13:55 Wolverhampton

Monday 9 January 2017

All13:5514:3015:0015:3516:0516:3517:05

sunbets.co.uk Apprentice Handicap

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 6  |   7f 32y  |   Standard  |   9 Runners  |   Allweather  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 13:56  |   Winning time: 1m 29.47s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
1
(4)
Horse silk
Cliff15
Age: 7|  Weight: 9-9| J: Lewis Edmunds(3)| T: N Tinkler| OR:  67
5/6
Consistent type on the AW. Much better horse on this surface than on turf with a win and four places from seven attempts. Just edged out of it over C&D at the end of last week and runs off the same mark today.
2
(6)
Horse silk
George Baker41
Age: 10|  Weight: 9-7| J: Amelia Glass(7)| T: George Baker| OR:  65
20/1
Probably the most aptly named horse in training, reaching the veteran stage now. Off the course for seven months and usually needs the run after a break. One of the more inexperienced claimers takes the ride.
3
(1)
Horse silk
Spice Millp,t7
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-7| J: Ben Robinson(5)| T: M Appleby| OR:  65
12/1
Has run four times at Southwell without a win but that course doesn't suit all horses. Tried Chelmsford twice and ran well there on the second occasion, two outings ago. That was off 66, the same as today but over 6f. Tends to do his best work in the finish so this distance may suit.
4
(5)
Horse silk
Hercullian Princep29
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-7| J: Patrick Vaughan(3)| T: C R Dore| OR:  65
66/1
Won here in mid-Summer, 2015 over a furlong and a half longer but hasn't produced a win since. Has been falling down the ratings but that hasn't produced a clear improvement in results. Off the course for nearly a year after running regularly since his debut in early 2015 and that doesn't look in his favour.
5
(9)
Horse silk
Binky Blueh16
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-6| J: Toby Eley(7)| T: D M Loughnane| OR:  64
20/1
Has run over C&D ten times with two wins and three placed efforts. Needed a drop in mark and gets it today. Rated 66 when beaten just under three lengths here before Christmas compared to today's 64. Definite each way prospects.
6
(3)
Horse silk
Kenstonep21
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-4| J: Hollie Doyle| T: A Wintle| OR:  62
7/2
Has been running well all autumn and winter and has come good over the distance here and at Chelmsford in his last two outings. Up seven pounds for the latest win but could carry it successfully with one of the more experienced apprentices booked to ride.
7
(7)
Horse silk
Q Ten Girlv52
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-3| J: Natalie Hambling(3)| T: J W Unett| OR:  61
50/1
Lightly raced in the last year but not shown much in her few outings. Trained at the course and dual C&D winner. Usual visor applied and dropping down in weights but possibly still a few lbs too high.
8
(2)
Horse silk
Showtime Bluesv114
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-2| J: Charlie Bennett| T: J R Boyle| OR:  60
10/1
Seems better at this trip than the mile he sometimes competes at. He may have been unsuited to the slower ground at Kempton on his penultimate outing but ran third over C&D three races ago. That gives him a good chance today off the same mark.
9
(8)
Horse silk
Wink Oliverp11
Age: 5|  Weight: 8-13| J: Laura Coughlan(7)| T: J Hughes| OR:  57
10/1
Tried over different trips and with various headgear of late but without a win since 2015. Looks to have fallen out of love with the game and saving a bit for himself. Jockey had just three rides and a win seems improbable today.

Forecasts

Cliff (5/6), Kenstone (7/2), Showtime Blues (10/1), Wink Oliver (10/1), Spice Mill (12/1), George Baker (20/1), Binky Blue (20/1), Q Ten Girl (50/1), Hercullian Prince (66/1)

Verdict

KENSTONE is a consistent type and can take this at the expense of Cliff who has been running well of late and Spice Mill who may improve for the step up in distance. 1. Kenstone 2. Cliff 3. Spice Mill

Prize Money

1st: £2,264.002nd: £674.003rd: £337.004th: £168.00

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