/ The Brigadier / 03 November 2007 /

Roman Legion sure to be ancient history at Ayr...

12:55 Ayr - LAY - Roman Legion (Forecast -2.88)

Today's race is the 12:55 at Ayr, a Class 5 maiden over 7 furlongs. Roman Legion is forecast favourite trained by P Blockley and ridden by Jamie Spencer.

Roman Legion was third on his debut before finishing second last time at Bath over 1 mile. He was outpaced on his first run over 7 furlongs and then looked one pace in the finish last time. Dropping back down to 7 furlongs he's once again likely to be outpaced.

He gets an official rating after today's race and is likely to do better when handicapping over longer trips. The heavy ground is an unknown factor and Roman Legion may not handle it and his form does not look progressive, which makes him vulnerable here.

Trainer P Blockley is 0/11 with his 2 year olds at Ayr and this cretinous wretch is unlikely to improve that record today.

Doon Haymer and Ninefishermen are both likely to go well but I will be laying the one-paced hound dog Roman Legion.

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