On the breeding side, Phyllis Rodda is by Berkshire out of a mare by Westerner — two names that will mean little to most people, but both carry bloodlines associated with stamina and staying power over longer distances. That kind of breeding often hints at a horse better suited to testing, wet conditions and longer trips rather than sharp, quick races. Whether that proves true remains to be seen.
With no previous races to look back on, there is genuinely nothing to predict here — this is a completely blank page. The most interesting thing about Phyllis Rodda right now is simply that she is finally getting her chance.