18:15 Wolverhampton

Saturday 14 January 2017

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  • 4YO plus  |   Class 4  |   1m 141y  |   Standard  |   8 Runners  |   Allweather  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 18:15  |   Winning time: 1m 46.97s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
(5)
Horse silk
Ice Royal9
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-10| J: Lucy K Barry(5)| T: J A Osborne| OR:  87
5/1
Won his maiden here but hasn't visited Dunstall Park since. He is a consistent type but weighted to the hilt just now.
2
(8)
Horse silk
Jack Of Diamonds25
Age: 8|  Weight: 9-8| J: Rob Hornby(3)| T: R A Teal| OR:  84
12/1
Out of form at the back end of last year and is hard to forward with confidence, even though he likes this surface and would be a big threat if he was back to anything like his best. That wasn't in evidence here on Boxing Day.
3
(4)
Horse silk
Jack's Revengev9
Age: 9|  Weight: 9-4| J: Amelia Glass(7)| T: George Baker| OR:  80
9/1
Meets Ice Royal on 1lb better terms than the last time they met. Good record on the AW and has plenty going for him at this level. Good chance if he adapts to this surface (not raced here since the new surface was laid).
4
(2)
Horse silk
Byres Road14
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-4| J: P J McDonald| T: C & M Johnston| OR:  81
9/4
Made the most of a drop in the weights to score at Lingfield last time out. However, he is has now been put back up in the ratings to match his career highest mark and, given that he has struggled to cope in the past, it will take a big effort for him to follow up in this company.
5
(7)
Horse silk
Icebuster10
Age: 9|  Weight: 9-3| J: R Kingscote| T: B R Millman| OR:  79
25/1
He is yet to win on the AW but has a solid profile of making the frame. He should again run his race but, as ever, will be vulnerable to a sucker punch near the finish.
6
(1)
Horse silk
Sands Chorus12
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-3| J: T Eaves| T: J G Given| OR:  79
4/1
Races off just a 3lb higher mark than for his victory here last month. He has been at his best when able to dominate and, as he looks likely to be allowed to cut out the running, he would be dangerous to underestimate.
7
(6)
Horse silk
It Must Be Faith146
Age: 7|  Weight: 8-11| J: Tom Marquand| T: M Appleby| OR:  73
25/1
Steps up in trip and looks opposable despite being on a handy mark at present.
8
(3)
Horse silk
Magic City42
Age: 8|  Weight: 8-11| J: Nathan Evans(3)| T: M & D Easterby| OR:  73
4/1
Holding his form reasonably well and is capable of a big run if his stamina holds out.

Forecasts

Byres Road (9/4), Sands Chorus (4/1), Magic City (4/1), Ice Royal (5/1), Jack's Revenge (9/1), Jack Of Diamonds (12/1), It Must Be Faith (25/1), Icebuster (25/1)

Verdict

Not too many can be ruled out so siding with JACK'S REVENGE does come with a word of caution. The selection is closely matched with Ice Royal, who arguably has little more scope for improvement. Both need to prove they can handle the racing tapeta surface at Wolverhampton. Byers Road and Sands Chorus will be there to pounce if there are any flaws. 1. Jack's Revenge 2. Ice Royal 3. Byres Road

Prize Money

1st: £5,499.002nd: £1,636.003rd: £818.004th: £409.00

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