Tom Scudamore: “Lieutenant Rocco will be much fitter and is well handicapped on last year’s form”

Coral ambassador Tom Scudamore gives us the lowdown on his weekend rides at Warwick and Exeter

Saturday

2.40 Warwick – Master Blaze

He was disappointing at Doncaster on his opening start in the UK. He then ran well to a point at Market Rasen on Boxing Day before fading away. We are still finding out about this horse, who does have some decent form in France.

3.15 Warwick – Lieutenant Rocco

This horse will strip a lot fitter this time. He badly needed the run when he was pulled up at Lingfield. He is very well handicapped on his form last year. I expect him to produce a much better performance this time around.

4.25 Warwick – Toucan Sam

Tom Lacey has a very good record in these bumpers so I am looking forward to riding Toucan Sam. He is by Frankel so he is very well bred. He may have run below form on his debut at Huntingdon. I am hoping he comes to light on his second start of his career.

Sunday

2.00 Exeter – Upton Road

He has been a very difficult horse to train. He won a point-to-point and then fell at Warwick on his debut under Rules. This is his first run in two years and it will also be his first outing over fences. He is likely to need this experience.