18:45 Wolverhampton

Saturday 19 October 2019

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University College Birmingham Invades Handicap

Off time: 18:45 | Winning time: 2m 0.12s

(3)

Vipin¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: Georgia Cox⁽³⁾| T: W R Muir| OR: 59

9/2

Is still a maiden after six starts, however, he has fared much better since joining handicap company. He was fourth of 10 last time at Bath (1m). Drops down 1lb here and is up in trip. One to think about.

Form: 754334

(2)

Thawry¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: Cam Hardie| T: A Brittain| OR: 59

8/1

His sole success came at Newcastle (1m2f) back in February. Since then his form has been poor, however, he was much better last time when he was fourth of 14 on his return to Newcastle (1m2f), beaten 1¾L. Worth considering.

Form: 086484

(6)

Pilot Wings^p,t¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: David Probert| T: David Dennis| OR: 59

11/1

0-12 so far in his career, while his best form has came in his novice campaign last year. He finished fourth of 11 over this C&D on his latest appearance. Has been eased 3lb so he has to be respected off this new mark.

Form: 25-0004

(1)

Earl Of Bunnacurry⁷²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: K T O'Neill| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 58| CD

13/8

Won over this C&D last November. Performed modestly well last time at Leopardstown (1m5f) where he was fourth of 13, beaten 3½L. Is off a 2lb lower mark now and is down in trip. Big player.

Form: 069634

(11)

Raven's Raft³²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: S Donohoe| T: D Loughnane| OR: 56| CD

20/1

A C&D winner here, however, her form recently has been disappointing, albeit over a longer trip. She came home ninth of 11 last time at Chepstow (2m). Stepping down in distance now. Hard to fancy on recent form.

Form: 467699

(7)

Thunderoad^p²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: S W Kelly| T: A W Carroll| OR: 60

7/1

Remains a maiden after 13 starts. He came close to his first win at Chelmsford (1m2f) three runs ago as he was second of 11, beaten by a head. Could only finish sixth of 14 last time over that same C&D. Down 2lb but others are preferred.

Form: 069286

(4)

Island Reel¹⁵⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Jane Elliott⁽³⁾| T: H Main| OR: 60

22/1

Has struggled in her four starts to date, including her handicap debut last time where she was last of eight runners at Chepstow (1m2f). Is down 5lb but she needs to take a huge stride forward.

Form: 04-98

(8)

Rusper's Gift⁴⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: D C Costello| T: J A Osborne| OR: 60

50/1

Is still looking for his first success following five appearances. Didn't stay the trip last time here when he was sixth of seven over 1m4f. Drops down in distance but he does need to improve.

Form: 954-06

(5)

Miss Elsa¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Georgia Dobie⁽⁵⁾| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 57

5/1

Although she is still winless, she has shown signs that she is capable of breaking her maiden in the near future. She was second of nine at Chepstow (1m3f) two runs ago, while she then came home fourth of 14 at Yarmouth (1m2f). Has each-way claims.

Form: 555024

(9)

Zest Of Zambia³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Charlie Bennett| T: D Burchell| OR: 57

50/1

Has failed to shine in her four starts to date. She had just one horse behind her last time on her handicap debut in a six runner contest at Ffos Las (1m2f). Drops down 3lb. Others appeal much more.

Form: 8655

(13)

Uh Oh Chongo¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: J P Sullivan| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 56

25/1

His best bit of form so far came at Newcastle (7f) when he was third of eight, beaten by ½L. He has been unable to build upon that as his three starts since have been disappointing. Hard to fancy, even off this latest mark.

Form: 5-03600

Non-Runners

(12)

Chamomile¹⁴

Weight: 9-6| Age: 3

T: D & C Kubler J: Non Runner

(10)

Pike Corner Cross²

Weight: 9-5| Age: 7

T: P D Evans J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Earl Of Bunnacurry (13/8), Chamomile (4/1), Vipin (9/2), Miss Elsa (5/1), Thunderoad (7/1), Thawry (8/1), Pike Corner Cross (8/1), Pilot Wings (11/1), Raven's Raft (20/1), Island Reel (22/1), Uh Oh Chongo (25/1), Rusper's Gift (50/1), Zest Of Zambia (50/1)

EARL OF BUNNACURRY knows how to score over this C&D and her latest two appearances suggest she could be returning to form. This drop down in distance will suit her and she is 2lb lower in the weights now so she has a great chance. Chamomile was successful over this C&D on her handicap debut and although she may need to produce more off this 5lb higher mark, expect to see her in contention, while Vipin has been close by in all three of her handicap runs and she should challenge again over this slightly longer trip.