18:15 Wolverhampton

Friday 13 January 2017

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Betway Sprint Handicap (Div 2)

Off time: 18:16 | Winning time: 1m 13.90s

(10)

Baileys Pursuit^v1²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: T Hamilton| T: Miss Gay Kelleway| OR: 61

11/2

Patently unsuited by the Southwell Fibresand when well beaten last time, but had run two good races over today's C&D so has to come into the reckoning. The application of the first-time visor might sharpen him up a touch so one to seriously consider.

Form: 1070-57

(6)

Hamish Mcgonagain^p⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: D A Parkes⁽⁵⁾| T: J Gask| OR: 60

4/1

Usually needs a run or two to reach concert pitch, so having been off since September is more than likley to improve for this outing, unless betting market indicates otherwise.

Form: 145830

(7)

Cee Jay^p¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: A Kirby| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 58

7/2

13 race maiden who is dropping in the weights and ran arguably his best race when beaten just a length at this track last February. Narrowly beaten on only previous start under today's jockey, so could go well.

Form: 747-354

(1)

Life of Fame²⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: D C Costello| T: M Walford| OR: 56

11/1

Failed by just a neck to score on only previous visit to this track over today's trip. Failed to stay the mile last time and back at 6f is one to add to calculations.

Form: 38-0479

(5)

National Service^p⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: T J Murphy| T: R Ford| OR: 53

14/1

Not running well of late and this slow starter needs everything to fall right if he is going to make his presence felt. Hard to recommend in current form.

Form: 738492

(8)

Mr Chuckles^p¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: A Mullen| T: D M Loughnane| OR: 50

2/1

On 18 month losing streak but ran very well on first start for new connections over C&D 17 days ago. Very well handicapped on his old form so another bold show anticipated here if he is in the same mood.

Form: 823244

(3)

Diamond Vine^p³¹

Age: 9| Weight: 8-9| J: David Probert| T: R Harris| OR: 48

25/1

Twice a C&D winner over the years but is getting on now appears on the downgrade. Probably needed the run after a break when down the field at Kempton last week, but any market interest would be worthy of note.

Form: 0-75787

(9)

Cytringan⁵⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 8-7| J: Simon Pearce⁽³⁾| T: Mrs L Pearce| OR: 45

40/1

Has shown very little and been unplaced in all 7 career outings to date. No sign of recent improvement and a most unlikely winner despite his lowly handicap mark.

Form: 96497

(2)

Bushwise^p⁵⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 8-7| J: L Morris| T: J M Bradley| OR: 45

50/1

Has failed to shine in recent outings at this track and despite a tumbling handicap mark it would take a serious leap of faith to side with him despite the modest level of the competition.

Form: 80430-9

Non-Runners

(4)

Mighty Zip¹¹

Weight: 9-6| Age: 5

T: L Williamson J: Charlie Bennett

Forecasts

Mr Chuckles (2/1), Cee Jay (7/2), Hamish Mcgonagain (4/1), Baileys Pursuit (11/2), Mighty Zip (10/1), Life of Fame (11/1), National Service (14/1), Diamond Vine (25/1), Cytringan (40/1), Bushwise (50/1)

LIFE OF FAME patently failed to stay when stepped up in trip at Newcastle last time, but on his previous visit here over today's trip he ran his best race for a long time and a repeat of that effort would give him every chance of getting his head in front. Top weight Bailey's Pursuit is interesting wearing the first-time visor at a track that suits him well, while maiden Cee Jay wouldn't need to improve very much at all to come right into the reckoning. The booking of Adam Kirby looks a positive sign for Robert Cowell's contender. 1. Life of Fame 2. Cee Jay 3. Baileys Pursuit