Racecards
15:10 Wolverhampton
Betdirect.co.uk Handicap (Div 1) (Class 5)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 1m 1f 103y
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Fibresand
- Form 569068
- Age 8
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer D G Bridgwater
- Jockey M Fenton
held up, ridden,headway over 1f out, ran on well to go 2nd towards finish
- Form 050020
- Age 6
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer M J Attwater
- Jockey R Fitzpatrick
in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
- Form 611928
- Age 6
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer Miss D Mountain
- Jockey C Cavanagh
held up, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer
- Form 000221
- Age 9
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer Mrs N Macauley
- Jockey A Daly
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
- Form 218290
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer P W D'Arcy
- Jockey E Ahern
in touch, ridden 2f out, not quicken inside final furlong
- Form 326703
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer Mrs L Williamson
- Jockey T Eaves
mid-division, headway 3f out, soon ridden, switched right and then left over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
- Form 105106
- Age 7
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer A W Carroll
- Jockey William Carson
slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden, headway over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
Shami
9- Form 44-0000
- Age 6
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer D W Chapman
- Jockey P Hanagan
always towards rear
- Form 300551
- Age 4
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 64
held up, headway 3f out, soon switched right, led just inside final furlong, driven out
- Form 839419
- Age 4
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 60
chased leader, ridden over 3f out, led, edged right over 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
- Form 221626
- Age 6
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer W M Brisbourne
- Jockey D Fentiman
led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
In depth
Verdict
Mi Odds rolled back the years with a game victory last time and should go close again this afternoon, however we will take a chance with Western roots, Penwell Hill could prove best of the outsiders. The selection couldn't have been anymore impressive when comfortably beating Danzare over course and distance last time. He came through on the bit before going on to score by two and a half lengths, a similar effort today should suffice. Mi Odds came with a late rattle to beat Danelor last time, his first success in almost two years. With his enthusiasm restored another bold run can be expected. Penwell Hill looks on a very decent mark and can be given a great chance on his Southwell form in March. Nimello is not a straightforward character but has claims on the pick of his form, however Western Roots won with plenty in hand last time and can make it back to back victories
Formwatch
Consonant (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Led 1f, stayed prominent until weakened 2f out, 8th of 12, 9l behind Fasylitator (9-0) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
African Sahara (USA) 16-1 (8-9) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous, 8th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Mi Odds (8-10) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs.
Mi Odds 11-1 (8-10) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, ran on to lead near finish, won at Southwell 1m 3f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs beating Danelor (9-4) by a nk, 13 ran.
All A Dream 100-1 (9-0) Started slowly, in rear, headway halfway into mid-division, ran on well final furlong to take 3rd, not trouble first two, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Fasylitator (9-0) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Midshipman 16-1 (8-8) Held up towards rear, effort over 1f out, never near to challenge, 6th of 11, 7l behind Desert Leader (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Western Roots 12-1 (9-2) Steadied and switched left start, held up, headway over 2f out, led 1f out, ridden out, won at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov beating Danzare (9-0) by 2 1/2l, 13 ran.
Buscador (USA) 16-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, driven over 3f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened over final furlong, 6th of 13, 8l behind Sir Haydn (9-8) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Nimello (USA) 10-1 (9-4) Held up, some headway final furlong, never dangerous, 7th of 11, 7l behind Desert Leader (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.