14:10 Wolverhampton

Wednesday 5 April 2017

All14:1014:4015:1015:4516:1516:4517:15

Betway Sprint Handicap

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 5  |   5f 20y  |   Standard  |   8 Runners  |   Allweather  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:10  |   Winning time: 1m 1.68s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
(1)
Horse silk
Bahangop37
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-7| J: Lewis Edmunds(5)| T: P Morris| OR:  70
9/4
In tremendous heart at present and reunites with rider who partnered him to a 25/1 success at Newcastle recently. Not disgraced in two runs since. Closely matched with Powerful Dream on running here in February.
2
(8)
Horse silk
Compton River32
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-7| J: B A Curtis| T: B Smart| OR:  70
5/1
Has been running well in defeat since landing a race over C&D in November. Has dropped a little in the weights but is still 5lb above that winning mark. Has a record of three wins and four runner-up spots in his last 10 races
3
(5)
Horse silk
Powerful Dreamp13
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-6| J: Liam Keniry| T: R Harris| OR:  69
9/2
Overcame trouble in running to land her second C&D success in February. Closely matched with Bahango on that effort. Ran into traffic problems last time and has been raised 2lb for her trouble.
4
(3)
Horse silk
China Excels144
Age: 10|  Weight: 9-4| J: Rob Hornby| T: Miss M E Rowland| OR:  67
20/1
Shows best form when fresh and returned from a similar break to score over C&D a year ago. Followed up on turf subsequently and remains 2lb above that winning mark.
5
(6)
Horse silk
Temple Roadb,t7
Age: 9|  Weight: 9-4| J: Ben Robinson(7)| T: J M Bradley| OR:  67
15/2
Nine time winner who as been unlucky not to add that tally recently. Most notably looked unlucky when going down to Powerful Dream here in February and renews rivalry on 5lb better terms. Good claimer adds to the attractions.
6
(2)
Horse silk
Vale Of Flight28
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-0| J: L Morris| T: L McJannet| OR:  63
7/1
5f winner for Rae Guest last season. Not disgraced on first two runs for new yard over 6f. Back to optimum trip but suspect she remains too high in the weights.
7
(7)
Horse silk
Groundworkert21
Age: 6|  Weight: 8-13| J: P Mulrennan| T: P T Midgley| OR:  62
15/2
Landed a gamble to score at Newcastle last November. Has won off higher marks than this in the past. More recent evidence indicates a further drop may be needed.
8
(4)
Horse silk
Monsieur Paddy50
Age: 4|  Weight: 8-12| J: George Downing| T: A W Carroll| OR:  61
8/1
Winner of a poor race at Newcastle and well held in both starts since. Has dropped a little in the weights but probably needs even more assistance from the handicapper.

Forecasts

Bahango (9/4), Powerful Dream (9/2), Compton River (5/1), Vale Of Flight (7/1), Groundworker (15/2), Temple Road (15/2), Monsieur Paddy (8/1), China Excels (20/1)

Verdict

TEMPLE ROAD is weighted to reverse recent placings with Powerful Dream and Bahango on running here in February. He has been beaten in two runs since when he has again encountered problems. There should be a good pace on here and, with Ben Robinson claiming a valuable 7lb, he can land his 10th career success. Powerful Dream and Bahango are closely matched but the race is more likely to be run to suit Ron Harris' filly. Compton River does not know how to run a bad race and he should be thereabouts in a contest where he can lie up with the pace and benefit from any trouble behind.
  1. Temple Road
  2. Compton River
  3. Powerful Dream

Prize Money

1st: £2,911.002nd: £866.003rd: £433.004th: £216.00

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