19:55 Wolverhampton

Monday 21 January 2019

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Sun Racing No1 Racing Site Handicap

Off time: 19:55 | Winning time: 1m 49.32s

(7)

Aqua Libre^p¹⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: J Fanning| T: J Candlish| OR: 60| C

16/1

Made all to win at Ffos Las in September but held from a 3lb higher mark shortly afterwards. Probably needed the run latest but has to be a concern given the way he capitulated near the finish.

Form: 24310-8

(2)

Man Of Verve¹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: P J McDonald| T: P A Kirby| OR: 60| CD

6/1

Well drawn and held his form well since winning here over 1m1f in November. Drop in trip not much of a concern and is well handicapped on the pick of his past form. Shortlisted.

Form: 04613-4

(5)

Stand N Deliver^b¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: A Kirby| T: C G Cox| OR: 60

10/1

Improved in a couple of novice events but was never in contention when swapped to handicap company last time. Connections keep faith with the blinkers but the gelding needs to take a step forward. Been dropped 2lb so worth a betting check.

Form: 423-7

(10)

Big Bad Lol¹⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: David Probert| T: E Walker| OR: 60| CD

7/2

Posted a series of near misses over the last few months and gets full marks for consistency. Goes well here and may benefit from strong handling in the saddle this time. Sound claims.

Form: 22233-2

(8)

Mossy's Lodge^p,t²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: S Donohoe| T: R Menzies| OR: 59| CD

12/1

C&D winner on her penultimate start but never managed to land a blow last time out. Needs to post a personal best from her current mark. Place claims at best if her latest effort proves to be reliable.

Form: 125218-

(3)

Arrowzone^b¹⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 9-6| J: Jason Hart| T: K Frost| OR: 59| CD

7/1

Being kept busy in races of this nature but not having much luck so far. This looks a lot tougher than the race he won here last October and the gelding may have to settle for a minor role yet again.

Form: 24492-3

(13)

Corked¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: Barry McHugh| T: A C Whillans| OR: 59

12/1

Mixed form since returning from wind surgery and the handicapper has been slow to react as result. However, given the mare's last winning mark was 75, she could have more to offer if she can stop the rot. Not ruled out but needs a lot to go her way.

Form: 55284-6

(12)

Bidding War¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: R Winston| T: M Appleby| OR: 58

10/1

Showed promise early in her career but has lost her way a tad over the last season. Well held in modest company on her debut for her current yard and now has a bit to prove. Best watched just now.

Form: 37476-6

(6)

Aljunood^h²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: D C Costello| T: J R Norton| OR: 56

14/1

Just an Irish maiden win to his name and is 0-6 on the AW so far. Modest efforts of late and needs to find more now upped in trip to a mile for only the second time in her career.

Form: 0270-30

(1)

Ainne^b,t⁴⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Gary Mahon⁽³⁾| T: S Kirk| OR: 56

20/1

Surprise winner of a modest event at Kempton in November but reverted to type in her last two starts. Hard to predict and looks one to be wary of from her present mark.

Form: 545178-

(11)

Turn On The Tears¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: L Morris| T: J Feane| OR: 55| C

5/1

Won over 7f here as a juvenile but failed to add to her tally during her time in Ireland. back to something like her best latest on what was only her second start for her new stable but poor draw does little for her claims of boosting her profile.

Form: 73949-4

(4)

La Sioux^b¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: T Hamilton| T: R A Fahey| OR: 54

16/1

Dropped to handy mark but better days are becoming harder to predict and she's not one to rely upon too heavily despite representing a top yard.

Form: 00687-5

(9)

Pecheurs De Perles²³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: S W Kelly| T: P W D'Arcy| OR: 53

25/1

0-5 on the AW and easy to oppose on only her second start for her present trainer. Others appear to hold much more solid chances on these terms.

Form: 090307-

Forecasts

Big Bad Lol (7/2), Turn On The Tears (5/1), Man Of Verve (6/1), Arrowzone (7/1), Stand N Deliver (10/1), Bidding War (10/1), Mossy's Lodge (12/1), Corked (12/1), Aljunood (14/1), Aqua Libre (16/1), La Sioux (16/1), Ainne (20/1), Pecheurs De Perles (25/1)

The consistent BIG BAD LOL gets the nomination as the one to be on in a weak finale. The selection has already had numerous chances of adding to her tally but has a likeable attitude and has solid claims in this sort of company. Man Of Verve is well drawn and also merits serious consideration given his attractive current mark. Corked and are others to bear in mind but the latter has no secrets from the handicapper and needs others to under-perform for him to prevail.