20:20 Wolverhampton

Monday 30 September 2019

All17:2517:5018:2018:5019:2019:5020:20

Dave Howes - A True Gentleman Handicap

Off time: 20:21 | Winning time: 1m 58.11s

(12)

Kashagan^b⁴⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: P Mulrennan| T: A Watson| OR: 77

16/1

Was successful on his debut on the AW at Newcastle (1m2f). Has been unable to add to that in four starts since. He did come close on his penultimate run when he was second of 10 at Thirsk (1m4f). Needs to bounce back from latest at Ffos Las (1m6f).

Form: 15026

(7)

Perfect Showdance¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: H Crouch| T: C G Cox| OR: 76

33/1

Finished second of 11 last November here over the extended 1m trip but her form in 2019 has been poor so far. She was sixth of nine last time at Ffos Las (1m). Returns to the AW but she needs to improve from this mark.

Form: 92-906

(8)

Baryshnikov⁵⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Liam Keniry| T: E Walker| OR: 76| BF

5/2

Remains a maiden after seven starts, however, he has shown enough to suggest that first win is not far away. He was second of 11 at Lingfield (1m) on his last appearance on the AW. Leading player off this mark.

Form: 32-6344

(9)

Prairie Spy¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Harry Bentley| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 74

22/1

Started her career with back-to-back successes but has struggled since in handicap company. She had just one rival behind her on her latest effort at Brighton (1m) in a seven runner contest. Return to the AW which may help but others are preferred.

Form: 577266

(13)

The Dancing Poet^p¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: S Donohoe| T: E F Vaughan| OR: 71

9/1

Broke his maiden two starts back on the AW at Chelmsford (1m2f). Was unable to follow it up last time at Epsom (1m2f) as he was third of six. Drops down in trip slightly which might help. One for the shortlist.

Form: 54-6713

(1)

Rambaldi^t⁴⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: S W Kelly| T: M Botti| OR: 71

12/1

Won at Nottingham (1m½f) back in May by just a nose. She has been unable to follow that up with more success in her most recent two appearances, including latest at Kempton (1m) on the AW where she was fifth of eight. Capable off this mark.

Form: 1-44135

(2)

Global Express⁴⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: G Mosse| T: E A L Dunlop| OR: 71

16/1

Is still looking for his first success after eight starts. Was fourth of eight at Haydock (1m2f) on his penultimate outing but disappointing last time at Salisbury (1m2f). Set for his first taste of the AW surface. Best to watch for now.

Form: 3-4349

(11)

Blood Eagle⁹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding| OR: 71| C

11/2

His sole success came at this track when he prevailed over 1m4f. He was fifth of seven last time at Chester (1m2½f). Is taking a further step down in distance here. Looks to be off a workable mark now on his return to the AW.

Form: 215945

(3)

Crimewave^t²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: L Morris| T: Tom Clover| OR: 70

9/1

Is still a maiden following 10 appearances on the track. He has performed quite well on the AW in his three starts on the surface. He was fifth of 12 on his latest effort at Kempton (1m). Stepping up in trip and is down 2lb. Has an each-way chance.

Form: 543455

(5)

Sea Wings^b⁵⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: B A Curtis| T: W J Haggas| OR: 68

5/2

Has been a long way down the field in his three appearances so far, including latest at Kempton (1m) on the AW where he was ninth of 13. Set for his handicap debut here where an improved performance can be expected. Shouldn't be discounted.

Form: 559

(6)

Liberation Day^b¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Nick Barratt-Atkin⁽⁷⁾| T: P A Kirby| OR: 67| C

100/1

Was successful twice at this track over much shorter trips earlier this year. Was 30L off last time at Musselburgh (1m1f) on his first run for his new yard. Still has to prove he has the stamina for this distance.

Form: 999090

(4)

Red Derek⁵⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Cam Hardie| T: L Williamson| OR: 65

66/1

Has shown very little on his three starts to date. He was sixth of 13 last time at Doncaster (1m2f). Is set for his handicap debut here which should help, however, he still needs to improve on what he has shown so far.

Form: 466

Non-Runners

(10)

Undercolours³⁰

Weight: 9-2| Age: 3

T: M Botti J: Stefano Cherchi

Forecasts

Sea Wings (5/2), Baryshnikov (5/2), Blood Eagle (11/2), Undercolours (7/1), The Dancing Poet (9/1), Crimewave (9/1), Rambaldi (12/1), Kashagan (16/1), Global Express (16/1), Prairie Spy (22/1), Perfect Showdance (33/1), Red Derek (66/1), Liberation Day (100/1)

BARYSHNIKOV has been given a great chance to break his maiden off this mark here. He has only featured once on the AW before where he came home second so take him to go one place better in this race. A much better performance can be expected from Sea Wings now he is in handicap company, while The Dancing Poet has been running well on his last two starts and can fill the placings from this shorter trip.