18:45 Wolverhampton

Thursday 17 October 2019

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wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Handicap

Off time: 18:45 | Winning time: 1m 0.06s

(2)

Major Blue^b⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Jason Watson| T: J M P Eustace| OR: 70| C| D

2/1

Scored at this track over 6f back in February, while his most recent success came at Pontefact (5f) five runs ago. Was not far away last time over this C&D when he was fourth of 11. Has gone down 1lb. Worth consideration.

Form: 915004

(5)

Knockabout Queen²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: J Mitchell| T: A W Carroll| OR: 68

7/1

Has been successful twice in her last four starts, with her latest victory coming at Bath over the extended 5f trip. Could only finish fourth of nine last time Leicester (7f). Back down in trip. Leading contender.

Form: 741214

(4)

Hard Solution²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Harrison Shaw⁽³⁾| T: D O'Meara| OR: 67| D

9/2

Picked up his third win of the year last time at Redcar where he was game in the closing stages to hold on by a neck. Has gone up just 4lb for his latest win. One for the shortlist as he looks to follow up.

Form: 113381

(10)

Landing Night^b,t¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-3| J: P J McDonald| T: R Menzies| OR: 66| D

11/1

Ended a long sequence without success when he scored at Catterick (5f) three starts ago. Featured over this C&D earlier this month where he came home fourth of 10. Drops down 1lb. Has each-way claims.

Form: 544104

(6)

Angel Force^b¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: D Allan| T: D C Griffiths| OR: 65| D

9/1

Has struggled for form this year, however, she was much better last time out over this C&D where she was fourth of nine, beaten by 3L. Set to race off the same mark so she will need to improve again to pick up more success.

Form: 060940

(1)

Red Stripes^b⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-1| J: Seamus Cronin⁽⁵⁾| T: L Williamson| OR: 64| D

10/1

Experienced gelding who scored over this distance at Chelmsford two runs ago. Was disappointing last time though as he could only finish seventh of 12 runners at Southwell (5f). One to think about here.

Form: 213317

(8)

Longroom¹⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 9-1| J: Phil Dennis| T: N Wilson| OR: 64| D

12/1

A six-time winner on turf but is 0-2 on the AW so far. His latest effort came at Newcastle (5f) where he was seventh of 14 runners. Is very capable off this mark so he has to be respected here.

Form: 729447

(9)

It Must Be Faith^p¹⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 8-10| J: Jane Elliott⁽³⁾| T: M Appleby| OR: 59| C| D

33/1

Was a winner in France four starts ago but has been well held in his three appearances in the UK since then, including latest over this C&D where he was seventh of 10. Has been eased 3lb in the weights but others appeal more.

Form: 401367

(3)

Shepherd's Purse^b1¹⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 8-9| J: J P Sullivan| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 58| D

6/1

Scored over this trip at Ayr back in June but has been unable to add to his tally since. He did run well last time at Newcastle (5f) as he was third of 14 runners. Remains off the same mark. Blinkers are on for the first time. One to think about.

Form: 409653

Non-Runners

(11)

Glamorous Rocket³³

Weight: 9-6| Age: 4

T: C Mason J: Josephine Gordon

(7)

Teepee Time⁵

Weight: 8-7| Age: 6

T: M Mullineaux J: Nathan Evans

Forecasts

Major Blue (2/1), Hard Solution (9/2), Shepherd's Purse (6/1), Knockabout Queen (7/1), Glamorous Rocket (8/1), Angel Force (9/1), Red Stripes (10/1), Landing Night (11/1), Longroom (12/1), Teepee Time (25/1), It Must Be Faith (33/1)

KNOCKABOUT QUEEN has been able to record two wins to her tally recently and she can have more success now she is returning to this sprint trip. The distance was a little too far for her last time at Leicester but she did lead with 1f to go. Hard Solution is looking to follow up from her latest success over this distance at Redcar and is likely to be fighting it out at the finish as she is a tough filly, while Red Stripes can hit the frame as he has been running consistently well recently.