15:45 Wolverhampton

Monday 2 July 2018

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Ron Tunnicliffe Birthday Handicap

Off time: 15:46 | Winning time: 1m 16.20s

(5)

Madame Ritz^h¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: William Cox⁽⁵⁾| T: R T Phillips| OR: 66| CD

25/1

Won a C&D novice in February, but had run of race, and well beaten on handicap debut here next time. Ran badly on return from a break at Leicester last month, and questions to answer now.

Form: 3-3158

(8)

Billy Booth^v⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Gina Mangan⁽⁷⁾| T: Miss Gay Kelleway| OR: 66| CD

9/1

Galvanised by fitting of a visor when winning back-to-back sprint handicaps here in May, and better than the result at Kempton on penultimate start. Disappointed here more recently, and must bounce back under a change of rider.

Form: 301154

(10)

Jane Rose²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Rossa Ryan⁽³⁾| T: R Hannon| OR: 65

20/1

Yet to progress from a promising debut, and below for on both starts this season, racing freely in front on return, but then missing the break at Goodwood last time. May yet do better.

Form: 486-98

(6)

Dollar Value^p1²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: L Morris| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 65

5/1

Gradually progressive in four runs, and would have been much closer but for being hampered at Thisk on handicap debut last time. Cheekpieces added now, and respected for all he might ideally want further.

Form: 54-66

(9)

Peggie Sue¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: T P Queally| T: A West| OR: 60| BF| CD

8/1

Moderate on balance of form, and soundly beaten when favourite last time, but easily her best effort when landing a C&D handicap on penultimate start, and conceivable she is just a better performer on Tapeta.

Form: 073-710

(4)

Arnoul Of Metz²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: David Probert| T: H Spiller| OR: 56

9/2

Looked pretty limited on first four starts, including an AW handicap, but much improved when 3½L fourth of 17 to Conflagration over 7f at Leicester last time, and shaped as if he would do better dropped in trip there. Much respected.

Form: 8-7904

(1)

Nikita^h³⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Oisin Murphy| T: H Morrison| OR: 55

9/2

Closely related to connections' 1½m winner Moshe and half-sister to Cumberland Lodge winner Move Up. Bred for stamina, and no impact in three 6f/7f starts to date, but top jockey booked for handicap debut, so requires a market check.

Form: 6-90

(2)

Supaulette³²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: D Fentiman| T: T D Easterby| OR: 54

18/1

Showed ability amidst greenness at Thirsk on debut, but poor form in two subsequent starts, and handicapper has erred on side of caution with opening mark.

Form: 697

(13)

Erastus^p¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: J P Sullivan| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 53

9/1

Started slowly and below form last time, but had hit the frame on four starts prior to that, including over C&D, and place claims if he can overcome a wide draw here.

Form: 622235

(3)

Baileys Excel^h¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: P J McDonald| T: C A Dwyer| OR: 52| BF

8/1

Best effort this season when close fifth at Bath in May, and well backed in eyeshields at Yarmouth last time, but failed to fire. Easing in weights, and well drawn with hood reapplied, so not dismissed.

Form: 9-85566

(7)

Miss Wolverine^b1¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-5| J: Nathan Evans| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 49

9/1

Standout effort came on racecourse debut, and clearly flattered by it if subsequent efforts are a guide. Blinkers tried now, but she has plenty to find on balance.

Form: 460-089

(11)

Go Sandy⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-2| J: Rhiain Ingram⁽⁵⁾| T: L Williamson| OR: 45

150/1

Showed a modicum of ability on first outing as a juvenile, but not much since, and beaten out of sight from basement mark at Windsor last time.

Form: 80-6090

Non-Runners

(12)

Jonnysimpson³⁴

Weight: 9-4| Age: 3

T: L Carter J: Charlie Bennett

Forecasts

Arnoul Of Metz (9/2), Nikita (9/2), Dollar Value (5/1), Peggie Sue (8/1), Baileys Excel (8/1), Erastus (9/1), Billy Booth (9/1), Miss Wolverine (9/1), Jonnysimpson (16/1), Supaulette (18/1), Jane Rose (20/1), Madame Ritz (25/1), Go Sandy (150/1)

ARNOUL OF METZ improved a chunk when not beaten far in a big field at Leicester last time despite looking stretched by the trip, and he can click dropped back to six furlongs here. Dollar Value is open to improvement and looks a player with headgear applied, while Baileys Excel is becoming well handicapped and can be dismissed from the equation.