15:20 Wolverhampton

Monday 27 March 2017

All13:5014:2014:5015:2015:5016:2016:5017:20

Betway Middle Handicap

  • 3YO only  |   Class 4  |   1m 1f 103y  |   Standard  |   6 Runners  |   Allweather  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:20  |   Winning time: 2m 0.58s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
(1)
Horse silk
Muqaatil16
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-7| J: Jim Crowley| T: R Hannon| OR:  75
9/1
Cost 160,000 gns as a yearling and, from a rating of 75, which looks fair, he sets the standard in this modest little contest. The Lohnro colt is speedily bred and has already shown he has a good attitude. He has scope for improvement and can go close here.
2
(6)
Horse silk
Enfolding21
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-6| J: S De Sousa| T: J R Fanshawe| OR:  74
7/2
Had a subsequent winner in behind when winning a maiden over C&D, so merits respect back in a handicap from just a 2lb higher mark than his previous attempt in this type of contest. Needs to find a little more but has the benefit of a top jockey in the saddle.
3
(2)
Horse silk
Earthly52
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-5| J: Fran Berry| T: R M Beckett| OR:  73
9/4
Making good progress and won well at Lingfield over 10f last time out. Sure to be sharper for the run, a mark of just 73 is hardly restricting for his handicap debut, so no surprise to see him go on from here.
4
(4)
Horse silk
Hertford Dancer105
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-4| J: A Kirby| T: J & T Gosden| OR:  72
5/2
Stayed on to win a C&D maiden in workman-like fashion back in December but had a 70-rated rival well beaten on that occasion. This is her toughest assignment yet, but she is progressive and can do her bit to keep the yard ticking over, even though it will be a short while before they hit full steam,ahead of the upcoming Flat, Turf season.
5
(5)
Horse silk
Mary Anne Evans206
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-3| J: Robert Tart| T: J & T Gosden| OR:  71
12/1
Closely matched with her stablemate on what they have achieved so far. but the form of her Haydock maiden win isn't working out so well just yet; possible she is the yard's second string this time around. The betting will be the best gauge.
6
(3)
Horse silk
Peace And Plenty123
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-2| J: M Dwyer| T: W R Muir| OR:  70
8/1
Revelled in making all the running to win a maiden at Chelmsford and is entitled to build on that form. She is slightly more exposed than the rest and has a bit to find judging by the way her form in a nursery last season has panned out.

Forecasts

Earthly (9/4), Hertford Dancer (5/2), Enfolding (7/2), Peace And Plenty (8/1), Muqaatil (9/1), Mary Anne Evans (12/1)

Verdict

A very tricky little race with some top yards being represented. However, now he has the benefit of a seasonal run under his belt, MUQAATIL appeals as a live prospect for a race of this nature. Earthly and Enfolding are obvious dangers, but there could be more value in giving Hertford Dancer a chance to prove herself capable of taking on the boys; she is a solid value alternative if the market produces a stingy offer about the section.
  1. Muqaatil
  2. Hertford Dancer
  3. Earthly

Prize Money

1st: £4,690.002nd: £1,396.003rd: £697.004th: £349.00

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