20:00 Wolverhampton

Monday 29 January 2018

All16:5017:2518:0018:3019:0019:3020:00

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Off time: 20:01 | Winning time: 1m 28.40s

(1)

Murdanova¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: P J McDonald| T: I Furtado| OR: 70| CD

15/8

Won over C&D last February and looks capable of going close once more now he's proved that he's settled at another new yard. Interesting contender if the betting market shows him in a positive light.

Form: 36530-4

(5)

Daring Guest⁷⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Oisin Murphy| T: G G Margarson| OR: 70| D

11/4

Won two of his seven starts on the AW and has also gone close over C&D before now. Handily weighted just now and well berthed in the stalls to grab a handy position. Bold effort can be expected.

Form: 161240-

(2)

Chosen Character^t,v³⁴

Age: 10| Weight: 9-6| J: Elisha Whittington⁽⁷⁾| T: Tom Dascombe| OR: 69| D

25/1

Highly consistent on turf but only limited experience of the AW so far and makes limited appeal as an improver at this stage of his career. Others preferred.

Form: 628886-

(6)

Muhajjal^t³²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: L Morris| T: G Peckham| OR: 68| D

4/1

Made the most of a lenient mark to win at Lingfield in December but this is a bit tougher and, although only 3lb higher, the gelding needs to raise his game once more.

Form: 707961-

(3)

Morache Music^p¹⁷

Age: 10| Weight: 9-5| J: Liam Keniry| T: P R Chamings| OR: 68| D

40/1

Seven win from 53 starts on turf but is 0-6 on the AW and his recent return to racing did little to suggest he can build on the stats at present. Others more convincing.

Form: 13737-6

(10)

Lucky Violet^h⁹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: J Fanning| T: Miss L A Perratt| OR: 68| D

28/1

In-form jockey booked for the ride but the mare seems to have lost her way a touch and may be best watched as debuts for a new stable this evening.

Form: 221/855-

(11)

Steal The Scene^p²⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: D C Costello| T: K Frost| OR: 68| D

10/1

Last two efforts read well in the context of this evening's event and may be worth another throw of the dice. Been placed over C&D before now, so ticks plenty of the right boxes.

Form: 90082-3

(4)

Smugglers Creek¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: P Mulrennan| T: I Jardine| OR: 67| D

7/1

Two starts for his current stable need to be bettered by some way - hard to recommend on this occasion.

Form: 7215-0

(7)

Clement^p¹³

Age: 8| Weight: 9-3| J: Georgia Cox⁽³⁾| T: J G M O'Shea| OR: 66| D

25/1

Was off since March before posting a lacklustre effort here in December. Not much better at Kempton last tine either and is probably safest left to his own devices.

Form: 74/409-0

(8)

Arlecchino's Leap^v¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: S Donohoe| T: M D I Usher| OR: 65| CD

12/1

C&D winner in August 2016 but has posted too many moderate efforts since then for him to be recommended as well being handicapped. Another who makes limited appeal for a punt.

Form: 0000-57

Non-Runners

(12)

Major Crispies¹⁶

Weight: 9-7| Age: 7

T: D O'Meara J: Shane Gray

(9)

Smokethatthunders¹⁴

Weight: 9-4| Age: 8

T: J W Unett J: George Downing

Forecasts

Murdanova (15/8), Daring Guest (11/4), Muhajjal (4/1), Smugglers Creek (7/1), Major Crispies (8/1), Steal The Scene (10/1), Arlecchino's Leap (12/1), Clement (25/1), Chosen Character (25/1), Smokethatthunders (25/1), Lucky Violet (28/1), Morache Music (40/1)

STEAL THE SCENE catches the eye in a tricky finale that is rich on inconsistent types who seem to need everything to go their own way. The selection in the minority as he a proven willingness to dig deep, and it's his proven liking for a scrap that is the most persuasive factor. Daring Guest is another likable type who merits consideration, while Murdanova, who has swapped around a few yards in his time but posted an encouraging effort on debut for his current trainer, also merits a check in the betting after a solid run on debut for hid new yard.