18:15 Wolverhampton

Saturday 19 October 2019

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Aston University Invades Handicap

Off time: 18:17 | Winning time: 3m 39.08s

(11)

Sacred Sprite⁴⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Dylan Hogan⁽⁵⁾| T: John Berry| OR: 60| BF| C

15/2

Her sole success came at this track over 1m6f back in May. She has been expensive to follow recently, including latest where she was last of 11 runners at Bath (1m5f) after going off as the 3/1 favourite. Worth consideration on her return to the AW.

Form: 176220

(7)

Never A Word^b,t⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Megan Nicholls⁽³⁾| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero| OR: 60

20/1

Dual-purpose gelding who has been running well over hurdles recently. He was was third of nine last time at Exeter (2m1f). This is his first start on the Flat since December 2017. Best to watch for now.

Form: 094786/

(1)

Konigin^p,t³²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: H Crouch| T: John Berry| OR: 59

9/1

Yet to score is 14 attempts. Ran well on her seasonal reappearance at Yarmouth (1m2f) when she was was third of seven. Latest two outings have been disappointing though. Is down 1lb. Others appeal more.

Form: 25-3350

(9)

Falcon Cliffs¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Tom Marquand| T: A W Carroll| OR: 55

11/4

Made a winning start to her career at Lingfield (1m2f) on the AW but has not added to that since. She was sixth of 14 on her latest run on the AW at Lingfield (2m). Has been eased 3lb in the weights. Can't be ignored off this mark.

Form: 223596

(10)

Givepeaceachance¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: S W Kelly| T: D J Coakley| OR: 55

7/2

Remains a maiden after 10 starts but she has hit the frame on five occasions this year, including on her latest outing when she was second of 13 at Bath (1m5f). Has risen 1lb in the weights and is up in trip. One to consider.

Form: 262352

(2)

Helf^p,t²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: J P Sullivan| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero| OR: 54

28/1

Scored for the first time in his career over hurdles at Market Rasen (2m2½f) back in August 2018. Ran well over this C&D back in January when he was third of 13. Has been well beaten on his last two hurdles starts. Others are preferred.

Form: 79/785-3

(6)

Yasir¹⁷

Age: 11| Weight: 9-0| J: David Probert| T: Mrs S Leech| OR: 53| CD

5/1

A two-time C&D winner here. Has fared well recently, including on his latest appearance at Kempton (2m) where he was third of 14, beaten by 1½L after going off at 25/1. Has gone up just 1lb. One for the shortlist.

Form: 364273

(4)

Butterfield¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 8-11| J: E J Walsh| T: B Forsey| OR: 50

33/1

0-16 so far in his career. Was second of 11 at Brighton (1m4f) two runs ago. Could only finish ninth of 13 last time though at Bath (1m5f) on his opening appearance for his new yard. Needs to improve to be in the mix.

Form: 334629

(8)

Yamato^t²²

Age: 6| Weight: 8-9| J: Sean Davis⁽³⁾| T: J C McConnell| OR: 48

6/1

Is on a losing run which goes back to September 2017, however, his latest two performances suggest he is returning to form. He was third of 14 last time at Dundalk (1m4f) on the AW. Is up 3lb but is a leading contender.

Form: 9-58553

(3)

Danglydontask^b²⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 8-8| J: L Morris| T: M Murphy| OR: 47| D

25/1

Has won four times on turf but is 0-13 on the AW. Was up with the pace last time at Lingfield (2m) on the AW before weakening 2f from home, eventually finishing seventh of 10. Needs to produce more.

Form: 0-32347

(13)

Sweetest Smile⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-7| J: William Cox⁽³⁾| T: E De Giles| OR: 45| CD

33/1

Her sole victory came over this C&D back in February. Has failed to beat a single horse on her last two starts, including latest effort at Newcastle (2m½f) in a 12 runner contest. Hard to fancy on recent form.

Form: 003600

(12)

Normandy Blue^p¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-7| J: K T O'Neill| T: L McJannet| OR: 45

14/1

Still looking for his first career success following 25 outings. He made his opening appearance for his new yard at Newcastle (1m5f) last time out where he was sixth of 13. Is off a new career low mark now but he does need to improve.

Form: 584306

(5)

Authorative^p,t²²

Age: 9| Weight: 8-7| J: Cam Hardie| T: A McCann| OR: 45

40/1

Dual-purpose gelding who has won over hurdles and on the Flat. His last appearance was over hurdles at Downpatrick (2m3f) where he was seventh of 15. Best to watch on his return to the Flat.

Form: 0706/07-

Forecasts

Falcon Cliffs (11/4), Givepeaceachance (7/2), Yasir (5/1), Yamato (6/1), Sacred Sprite (15/2), Konigin (9/1), Normandy Blue (14/1), Never A Word (20/1), Danglydontask (25/1), Helf (28/1), Butterfield (33/1), Sweetest Smile (33/1), Authorative (40/1)

YAMATO has shown some promising signs recently which suggest he is running well again so take the gelding who needs this longer trip now at this stage of his career. Givepeaceachance has rarely not been in contention at the finish in her appearances this season so expect to see her fighting it out in the closing stages of this contest, while Sacred Sprite often produces her best form on this surface so she must enter your calculations.