Coral Romford Puppy Cup final: Guide to the contenders

Coral Romford Puppy Cup final preview and odds

The stage is set for another fascinating Coral Romford Puppy Cup final on Friday night and opinions will be divided over the likely winner.

David Mullins has three runners in the decider as he seeks to complete a hat-trick of triumphs in this 400 metres event, following wins for Tenpin and Brookside Richie.

Let’s take a look at those still in contention for the first prize of £10,000:

Trap 1: QUEEN PINK @ 2/1

Tracked Ranches King into the home straight and then swept past in fine fashion to win the third semi-final in 23.94 for Liz and Rab McNair. That was a third straight victory for this likeable bitch, who previously flew round in 23.76. The only concern is that she did drift across to the middle when coming out of trap one last week and that could see things get messy on this occasion.

Trap 2: SLIDER McCOY @ 11/2

Showed good early pace and a willing spirit to get inside Bales Legacy at the first bend before going on to land the opening semi in 24.17 and also secured a first-round heat success in 23.92. Had previously found the step up to Open class a touch tricky after going through the grades with six straight wins at Suffolk Downs but nobody can doubt his attitude.

Trap 3: ROMEO HOTSHOT @ 11/4

Looked the pick of the Mullins contenders after impressing with back-to-back wins in a maidens event here and overcame an early bump to take his heat in 23.71. An awkward start proved his undoing in the semis, but he still battled on well to finish second behind kennel mate and litter brother Romeo Mission. We wouldn’t rule out him reversing those placings if trapping better this time.

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