17:10 Wolverhampton

Monday 29 April 2019

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Happy Retirement Lesley Gross Amateur Riders' Handicap

Off time: 17:11 | Winning time: 3m 41.90s

(1)

Coorg²³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: Miss Alice Haynes⁽³⁾| T: J Butler| OR: 65

40/1

Has finished down the field on both starts over 1m4f at Lingfield since joining current handler following a long absence. Return to 2m will suit as will drop in the weights, but he needs to show the spark is still there.

Form: 3111/07

(5)

Fitzwilly²⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 11-0| J: Miss Nell McCann⁽⁵⁾| T: M R Channon| OR: 65| D

14/1

Scored over 2m at Kempton in September and is 1lb lower. On the down side, his last two displays have been underwhelming

Form: 10328-7

(8)

Consortium^p⁷⁶⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: Alex Edwards| T: A Ralph| OR: 65| C

40/1

Tailed off over 1m4f at this venue when last seen over two years ago. First start for current trainer and can only be watched.

Form: 341247/

(7)

Uncle Bernie^p¹³

Age: 9| Weight: 10-13| J: Mr S Hawkins⁽⁷⁾| T: Sarah Hollinshead| OR: 64| CD

40/1

Has returned from a long time on the sidelines this year and has yet to prove he retains all of his ability. Handicap mark is on the slide.

Form: 1606/56

(4)

Gravity Wave^p²⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-13| J: Miss Imogen Mathias⁽⁷⁾| T: J L Flint| OR: 64| CD

7/1

First run for this trainer after leaving Sylvester Kirk's stable when respectable eighth of 17 over 1m4f at Doncaster last month. The cheekpieces he wore for the first time there are retained.

Form: 076-838

(11)

Up Ten Down Two^t³¹

Age: 10| Weight: 10-12| J: Joanna Mason| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 63| C

9/2

Not getting any younger, but reappearance run at Newcastle over 1m4f last month was quite encouraging. Stays this far and is not ruled out off 2lb lower mark.

Form: 41578-6

(2)

Grey Mist^h³⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 10-11| J: Mr Patrick Millman| T: Karen McLintock| OR: 62

11/10

Three runs for current trainer and three wins, including two 2m handicaps at Newcastle. Up in the weights, but is in great heart and has every chance against rivals for whom there are question marks.

Form: 7777/1-1

(10)

St Andrews^v¹⁹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-9| J: Miss E Todd| T: G Boanas| OR: 60

20/1

Knocking on the door before returning to winning ways at Newcastle in October. Returns following a break and is 5lb higher, but has more compelling claims than most of his rivals.

Form: 332451-

(3)

Bird For Life^p³³

Age: 5| Weight: 10-9| J: Mr C A Jones⁽⁷⁾| T: M D I Usher| OR: 60

7/1

Ended a long losing sequence when scoring decisively over 2m at Lingfield last month. More to do off 6lb higher, but certainly enters calculations.

Form: 624551

(13)

Lafilia²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-9| J: Miss Brodie Hampson| T: A Watson| OR: 62

20/1

German import who was making her second appearance for this stable when respectable fifth of 12 over 1m2f at Redcar last time. Big step up in trip and has to prove effectiveness on the AW, but is not without hope.

Form: 1924-05

(9)

Party Royal^p⁹¹

Age: 9| Weight: 10-9| J: Mr D H Dunsdon| T: N J Gifford| OR: 60

33/1

Best run for some time when finishing second of 10 over 1m6f at this venue in January. Up 1lb and step up in distance may not be ideal.

Form: 02340-2

(12)

Angel Gabrial^p1⁵⁵

Age: 10| Weight: 10-8| J: Mr Simon Walker| T: P Morris| OR: 59

40/1

Experienced campaigner who is reaching the twilight of his career. Beaten a long way on last two starts and first-time cheekpieces need to have a galvanising effect.

Form: 378-489

Non-Runners

(6)

Knight Commander¹³

Weight: 10-9| Age: 6

T: S Flook J: Ms S Brotherton

Forecasts

Grey Mist (11/10), Up Ten Down Two (9/2), Gravity Wave (7/1), Bird For Life (7/1), Knight Commander (10/1), Fitzwilly (14/1), St Andrews (20/1), Lafilia (20/1), Party Royal (33/1), Coorg (40/1), Angel Gabrial (40/1), Consortium (40/1), Uncle Bernie (40/1)

Knight Commander, Bird For Life and St Andrews have done enough to suggest they can make their presence felt, but it is not hard to be swayed by the claims of the in-form GREY MIST, who has not looked back since joining his current trainer. Lafilia has possibilities and is one to keep an eye on.