15:50 Wolverhampton

Monday 18 November 2019

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Betway Apprentice Handicap

Off time: 15:50 | Winning time: 2m 36.63s

(5)

Bird To Love^p¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Isobel Francis⁽⁷⁾| T: M D I Usher| OR: 55

8/1

Broke her maiden at Kempton (1m3f) last time out where she was staying on strongly at the finish. She has been raised 4lb for that victory, however, she is one for the shortlist as there still could me more to come from her.

Form: 357791

(4)

Marju's Quest¹⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 9-7| J: Finley Marsh| T: A Wintle| OR: 55| D

100/1

Dual-purpose gelding who has not been on the Flat since November 2017. He was fifth of 10 in a 2m hurdles contest at Huntingdon last time out. Best to watch on his return to this code.

Form: 115660/

(1)

Foresee¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: Sean Davis| T: A W Carroll| OR: 52| D

7/1

Scored for the first time on the AW on his latest start at Kempton (1m4f) where he held on by ¾L at the finish. Has gone up 4lb for that success and he has a great chance of following it up here from this latest mark.

Form: 357651

(11)

Raven's Raft^p¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Jane Elliott| T: D Loughnane| OR: 52| CD

22/1

Prevailed over this C&D back in April but has been unable to add to that since. Her last outing came at this course over 1m1½f where she was fifth of 11. Has been eased 2lb in the weights. Others are preferred.

Form: 699975

(6)

Yasir³⁰

Age: 11| Weight: 9-4| J: Kate Leahy⁽⁷⁾| T: Mrs S Leech| OR: 52| CD

11/1

Experienced gelding who has five wins over this C&D. Has been performing well recently without success. He was fourth of 13 on his latest outing at this course over the extended 2m trip. Stepping down in trip. Has to be respected,

Form: 642734

(3)

Ingleby Mackenzie^p,t²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: Thore Hammer-Hansen⁽³⁾| T: E Doyle| OR: 52| D

11/4

Is back on the Flat after two appearances over fences. He was third of 10 last time in a 2m chase at Wexford. Is down to a new career low mark on the AW which gives him a good chance here. Worth consideration.

Form: 000506

(9)

Airplane¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Oliver Stammers⁽⁷⁾| T: Paul Collins| OR: 51| D

40/1

Has not prevailed since September 2018 when he was successful at Catterick (1m4f). His form has been largely disappointing this year, including last time over this C&D when he was sixth of 10. Needs to improve.

Form: 656006

(10)

Estrela Star^b1⁸⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Ben Sanderson⁽³⁾| T: A Stronge| OR: 55

7/1

Remains a maiden after six starts. Was just 4½L away on his latest appearance when he was fifth of 11 over this distance at Chepstow. Has blinkers on for the first time. In with each-way claims.

Form: 680-345

(2)

Cape Agulhas^t¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: Gabriele Malune| T: W J Martin| OR: 48

10/1

Yet to score after 12 attempts. Was close to a first success at Southwell (1m4f) on his penultimate start where he was second of 13, beaten by ½L. Could only finish eighth of 13 at Dundalk on his latest outing. Can't discount.

Form: 009028

(7)

Ringo Kid^t²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: Paula Muir⁽³⁾| T: Mrs O Byrne| OR: 48

16/1

Has not tasted success yet in 25 appearances across the two codes under Rules. He was 10th of 13 at Southwell (1m4f) last month, a long way off the winner. Can't be ignored from this latest mark.

Form: 258090

(8)

Royal Dancer¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Thomas Greatrex| T: S Kirk| OR: 53| D

4/1

His sole success so far came last month at Brighton (1m4f). Went close to adding to his record on his latest outing at Chelmsford (1m5½f) as he was second of 14 runners. Has gone up just 1lb. One to consider.

Form: 221542

(12)

Padura Brave^h1¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: William Cox| T: M D I Usher| OR: 52

33/1

Recorded two wins at Kempton at the back end of 2018 but has yet to score in 2019. She was eighth of 12 last time at this course over 1m½f. Will wear a hood for the first time and is down to a new career low mark now, however, she needs to improve.

Form: 440508

Forecasts

Ingleby Mackenzie (11/4), Royal Dancer (4/1), Foresee (7/1), Estrela Star (7/1), Bird To Love (8/1), Cape Agulhas (10/1), Yasir (11/1), Ringo Kid (16/1), Raven's Raft (22/1), Padura Brave (33/1), Airplane (40/1), Marju's Quest (100/1)

FORESEE was back to his best last time at Kempton so a 4lb rise in the weights may not be enough to stop him from repeating his success over that same distance here. Royal Dancer went close to victory at Chelmsford last time and he should once again be fighting it out at the finish over this shorter trip, while recent Kempton winner Bird To Love is in strong contention again so has to be included in your calculations.