18:15 Wolverhampton

Saturday 24 November 2018

All17:1517:4518:1518:4519:1519:4520:1520:45

Betway Claiming Stakes

Off time: 18:15 | Winning time: 1m 58.04s

(6)

Bravery²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: A Kirby| T: D O'Meara| OR: 83

11/2

This trip probably just a little bit further than his optimum. Largely been out of form this year in some very strong handicaps. Should appreciate this drop into a claimer and looks to have strong claims with Adam Kirby booked.

Form: 050505

(2)

Fayez^p⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: C J McGovern⁽³⁾| T: D O'Meara| OR: 88| CD

11/4

Didn't run too badly when fourth in a handicap at Lingfield on Tuesday and should have fair claims of going well back in a claimer. Adam Kirby prefers Bravery.

Form: 008104

(5)

Michele Strogoff⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: Alistair Rawlinson| T: M Appleby| OR: 81

13/8

Front-runner who is versatile with regards to trip but this should be ideal. Ran a cracker in a handicap at Kempton on Monday and although he has a few pounds to find at the weights, he should make a bold bid from the front.

Form: 434642

(3)

Sunday Prospect¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke| OR: 77

5/1

Won well on handicap debut at Leicester (1m2f, good to soft) two starts back. Struggled up to 1m4f at Kempton last time and may struggle on these terms.

Form: 7/2-310

(4)

Barnaby Brook^b⁵⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 9-0| J: J Garritty| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 77| CD

12/1

Previous C&D winner who has had a good spell this year. Trip was too far over 1m4f here last time so this is much more suitable. Bit to find on the figures but hard to discount if he puts best foot forward.

Form: 215418

(10)

Ventura Gold⁷³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: T Hamilton| T: R A Fahey| OR: 69| D

20/1

Won a claimer on soft ground at Lingfield (1m1f) two starts back. Beaten a long way in the Legends race at Doncaster last time which can largely be ignored. Has a bit to find with the best of these.

Form: 434410

(7)

King Of Naples¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 8-12| J: A Mullen| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 70

66/1

Lost his form of late and was beaten a long way in a seller at Redcar (1m, soft) last time. 0/5 on the AW and really needs to up his game on these terms.

Form: 3-79P39

(1)

Magojiro^b⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-5| J: P Mathers| T: D Carroll| OR: 49

40/1

Struggled to get his head in front in low-level handicaps of late. Has plenty to find on these terms and is readily opposed.

Form: 634340

(8)

Sea Tea Dea^t³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-3| J: Rhiain Ingram⁽⁵⁾| T: Katy Price| OR: 45WS

100/1

One win from 23 starts and operates at a lowly level. Has had wind surgery since his last run but has bundles to find here.

Form: 497038

Non-Runners

(9)

Spring Dixie³³

Weight: 8-9| Age: 6

T: Miss N L-Beavis J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Michele Strogoff (13/8), Fayez (11/4), Sunday Prospect (5/1), Bravery (11/2), Barnaby Brook (12/1), Ventura Gold (20/1), Magojiro (40/1), King Of Naples (66/1), Spring Dixie (66/1), Sea Tea Dea (100/1)

Michele Strogoff is likely to make a bold bid from the front here but maybe vulnerable late on and strong late surges from both Fayez and BRAVERY may see them to best effect. Preference is for the latter who's rider Adam Kirby rode Fayez at Lingfield on Tuesday and most likely had the choice of them here.