19:25 Wolverhampton

Wednesday 6 November 2019

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Betway Casino Handicap

Off time: 19:28 | Winning time: 3m 0.54s

(4)

Ebqaa^p³⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: David Probert| T: J W Unett| OR: 62| CD

7/2

Prevailed over this C&D on her opening start of the year back in March but has not followed it up since. She did hit the frame last time at Chester (1m2½f) when she finished third of 12. Is now 2lb below her last winning mark. Must be respected.

Form: 276863

(10)

Sea Sovereign²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-8| J: Robbie Walsh⁽⁷⁾| T: Ian Williams| OR: 60

11/2

Remains a maiden after 13 starts. His form since switching yards has not improved as he has been well held on his three appearances, including when he was ninth of 13 at Kempton (1m4f). Has been eased 4lb but others are preferred.

Form: 48/0-779

(11)

Joycetick^b¹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: H Crouch| T: N P Littmoden| OR: 60

12/1

Dual-purpose gelding who is a winner in France but has yet to score since moving to the UK. He was third of six on his latest start in a 2m handicap hurdle at Fakenham. Needs to improve on his return to the Flat.

Form: 53-3498

(12)

End Over End¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Adam J McNamara| T: A Watson| OR: 66

18/1

Is still looking for her first win after three starts. Produced her best run to date last time at Kempton (1m4f) when she was third of 11. Set for handicap debut here and is up in trip again. One to consider.

Form: 343

(9)

Willkommen^b¹⁶⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Stefano Cherchi⁽⁷⁾| T: M Botti| OR: 65| C

3/1

Broke his maiden at the eighth attempt last time when he scored at this course over 1m4f. He finished the race strongly which suggests this step up in trip will not be a problem. Has been raised 9lb. Leading contender.

Form: 6-39321

(8)

Star Of Athena⁷⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: K T O'Neill| T: A Stronge| OR: 58

10/1

0-7 so far in her career but she came close to her opening success on her latest start at Brighton (1m4f) as she was second of 11 runners. Remains off the same mark here. One for the shortlist.

Form: 530-362

(3)

Minnelli⁵⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: S Donohoe| T: P J McBride| OR: 64| C

15/2

Scored for the second time on her last outing at Yarmouth (1m4f) where she was on the right side of a close finish. Taking a big step up in trip now on her return to the AW surface. Not to be discounted.

Form: 738441

(1)

Bambys Boy^h,t²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-5| J: S W Kelly| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 57

11/1

Prevailed in a bumper at Kelso (2m) on his opening career appearance but has yet to score on the Flat. He was a long way off the winner when he was fifth of 11 at Bath (2m1f) last month. Dropping down in trip. Best to watch.

Form: 005035

(6)

Uncle Bernie^p⁶⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 9-3| J: J P Sullivan| T: Sarah Hollinshead| OR: 55| CD

28/1

A C&D winner here, however, his form recently has been disappointing. He could only finish seventh of 12 over this C&D last time out. Has been eased 2lb, however, he is hard to fancy on latest evidence.

Form: 560057

(2)

Last Chance Paddy^v1¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 8-9| J: M Dwyer| T: S-J Davies| OR: 47

80/1

Dual-purpose gelding who is 0-18. Returns to the Flat here following a spell over hurdles, with his latest effort coming at Stratford over the extended 2m trip where he was fifth of eight. Visor is on for the first time. Others appeal more.

Form: 67840-9

(7)

Tingo In The Tale^p³¹

Age: 10| Weight: 8-7| J: William Cox⁽³⁾| T: A Forbes| OR: 45

50/1

Has been successful twice over hurdles this year. Was a long way behind on his last appearance on the Flat when he was eighth of 12 at Southwell (1m4f). Needs to improve in this code to be in the mix.

Form: 6394-85

(5)

Brinkleys Katie^v³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-1| J: Rhiain Ingram⁽⁵⁾| T: Paul George| OR: 45

25/1

Is still looking for her first success after 10 appearances. She was disappointing last time at Kempton (2m) as she came home eighth of 14 after going off at 100/1. Much more is needed to gain her opening victory.

Form: 253508

Forecasts

Willkommen (3/1), Ebqaa (7/2), Sea Sovereign (11/2), Minnelli (15/2), Star Of Athena (10/1), Bambys Boy (11/1), Joycetick (12/1), End Over End (18/1), Brinkleys Katie (25/1), Uncle Bernie (28/1), Tingo In The Tale (50/1), Last Chance Paddy (80/1)

WILLKOMMEN scored comfortably at this track last time over 1m4f and he can successfully make this step up in trip, defying his 9lb rise in the weights for the second victory of his career. End Over End improved for the extra distance last time at Kempton and should do even better on his handicap debut, while Star Of Athena can hit the frame once again off the same mark as her recent second place finish at Brighton.