19:45 Wolverhampton

Thursday 17 October 2019

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Sky Sports Racing On Sky 415 Handicap

Off time: 19:45 | Winning time: 2m 36.32s

(5)

Adams Park⁴⁴⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: Theodore Ladd⁽⁵⁾| T: M Appleby| OR: 75

50/1

Dual-purpose gelding who has been off the track since July 2018 when he was fourth of eight at Uttoxeter (2m). Set for his opening run for his new yard here and his first Flat appearance since April 2018. Best to watch on his return.

Form: 3344/45-

(2)

Cafe Espresso²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Joey Haynes| T: C Banham| OR: 75| D

66/1

Has won three times this year. Her recent form has been disappointing though, including latest when she had just one horse behind her in a 10 runner contest at Kempton (1m4f). Others appeal more here.

Form: 261499

(8)

Mojave³³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Jason Watson| T: H & R Charlton| OR: 75| D

5/2

Was successful at the fifth time of asking on his latest appearance at Bath (1m3½f) where he scored by 35L in a three runner field. This assignment will be tougher, however, he is one to consider to follow up.

Form: 7-2221

(12)

Purdey's Gift¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: R Havlin| T: A M Balding| OR: 74| BF

7/1

Has shown some promise in his four starts so far. He was disappointing on his handicap debut at Kempton (1m3f) last time though when he was ninth of 10. Likely to be better than on his latest performance.

Form: 36-39

(6)

All Points West¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: L Morris| T: Sir Mark Prescott| OR: 73| BF

7/2

Is still a maiden after five starts, but he has come close to his first success on his last two runs, including his latest over this C&D where he was second of 12, beaten by a nose. Has gone up 5lb but he is a leading contender here.

Form: 978-22

(9)

Ad Libitum^p¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: B A Curtis| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 67| D

50/1

Scored for the first time on the AW at Newcastle (1m4½f) three runs ago. Was disappointing last time at Kempton (1m3f) as he came home at the rear of the 10 runners. Is down 1lb, however, others are preferred.

Form: 493120

(1)

Ned Pepper⁷²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: T P Queally| T: A King| OR: 72

9/1

Produced his best run yet in four attempt on his latest start when he was second of nine at Newbury (1m4f) where he looked to improve for the step up in trip. Has been raised 5lb for his recent near miss. Worth thinking about here.

Form: 0372

(3)

Verify⁴⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: P J McDonald| T: E Walker| OR: 71

3/1

Was a winner at Windsor (1m2f) last time out on what was his sixth start where he justified going off as the 5/4 favourite. Has been raised 5lb by the handicapper. One of the leading contenders in the race.

Form: 087221

(4)

Iron Mike^b¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: J Fanning| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 69| D

8/1

Broke his maiden at Musselburgh (1m4½f) three runs ago. Has been unable to follow it up in two attempts since, both of which came at Ayr, his latest over 1m2f where he was sixth of 11. Is down 2lb. Has an each-way chance.

Form: 694126

(7)

Sweet Celebration²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Stefano Cherchi⁽⁷⁾| T: M Botti| OR: 68

22/1

Is still looking for her first win after six starts. She has had a couple of runner-up finishes, however, she could only come home fifth of seven last time at Newcastle (1m4½f). Has been eased 2lb. Not without a chance.

Form: 552235

(10)

Numero Uno²⁸¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: Edward Greatrex| T: Tim Vaughan| OR: 67

66/1

Has shown very little on his five runs to date. His last outing was back in January where he was at the very rear of a nine runner field at Kempton (1m). Has been gelded since and is set for his first run for his new yard here. Others appeal more.

Form: 8755-9

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Arabian Oasis^p⁵¹²

Age: 7| Weight: 8-10| J: Morgan Cole⁽⁷⁾| T: Mrs L Pearce| OR: 57| C| D

100/1

Was a winner at Southwell (1m4f) back in April 2018. Has only raced twice since then though where he has been disappointing. makes his return to action here in what will be his first outing for his near yard. Others are preferred.

Form: 350157-

Forecasts

Mojave (5/2), Verify (3/1), All Points West (7/2), Purdey's Gift (7/1), Iron Mike (8/1), Ned Pepper (9/1), Sweet Celebration (22/1), Adams Park (50/1), Ad Libitum (50/1), Cafe Espresso (66/1), Numero Uno (66/1), Arabian Oasis (100/1)

ALL POINTS WEST was unlucky not to break his maiden last time out over this C&D but take him to gain compensation here on his latest attempt as he remains open to improvement. Mojave had just two rivals to beat last time and he did so in style, scoring by 35L. This contest will be much tougher for him but he should in the fold, while Purdey's Gift can fare better at her second attempt at this mark as she goes up in trip.