17:00 Wolverhampton

Friday 17 November 2023

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Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM 'Confined' Handicap

Off time: 17:02 | Winning time: 1m 30.12s

(5)

Storymaker^b1²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Billy Loughnane| T: G Boughey| OR: 64

4/1

Fair maiden who ran respectably when sixth of 12 in handicap at this course (9.5f, 15/2) 22 days ago. Back down in trip. Blinkers on 1st time. Can make presence felt.

Form: 345376

(6)

Olympic Quest¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: William Cox| T: Joe Ponting| OR: 63

22/1

First run since leaving Clive Cox when seventh of 11 in handicap (100/1) at this course (8.6f) 11 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Entitled to strip fitter.

Form: 523457

(3)

Guiteau²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Charles Bishop| T: D J S Ffrench Davis| OR: 63| CD

7/2

Aided by the return to front running when winning 11-runner handicap at this C&D 22 days ago, dictating under well-judged ride. 4 lb rise shouldn't prevent him from making another bold bid.

Form: 425921

(4)

Zina Colada³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: T P Queally| T: G G Margarson| OR: 62

14/1

Lightly-raced winner who ran no sort of race (possibly amiss) when last of 8 in 6f handicap at Chelmsford City 34 days ago. Makes tapeta debut and needs to bounce back.

Form: 40418

(10)

Break The Spell^h1²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: William Carson| T: M J Attwater| OR: 60

200/1

Last of 7 in handicap (66/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 22 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Hood on 1st time.

Form: 27-7357

(8)

Hawajes¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Rossa Ryan| T: A W Carroll| OR: 60

22/1

Lightly-raced maiden who finished eleventh of 12 on handicap debut (150/1) at this course (6.1f) 15 days ago. Needs to improve.

Form: 40480

(12)

Connected^b⁴¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: K P De Foy| OR: 60| BF| CD

5/2

C&D in September and wasn't seen to best effect when sixth of 10 in handicap back here 41 days ago, having been rousted to get the lead from his wide draw. Remains of interest.

Form: 78716

(1)

My Turn Now²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Paddy Bradley⁽³⁾| T: M J Attwater| OR: 60

40/1

Failed to come on for recent run when last of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 40/1) 21 days ago.

Form: 446558

(11)

Bishop's Glory⁴¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Finley Marsh| T: Alexandra Dunn| OR: 59

40/1

Eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (28/1) 41 days ago. Needs to bounce back.

Form: 5-40928

(7)

Global Effort¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Harry Burns⁽³⁾| T: J Butler| OR: 59

8/1

12/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 13 days ago.

Form: 346525

(9)

Once Adaay^t,v1¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: George Wood| T: Mrs I G-Leveque| OR: 57| C

7/1

Course winner who confirmed his return to form when third of 12 in handicap (17/2) at Kempton (7f) 16 days ago. Visor on for 1st time.

Form: 1-55763

(2)

Viscountess Renard⁹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: J Garritty| T: R A Fahey| OR: 57

22/1

Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 13 in minor event at Thirsk (7f, good to firm, 50/1), not clear run. Makes handicap debut after 98-day absence and is a likely improver.

Form: 450

Forecasts

Connected (5/2), Guiteau (7/2), Storymaker (4/1), Once Adaay (7/1), Global Effort (8/1), Zina Colada (14/1), Viscountess Renard (22/1), Hawajes (22/1), Olympic Quest (22/1), Bishop's Glory (40/1), My Turn Now (40/1), Break The Spell (200/1)

CONNECTED wasn't seen to best effect having been rousted to get the lead from his wide draw over C&D last month, so he's well worth another chance to get back on the up. Guiteau dictated under a well-judged ride on his most recent outing, but a 4 lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run, with Storymaker completing the shortlist.