19:15 Wolverhampton

Saturday 15 December 2018

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Betway Live Casino Handicap

Off time: 19:16 | Winning time: 1m 58.90s

(11)

Fayez^p²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: C J McGovern⁽³⁾| T: D O'Meara| OR: 86| CD

50/1

Ran well in a handicap at Lingfield (1m2f) two starts back but disappointed when well fancied for a claimer here over C&D last time. Needs to bounce back here but this is competitive and more needed.

Form: 081046

(10)

Custom Cut^p³⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 9-7| J: David Probert| T: D O'Meara| OR: 85| D

28/1

Very talented performer in his prime, but is on a downward spiral and is on a long, losing sequence. Current mark very appealing, though, and he can't be ruled out,

Form: 646406

(4)

The Throstles¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: C Lee| T: K Frost| OR: 85| CD

8/1

Loves this C&D as he showed when reeling off a hat-trick of wins during the summer. Well held back here last time though and is very likely he is in the handicappers grip for now.

Form: 811105

(1)

Guvenor's Choice^t¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Jonathan Fisher⁽⁷⁾| T: K R Burke| OR: 85| CD

8/1

Has been in really good form without winning of late. Again running a cracker at Kempton (1m2f) two weeks ago. This slightly shorter trip is a bonus but has been nudged up 2lb for not winning.

Form: 062242

(3)

Well Suited²²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: J Mitchell| T: S & E Crisford| OR: 85

15/8

Clearly had some issues having only had three starts with huge gaps between each run. Shown a very useful level of form all the same and could be on a good opening mark here if fully fit after another seven-month absence.

Form: 2-12

(7)

Dutch Uncle^p²⁶¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: L Morris| T: O Murphy| OR: 81| BF| CD

40/1

In good form from in and around this mark back in the spring without managing to get his head in-front. Returns from an eight-month break here on first month for a new yard. Will need to be in peak condition.

Form: 7-42236

(8)

Michele Strogoff²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: Alistair Rawlinson| T: M Appleby| OR: 81| CD

11/2

Front-runner who won well in a claimer over C&D when last seen three weeks ago. Life a little tougher back in a handicap but remains on a handy mark and will be dangerous if handed a soft lead.

Form: 346421

(2)

Derek Duval^b1,t²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Rossa Ryan| T: S C Williams| OR: 81| CD

14/1

Winner at Epsom off 1lb lower back in July but wheels have come off somewhat since. Tailed off at Lingfield last time and blinkers are now added to the tongue-tie.

Form: 421786

(9)

Pheidippides¹⁰⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Fran Berry| T: Tom Clover| OR: 79

9/1

Eight-race maiden who has shown ability on artificial surfaces (mainly at 1m) over the summer; weakened from halfway after racing prominently on turf at Sandown (1m) latest; returns from a 105-day absence.

Form: 443330

(12)

Kaser¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: S Donohoe| T: D Loughnane| OR: 77| CD

14/1

Showed some ability when with Godolphin before being picked up by connections for £15,000. Winner on first start for this yard over C&D last time and only 4lb higher here. Every chance there is more to come.

Form: 2-23971

(5)

Private View²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-5| J: N Mackay| T: Sir Michael Stoute| OR: 68

9/1

Eight-race maiden but has run to a consistent level in her last four runs while continuing to blow the start. Races from out the weights here but would be pretty dangerous if managing to get away on terms.

Form: 972234

Non-Runners

(6)

My Target¹⁴

Weight: 9-9| Age: 7

T: M Wigham J: Jason Watson

Forecasts

Well Suited (15/8), Michele Strogoff (11/2), Guvenor's Choice (8/1), The Throstles (8/1), Private View (9/1), Pheidippides (9/1), My Target (10/1), Derek Duval (14/1), Kaser (14/1), Custom Cut (28/1), Dutch Uncle (40/1), Fayez (50/1)

Private View remains a winner in waiting if she can get better at leaving the stalls. KASER won well on debut for his yard over C&D last time and is only 4lb higher here so is expected to go well again. Well Suited has clearly had some issues but remains with lots of potential on handicap debut.