19:30 Wolverhampton

Monday 3 February 2020

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Betway Classified Claiming Stakes

Off time: 19:30 | Winning time: 1m 59.02s

(7)

Red Gunner¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: L Morris| T: D M Loughnane| OR: 62| CD

7/1

Was successful twice on the AW at the back end of 2019, including over this C&D. Returned to action over this C&D last time out where he was seventh of 12 runners. Remains off the same mark. Others are preferred.

Form: 43114-7

(2)

Windsor Cross^p³²

Age: 5| Weight: 8-12| J: Sean Davis⁽³⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 65

7/2

Has fared well on his last two starts on the AW without success, including latest at Lingfield (1m) where he was third of nine horses, 1¼L off the winner. He remains off the same mark. One for the shortlist.

Form: 73084-3

(6)

Bond Angel⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: C Lee| T: P D Evans| OR: 68

9/2

Has won her last three races in what has been a fantastic run of form. Her latest victory came at Southwell over 1m where she scored by a head in a four runner field. Remains off the same mark. Leading contender to keep winning streak going.

Form: 7761-11

(5)

Dawn Treader^b1²³

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: S W Kelly| T: Mrs S Leech| OR: 62

20/1

His sole success came at Windsor (1m2f). He came close to his first AW win at Lingfield (1m4f) on his latest run as he was second of eight. Stepping down in trip now. Has been eased 3lb. Blinkers are on for the first time. One to think about.

Form: 6231-02

(3)

Debbonair^p1³³

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: J Mitchell| T: H Palmer| OR: 66

7/4

Run well in a couple of class five contests at the back end of 2019. Had just one rival behind him in a six runner field at Southwell (1m3f) on his latest outing. Is down 1lb and cheekpieces are on for the first time. One to consider.

Form: 63235-5

(4)

Jack Berry House^b1,t²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: B A Curtis| T: G Boughey| OR: 62

11/2

His sole success so far came on his debut at Newcastle (6f). Was a long way down the field on his last attempt at Newcastle (1m) when he came back eighth of 11. Will wear blinkers the first time in his career here. Others appeal more.

Form: 64404-8

(1)

Lope De Loop^h⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: George Rooke⁽⁷⁾| T: A Sadik| OR: 40

250/1

Dual-purpose mare who is yet to score in 23 appearances. Her last run came in a 1m7½f hurdles contest at Leicester where she was pulled up. Needs to improve on her most recent Flat form. Is hard to make a case for.

Form: 0658-08

Forecasts

Debbonair (7/4), Windsor Cross (7/2), Bond Angel (9/2), Jack Berry House (11/2), Red Gunner (7/1), Dawn Treader (20/1), Lope De Loop (250/1)

Bond Angel is bidding for her fourth straight win here and she can prevail off the same mark as her recent victory at Southwell over a slightly shorter trip than this. Debbonair will find this class six contest much easier than his latest assignment so expect to see him go close, while Windsor Cross has not been away on his latest two outings and should once again be in contention at the finish off the same mark.