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16:00 Wolverhampton

Call Bet Direct Free On 0800 32 93 93 Handicap (Class E)

  • 12 Runners
  • Distance: 2m 46y
  • Going: Standard
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 3m 37.00s
  • 12 Ran
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1
Silk -

Raise A Melody (IRE)

8/1

    2
    Silk -

    Bobby Kennard

    9/4

      3
      Silk -

      Royal Castle (IRE)

      8/1

        1(8)
        Silk - Black, White hoop and sleeves, hooped cap

        Musally

        21
        50/1
        • Form 1000/06
        • Age 5
        • Weight 10-0

        tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out

        3(1)
        Silk - Dark Blue and Light Blue stripes, Light Blue sleeves, Dark Blue armlets, quartered cap

        Or Royal (FR)

        21
        11/1
        • Form 150240
        • Age 11
        • Weight 9-5

        refused to race, took no part

        4(6)
        Silk - White, red chevron and sleeves, royal blue and white quartered cap

        Toni Alcala

        21
        7/1
        • Form 530001
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-4

        mid-division, clipped heels over 4f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong

        5(13)
        Silk - Black, Orange seams, striped cap

        Royal Castle (IRE)

        52
        8/1
        • Form 013265
        • Age 8
        • Weight 9-4

        prominent, ridden over 4f out, weakened final furlong

        6(7)
        Silk - Royal Blue and White (halved), Royal Blue sleeves, White stars, Royal Blue cap

        Little Brave

        26 v
        6/1
        • Form 410005
        • Age 7
        • Weight 9-2

        mid-division, reminders halfway, ridden 6f out, weakened 3f out

        7(12)
        Silk - Cerise, Green check cap

        Vandenberghe

        11
        14/1
        • Form 025300
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-12

        raced keen mid-division, headway over 4f out, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out

        8(3)
        Silk - Light Blue, Dark Blue diamond, Dark Blue cap

        Bodfari Rose

        23
        33/1
        • Form 433P
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-12

        led after 1f, ridden and headed over 4f out, weakening when struck into soon after, soon pulled up

        9(9)
        Silk - Mauve, Yellow sleeves, Mauve diamonds Mauve cap, Yellow diamond

        Aveiro (IRE)

        120 b
        7/1
        • Form 150406
        • Age 6
        • Weight 8-11

        held up, never dangerous

        10(4)
        Silk - Light Blue, Light Blue and Royal Blue check sleeves

        Raise A Melody (IRE)

        23
        8/1
        • Form U-406S2
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-8

        led 1f, led again over 4f out, clear over 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, pushed out

        11(11)
        Silk - ROYAL BLUE, PINK chevrons, ROYAL BLUE cap

        Bobby Kennard

        20
        9/4
        • Form 24523
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-8

        held up and behind, headway on inside over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, stayed on

        12(2)
        Silk - Red, Black chevron, halved sleeves, quartered cap

        Beauchamp Magic

        21
        9/1
        • Form 24-4024
        • Age 7
        • Weight 8-8

        always behind

        13(5)
        Silk - Emerald Green, Yellow disc

        Executive Network

        353
        50/1
        • Form 0040-
        • Age 4
        • Weight 8-7

        pulled hard tracking leaders, lost place halfway, ridden and headway over 3f out, weakened over 2f out

        2(10)
        NR

        Jewel of Troyes (IRE)

        37
        • Form 140320
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-6

        In depth

        Verdict

        A swirling handicap that has more than a hint of a 'whose turn is it today' about the outcome. Or Royal is as admirable as they come and even his advancing years would not be off-putting if he is supported before the race. Little Brave has lived up to his name on numerous occasions and would make some appeal on the pick of his form. However, sentimental betting has always been the easiest way of siding with a loser. Aveiro, Raise A Melody and Bobby Kennard have all gone well enough here in the past to at least warrant a mention and any one could sneak into a place if they run up to their best. Whereas Vandenberghe is almost impossible to fancy as he has plenty to prove at this trip. Therefore it is hard to look past Toni Alcala, Royal Castle and Beauchamp Magic when drawing up the shortlist. The first named is very capable of going close and merits a second look in this company, but he has a very poor strike-rate and could be frustrating to side with again. Beauchamp Magic has also let his supporters down on too many occasions to confidently support so Royal Castle is put forward as a token small stakes selection in a truly dreadful contest that will provide a tenuous form line that will undoubtedly not be upheld when the winner reappears.