16:50 Wolverhampton

Wednesday 17 February 2021

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Heed Your Hunch At Betway Handicap (Div 2)

Off time: 16:52 | Winning time: 1m 15.3s

(7)

Storm Melody^p²⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 9-9| J: F Norton| T: A Stronge| OR: 57| D

11/4

Sixteen runs since last win in 2019 but he hinted at a revival when fifth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (6f) 27 days ago, left poorly placed. Enters calculations on his tapeta debut.

Form: 035-425

(8)

Trusty Rusty¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: M Harley| T: R Harris| OR: 55

5/2

Yet to get her head in front but run best forgiven when sixth of 9 in handicap over C&D 17 days ago, badly hampered over 1f out. Figures on very good mark so well worth considering.

Form: 72530-6

(1)

Global Destination¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: T Eaves| T: E A L Dunlop| OR: 55

16/1

Dual 7f winner in 2019 but he has offered very little both runs this term after 15 month absence. Has serious questions to answer at present.

Form: 8535/09

(3)

Castlehill Retreat⁵¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Harrison Shaw| T: B Haslam| OR: 52

11/1

Arrives well out of sorts, last of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 51 days ago. Very hard to make a case for.

Form: 445000-

(2)

Suwaan^h²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 8-13| J: J P Sullivan| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 47

9/2

Ungenuine type who is now thirty one runs since last win in 2017. Hampered when tenth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 25 days ago but others are much preferred.

Form: 7005-80

(6)

Mjolnir⁶²

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: Callum Shepherd| T: Rae Guest| OR: 46

17/2

33/1, easily best of three runs when fourth of 6 in minor event at Southwell (5f) 62 days ago. Back up in trip for handicap debut so not dismissed lightly.

Form: 604-

(9)

Katsonis^b1⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: Ben Robinson| T: B Ellison| OR: 45

8/1

Has hinted at promise but only fair fourth of 6 in handicap (12/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 6 days ago. Blinkers on now with bit to find.

Form: 059-344

(5)

Ancient Astronaut^p1⁵⁰²

Age: 8| Weight: 8-12| J: Phil Dennis| T: S Hanlon| OR: 45| CD

16/1

C&D winner in 2018 but off track for 16 months since last in handicap at Dundalk (8f) for Karl Thornton. Cheekpieces fitted with lots to prove on yard debut.

Form: 060600/

Non-Runners

(4)

Rockesbury⁹

Weight: 9-8| Age: 6

T: P S McEntee J: L Morris

Forecasts

Trusty Rusty (5/2), Storm Melody (11/4), Suwaan (9/2), Rockesbury (7/1), Katsonis (8/1), Mjolnir (17/2), Castlehill Retreat (11/1), Ancient Astronaut (16/1), Global Destination (16/1)

TRUSTY RUSTY didn't enjoy the rub of the green over C&D last time and has slipped to a very handy mark so gets the nod in a tightly-knit sprint. Rockesbury also wasn't seen to best effect when poorly drawn here so this former course winner can have a say too. Storm Melody is another well-weighted contender to consider if taking to tapeta.