,500 metres title.
Winner, however, is the label she craves most. Following a lower-key triumph in Stockholm seven days ago, a field which includes Olympic medallists Genzeb e Dibaba and Jenny Simpson will provide a much better barometer of where she stands, five months 1.50 - 1, Takingitallin W T Kennedy (11-4); 2, Parody (10-1); 3, Lough Derg Rose (6-4 Fav); 6 ran 1, nk. Trained: D Mccain Jnr Tote: £3.70 £2.40 £3.00
2.25 - 1, Kentford Heiress Kevin Jones (9-2); 2, Pingshou (8-13 Fav); 3, Midnight Maestro (9-2); 4 ran 6, 21. Trained: J W Mullins Tote: £4.50
3.00 - 1, Tamarillo Grove C Brace (13-2); 2, Passing Call (9-4); 3, All Yours (40-1); 8 ran ¾, 4½. Trained: Mrs S Leech Tote: £6.40 £2.20 £1.10 £11.70
3.35 - 1, Thebannerkingrebel G Sheehan (2-7 Fav); 2, Story Of Friends (9-4); 3, Kapoupakap (100-1); 5 ran 14, 32. Trained: Jamie Snowden Tote: £1.20 £1.02 £1.40
4.10 - 1, Ladies Dancing Page Fuller (7-1); 2, Flanagans Field (9-2); 3, Gamekeeper Bill (3-1 Fav); 10 ran 2¼, 11. Trained: C J Down Tote: £6.20 £1.90 £1.90 £2.00
4.40 - 1, Ink Master Mr T Gillard (10-1); 2, Bramble Brook (10-3); 3, Royal Plaza (12-1); 5 ran 1½, 20. Trained: D Mccain Jnr Tote: £5.90 £2.70 £2.10 Placepot: £159.60
5.10 - 1, Lapford Lad Sean Houlihan (11-2); 2, Top Of The Rocks (14-1); 3, Hold Me Tight (7-1); 12 ran ¾, 22. Trained: Mrs S Gardner Tote: £6.90 £2.60 £4.30 £2.80
2.15 - 1, Musical Stardust Mr J Brace (10-3); 2, Yamuna River (6-1); 3, Cassis De Reine (12-1); 6 ran 2½, 1¼. Trained: A M Hales Tote: £4.80 £2.00 £2.70
2.50 - 1, Not Never J E Moore (4-7 Fav); 2, De Plotting Shed (9-4); 3, Vancouver (7-1); 4 ran 6, 36. Trained: G L Moore Tote: £1.60 3.25 - 1, The Butcher Said A P Heskin (6-4 Fav); 2, Monkey Puzzle (13-8); 3, Deputy out from a world championships in Doha that promises so much.
Liberated from the distractions of vet school, she hints at the potential to make even speedier strides forward. “I’ve been able to go away on a lot more camps without b eing tied to university,” she said.
“I’ve found myself busy and without a huge amount of time which I guess is good. I’ve probably been paying more attention to those little details with extra time for rest and recovery. I’ve not found myself twiddling my thumbs.”
Rome’s Stadio Olimpico has traditionally seen p erforma n c e s t o r e m e m b e r, w i t h Jones (5-2); 3 ran 12, 24. Trained: Olly Murphy Tote: £2.20
4.00 - 1, Not A Role Model Richard Patrick (15-8 Fav); 2, Miles To Milan (3-1); 3, Regulation (4-1); 5 ran 5, 8. Trained: Sam Thomas Tote: £2.30 £1.50 £1.70
4.30 - 1, Paddys Runner Mr Jack Tudor (5-1); 2, Aquarian (10-1); 3, Misdflight (9-2); 9 ran 7, 1½. Trained: Christian Williams Tote: £5.30 £2.10 £2.40 £1.80
5.00 - 1, One More Tune Tom Cannon (141); 2, Sackett (4-5 Fav); 3, Nativegetaway (9-4); 4 ran 1¼, 6. Trained: C Gordon Tote: £14.70 Result stands after a stewards inquiry Placepot: £3,041.60
5.30 - 1, Corrie Lake J E Moore (12-1); 2, Felix D’autry (Evens Fav); 3, Twasn’t The Plan (5-2); 5 ran 7, 1½. Trained: Suzi Best Tote: £9.00 £1.80 £1.10
5.15 - 1, Shadn Oisin Murphy (9-1); 2, Fair Pass (16-1); 3, Diva Kareem (20-1); 12 ran 3¼, ½. Trained: A M Balding Tote: £11.10 £3.10 £5.90 £7.50
5.45 - 1, Quick Breath Tyler Saunders (4-1 Fav); 2, Choral Music (25-1); 3, Met By Moonlight (10-1); 14 ran 2¼, ns. Trained: J G Portman Tote: £5.30 £2.30 £7.70 £3.70
6.15 - 1, Tipperary Jack Kieren Fox (6-1); 2, Destination (8-11 Fav); 3, Lapidary (50-1); 14 ran 1¾, nk. Trained: J R Best Tote: £7.50 £2.40 £1.10 £10.10
6.45 - 1, Land Of Legends P Cosgrave (4-11 Fav); 2, Mutamaasik (9-2); 3, Corinthian Girl (25-1); 13 ran 2¼, 2¾. Trained: S bin Suroor Tote: £1.30 £1.10 £1.40 £5.30 NR: Mayfair Pompette
7.15 - 1, Mawakib Andrea Atzeni (9-4 Fav); 2, Nefarious (16-1); 3, Cool Exhibit (15-2); 13 Andy Butchart chasing a lasting impression in the 5,000m this evening and Eilish Mccolgan seeking to block out a week sullied by the theft of medals from her home. Joining Muir in the 1,500m, she hopes the Italian capital will be the site of her first sub- four minute run. “There are only a few women in Britain who have done that and I’ve run 4:01 t wice,” said the Dundonian. “So I feel I’m nudging towards that.”
Her Dundee Hawkhill clubmate will be happy to up the ante. “It’s a go o d field,” said Muir. “S o I want a solid fast time, test myself against them, and then look to improve on that.” ran 1¼, 2¼. Trained: R Varian Tote: £3.40 £1.40 £5.80 £3.20 NR: Tulloona
7.45 - 1, Desert Wind S Donohoe (9-2 Jt Fav); 2, Big Kitten (5-1); 3, Cosmelli (ITY) (331); 12 ran 1¾, 2¾. Trained: E F Vaughan Tote: £5.40 £1.80 £1.80 £8.10 Placepot: £229.30 8.15 - 1, Sassie Oisin Murphy (5-1); 2, Superb Story (5-1); 3, Cristal Spirit (12-1); 12 ran 11, 1¾. Trained: S Kirk Tote: £6.10 £1.70 £1.90 £3.90 8.45 - 1, Kitcarina Oisin Murphy (9-2); 2, Pytilia (16-1); 3, Ruby Gates (66-1); 10 ran ½, ¾. Trained: A M Balding Tote: £4.80 £1.90 £3.70 £10.50 NR: Chloellie, Vixen
6.30 - 1, Spartan Fighter D Tudhope (7-4); 2, A’ali (5-4 Fav); 3, Javea Magic (9-1); 7 ran nk, 9. Trained: D Carroll Tote: £2.70 £1.10 £1.50 7.00 - 1, Cardano R Kingscote (9-4 Fav); 2, Anna Bunina (10-1); 3, Beguiling Charm (7-1); 10 ran 1¼, 6. Trained: Ian Williams Tote: £3.10 £1.70 £2.80 £2.10
7.30 - 1, Mark’s Choice J Garritty (16-1); 2, Hafeet Alain (11-2); 3, Look Out Louis (4-1); 10 ran ¾, hd. Trained: Mrs R Carr Tote: £11.60 £3.00 £2.00
8.00 - 1, Hyperfocus D Allan (7-2 Jt Fav); 2, Ice Age (11-1); 3, Gulliver (16-1); 11 ran shd, shd. Trained: T D Easterby Tote: £3.60 £1.30 £3.50 £4.80 NR: Muscika, Polybius, Sir Maximilian
8.30 - 1, Angel Gabrial David Egan (3-1); 2, Always Resolute (11-8 Fav); 3, Indian Vision (12-1); 8 ran 2½, 6. Trained: P Morris Tote: £3.30 £1.10 £1.10 £2.40 NR: Trautmann
9.00 - 1, Future Investment Harry Bentley (11-8 Fav); 2, Dubai Tradition (7-4); 3, Alright Sunshine (7-2); 11 ran shd, ½. Trained: R M Beckett Tote: £2.30 £1.10 £1.40 £1.20 Placepot: £19.40