Racecards
21:00 Wolverhampton
Betdirect.co.uk Handicap (Class 4)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 5f 20y
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Fibresand
- Form 248400
- Age 6
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer R Brotherton
- Jockey C Catlin
chased leaders 2f
- Form 353105
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer M J Polglase
- Jockey E Ahern
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on well towards finish
- Form 138044
- Age 4
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer M Blanshard
- Jockey Dane O'Neill
held up, came wide straight, never dangerous
- Form R08007
- Age 7
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer E J Alston
- Jockey J Quinn
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, led 2f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on
- Form 207080
- Age 5
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer W G M Turner
- Jockey A Daly
switched left soon after start, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace
- Form 007060
- Age 8
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer Miss J R Tooth
- Jockey P Fitzsimons
outpaced, some headway final furlong, never dangerous
- Form 130004
- Age 4
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer H Morrison
- Jockey S J Drowne
chased leaders on outside, weakened well over 1f out
- Form 957663
- Age 6
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer A W Carroll
- Jockey Dale Gibson
always prominent, every chance from 2f out until inside final furlong, no extra
- Form 61-000
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer W J Haggas
- Jockey J F Egan
switched sharply left to inside soon after start, held up towards rear, switched right to outside over 2f out, effort over 1f out, never able to challenge
In depth
Verdict
Maktavish, Fyodor and Magic Glade are the three to consider here and Maktavish gets the nod to follow up a recent success. A winner at Wolverhampton and Redcar recently, Fyodor continues to run well and was a good second last time. He must go well and is respected. Magic Glade has some top form to his credit and although it has been a while since he won he has been highly tried of late and can appreciate the drop in grade and can make his presence felt. Maktavish had been running disappointingly before flying home at 33-1 at Musselburgh last time. He has come down the weights recently and after that confidence booster can score again. Maktavish is the selection.
Formwatch
Cornus 25-1 (9-4) Prominent, chased leaders over 2f out, not much room over 1f out, no danger after, 5th of 13, 1l behind Chateau Nicol (9-4) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
The Jobber (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, stayed on same pace, 4th of 12, 3l behind Fromsong (8-10) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-95 (4) pol in Oct.
The Lord 16-1 (8-1) Started slowly, towards rear, ridden and hung left over 1f out, never dangerous, 10th of 13, 4l behind Celtic Mill (9-4) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-100 (2) fbs in Nov.
Whistler 22-1 (8-5) In touch centre, led group over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra, 13th of 21, 11l behind Reverence (8-5) at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-100 (2) hvy in Oct.
Ok Pal 25-1 (8-4) In touch far side, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 12th of 21, 10l behind Reverence (8-5) at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-100 (2) hvy in Oct.
Little Ridge (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, keen, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 4l behind Fromsong (9-4) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Whitbarrow (IRE) 7-1 (8-10) Led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Fromsong (9-4) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Maktavish 33-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Nov beating Pawan (8-6) by 2l, 16 ran.