20:00 Wolverhampton

Monday 30 July 2018

All17:1017:4518:1518:5019:2520:0020:3021:00

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Off time: 20:00 | Winning time: 2m 40.35s

(1)

Diamond Reflection^t²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: Rossa Ryan⁽³⁾| T: Alexandra Dunn| OR: 55

16/1

Not beaten far over this trip at Lingfield in February having won there previously over 1m2f. Jockey booking is of interest so might be one to note.

Form: 465075

(6)

Kirkland Forever⁴⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Edward Greatrex| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 55| BF

7/1

Yard having a great season but this filly has looked modest and hasn't offered too much encouragement in last two starts. More neeeded.

Form: 647-346

(11)

Gorham's Cave^h¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A Stronge| OR: 54

16/1

Has stayed on last two runs over extended mile but this is a different challenge. Plenty of stamina on dam's side though so some improvement is not out of the question.

Form: 53-0566

(8)

Melabi¹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: P Aspell| T: Mrs Stella Barclay| OR: 53| D

40/1

Narrowly touched off at Beverley earlier this month and not helped by slow start last time at Leicester. Might be worth another chance although has yet to reach a place in five previous AW efforts.

Form: 074625

(3)

Baz^v¹⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-5| J: F Norton| T: D Shaw| OR: 53

25/1

Ex-French handicapper has fallen 33lb since crossing the Channel and hasn't yet looked likely to trouble the judge. Others are much preferred.

Form: 468940

(10)

It's How We Roll^b⁹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: J Quinn| T: J L Spearing| OR: 53

50/1

14-race maiden who faded tamely on only previous try at this trip. Has a squeak on best of old form over shorter trips but doesn't look one to place too much trust in.

Form: 2675-98

(5)

Sbraase⁴¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-3| J: R Winston| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 51| CD

5/4

In the frame on nine of 12 runs at this track, including three wins. Makes debut for Irish handler who is a rare visitor here and jockey booking adds interest. May well go close once again.

Form: 006093

(4)

Genuine Approval^t1⁷⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: T P Queally| T: J Butler| OR: 51| D

9/2

Over two years since hre last win which came off a mark of 80 at Beverley. Faded fast on only start this campaign at Yarmouth in May but undoubtedly well weighted if able to recapture a bit of old form.

Form: 0009-44

(7)

Coral Queen⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 9-2| J: B A Curtis| T: R Craggs| OR: 50

11/2

Very lighlty raced seven-year-old maiden mare, returned from 1027-day absence to run well when third at Newcastle last week. Bounce factor a concern, but similar effort would give her a sporting chance once again.

Form: 2440/3

(12)

Love Candy⁹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: A Mullen| T: Grant Tuer| OR: 49

50/1

Disappointing filly who has shown precious little in five starts to date. First run for new yard here but a bold show would come as something of a surprise.

Form: 936-60

(2)

Outrath^t¹²

Age: 8| Weight: 9-1| J: R Kingscote| T: J & S Best| OR: 49

25/1

Won at Kempton earlier this term then went close over C&D following start. Hasn't been in same form last two runs but return here may help and isn't a total no-hoper.

Form: 08/1208

Non-Runners

(9)

Filament Of Gold¹⁹

Weight: 9-3| Age: 7

T: R Brotherton J: Gary Mahon

Forecasts

Sbraase (5/4), Filament Of Gold (4/1), Genuine Approval (9/2), Coral Queen (11/2), Kirkland Forever (7/1), Gorham's Cave (16/1), Diamond Reflection (16/1), Baz (25/1), Outrath (25/1), Melabi (40/1), Love Candy (50/1), It's How We Roll (50/1)

In a modest middle-distance event, SBRAASE catches the eye making her debut for a shrewd operator. This gelding has a good record at this venue and the booking of Robert Winston is a positive sign. The rest are much of a muchness, but Diamond Reflection is respected along with Filament of Gold. If Coral Queen can repeat her surprising effort of last week after a huge absence she would also come into the reckoning.