16:30 Wolverhampton

Friday 5 January 2024

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Off time: 16:30 | Winning time: 2m 1.22s

(3)

Angel Of Antrim⁷⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: A J Farragher| T: E A L Dunlop| OR: 55

9/2

Winner at Kempton in August. 14/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 79 days ago. Could have a part to play if he puts his best foot forward on debut for the Ed Dunlop yard.

Form: 539150-

(5)

Kemerton^p²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Jack Enright⁽⁷⁾| T: Ian Williams| OR: 53

15/2

8/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (16.6f) 20 days ago. Dropping back in trip will help and he's not completely ruled out off this reduced mark.

Form: 995748-

(6)

Come To Pass²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Jack Doughty⁽⁷⁾| T: A W Carroll| OR: 51

4/1

Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Good third of 12 in handicap at this C&D (15/2) 26 days ago, never nearer. May well have won granted better luck in running and he's high on the shortlist.

Form: 434393-

(2)

Rubellite³^{(ex 5)}

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Alex Jary⁽⁵⁾| T: Mrs Stella Barclay| OR: 45| CD

3/1

Career best when winning 8-runner minor event (4/1) at this C&D 3 days ago, quickening clear. More on her plate back in handicap company under a penalty.

Form: 66856-1

(4)

Casa Luna^b¹⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: Matteo Pinna⁽⁷⁾| T: P A Kirby| OR: 46

14/1

Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. 13/2 and blinkered for 1st time, last of 10 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago, not much room. In good form prior to that and she's not without each-way hope.

Form: 652420-

(8)

Muhalhel^b,t²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: Mark Winn| T: A McCann| OR: 45

7/2

One win from 26 Flat runs, whichwas gained back in 2021. 5/1, respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 28 days ago. Place possibilities.

Form: 797395-

(7)

Destinado^p⁵⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: Aidan Keeley| T: James Owen| OR: 45| C

13/2

20/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f) 56 days ago, not knocked about. Significantly back down in trip on this debut for new yard and cheekpieces back on. Others preferred.

Form: 900566-

(9)

Three Dons¹⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: Molly Gunn⁽⁷⁾| T: A W Carroll| OR: 45

80/1

Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. Tenth of 12 in handicap (100/1) at this course (7.2f) 10 days ago. Significantly back up in trip and it's easy enough to look elsewhere.

Form: 533960-

(11)

Ebury^b,e/s⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 9-0| J: Elisha Whittington⁽³⁾| T: S Dixon| OR: 45

40/1

Two wins from 53 Flat runs, the latest registered back in 2019. Eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 6 days ago. Eyeshields and blinkers now refitted. Readily passed over.

Form: 995058-

(10)

Independent Beauty^b¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: Tyler Heard| T: L Williamson| OR: 45

100/1

Remains a maiden after 29 Flat runs. 22/1 and blinkered for 1st time, eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip and she looks set for another struggle.

Form: 838078-

Non-Runners

(1)

Ocean Ridge³¹

Weight: 9-2| Age: 4

T: D Faulkner J: Gina Mangan

(12)

Naadyaa¹⁸

Weight: 9-0| Age: 5

T: Alexandra Dunn J: Molly Presland

Forecasts

Rubellite (3/1), Muhalhel (7/2), Come To Pass (4/1), Angel Of Antrim (9/2), Destinado (13/2), Kemerton (15/2), Naadyaa (8/1), Casa Luna (14/1), Ocean Ridge (16/1), Ebury (40/1), Three Dons (80/1), Independent Beauty (100/1)

COME TO PASS finished a close third over C&D last month, despite enduring a rough trip, and he looks ready to strike on that evidence. Irish-raider Muhalhel could be the one to follow him home, while Kemerton is of interest back down in trip and Angel of Antrim is not without hope on his debut for Ed Dunlop.