16:10 Wolverhampton

Friday 1 February 2019

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Betway Heed Your Hunch Handicap

Off time: 16:11 | Winning time: 2m 1.64s

(8)

Harlow¹¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: S Donohoe| T: Ian Williams| OR: 76

7/2

Never really competitive in seven starts for Tony Martin but won earlier in career for Huge Palmer. Struggled on the Flat more recently after hurdling but set some stiff tasks so interesting at lower level on stable debut.

Form: 874/009-

(1)

Tangramm¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-4| J: Jack Duern⁽³⁾| T: D K Ivory| OR: 72| CD

10/1

Five-time course winner has an excellent strike rate in general although he arrives on uncharacteristic losing run of eight. Below par latest but that after a break so could strip fitter now and confident current mark is within range.

Form: 68642-0

(3)

Captain Pugwash^p1³⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: Liam Keniry| T: Stef Keniry| OR: 72

16/1

Three-time Chelmsford winner for Henry Spiller yet to find his feet in three starts for this yard (one Hurdle, two Flat) but is only 1lb higher than last win. Would need to see some encouragement before selecting again.

Form: 131560-

(5)

Francophilia²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Andrew Breslin⁽⁵⁾| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 70| BF

6/1

Well bred maiden of five has placed in four of them. Two AW runs to date disappointing but keen, front-running style may be assisted by this step back in trip. Never raced over less than 1m2f but of genuine interest here.

Form: 3237-3

(10)

Regular Income^p⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Charlie Bennett| T: A West| OR: 67

11/2

Not won since 2017 but arguably ran best race since latest when fourth over 1m at Chelmsford off this mark. As much as that was a better run he still is only of place appeal at present.

Form: 47508-4

(6)

Doctor Wonderful¹⁷²

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: William Carson| T: K Frost| OR: 65

33/1

Had five runs for Clive Cox last summer and only hinted at minor ability. First start for some time, on AW and for this yard so possibilities something makes required difference.

Form: 95859-

(9)

Destinys Rock²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-9| J: Megan Nicholls⁽⁵⁾| T: D M Loughnane| OR: 63| CD

10/3

Really found her feet lately over C&D with December win followed by close third and latest unlucky fourth off this 7lb higher mark. In better form than rivals and clearly relishing racing over this C&D so leading claims.

Form: 33813-4

(7)

Apache Blaze¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-9| J: S W Kelly| T: R Brisland| OR: 63

11/1

Turf winner last summer but form on AW less appealing having not yet made the frame in six starts. Eighth on this surface at Newcastle latest suggests others better options.

Form: 35440-8

(2)

King Of Naples^h1¹¹

Age: 6| Weight: 8-7| J: J P Sullivan| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 61

9/1

C&D third latest his best run in some time as 40/1 odds would suggest. That form good enough to be competitive and hood now tried which furthers his appeal although he hasn't won since 2016.

Form: 3948-63

Non-Runners

(4)

High Acclaim¹⁴

Weight: 9-7| Age: 5

T: R A Teal J: David Probert

Forecasts

Destinys Rock (10/3), Harlow (7/2), Regular Income (11/2), High Acclaim (11/2), Francophilia (6/1), King Of Naples (9/1), Tangramm (10/1), Apache Blaze (11/1), Captain Pugwash (16/1), Doctor Wonderful (33/1)

DESTINYS ROCK is in great form and the fact her three recent positive efforts have all been over C&D only enhances optimism so she gets the nod here. Spring Mile winner High Acclaim looks to have arrived at a good mark now so rates a leading player and Francophilia might just benefit for this shorter trip so is another of interest.