20:45 Wolverhampton
Saturday 11 February 2017
All17:4518:1518:4519:1519:4520:1520:45
Betway Middle Handicap (Div 2)
- 4YO plus | Class 6 | 1m 1f 103y | Standard | 12 Runners | Allweather | Weighed In
- Off time: 20:46 | Winning time: 2m 0.19s
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Horse A-Z
Show odds
Unplaced on last ten starts on the Flat and over hurdles but very well handicapped as a result (18lb below last winning mark Nov 2015). This yard can often re-light the fire with types that have lost their way but not been with this trainer long and may need a little more time.
Consistent type who is still on a workable mark despite always being thereabouts. Slightly below form last time at this course but drop back in to this class should help and ought to be thereabouts.
Quite a consistent type but still 3lb above last winning mark and overall record of two wins from 47 starts tells its own story.
Performed well below form throughout 2016 and finished last on two starts this calendar year. Sole win came at this course but hard to fancy in current form and from the widest draw.
Last two wins have come in claimers and not won in a handicap since 2013. Last run in a seller was better than the bare result but he's going to need more in this company and zero from 12 on the AW.
Course winner that's well handicapped on old form. Finally took advantage of his low mark at Brighton five starts back but reverted to type more recently with several disappointing and inconsistent efforts. May try and go from the front but draw has been unkind.
Still a maiden after seven starts and looks poised to strike in an event like this but was sorely disappointing last time over C&D and that run was perplexing. Needs to bounce back but still relatively low mileage and has looked like he's had bits of ability on prior starts.
Won a particularly average affair last time out but there's no doubt he's returned this winter with more zest than his previous campaign and looked better value for his win than the margin suggested last time so leading claims if coming back in the same mood.
Still a maiden after 11 starts and handicapper is trying to give her a chance but yard are struggling currently and probably best watched again here.
The handicapper was obviously underwhelmed by C&D win last November as she races off just a 1lb higher mark today and she duly finished eighth of 11 when seen back here last month. With two C&D wins to her name she can't be completely ruled out but there's probably better handicapped rivals lurking.
Modest performer who failed to build on his win here last month with four moderate subsequent efforts. He needs everything to go his own way and his tendency to throw in the towel is off-putting.
Has run well at this course before and won off a 2lb higher mark at Kempton last year but he gives the impression this trip stretches him a little and his yard are in no sort of form.
Forecasts
Royal Blessing (6/4), Monna Valley (9/2), Glorious Asset (13/2), Runaiocht (7/1), Ferryview Place (10/1), Pensax Lady (11/1), Dovil's Duel (16/1), Hannington (16/1), Sheer Intensity (25/1), Lutine Charlie (33/1), Ifan (33/1), Hercullian Prince (100/1)
Royal Blessing is likely to be of warm order once again here after landing a gamble last time but the rise in the weights may be enough to halt him for now considering he has come from a Class 7 affair. MONNA VALLEY may offer a bit of value and he's a consistent sort who will benefit from the drop in class while Glorious Asset is still low mileage and should be capable of better than what he produced last time out.
1. Monna Valley
2. Royal Blessing
3. Glorious Asset
Prize Money
1st: £2,749.002nd: £818.003rd: £409.004th: £204.00
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