17:10 Wolverhampton

Friday 4 January 2019

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Betway Heed Your Hunch Classified Stakes

Off time: 17:11 | Winning time: 1m 58.90s

(9)

Clive Clifton²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-1| J: M Harley| T: W M Brisbourne| OR: 50

16/1

Well treated on form of his sole Flat success, but not much to cheer about over hurdles for Phil York in recent times, and didn't show a huge amount back in this sphere for new yard last month.

Form: 92284/9-

(2)

Diamond Reflection^p1,t⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-1| J: Edward Greatrex| T: Alexandra Dunn| OR: 52

7/1

Not won for almost a year, but has slipped in the weights, and ran one of his better races when third of 10 to Champagne Rules over C&D last time. Decent claims if first-time cheekpieces have a positive effect.

Form: 932973-

(3)

Idol Deputy^p²⁵

Age: 13| Weight: 9-1| J: Racheal Kneller⁽⁵⁾| T: J Bennett| OR: 49| CD

33/1

Veteran who has won 12 times here, but isn't the force of aold, and has beaten just one rival in total in his last three starts after an absence.

Form: 9/42000-

(5)

Jeremy's Jet⁴⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 9-1| J: Poppy Bridgwater⁽⁵⁾| T: A W Carroll| OR: 49| CD

9/4

Largely consistent at a modest level, and ran his best race for a while when second of 12 to Earl of Bunnacurry over C&D in November. That would put him in with every chance assuming he's in the same form after a six-week break.

Form: 664342-

(10)

Mr Frankie^p⁸⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 9-1| J: E J Walsh⁽³⁾| T: R Brotherton| OR: 49| CD

16/1

Close second here in April, and that effort puts him in the picture, but has only raced twice since, and below form both times, which tempers confidence.

Form: 067299-

(8)

Poor Duke^p⁴⁶⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 9-1| J: Phil Dennis⁽³⁾| T: M Mullineaux| OR: 48| CD

100/1

Won at Leicester in 2017, but ended year out of sorts, and failed to make the track last season. Easy enough to serve coming back from a long absence.

Form: 170600/

(7)

Boatrace⁵⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: S Donohoe| T: P D Evans| OR: 49

9/2

Not disgraced in a 1m Redcar seller for Geoff Harker when last seen, and new yard does well with similar types, so market check needed on return from a short break.

Form: 545773-

(4)

Cottingham¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Jason Hart| T: K Frost| OR: 50

9/2

Failed to win for Amanda Perrett, although showed ability for that yard. Not discredited starting out for new stable here last month, and best to forgive a poor effort at Southwell since.

Form: 784558-

(1)

Don't Do It^b¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: A Mullen| T: M Appleby| OR: 50

12/1

Failed to face blinkers and/or kickback on Fibresand debut last time, but was well backed when fourth on debut for current yard at Chelmsford, and no surprise if he fared better now. Market useful.

Form: 593246-

(6)

Going Native³²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Darragh Keenan⁽⁵⁾| T: Olly Williams| OR: 50

10/1

Below form since the spring, but on a handy mark as a result, and she shaped better than the bare result when fourth of 12 in a C&D handicap last time. One to bear in mind.

Form: 789094-

(13)

Puchita⁴⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Cam Hardie| T: A Brittain| OR: 49

33/1

Yet to prove her stamina for this trip, and while not discredited when 5¾L fifth of 12 to Lady of Authority in a C&F handicap last time, others would appear to have her measure.

Form: 996975-

(11)

Taceec²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: K T O'Neill| T: A McGuinness| OR: 48

16/1

Has shown little in three qualifying runs, but not overfaced at this level for handicap debut, and best to check the betting for signs of confidence given shrewd yard.

Form: 909-

(12)

Wide Acclaim^t⁹³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Alistair Rawlinson| T: R Menzies| OR: 50

33/1

Four runs for current yard in 2018 were essentially devoid of promise, and this filly has plenty on her plate once more.

Form: 559800-

Forecasts

Jeremy's Jet (9/4), Cottingham (9/2), Boatrace (9/2), Diamond Reflection (7/1), Going Native (10/1), Don't Do It (12/1), Taceec (16/1), Clive Clifton (16/1), Mr Frankie (16/1), Puchita (33/1), Wide Acclaim (33/1), Idol Deputy (33/1), Poor Duke (100/1)

JEREMY'S JET ran well to be second to handicap snip Earl of Bunnacurry on his latest start, and will go very close if in the same form after a short hiatus. Diamond Reflection served notice of a return to form when second last time, and should be a big threat, with Boatrace and Don't Do It in need of a market check now starting off for capable new yards.