19:45 Wolverhampton

Saturday 15 December 2018

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Off time: 19:46 | Winning time: 1m 27.27s

(4)

Jellmood^t²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: Gabriele Malune⁽⁵⁾| T: M Botti| OR: 86| CD

4/1

Has slowly come to hand this year and best effort for a while when a close second at Kempton over this trip last month. Only nudged up 1lb here and every chance of another bold showing.

Form: 145972

(1)

Black Isle Boy^p1¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: David Probert| T: D O'Meara| OR: 83

11/2

Bounced back to form at Chelmsford (7f) last time when just losing out in a good tussle with the winner. Nudged up 3lb here for not winning but that was a big step in the right direction and player once more if backing that up with cheekpieces added

Form: 004542

(7)

Manton Grange^t¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: L P Keniry| T: George Baker| OR: 83| D

9/2

Won off this mark at Kempton last year and bounced back to form when not beaten very far over C&D last time. Sure to be in the mix if getting a good pace to aim at here.

Form: 1-70254

(9)

Ventura Blues^p¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R Hannon| OR: 82

14/1

Generally consistent and found only an in-form filly too good at Lingfield (1m) two starts back. Similar effort at Kempton (1m) last time when headed late on and probably worth another go at this trip.

Form: 597424

(5)

Royal Parks⁴⁸⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: L Morris| T: J Tate| OR: 80| DWS

22/1

Showed plenty of ability in four starts last year. Returns from a long absence having had wind surgery but on a good mark. Every chance this run will be needed though. Market check needed.

Form: 5183-

(3)

Papa Stour³⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Jason Watson| T: A M Balding| OR: 79| CD

17/2

Beaten just 1¾L at Chelmsford (7f) in August, so has proved that he can race competitively on the AW off his current mark. However, could only manage moderate efforts the last twice however and that tempers enthusiasm.

Form: 630290

(11)

Kodiline³⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Hollie Doyle| T: P D Evans| OR: 79| C

16/1

Winner here over 6f three starts back and has looked in the grip of the handicapper since. Draw has not been kind here and likely to find a couple too good.

Form: 466154

(8)

Juanito Chico^t¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: S M Levey| T: S C Williams| OR: 79| D

7/2

Having dropped a long way in the weights he bounced back to form with a solid win at Kempton (1m) last week. Only nudged up 4lb and will be dangerous again if there is a good pace to aim at here.

Form: 055971

(6)

Baltic Prince¹⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 9-3| J: Toby Eley⁽⁷⁾| T: A W Carroll| OR: 79| CD

28/1

Winner over C&D three starts back off a 2lb lower mark. Nowhere near that level the last twice and needs a return to this venue to bring some spark back.

Form: 013140

(2)

Fire Diamond^p²³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: M Harley| T: Tom Dascombe| OR: 78| CD

20/1

C&D winner who is a much better performer on the AW than turf. Well held over C&D last month on return from a break. Should be fitter here and better expected despite being above last winning mark.

Form: 145065

(10)

Critical Thinking^p,t¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: S Donohoe| T: D Loughnane| OR: 72| CD

14/1

Goes well here and has dropped below his last winning mark now. Only just behind Juanito Chico at Kempton latest and a big player returned to this venue despite wide draw.

Form: 849623

Forecasts

Juanito Chico (7/2), Jellmood (4/1), Manton Grange (9/2), Black Isle Boy (11/2), Papa Stour (17/2), Critical Thinking (14/1), Ventura Blues (14/1), Kodiline (16/1), Fire Diamond (20/1), Royal Parks (22/1), Baltic Prince (28/1)

Jellmood is back in form and is a player for sure from an inside draw. Juanito Chico and CRITICAL THINKING clashed at Kempton last week with the former coming out on top. The latter has a 4lb pull here and loves around this track. He can get back to winning ways.