17:25 Wolverhampton
Saturday 9 September 2017
All16:5517:2518:0018:3019:0019:3020:0020:30
Celebrate Christmas At Wolverhampton Apprentice Handicap (Div 2)
- 3YO plus  |  Class 6  |  1m 142y  |  Standard  |  12 Runners  |  Allweather  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 17:27Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 1m 48.72s
Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
0-18 on AW circuits but has made the first four here five times in six starts. Well handicapped on his best form and capable rider on board.
Has a good AW record but he has finished last on his four most recent starts and that makes him difficult to recommend.
Scored under this rider at Yarmouth (7f) in first time cheekpieces before flopping there next time. Consistency has not been a strong point in recent season, but current stable form and a 2-4 record here give him hope.
Has won here three times but on a losing run of 20. Signs were there last time that he had dropped to a mark which finally makes him competitive and the jockey booking shows intent.
Won a poor amateur's race here in July and has struggled off revised marks since. Capable rider on board but needs to step up considerably.
Remains a maiden after seven starts. Has gone close a couple of times but he has been finding little in the heat of battle and needs to toughen up.
Fair strike rate of 3-14 on the AW and won an apprentice handicap over C&D in January. Obvious chance of 1lb lower and signs seemed more positive last time.
Poor at Brighton last time but his two previous starts over C&D would qualify him as a contender in this. Style of running requires races to be run to suit and his losing run is building.
Has gone well here previously but form has been in steady decline during 2017 with his last two runs being dreadful.
Not badly treated on her C&D fourth in January behind Auberge Du Lac. Made handicap debut four weeks ago on slower ground after a lengthy break and showed enough to suggest she will be a factor in this.
Earns an AW mark which is based on his Southwell exploits. Probably a few pounds better there than elsewhere and that sets him a difficult task for this.
Has been campaigning in France lately without success. Has some modest AW form last winter and faces a stiff task here from out of the weights.
Non-Runners
11
(13)
La Isla Bonita2
Weight: 9-0|Â Â Age: 3
T: R Spencer  J: Jenny Powell
NR
Forecasts
Jack Of Diamonds (2/1), La Isla Bonita (10/3), Flying Fantasy (6/1), Dream Magic (7/1), Top Offer (9/1), Ravenhoe (9/1), Multitask (10/1), Know Your Name (12/1), Sir Lancelott (12/1), Champagne Pink (16/1), Eium Mac (20/1), Secret Glance (25/1), Gog Elles (28/1)
Flying Fantasy and Jack Of Diamonds are inconsistent types who would have claims on their best form but their profiles make them hard to recommend. Champagne Pink is lightly raced and is worth noting if there is any market confidence. RAVENHOE is yet to score on an AW track but he has gone well here previously and will appreciate the drop in class. He is in here on a career low mark and a Pontefract victory in May confirmed he is no back number. He appeared on the way back three weeks ago when fourth over an inadequate trip and he is taken to defy topweight.
- Ravenhoe
- Jack Of Diamonds
- Champagne Pink
Prize Money
1st: £2,588.002nd: £770.003rd: £385.004th: £192.00
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