1:15 – Do Your Job 4/1
I remember being extremely impressed by this one in the paddock at Uttoxeter when he made his rules debut for Claire Dyson; you could certainly see why he cost his owners £150,000 after winning his point to point.
He was very weak in the market that day, going off at 10/1 having been readily available at 4s earlier on. However, he ran a great race from the front in what were gruelling conditions. He travelled and jumped well and still looked to he going well as the field turned for home. He faded on the extended run in, looking in need of the run as the market suggested. Still, he shaped very encouragingly, far better than the 5th of 7 (beaten 21 lengths would suggest)
The form of that run looks good now. Do Your Job pulled clear with St Barts (1st, now rated 125 and looks a nice type who relishes heavy ground) and Ubetya (2nd, won NTO and 4th in a grade 2 subsequently)
He was moved to Michael Scudamore’s yard following that run, and he finished a good 2nd at Newbury on his debut for his new stable. Again, he caught the eye with the way he travelled through the race and having been in midfield during the early stages, he jumped his way into the leading group with ease. He traded at 1.72 in running as they jumped the 2nd last. However, it once again appeared as if 2m4f on testing ground stretched his stamina at this early stage of his career (the omission of the last flight further emphasised the need for stamina)
The winner looks a very useful prospect while there were some nice types behind.
2 miles on testing ground around a galloping track looks to be ideal for him, and I expect this test to suit him more than some of his rivals. Truckers Pass in undoubtedly a talented horse with some smart bumper form to his name, but I think he’ll want quicker ground than this.
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