18:45 Wolverhampton

Friday 16 March 2018

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Betway Casino Handicap (Div 1)

Off time: 18:45 | Winning time: 1m 14.77s

(8)

Fantasy Justifier^p⁵⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: David Probert| T: R Harris| OR: 55| D

10/1

On an 18-race losing streak since scored over this trip on turf ast Chepstow in June 2016. Pulled too hard at Chelmsford when last seen and disappointed and needs to settle to be in the mix.

Form: 5520-48

(6)

Highly Focussed²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: F Norton| T: Mrs A Duffield| OR: 55| D

5/1

Got off the mark last time returning from 256 day break when landing Newcastle 6f handicap under today's rider. Won with a shade more in hand than margin indicates so there could be more to come off 2lb higher mark.

Form: 77526-1

(10)

New Rich^v⁵⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-6| J: Edward Greatrex| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 54| D

11/2

Has won seven races, most recently on penultimate start at Kempton in January. Not disgraced off 4lb higher mark there last time and now 1lb lower. First run at this track but should be thereabouts.

Form: 5444-15

(5)

See Vermont^p¹²

Age: 10| Weight: 9-4| J: D Tudhope| T: Rebecca Bastiman| OR: 52| CD

12/1

Veteran sprinter who has proved better on turf than AW over the years. Usually races at minimum trip but is 2-11 at 6f, including C&D. Feasibly weighted on best form so worth a glance for any market interest.

Form: 864-576

(13)

Burauq^v²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: Kerrie Raybould⁽⁷⁾| T: J M Bradley| OR: 51| D

14/1

On 24-race AW losing streak but went close at Kempton in January over this trip. Mixed luck over 7f last two outings but tends to run well here and his a fair display is not out of the reckoning.

Form: 0-32438

(12)

Deben¹⁰^{(ex 6)}

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: Phil Dennis⁽³⁾| T: J R Weymes| OR: 45| D

8/1

Popped up at 12/1 at Southwell last week and carried his 6lb penalty here. Hasn't run particularly well here on last few visits so may find this tough, especially from a wide draw.

Form: 435331

(9)

Ambitious Boy^b1²¹

Age: 9| Weight: 9-1| J: William Cox⁽⁵⁾| T: J G M O'Shea| OR: 49| CD

16/1

Won amateurs race over C&D in January but disappointed on only subsequent outing. First-time blinkers used here and a decent apprentice booked so hint that connections are hopeful he can bounce back.

Form: 9667-10

(2)

Dazeekha²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: Jason Hart| T: M Herrington| OR: 48| CD

4/1

First attempt over C&D and scored narrowly here last time so returns for more off just a 2lb higher mark. Shouldn't be far away if in a similar mood.

Form: 7764-51

(1)

Chip Or Pellet¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: Kieren Fox| T: M Pattinson| OR: 47

16/1

Generally disappointing in six starts since joining current handler in October and had been eased a total of 9lb. Last of five on most recent start and is hard to fancy on that evidence.

Form: 94-9088

(3)

African Girl²¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Joey Haynes| T: Mrs L Pearce| OR: 47

10/1

8-race maiden not seen since August of last year. Didn't show much in three attempts on AW last term and it would be a surprise if she's good enough to figure.

Form: 488435-

(11)

Fintry Flyer^p⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: P J McDonald| T: J S Goldie| OR: 46

7/1

Maiden who has run creditably in all four starts on AW this winter off lowly marks and worth a try back at 6f having been campaigned recently over the minimum trip. Jockey booking catches the eye.

Form: 8033-25

(4)

Kath's Boy²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: George Downing| T: A W Carroll| OR: 45

20/1

15-race maiden had become increasingly disappointing although did run a better ace when fifth at big odds last time. Inconsistent and not one to place your faith in.

Form: 5480-97

(7)

She's Zoff^p¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: Kevin Lundie⁽⁵⁾| T: L Williamson| OR: 45

50/1

Has failed to exploit lowly mark and remains a maiden after 11 starts. Three poor AW runs this winter and is hard to enthuse over once again.

Form: 409-760

Forecasts

Dazeekha (4/1), Highly Focussed (5/1), New Rich (11/2), Fintry Flyer (7/1), Deben (8/1), Fantasy Justifier (10/1), African Girl (10/1), See Vermont (12/1), Burauq (14/1), Chip Or Pellet (16/1), Ambitious Boy (16/1), Kath's Boy (20/1), She's Zoff (50/1)

DAZEEKHA is marginally preferred to Highly Focussed in a trappy sprint handicap and there shouldn't be much between the pair who both come into this race on the back of wins last time out. Deben won on Fibresand last time and may not be as effective on this surface, but a fair display from the likes of Fintry Flyer, New Rich and Ambitious Boy is by no means ruled out if things go their way.