17:30 Wolverhampton

Monday 23 January 2017

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Off time: 17:32 | Winning time: 1m 49.65s

(5)

Hold Firm¹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: S Donohoe| T: M H Tompkins| OR: 55

13/2

In the form of his life at the turn of last year but hasn't replicated that this winter. His run two starts back in an apprentice handicap at Lingfield hinted at a return to form but he didn't really build on that last time so others preferred.

Form: 116563

(10)

Devious Spirit¹⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: P J McDonald| T: I Jardine| OR: 55

8/1

Left Richard Fahey after finishing runner up in a seller in October, and gradually regressed in four starts for this trainer. Plenty to prove now.

Form: 80-0R50

(9)

Dukes Meadow¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: Rhiain Ingram⁽⁷⁾| T: R Ingram| OR: 54

6/1

Last eighteen runs have proved fruitless. Certainly well-handicapped having won a Chelmsford City handicap at the end of 2015 off a mark of 67 and hinted at a return to form last time with a placed effort here, dominating from the front. May struggle to do that here though from this draw.

Form: 362975

(7)

Broughtons Fancy¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: G Baker| T: G & J Moore| OR: 55

10/1

Inconsistent type who has won three sellers around here. Poor run on debut for this yard last time but jockey booking is eye-catching.

Form: 094142

(4)

Cold Fusion⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Hollie Doyle⁽⁵⁾| T: D Flood| OR: 55

14/1

Did win in handicap company last year but unplaced in six starts for this yard including two sellers on last two starts. Hard to fancy off the back of that.

Form: 454692

(11)

Tingo In The Tale^p¹⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 9-6| J: Tom Marquand| T: Mrs S Leech| OR: 54

50/1

Has predominantly campaigned over middle distances with the occasional foray into further and now running over significantly less. Hard to fancy in current form having finished tailed off here last time over a furlong further.

Form: 732373

(6)

Gabrial The Thug^t²

Age: 7| Weight: 9-4| J: A Kirby| T: Ian Williams| OR: 52

5/2

Four time C&D winner but unplaced on last ten starts. Booking of this jockey an obvious positive but in need of bouncing back and this looks competitive.

Form: 711237

(12)

Bassino^h⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Racheal Kneller⁽⁵⁾| T: J Bennett| OR: 53

16/1

Unplaced on all four starts to date but minor promise on handicap debut last time. Tough draw makes this a tougher assignment now though.

Form: 7-52670

(8)

Hymn For The Dudes^t³³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: M Harley| T: John Berry| OR: 52

10/3

Improved on handicap debut when last seen to finish third of 11. Trainer not known for his AW winners though and he may come on for this run after an absence.

Form: 086/3-83

(3)

Pivotal Dream⁶²

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: Charlie Bennett⁽⁵⁾| T: W M Brisbourne| OR: 46

16/1

Still a maiden after 28 starts and unplaced on last seven of those. Best runs have come around here but hard to fancy in current form.

Form: 4-46310

Non-Runners

(13)

Yasood⁸

Weight: 9-6| Age: 4

T: P S McEntee J: Callum Shepherd

(1)

Frap⁷

Weight: 9-6| Age: 4

T: Ian Williams J: George Downing

(2)

Zed Candy Girl²²

Weight: 9-1| Age: 7

T: D M Loughnane J: A Mullen

Forecasts

Gabrial The Thug (5/2), Hymn For The Dudes (10/3), Dukes Meadow (6/1), Yasood (6/1), Hold Firm (13/2), Devious Spirit (8/1), Broughtons Fancy (10/1), Zed Candy Girl (12/1), Cold Fusion (14/1), Frap (14/1), Bassino (16/1), Pivotal Dream (16/1), Tingo In The Tale (50/1)

ZED CANDY GIRL looks well-handicapped on old form and has three wins to her name here, she may be able to bounce back if everything drops right. The arrival of George Baker in the saddle needs to spark a revival for Broughtons Fancy and she has won around here so she shouldn't be ruled out. Frap is another who needs to turn a corner but the booking of Adam Kirby is a positive sign. 1. Zed Candy Girl 2. Broughtons Fancy 3. Frap