17:10 Wolverhampton

Tuesday 10 January 2017

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Off time: 17:11 | Winning time: 1m 47.15s

(8)

Rebel State^p²³^{(ex 6)}

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: G Baker| T: R Spencer| OR: 63

9/4

Finally off the mark last time out when winning well at Lingfield and wisely turned out under a penalty. Looks a leading contender in here after that performance but may struggle to get to the front quite as easy.

Form: 683-140

(10)

Gossiping¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: S W Kelly| T: G & J Moore| OR: 65

5/2

Shown very little in four starts for this yard and wide draw makes him an unappealing betting prospect.

Form: 151131

(5)

The Magic Pencil^p¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: T Eaves| T: K A Ryan| OR: 65

11/2

Unplaced on first seven starts but got his head in front last time at Newcastle. Form of that race is questionable though with a 200/1 shot finishing two and a half lengths behind and he's no certainty to back that performance up.

Form: 1-05523

(12)

What Usain^h¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Alistair Rawlinson⁽³⁾| T: M Appleby| OR: 63

12/1

All three wins have come at this course and one over C&D so clearly enjoys it around here. Had an interupted career but made a promising start for this yard last time. The wide draw for a horse that likes to be close to the pace is off-putting but not without a place chance if building on that comeback.

Form: 145213

(7)

Admirable Art^p⁴⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 9-4| J: A Kirby| T: A W Carroll| OR: 62

11/1

Two time course winner who thrived over the summer with several smart performances at Brighton. Up 7lb for that latest win though and never won off a mark this high. Usually needs a run after a break so others preferred all things considered.

Form: 14121-9

(2)

Siouxperhero^p⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 9-4| J: D C Costello| T: W R Muir| OR: 62

33/1

Inconsistent performer these days but showed he's still capable when scoring over C&D two starts back. Claims if he's back to that form and on a workable mark still but too unreliable to recommend.

Form: 282105

(6)

Scribner Creek³⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: D Swift| T: D M Loughnane| OR: 62

11/2

One of the less exposed sorts here and upset the odds (50/1) when winning over C&D two starts back. Form of that race hasn't worked out particularly well and disappointed as favourite at this course last time out so others hold stronger claims. Back down in trip is a positive.

Form: 361214

(3)

Bazzat^p¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Danny Brock| T: J Ryan| OR: 59

12/1

Reeled off a hat-trick on the AW this autumn but handicapper appeared to have caught up on last four starts. Dropped back down to just 1lb higher than last winning mark now so not without place possibilities.

Form: 311186

(9)

I Can't Stop⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: J Fanning| T: J M Bradley| OR: 59

100/1

Started career promisingly with a second at Kempton and not disgraced on second start at that course. Disappointed around here on debut for this yard last time out when returning from a break but entitled to come on for that run and market can guide.

Form: 040889

(11)

Broughtons Fancy¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: T J Murphy| T: G & J Moore| OR: 58

25/1

Inconsistent type who has won three sellers around here. Opposable on debut for this yard, returning from a break with a poor draw.

Form: 094142

(4)

Spirit Of Gondree^b²⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 8-12| J: L Morris| T: J M Bradley| OR: 56

33/1

Three time course winner who's dangerous to rule out from this mark but hasn't won since the end of 2015 and hasn't been in much form recently, unplaced on last four starts. Can miss the break at times and needs a strong pace to run at to get involved but others preferred.

Form: 240757

Non-Runners

(1)

Leonard Thomas⁶

Weight: 9-5| Age: 7

T: A W Carroll J: George Downing

Forecasts

Rebel State (9/4), Gossiping (5/2), Scribner Creek (11/2), The Magic Pencil (11/2), Leonard Thomas (13/2), Admirable Art (11/1), What Usain (12/1), Bazzat (12/1), Broughtons Fancy (25/1), Spirit Of Gondree (33/1), Siouxperhero (33/1), I Can't Stop (100/1)

LEONARD THOMAS won well last time out and scored with more in hand than the winning margin suggests. He needs a strong pace to run at but he ought to get that with Rebel State in the line-up who put in a career best performance last time out and can go close carrying a penalty. What Usain has a poor draw to contend with but all three career wins have come here and he shouldn't be ruled out. 1. Leonard Thomas 2. Rebel State 3. What Usain