20:45 Wolverhampton

Saturday 25 March 2017

All17:4518:1518:4519:1519:4520:1520:4521:15

Betway Sprint Handicap (Div 1)

  • 3YO plus  |   Class 6  |   5f 216y  |   Standard  |   9 Runners  |   Allweather  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 20:45  |   Winning time: 1m 13.85s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
(7)
Horse silk
Strictly Carter47
Age: 4|  Weight: 10-0| J: George Wood(5)| T: A Bailey| OR:  57
5/2
Came good at the 18th attempt over C&D last time. The runner-up that day has since won and the third has also gone close, so the form looks solid enough. Up just 2lb and sure to be competitive with top claimer booked.
2
(4)
Horse silk
Socialites Red10
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-12| J: Robbie Walsh(7)| T: S Dixon| OR:  55
10/1
Not won since 2015 and losing streak now stands at 22 but the yard's horses haven't been right over the past 12 months, although there are signs of some improvement.
3
(1)
Horse silk
Lady Bacchusb9
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-11| J: S W Kelly| T: R C Guest| OR:  54
8/1
Inconsistent filly who won here over 5f in January and is just 3lb higher. Found trouble in running last time but kept on well. Has gone close over this trip previously.
5
(6)
Horse silk
Bogsnog8
Age: 7|  Weight: 9-9| J: J P Sullivan| T: Mrs R Carr| OR:  52
11/1
On a losing streak of 24 races but showed a bit more last time and is in here on a 2lb lower mark. Would come as no surprise if he should open his yard's account for 2017.
6
(3)
Horse silk
Clon Rocket168
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-7| J: Megan Ellingworth(7)| T: J R Holt| OR:  50
20/1
Yet to make the fist three since moving here from Ireland. Went off too hard last time when well supported. Hard to recommend on form.
7
(9)
Horse silk
Mr Chucklesp8
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-7| J: Charlie Bennett(5)| T: D M Loughnane| OR:  50
10/3
Yet to follow up his success as a juvenile. Has been running well of late and remains well treated on his old form. Deserves a success and his yard continue in good form.
8
(8)
Horse silk
Gettin' Luckyp32
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-4| J: B A Curtis| T: J Balding| OR:  47
4/1
Finished second to an improver at Southwell last time. Cheekpieces were fitted for the first time and brought some improvement. Has gone well on this faster surface previously. Lightly raced and a 2lb rise is not too harsh.
9
(5)
Horse silk
George Bailey57
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-3| J: Nathan Evans(3)| T: Suzzanne France| OR:  45
12/1
Has a record of one win and two places in 28 starts. Has dropped to a basement mark and is hard to recommend.
10
(2)
Horse silk
African Girl59
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-13| J: Simon Pearce(3)| T: Mrs L Pearce| OR:  55
20/1
Has finished down the field at big prices to earn a handicap mark. Would not have to find a great deal to take this and would be one to note in the market.

Non-Runners

4
(10)
Horse silk
Clergyman10
Weight: 9-10|  Age: 5
T: Rebecca Bastiman  J: P J McDonald
NR

Forecasts

Strictly Carter (5/2), Mr Chuckles (10/3), Gettin' Lucky (4/1), Clergyman (6/1), Lady Bacchus (8/1), Socialites Red (10/1), Bogsnog (11/1), George Bailey (12/1), Clon Rocket (20/1), African Girl (20/1)

Verdict

GETTIN LUCKY is taken to open his account. He has had little racing in comparison to his rivals who have poor wins to runs ratios. He showed improved form in cheekpieces last time and has run well here previously. Strictly Carter is feared now he has learnt to get his head in front. The booking of a top claimer strengthens his case. Mr Chuckles is always thereabouts and can produce another prominent display for his in form yard.
  1. Gettin' Lucky
  2. Strictly Carter
  3. Mr Chuckles

Prize Money

1st: £2,749.002nd: £818.003rd: £409.004th: £204.00

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