21:10 Wolverhampton

Saturday 23 September 2017

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Lancaster Bomber Handicap

Off time: 21:11 | Winning time: 1m 27.06s

(1)

Jumping Around^p²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Manuel Fernandes⁽⁷⁾| T: Ian Williams| OR: 65

11/4

On a very good mark now and looks to be counting down to a win after good efforts over this trip, both here and Chelmsford (where she caught a tartar) on her last two starts. Must go close with a repeat.

Form: 597732

(11)

Miss Anticipation^h⁴⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: R Kingscote| T: H & R Charlton| OR: 65

10/1

One good effort this season when second at Chepstow (over 6f) but moderate efforts sandwich that, and she hardly looked to be wanting this trip when fading out of it at Kempton last time. Makes only limited appeal.

Form: 340-020

(7)

Glenn Coco³³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Aaron Jones⁽³⁾| T: S C Williams| OR: 64

5/1

Far from disgraced on any of her three starts to date, and interesting that half-brother Fable Of Arachne (from same yard) won on A/W handicap debut. Worry is the form of the yard, which is poor, but they can land a punt, so market worth a check.

Form: 334

(5)

Amherst Rock^t1³¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Danny Brock| T: L McJannet| OR: 64

50/1

First run for new yard (on his third trainer already) but hasn't shown anywhere near enough in three starts to date to suggest he's up to making an impression here.

Form: 970-

(6)

Showdance Kid²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: D C Costello| T: N Bycroft| OR: 64

7/1

Had looked to be on the downgrade for Karl Burke but a better effort on yard debut for Neville Bycroft at Redcar in August, narrowly denied over this trip. Up 2lb but every chance of taking to the surface (related to A/W winners) and is shortlisted.

Form: 1-60033

(8)

Gala Celebration^p1,h⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: S W Kelly| T: J Gallagher| OR: 64| D

18/1

Not really going anywhere at present and form has generally become progressively worse. Another new combination of headgear tried here to halt the slide, but he makes little appeal at present.

Form: 739040

(3)

Zilza^b,t²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: M Dwyer| T: C Allen| OR: 63

7/1

Inconsistent, but there's been a few efforts this season to suggest all is not lost with her and she ran a little better for blinkers (retained here) last time. Step back up to 7f may help and she's well drawn. Not discounted.

Form: 553654

(2)

Challow²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Liam Keniry| T: S Kirk| OR: 63

11/2

Tends to lead in his races but taking a huge drop back in trip here (has been racing over a mile and a half recently) and it has to be of concern that he will simply get outpaced here. On that alone, others preferred.

Form: 063353

(10)

Mishari⁶⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Ted Durcan| T: D R Lanigan| OR: 61

13/2

Took a step in the right direction when third to Paradwys at Ffos Las when last seen out, but that was back in July and she's not been seen since. Mixed messages in the pedigree regarding best trip and best watched here.

Form: 7-53

Non-Runners

(4)

Arnold⁹⁴

Weight: 9-5| Age: 3

T: Mrs A Duffield J: F Norton

(12)

Rey Loopy⁴⁴

Weight: 9-5| Age: 3

T: B Haslam J: L Morris

(9)

Joys Delight¹¹

Weight: 9-2| Age: 3

T: D M Loughnane J: S J Drowne

Forecasts

Jumping Around (11/4), Glenn Coco (5/1), Challow (11/2), Rey Loopy (11/2), Mishari (13/2), Showdance Kid (7/1), Zilza (7/1), Joys Delight (8/1), Miss Anticipation (10/1), Arnold (16/1), Gala Celebration (18/1), Amherst Rock (50/1)

Not an easy finale to solve. This could be the chance that JUMPING AROUND has been waiting for - she's been knocking on the door and this looks a slightly easier contest than the ones she's been taking in. She can score at the expense of Showdance Kid, back to form for a new yard last time and may improve again, with Zilza. and Joy's Delight both worth a second look too. Glenn Coco needs a market check.