20:30 Wolverhampton

Monday 30 July 2018

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Visit mymedsuk.com Online Pharmacy Maiden Handicap (Div 1)

Off time: 20:32 | Winning time: 1m 50.15s

(5)

Caledonia Duchess⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-1| J: Nicola Currie⁽³⁾| T: J Hughes| OR: 66

13/2

18-race maiden but has run OK here on most previous visits. Fair 50/1 fourth in Chelmsford novice event last time and can't be ruled out of a place at least.

Form: 253-344

(7)

Chosen World⁹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: K Stott| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR: 63

9/1

Has run respectably all four career starts including on handicap bow last time at Doncaster in April. Has long break to overcome but has potential and market should reflect just how strongly fancied he is.

Form: 635-4

(12)

Lopito⁴⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Jason Watson⁽⁵⁾| T: A M Balding| OR: 67

5/1

Half-brother to four winners makes handicap bow for top yard off a reasonable mark so could well be up to making his presence felt at this level.

Form: 8-44

(8)

Poppy Love¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: R Kingscote| T: Tom Dascombe| OR: 65

5/1

Ran well here when third on debut and not disgraced last time over 6f at Doncaster. Step up in trip may help on handicap debut and yard remains in decent nick.

Form: 364

(4)

Bunker Hill Lad²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: A Mullen| T: M Appleby| OR: 65

33/1

Not a lot to write home about three outings so far but too early to write off this Mount Nelson gelding. Worth a market check.

Form: 054

(10)

Oskemen^p1⁴²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A Watson| OR: 64

6/1

Showed promise in three starts for Clive Cox but struggled in four outings for David O'Meara. Changed stables again and current handler is having fine season, but might have work cut out with this gelding on recent evidence.

Form: 42-6068

(2)

Papelaine⁴⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Edward Greatrex| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 63

14/1

Nicely bred Excelebration filly who would be worth a pretty penny if she manages to win a race. Not beaten far in blanket finish at Goodwood in May but has disappointed last two runs and been eased 2lb.

Form: 8877

(1)

Haabis²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: David Probert| T: P R Chamings| OR: 53

3/1

Very nearly broke his duck last time at 13th attempt when beaten a nose over C&D in amateurs event. Similar effort would give him a chance so has to be considered.

Form: 930-042

(9)

Puchita³⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Cam Hardie| T: A Brittain| OR: 58

33/1

Regressive Acclamation filly well beaten last two starts having previously shown a glimmer of form at Beverley. Eased further in the weights but would be a surprise winner.

Form: 6-39699

(6)

Favorite Story^p²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-9| J: Jack Duern⁽³⁾| T: D K Ivory| OR: 45

14/1

Yet to reach even a place in 12 starts but did look a little unlucky not to hit the frame last time here over 7f on first run for current yard. Extra furlong won't harm but is very hard to win with.

Form: 00-8044

(3)

Chica Da Silva^p¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-5| J: K T O'Neill| T: S Dixon| OR: 51

40/1

Three starts so far and sent off 100/1 last two outings when showed little to enthuse over. Handicap debut now off lowly mark but needs to find improvement to score.

Form: 756

Non-Runners

(11)

Stylish Grace⁶⁵

Weight: 8-2| Age: 3

T: J S Moore J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Haabis (3/1), Poppy Love (5/1), Lopito (5/1), Oskemen (6/1), Caledonia Duchess (13/2), Chosen World (9/1), Favorite Story (14/1), Papelaine (14/1), Stylish Grace (20/1), Puchita (33/1), Bunker Hill Lad (33/1), Chica Da Silva (40/1)

A race made up of mainly disappointing horses, but LOPITO represents a good yard and has hinted that a race of this nature might be within his capabilities on handicap debut. Chosen World and Poppy Love might also be there or thereabouts, whiel Haabis, Caledonia Duchess and Papelaine are others who could get involved if things go their way.