17:21 Wolverhampton

Monday 18 April 2022

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At The Races App Expert Tips Handicap

Off time: 17:22 | Winning time: 2m 40.24s

(4)

Afkaar^t²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: R Ffrench| T: D M Loughnane| OR: 71

25/1

A winner in France, Had wind op and 33/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 20 days ago. Something to find on form.

Form: 21599-5

(7)

Antonine Road⁷⁶⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: F Norton| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 70

13/2

Fair form at best in 3 runs in early 2020. Gelded after. Has very long absence to overcome on handicap debut, but interesting that powerful yard persists.

Form: 547/

(5)

Bobba Tee⁶⁹

Age: 10| Weight: 9-6| J: A Kirby| T: M Walford| OR: 69| CD

16/1

C&D winner in November. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 12/1) 69 days ago, missing break.

Form: 23917-7

(1)

Crystal Starlet^t⁴¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: J Ferguson| OR: 69

9/4

Fair maiden. Off 4 months/hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Sir Michael Stoute for 150,000 gns when creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (9.5f, 9/2) 41 days ago. Back up in trip which will suit and she's worth considering.

Form: 33544-5

(2)

Running Cloud^p⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-4| J: Christian Howarth⁽⁷⁾| T: A Wintle| OR: 67| CD

15/2

Unreliable individual. 4-time course winner. 10/1, below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Bath (11.6f, good to soft) 4 days ago, very slowly away. Cheekpieces back on. Others more persuasive.

Form: 654V15

(6)

Richard R H B²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: Ray Dawson| T: D Loughnane| OR: 66| C

9/1

4-time course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2020. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 20 days ago. Starting to refind some form and could be a player.

Form: 47-6754

(3)

Carlos Felix³²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Ryan Sexton⁽⁷⁾| T: P A Kirby| OR: 65| D

7/4

Eleven runs since last win in 2020. Off 8 months, 12/1, good second of 9 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 32 days ago. Must back that up although has good-value 7 lb claimer on.

Form: 67856-2

Forecasts

Carlos Felix (7/4), Crystal Starlet (9/4), Antonine Road (13/2), Running Cloud (15/2), Richard R H B (9/1), Bobba Tee (16/1), Afkaar (25/1)

CRYSTAL STARLET should have come on plenty for her first run for James Ferguson and is taken to open her account here with the step back up in trip sure to suit. Richard R H B is coming to the boil and is respected, while Carlos Felix also has a clear shot.