18:30 Wolverhampton

Monday 10 December 2018

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Betway Stayers Handicap

Off time: 18:32 | Winning time: 2m 59.76s

(8)

Western Duke^p1²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: S Donohoe| T: Ian Williams| OR: 83

5/1

Twice beaten at Kempton last month over 1m3f when supported in betting. Far from disgraced and one to take note of now upped in journey and sporting first-time cheekpieces.

Form: 554937

(3)

Clowance One^b²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: Phil Dennis⁽³⁾| T: A Crook| OR: 81

66/1

Twice scored over 2m on the AW at Kempton in the summer of 2017 (record is 3-15 overall). Has been round the houses with trainers since and very hard to make case for on current form.

Form: 14-6905

(5)

Paddy A⁶⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Luke Catton⁽⁷⁾| T: Ian Williams| OR: 80| D

16/1

Won back-to-back 1m6f handicaps on fast ground during July (Nottingham and Haydock), held since on turf and career-high mark to be defied now return to the AW.

Form: 125362

(7)

Dalileo¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: F Norton| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 82| CD

10/1

Represents top firm and is only 2lb higher than when scoring over C&D in September. Valid excuses since and can be given a chance back here.

Form: 2-46137

(2)

Jack Bear⁴⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 9-3| J: R Winston| T: R A Teal| OR: 74| CD

14/1

Failed to fire in two runs back from a summer break, both on turf. Is a former C&D winner this year and just 1lb higher in ratings now, could bounce back in this field.

Form: 135609

(4)

Aircraft Carrier^p¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: M Harley| T: J Ryan| OR: 78

5/2

Lightly-raced Declaration Of War colt, maiden winner on turf in Ireland over 1m4f and latest solid fourth over same trip here suggests another crack at this longer trip is worth exploring. Can do better.

Form: 9-4194

(9)

Charlie D^p,t¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: R Kingscote| T: Tom Dascombe| OR: 78| BF| C

9/4

Lightly-raced, has two 1m4f wins around here from six AW starts and stays this longer trip. Up in the ratings but far from discounted and should be competitive at worst.

Form: 303213

(1)

Champarisi⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-5| J: Nicola Currie| T: Grant Tuer| OR: 67| C

7/1

Dual AW winner, including last time out over 1m4f here when not pushed to the pin of her collar. Just 3lb higher now and in the mix again seemingly.

Form: 943541

(6)

Masters Apprentice¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-4| J: L Morris| T: S Kirk| OR: 66| D

25/1

Just the one win from 14 starts, coming over this trip at Chelmsford in August. Remains 4lb above that mark now and in a better race.

Form: 164065

Forecasts

Charlie D (9/4), Aircraft Carrier (5/2), Western Duke (5/1), Champarisi (7/1), Dalileo (10/1), Jack Bear (14/1), Paddy A (16/1), Masters Apprentice (25/1), Clowance One (66/1)

CHAMPARISI didn't have to have everything thrown at her when scoring here nine days ago over 1m4f. The filly doesn't have big miles on the clock and should be capable of better still. She's up 3lb here and tackling a new trip, but threatens to go well over it. The dangers are lurking, with Aircraft Carrier another potential improver and Jack Bear one that may hit form now returned to this venue. Charlie D and Dalileo are both deemed very likely to give their running and be competitive.