13:55 Wolverhampton
Tuesday 11 July 2017
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- 3YO plus | Class 6 | 6f 20y | Standard | 9 Runners | Allweather | Weighed In
- Off time: 14:00 | Winning time: 1m 14.46s
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Not beaten all that far despite finishing last of four in a firm ground handicap at Bath (5f+) on her penultimate start, and took full advantage of the ease in grade to win a seller by ¾L here (5f) last week. Penalised, up in trip and grade.
C&D winner from a 2lb lower mark back in March, which was his first success since July 2015 (Thirsk). Broadly more consistent for this trainer and a runner up at this track (7f) a fortnight ago (beaten 2L by Viola Park).
Placed in a couple of AW maidens, including over C&D (caught close home), but hasn't shown masses since switched to handicaps. Dropped 5lb since her last start, but needs to improve.
Raced over 7f since her return to action in March, but hasn't shaped like an obvious winner. Relatively unexposed (just four starts) and given her run style at Chelmsford latest should be suited by dropping back in trip.
Six race maiden, but ran okay at this track (7f) on her penultimate start last month - just over 1L fourth to Dusky Maid. Disappointed back in Ireland on turf since, but worth a crack over 6f.
All three career successes have come on grass, and is a ten race maiden on synthetics. Probably found 5f here last time sharp enough and whilst others are preferred should do better upped in trip.
15 race maiden for Andrew Balding, and has joined a new yard for £3,800 recently. Off since finishing third at Redcar in late May (6f), and tongue tie is tried for the first time on stable debut.
Trainer saddled a double at Ayr on Sunday, and this lightly raced sort has tackled soft ground since switched into handicaps. Has AW winners in his pedigree (half-brother to Arrowzone) and worth monitoring in the market now tackling synthetics in first time cheek-pieces.
Beaten about 2L when fourth of 12 to Debonaire David on handicap debut over C&D last week. Started at odds of 33/1 so perhaps that wasn't expected, but connections reach for the cheek-pieces as they seek to eke out a fraction more improvement.
Non-Runners
4
(7)
Zig Zag Girl18
Weight: 9-4| Age: 3
T: J Butler J: Tim Clark
NR
8
(6)
Classic Flyer27
Weight: 9-2| Age: 5
T: Mrs C A Dunnett J: F Norton
WD
12
(11)
Diamond Vine7
Weight: 8-10| Age: 9
T: R Harris J: Ryan Powell
NR
13
(10)
Tisa River8
Weight: 8-8| Age: 3
T: J M Bradley J: Mitch Godwin
NR
Forecasts
Mythical Spirit (4/1), Yorkshire Rover (4/1), Tooty Fruitti (9/2), Bogsnog (5/1), Atlanta Belle (8/1), Mags Well (9/1), Bingo George (14/1), Diamond Vine (14/1), Zig Zag Girl (16/1), Zone In (20/1), Classic Flyer (20/1), Essaka (25/1), Tisa River (33/1)
Roger Fell saddled a couple of winners at Ayr on Sunday, and if there is to be a potential improver lurking in this low grade handicap, it could well be the first time cheek-pieced ZONE IN. He is related to a couple of AW winners and switches to Tapeta (from soft ground on turf) for just his third start in a handicap. The likes of Bogsnog and Tutti Fruitti have already proved their ability to handle this track, but their career statistics hardly identify them as frequent winners. Therefore, a chance is taken that the drop to 6f for Mythical Spirit might provide the most viable alternative to a purely speculative selection.
- Zone In
- Mythical Spirit
- Bogsnog
Prize Money
1st: £2,426.002nd: £722.003rd: £361.004th: £180.00
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