15:55 Bath

Sunday 16 September 2018

All14:1014:4515:2015:5516:3017:0517:40

188Bet Casino Handicap (Summer Staying Series Final)

Off time: 15:55 | Winning time: 3m 0.69s

(2)

Croquembouche^p²²

Age: 9| Weight: 9-10| J: P Cosgrave| T: E De Giles| OR: 77| C

16/1

Veteran who isn't as good as he was but is still capable at this grade and scored here on similar ground in June off 1lb lower mark. Hasn't beaten a single horse though in last three starts so has something to prove,

Form: 651787

(3)

Cry Wolf^p¹⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Rossa Ryan⁽³⁾| T: Alexandra Dunn| OR: 76| D

11/2

Primarily an AW and has won twice in recent weeks at Chelmsford. Not disgraced on only turf outing when fourth at Chepstow and has claims if able to maintain upward curve off 4lb higher mark.

Form: 243311

(11)

Volpone Jelois^p⁸¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Megan Nicholls⁽⁵⁾| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 74| BF

10/1

Dual purpose performer who won at Chepstow off 3lb lower mark in May. Returns from summer break and tops jump yard has decent 21% strike rate on Flat this campaign.

Form: 342126

(4)

High Wells^v1¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Finley Marsh⁽⁵⁾| T: S Durack| OR: 72| CD

5/2

Runner-up over hurdles recently but ran well in three successive outings here this summer including C&D win penultimate start. This is tougher but clearly has taken to these surroundings. Wears a first time visor to sharpen him up.

Form: 2-60221

(5)

Hope Is High^p¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Nicola Currie⁽³⁾| T: John Berry| OR: 69| C| D

6/1

Enjoyed fine 2017 campaign winning four times, including hat-trick at the end of the term. Hasn't scored yet this season and may find this tough on recent evidence.

Form: 027245

(6)

Becca Campbell^v¹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: Georgia Cox⁽³⁾| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 68

16/1

Has been staying on well enough over 1m4f of late so worth a try at this longer trip. Second at Epsom last time off same mark and has chance if she sees it out.

Form: 637252

(8)

Innoko^v¹⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 8-13| J: Jason Watson⁽³⁾| T: R Stephens| OR: 66| C

9/1

Three visits here last term produced a win, second and a third. Has gone close twice elsewhere this season and booking of top apprentice suggests connections are hopeful of another bold show.

Form: 5-23422

(12)

Glens Wobbly²⁹

Age: 10| Weight: 8-13| J: S W Kelly| T: D J S Ffrench Davis| OR: 66| C

40/1

Veteran course specialist with 6 wins and 8 places from 24 starts round here. May be feelng his age now but cannot be ruled out of calculations if he gets up a decent head of steam.

Form: 0-44348

(1)

General Brook^p¹⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 8-13| J: David Probert| T: J G M O'Shea| OR: 66| BF| C

25/1

Has had a great year, winning five times including on fast ground here in June. Has shot up the weights though and yet to win over this far so on balance may come up short.

Form: 221146

(10)

Xinbama^t¹¹

Age: 9| Weight: 8-2| J: F Norton| T: D P Dunne| OR: 55

7/1

More than three years since his last Flat success, but ran on when second here last week and seems in decent nick. 2lb higher now and needs to find extra to figure at the finish.

Form: 00-6362

(7)

Danglydontask^p²⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 8-0| J: Jane Elliott⁽³⁾| T: D W P Arbuthnot| OR: 53| C| D

12/1

Thorough stayer who has won twice here at 2m1f. If they go off fast he might pick a few off in closing stages but a place may be the best that can be hoped for over this trip.

Form: 0-55565

(14)

Hallingham¹¹

Age: 8| Weight: 8-0| J: Thore Hammer-Hansen⁽⁷⁾| T: K O Cunningham-Brown| OR: 48| C

33/1

Long-time middle distance handicapper, he stepped up to almost this trip here last time and ran with credit to finish third, although stamina seemed to ebb inside final furlong. Outside chance if ridden with a little more patience.

Form: 237653

(13)

Red Miracle⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-0| J: Noel Garbutt⁽³⁾| T: B R Millman| OR: 55

33/1

Youngster who is 0-10 and whose only run of note came here on fast ground when beaten a neck in modest 1m3f handicap. Uncertain stayer and looks to have plenty on her plate against older horses.

Form: 69-7862

Non-Runners

(9)

Our Folly²⁴

Weight: 8-3| Age: 10

T: W S Kittow J: Sophie Ralston

Forecasts

High Wells (5/2), Cry Wolf (11/2), Hope Is High (6/1), Xinbama (7/1), Innoko (9/1), Volpone Jelois (10/1), Danglydontask (12/1), Becca Campbell (16/1), Croquembouche (16/1), Our Folly (16/1), General Brook (25/1), Red Miracle (33/1), Hallingham (33/1), Glens Wobbly (40/1)

Good prize money for this series final and a chance for father and daughter Paul and Megan Nicholls to strike with VOLPONE JELOIS who was ridden conservatively here last time but looks to have a solid chance if racing closer to the pace. There are plenty of dangers with High Wells, Becca Campbell and Cry Wolf all in decent form and capable of having their say. Innoko and course specialist Danglydontask are others who come into the equation in an interesting event.