19:15 Wolverhampton

Wednesday 30 January 2019

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sunracing.co.uk Handicap

Off time: 19:18 | Winning time: 1m 28.63s

(3)

Seanie^t⁷⁰

Age: 10| Weight: 9-5| J: L Morris| T: K Thornton| OR: 55| D

33/1

Nothing like the force of old, and is struggling to make an impact even off massively-reduced mark of late. Placed over C&D in August, though, and 8lb lower in a poor race, so if he's going to bounce back, now is the time.

Form: 037000-

(11)

Marble Bar¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: I Jardine| OR: 55

25/1

Tailed off in three starts over hurdles since joining current stable from Henry Candy's yard, and fared little better back on AW here last time.

Form: 57508-9

(4)

Hungarian Rhapsody⁵³⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Nicola Currie| T: J A Osborne| OR: 55| BF

2/1

Not discredited on either handicap start in 2017, and remains unexposed, for all a lengthy absence raises concerns as to current level of ability.

Form: 52245/

(8)

Viola Park¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: David Probert| T: R Harris| OR: 54| CD

7/1

Has a good strike-rate for one of his ability, and back to winning ways in a 0-60 at Kempton last month. Dipped below form last time, but likely to bounce straight back given his profile.

Form: 421-246

(2)

Rivas Rob Roy¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Joey Haynes| T: J Gallagher| OR: 54| D

8/1

Best recent run when third over 7f at Chelmsford early this month. Not so good on latest start, although that came over 1m, and may do better at this trip.

Form: 7789-34

(1)

Magical Molly Joe^h⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: Jane Elliott⁽³⁾| T: T D Barron| OR: 53| CD

7/2

Belatedly shed her maiden tag over C&D last month, and has had valid excuses in two starts since (saddle slipped on former). Should make her presence felt granted a clear run.

Form: 75010-3

(6)

Imbucato¹¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: George Downing| T: A W Carroll| OR: 53| BF| D

33/1

Both wins came last year at Brighton over 1m. Below best when last seen in October, and may need this run over a trip short of his best.

Form: 214135-

(7)

Classy Cailin²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: E J Walsh| T: D M Loughnane| OR: 52

14/1

No impact on first four starts, but fared better when third of 12 to Taceec in apprentice handicap over C&D last time. Still learning her job there, and ought to progress further, so considered.

Form: 4960-3

(9)

New Rich^b¹⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 9-2| J: Georgia Dobie⁽⁷⁾| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 52| BF| C

25/1

Everything fell his way when scoring over 6f here on penultimate outing, and he again ran well when second to Deer Song at Kempton last time. Return to 7f no problem, and not ruled out.

Form: 4064-12

(10)

Seaforth¹⁴⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-2| J: Finley Marsh⁽³⁾| T: A Wintle| OR: 52| D

80/1

Won at Brighton in August, but well held in two subsequent starts, and that remains his only career win. Returns from a break now, and easy enough to oppose.

Form: 525198-

(5)

Athassel⁷

Age: 10| Weight: 9-2| J: S W Kelly| T: P D Evans| OR: 52| CD

15/2

Losing run stretches back to May 2017, but hinting at a revival from reduced mark of late, and badly hampered when trying to challenge at Lingfield on latest start. One to bear in mind.

Form: 4072-50

(12)

Diamond Pursuit²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: K T O'Neill| T: I Furtado| OR: 52| BF| CD

25/1

Last win came over C&D 14 months ago. Ran one of her better recent races when third at Southwell last time, and possibilities off her current mark, which is potentially lenient.

Form: 08828-3

Forecasts

Hungarian Rhapsody (2/1), Magical Molly Joe (7/2), Viola Park (7/1), Athassel (15/2), Rivas Rob Roy (8/1), Classy Cailin (14/1), Diamond Pursuit (25/1), New Rich (25/1), Marble Bar (25/1), Seanie (33/1), Imbucato (33/1), Seaforth (80/1)

MAGICAL MOLLY JOE hasn't been seen to best effect twice since winning over C&D last month, and looks the safest choice in an open race. Viola Park is a reliable sort round here and should go well, with New Rich also on the shortlist after posting solid efforts on his last two starts.