18:45 Wolverhampton

Friday 26 February 2021

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Bombardier Classified Stakes (Div 2)

Off time: 18:45 | Winning time: 1m 29.35s

(3)

Fact Or Fable^p⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: A Kirby| T: J S Moore| OR: 47| CD

17/2

C&D winner. One win from 26 Flat runs. Eleventh of 14 in minor event (12/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 6 days ago. Return to this venue needs to bring about a better showing.

Form: 3-34040

(8)

Gonzaga^p⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: Jane Elliott| T: J Bennett| OR: 49

3/1

Maiden after 17 Flat runs but hard to knock consistency this winter, creditable second of 14 in minor event at Lingfield (7f, AW, 13/2) 6 days ago. Merits consideration again in this groove.

Form: 952-232

(1)

Red Skye Delight^p⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: J Garritty| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 47

12/1

Unreliable type. Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. 10/1, tenth of 13 in minor event at this course (8.6f) 9 days ago. Must bounce back.

Form: 03-6620

(7)

Rock Warbler^e/s¹¹⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 9-10| J: J P Sullivan| T: M Mullineaux| OR: 45| D

50/1

Modest gelding. Thirty five runs since last win in 2017. Twelfth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) in November, weakening 2f out. Eyeshields back on but others preferred.

Form: 6/43770-

(5)

Viola Park^p²⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 9-10| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R Harris| OR: 47| CD

9/2

4-time C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2019. 17/2, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 26 days ago, well positioned. Each-way claims in an ordinary affair.

Form: 800-545

(6)

The Pretty Way⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Darragh Keenan⁽³⁾| T: P D Evans| OR: 57| C

3/1

Garswood filly who showed improved form when winning 7-runner handicap at this course (6.1f, 9/4) 9 days ago. Has to be taken seriously.

Form: 58-3231

(2)

Don't Tell Dj^v1⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: Cam Hardie| T: D O'Meara| OR: 43

50/1

Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, 9¼ lengths last of 7 to The Pretty Way in handicap at this course (6.1f) 9 days ago. Visored for 1st time.

Form: 0-677

(4)

Halwa Azyan²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: J Mitchell| T: R A Fahey| OR: 50

3/1

Quirky sort. 16/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (7f) 20 days ago, finishing with running left having been forced to switch over 1f out. Capable at this level if holding it together.

Form: 500-654

(9)

Rose Of Lancashire⁵³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: Faye McManoman⁽³⁾| T: Mrs Stella Barclay| OR: 48

100/1

Thrice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 12 in minor event (200/1) at this C&D 53 days ago. Hard to fancy on evidence of 3 starts to date.

Form: 96-0

Forecasts

Gonzaga (3/1), Halwa Azyan (3/1), The Pretty Way (3/1), Viola Park (9/2), Fact Or Fable (17/2), Red Skye Delight (12/1), Don't Tell Dj (50/1), Rock Warbler (50/1), Rose Of Lancashire (100/1)

THE PRETTY WAY has improved on the AW this winter, producing a career-best display to get off the mark over 6f here 9 days ago. She can follow up tackling this longer trip, with Gonzaga and Halwa Azyan heading the dangers.