15:55 Wolverhampton

Thursday 2 November 2023

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  • 3YO plus  |   Class 6  |   1m 1f 104y  |   Standard  |   12 Runners  |   Allweather  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 16:03  |   Winning time: 2m 1.35s
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Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
(6)
Horse silk
Opticalityv10
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-9| J: Rhys Clutterbuck| T: M Hunt| OR:  52| CD
10/3
Off the mark at this course (8.6f) in October. However, not seen to best effect when seventh of 12 in handicap (8/1) at this C&D 10 days ago, hampered under 1f out. Can make presence felt.
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2
(11)
Horse silk
Well Preparedt12
Age: 6|  Weight: 9-9| J: David Egan| T: D M Loughnane| OR:  52| CD
12/1
C&D winner in January. After 6 months off, possibly needed the run when eighth of 11 in handicap (33/1) at this course (8.6f) 12 days ago. Could fare better with his recent run behind him.
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3
(3)
Horse silk
Virtual Hug12
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-8| J: Nicola Currie| T: Mrs N S Evans| OR:  51
12/1
First run since leaving Conor O'Dwyer, matched pick of this season's form when fifth of 10 in handicap (28/1) at this course (12.2f) 12 days ago. Merits consideration back down in trip.
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4
(1)
Horse silk
Star Of St Louis6
Age: 6|  Weight: 9-7| J: L Morris| T: M Crawley| OR:  50| CD
11/8
Making only his second start for current yard, returned to winning ways in 10-runner handicap at this course (8.6f, 11/4) 6 days ago. Remains on a workable mark and he looks to hold leading claims.
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5
(12)
Horse silk
Cuttlestone Bridgee/s,h12
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-5| J: D C Costello| T: Steph Hollinshead| OR:  51
125/1
In first-time eyeshields, fared no better than previously when eighth of 11 on handicap debut (150/1) at this course (8.6f) 12 days ago. Best watched.
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6
(7)
Horse silk
Caracristi10
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-4| J: R Havlin| T: P A Kirby| OR:  47| CD
10/1
Dual C&D winner, with latest success at this venue in March. However, below form here on her last 3 starts, eighth of 12 in handicap (80/1) at this C&D 10 days ago. Others more persuasive.
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7
(5)
Horse silk
Gypsy Whisper7
Age: 6|  Weight: 9-4| J: D Swift| T: S Dixon| OR:  47
7/1
Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Upped in trip, raced too freely when eleventh of 12 in handicap (50/1) at this C&D a week ago. Mark continues to fall but more needed to take advantage.
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8
(10)
Horse silk
The Grey Banditp55
Age: 6|  Weight: 9-3| J: Callum Hutchinson(3)| T: J T Stimpson| OR:  46
16/1
Free-going type who again looked a hard ride when eighth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (1m, 22/1) 55 days ago, hanging left over 2f out. Cheekpieces back on.
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9
(8)
Horse silk
Naadyaa33
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-3| J: William Cox| T: Alexandra Dunn| OR:  45
66/1
Remains a maiden after 25 Flat runs. First run since leaving Joseph Parr, always behind when tenth of 13 in handicap (80/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 33 days ago. Looks to be up against it.
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10
(9)
Horse silk
Headshotb159
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-3| J: C Lee| T: A W Carroll| OR:  45| CD
18/1
Course winner. Well below form when sixth of 9 in handicap (14/1) at Brighton (9.9f, good) 59 days ago. Application of blinkers needs to help spark a revival.
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11
(2)
Horse silk
Zalicia Fire21
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-1| J: Gina Mangan(3)| T: W G Harrison| OR:  47
66/1
First run since leaving Robyn Brisland when ninth of 14 in handicap (50/1) at Ayr (1m, heavy) 3 weeks ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Has work to do.
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12
(4)
Horse silk
Clandestinely38
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-0| J: Christian Howarth(3)| T: A Wintle| OR:  46
40/1
Not in the same form as previous outing when ninth of 12 in handicap (22/1) at this C&D 38 days ago. It still remains early days, though, as she makes only her third start in a handicap.
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Forecasts

Star Of St Louis (11/8), Opticality (10/3), Gypsy Whisper (7/1), Caracristi (10/1), Virtual Hug (12/1), Well Prepared (12/1), The Grey Bandit (16/1), Headshot (18/1), Clandestinely (40/1), Naadyaa (66/1), Zalicia Fire (66/1), Cuttlestone Bridge (125/1)

Verdict

STAR OF ST LOUIS took advantage of his reduced mark when scoring at this course 6 days ago and he can follow up as he makes only his third start for his current yard. He is taken to get the better of Opticality, who can bounce back having been hampered here on his latest outing, with Virtual Hug completing the shortlist.

  1. Star Of St Louis11/8
  2. Opticality10/3
  3. Virtual Hug12/1

Prize Money

1st: £3,454.002nd: £1,621.003rd: £810.004th: £405.005th: £202.00

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