17:15 Wolverhampton

Friday 24 January 2020

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Play 4 To Score At Betway Handicap

Off time: 17:16 | Winning time: 1m 13.83s

(9)

Man Of The Sea^p,t²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: B A Curtis| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 60

13/2

Landed four races in Jersey last year over 5.5f and went well on AW debut at Lingfield where 5f looked too sharp. Top rider retains the mount and definitely one to consider over this trip.

Form: 111613-

(8)

Dazacam¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: P Mulrennan| T: Mrs Stella Barclay| OR: 58| C

125/1

All four victories came in the winter of 2016-17. Has been poor since and hard to be enthusiastic about her prospects.

Form: 97870/0

(5)

Swissal^v²⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: D C Costello| T: David Dennis| OR: 58| D

8/1

Has winning form at this trip but has been campaigning further recently. Inclined to take a good hold so the drop in trip, a strong rider and a more appealing mark could be the recipe for success.

Form: 554074-

(2)

Black Isle Boy¹¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: Jason Hart| T: D C Griffiths| OR: 58| D

5/1

Winless on AW and on a long losing run. Latest effort suggests he is below the standard that will be required to take this.

Form: 5005-35

(4)

Griggy^b²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: A Kirby| T: S Curran| OR: 58| BF| D

7/4

Failed to secure a clear run in his hat-trick bid and reunited with rider who was on board for those victories. Looks progressive and no surprise to see him in the mix.

Form: 43411-2

(3)

Aquarius¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Alistair Rawlinson| T: M Appleby| OR: 58| CD

16/1

Capable on her day as she proved over C&D in November, but back to her less reliable standard on both starts since. No surprise should she decide to have a good day, but record shows it is more likely she will find something too good.

Form: 09918-4

(11)

At Your Service⁴⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: Joey Haynes| T: C Banham| OR: 56| D

10/1

Scored under this rider at Chelmsford a year ago off a similar mark. Has moved yards since and last three runs have been well below-par.

Form: 960355-

(13)

Guardia Svizzera^h¹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: Paula Muir⁽⁵⁾| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 56| D

25/1

Inconsistent type who scored at Chelmsford in November and produced his only reasonable effort since when runner-up here last time. A poor draw plus a rise in the weights makes him less appealing.

Form: 71509-2

(10)

Rego Park Lady^b1¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: T P Queally| T: A Murray| OR: 55

80/1

Irish challenger whose best recent efforts have been at Hamilton and she has been poor on three previous AW attempts. Down to a good mark should the Tapeta surface prove more to her liking.

Form: 10840-0

(7)

Miracle Garden^p²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-2| J: Lewis Edmunds| T: R Brotherton| OR: 55| CD

25/1

Winner of six AW races including three around here. Recent form has lacked consistency and even the pick of his last six races would give him plenty to find.

Form: 58704-7

(6)

Our Man In Havana⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: Elisha Whittington⁽⁷⁾| T: A W Carroll| OR: 54| CD

6/1

Three of his four victories have come around here. Has improved with each run for this yard after a lean spell and unlucky to bump into a well-handicapped sort last time. Looks a leading player.

Form: 90005-2

Non-Runners

(1)

Klopp⁸

Weight: 10-0| Age: 4

T: A Brittain J: Cam Hardie

(12)

Fly The Nest⁵

Weight: 9-4| Age: 4

T: A W Carroll J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Griggy (7/4), Klopp (4/1), Black Isle Boy (5/1), Our Man In Havana (6/1), Man Of The Sea (13/2), Swissal (8/1), At Your Service (10/1), Fly The Nest (10/1), Aquarius (16/1), Miracle Garden (25/1), Guardia Svizzera (25/1), Rego Park Lady (80/1), Dazacam (125/1)

Tony Carroll's horses are running well at present and it was no surprise to see OUR MAN IN HAVANA signal a return to form at Lingfield. The five-year-old is probably a few pounds better around here and he can take advantage of an appealing mark. Griggy and Klopp have obvious chances on current form, whilst Swissal has more going for him than recent outings suggest. An even bigger threat may come from Man Of The Sea who found 5f too sharp last time and has little to find in order to go close.