Penn National 01 December 2011
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COPPER AND CHROME lost nothing in defeat when runner-up over track and trip last time and a similar effort tonight would make him difficult to beat. D C's Pride and Mickee's Saga could be left to fight out the minor honours.
FIRE AND FORGET stayed on strongly to score over 5f here last time and, with this drop back in trip not a concern, she gets the vote to follow up. Unwavering Hope was less than a length behind the selection that day, finishing second, and should give another good account, while Aunt Mabel is no forlorn hope.
RODERICK certainly wasn't stopping when landing the spoils over five and a half furlongs here last time and will be well fancied to follow up. Brass Knuckles and Jaeger could give Sandee Beattie's gelding most to think about.
WYNN WILLIE WYNN is sure to arrive here full of confidence after two easy victories at this venue and should be able to complete the hat-trick. Other last time out winner, Risky Red, warrants respect, while Battle Ground certainly isn't out of it either.
At first glance MOUNTAIN ROSE remains a frustrating maiden but this is only her third try at 1m and it is possible she could build upon a fair effort over this trip at Laurel latest. Cascade's Comet and Sister Bridget can scrap it out for the minor honours.
FLEET OF FRIENDS scored with plenty in hand at Delaware last month and, now eased in grade, is very difficult to oppose. The main dangers may be the consistent One Cool Dude and Billionaire Bob, who clashed over C&D recently with the former coming out on top in third.
CELEBRATING SARAH was outfought in the finish at Laurel last time but hacked up over a route here last month and would take all of the beating if returning to that same level of form. Parish Hilton and Ginnygin complete the shortlist.
SWEEPTHEMEDALS rates a little better than the bare margin of defeat showed last time after her rider lost his irons, over a trip that stretches her stamina anyway. The drop back to this shorter trip looks ideal and compensation could be in the offing. Stained Glass and Cam On The Run are also considered.