15:50 Wolverhampton

Wednesday 28 February 2018

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Betway Live Casino Handicap

Off time: 15:50 | Winning time: 2m 42.23s

(5)

Diamond Reflection^t¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: Liam Keniry| T: Alexandra Dunn| OR: 60

11/1

Sole success from 19 starts came at Kempton (1m2f, Polytrack) three starts ago, when 6lb lower. Went well here next time from today's mark and sees out this trip. Possibilities on only second start here.

Form: 0-03146

(8)

Compatriot⁸^{(ex 6)}

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: J P Spencer| T: O Murphy| OR: 52| CD

8/15

Has been reasonably consistent in defeat in his last three starts in Ireland in the autumn and then produced a career-best effort when scoring over C&D by 2½L last time. 6lb penalty to defy now, but plenty to like about his chance.

Form: 07224-1

(6)

Sunshineandbubbles^p⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Edward Greatrex| T: J Candlish| OR: 55| C

6/1

Largely consistent of late, winning both at Southwell (1m, Fibresand) in December and here (1m1½f) next time from 1lb lower than today. Close again here over that trip last time, though stamina a concern given previous efforts over this far.

Form: 61-1632

(4)

Cool Music^p⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 8-12| J: Cam Hardie| T: A Brittain| OR: 51| D

20/1

Best efforts have been at around this trip and she won over it on turf at Beverley last year. Went closest to winning on AW here over C&D from 5lb higher in 2016, but recent efforts don't offer as much encouragement.

Form: 836-764

(2)

The Foozler^p⁴⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 8-12| J: Connor Murtagh⁽⁵⁾| T: P D Niven| OR: 51

25/1

Still early days after just the one handicap run, which saw him beaten 33L in first-time cheek pieces at Newcastle (1m4½f, Tapeta) last time. Dropped 5lb for that and further 5lb claimed, so would be interesting if he receives market support.

Form: 6586-9

(3)

Mrs Burbidge^p,t¹²

Age: 8| Weight: 8-11| J: L Morris| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 50| CD

6/1

Has been running well in both codes in the past year and more, winning three hurdles and going close over this trip on Lingfield's Polytrack last time. Up 1lb for that, but acts well here and is entitled to plenty of respect.

Form: 3522/5-2

Non-Runners

(1)

Rock'n Gold⁵

Weight: 9-1| Age: 5

T: A Wintle J: Hollie Doyle

(9)

Filament Of Gold⁸

Weight: 8-13| Age: 7

T: R Brotherton J: Non Runner

(7)

Lord Franklin²¹

Weight: 8-11| Age: 9

T: A Crook J: F Norton

Forecasts

Compatriot (8/15), Sunshineandbubbles (6/1), Mrs Burbidge (6/1), Rock'n Gold (10/1), Diamond Reflection (11/1), Cool Music (20/1), The Foozler (25/1), Filament Of Gold (25/1), Lord Franklin (33/1)

It looks as though Olly Murphy is managing to get some improvement out of COMPATRIOT, who produced a career-best on his first run for the trainer last time. He won with a bit in hand here last week and can follow up under a 6lb penalty. Diamond Reflection could give the selection plenty to do and Mrs Burbridge is respected, while Rock'n Gold has an each-way shout. Keep an eye on the market with regard to The Foozler.