19:15 Wolverhampton

Monday 26 February 2018

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Betway Live Casino Handicap

Off time: 19:15 | Winning time: 2m 1.26s

(8)

Akkadian Empire^p¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Jamie Gormley⁽⁵⁾| T: I Jardine| OR: 66

10/1

Long-standing maiden and has a stiff test test on these terms. Also has a bit to prove over this trip given that his best form has been registered over 1m2f.

Form: 77-6224

(10)

Paddy A^v¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: R Kingscote| T: Ian Williams| OR: 65| BF

9/2

Handled this course well on his only previous visit and has shown improved form of late. Holds solid place claims if taking another step forward.

Form: 8000-43

(12)

Metronomic¹¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: A Mullen| T: P D Niven| OR: 65

10/1

Won well over 10f when last seen out in a claimer at Redcar last November. That was a big improvement. Absent since then and has a bit to prove in this better company.

Form: 410001-

(7)

Zephyros³⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: Poppy Bridgwater⁽⁷⁾| T: D G Bridgwater| OR: 65

6/1

Good efforts at Lingfield that last twice and likely to be suited by a strong pace. Rider's claim helps but never won a handicap off this mark before and needs to be at his best.

Form: 23063-2

(13)

Dance Rock¹⁴⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: A Kirby| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 63

8/1

Relatively unexposed and holds sound place claims on the pick of his efforts. Off since October though and never raced at this track before, so sufficient grounds to look elsewhere on this occasion.

Form: 7637-

(4)

Luna Magic^h¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: J Mitchell| T: Mrs L Pearce| OR: 62

12/1

Winner over 1m at Lingfield in December but held twice since. Another making her debut at this particular course but posted a decent effort last time so cannot be discounted on that evidence.

Form: 9501-84

(11)

Glorious Asset³³¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: Gabriele Malune⁽⁷⁾| T: I Furtado| OR: 62

12/1

Winner at Southwell last March but raced only once since then and needs to prove his fitness. Yard doing well just now though, which bodes well, so has to be worth a marke check at least.

Form: 373217-

(5)

Delannoy¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: L P Keniry| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 61

14/1

Never won at this level before and lacks experience on the AW. Others make more appeal.

Form: 484917-

(1)

Arabian Oasis¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: Noel Garbutt⁽³⁾| T: L McJannet| OR: 61| CD

16/1

Form took a nosedive for his old yard and probably best watched on debut for a new training establishment.

Form: 00/498-5

(9)

Weather Front^p¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 8-12| J: Sebastian Woods⁽⁷⁾| T: Karen McLintock| OR: 56| BF

4/1

Good effort at Newcastle earlier in the month an effort that gives the gelding leading claims in this company. Previous form on the Flat left a bit to be desired though - risks attached.

Form: 0/6700-2

(2)

New Abbey Angel¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 8-8| J: J Fanning| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 52

8/1

Like it around Wolverhampton and will be hard to keep out of the frame if running to the best if his recent form. Yard doing well just now so strong support would be dangerous to ignore.

Form: 3022-73

(6)

Etaad^b¹⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 8-7| J: Nathan Evans| T: L Egerton| OR: 47| C

25/1

Out of form just now and needs to dig a lot deeper than he has done since joining his current yard. Looks a risky option. Out of the handicap.

Form: 0558-75

(3)

Cooperess²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 8-7| J: Hollie Doyle| T: D Burchell| OR: 45

50/1

Stiff test from out of the weights and others readily preferred.

Form: 74306-9

Forecasts

Weather Front (4/1), Paddy A (9/2), Zephyros (6/1), New Abbey Angel (8/1), Dance Rock (8/1), Akkadian Empire (10/1), Metronomic (10/1), Luna Magic (12/1), Glorious Asset (12/1), Delannoy (14/1), Arabian Oasis (16/1), Etaad (25/1), Cooperess (50/1)

A tough one to call as most of these come here with a bit to prove. But a chance is taken on LUNA MAGIC finding her feet and, assuming she handles the turning nature of Wolverhampton, the filly is taken as the most appealing option from a moderate bunch. New Abbey Angel and Zephyros are others worth considering.