Racecards
14:05 Wolverhampton
Hoys.co.uk Nursery Handicap (Class 5)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 7f 32y
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Fibresand
Zaal
21- Form 521
- Age 2
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer J A Osborne
- Jockey S W Kelly
made all, ridden 2f out, edged right towards finish, ran on well
- Form 523
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer C Hills
- Jockey R Kingscote
mid-division, ridden and headway on outside 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 646866
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey C Catlin
slowly into stride, held up, headway final furlong, never nearer
- Form 584317
- Age 2
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer I A Wood
- Jockey N De Souza
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
Aboyne (IRE)
10- Form 135653
- Age 2
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 69
- Trainer M G Quinlan
- Jockey Rory Moore
chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
- Form 011
- Age 2
- Weight 8-3
- Trainer J L Spearing
- Jockey F P Ferris
slowly into stride, outpaced, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
- Form 643
- Age 2
- Weight 8-1
chased leaders over 3f
- Form 96364
- Age 2
- Weight 7-13
- Official Rating 62
soon prominent, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Tafilah
10- Form 254346
- Age 2
- Weight 7-12
- Trainer P W D'Arcy
- Jockey P M Quinn
slowly into stride, held up, ridden over 3f out, never near leaders
- Form 543201
- Age 2
- Weight 7-12
- Trainer M Wallace
- Jockey Hayley Turner
always prominent, ridden to chase winner well over 1f out, no impression
- Form 030346
- Age 2
- Weight 7-12
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer M J Polglase
- Jockey J F McDonald
slowly into stride, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
In depth
Verdict
Zaal is taken to score here with Valentino Swing and Imperial Lucky rated as the main dangers. The selection won in emphatic fashion at Carlisle last time when beating Distinctly Jim and this unexposed 2-year-old should take plenty of beating if he handles the all-weather. Valentino Swing has won on each of his last two starts but he is facing his most difficult assignment to date this afternoon. He is stepped-up in trip which his trainer believes will suit and he could go close. Imperial Lucky won well last time when beating Dispol Valentine at Catterick but she looks to have more on her plate here and she looks opposable under a 6lb penalty. Indian Wizard is from a leading yard and is worth noting in the market, but for the winner we will stick with Zaal who looks like one to stay on the right side of.
Formwatch
Zaal 6-4 (8-11) Made all, driven clear over 1f out, unchallenged, won at Carlisle 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) frm in Jul beating Distinctly Jim (8-9) by 7l, 6 ran.
Daggernought (USA) 11-4fav (8-12) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, no extra, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Mister Benedictine (8-10) at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd.
Indian Wizard (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Held up, pushed along halfway, headway and not clear run from over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, kept on, 6th of 12, 6l behind Santiago Star (8-13) at Newmarket 7f 2yo hcp (4) gd.
Aboyne (IRE) 16-1 (8-1) Chased leaders, switched right 2f out, soon ridden, every chance when carried left well inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1/2l behind Gamesters Lady (9-2) at W'hampton 7f 2yo hcp (5) pol.
Valentino Swing (IRE) 8-1 (7-12) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven inside final furlong, just held on, won at Lingfield 6f 2yo hcp (5) gf in Jul beating Wovoka (8-7) by a shd, 9 ran.
Silver Bangle 9-2jt-fav (8-6) Broke well, soon pushed along, outpaced over 3f out, ran on final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 17, 5l behind Waiting For Mary (8-6) at Newmarket 7f 2yo sll (5) gd.
Imperial Lucky (IRE) 7-2 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden and headway well over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Catterick 7f 2yo sll (6) gf beating Dispol Valentine (8-6) by 2l, 10 ran.
Wizby 12-1 (7-12) Led until headed halfway, rallied and ran on again final furlong, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Asaawir (9-2) at Chepstow 6f 2yo hcp (5) gf.