Racecards
14:45 Wolverhampton
Toteswinger Nursery Handicap (Class 4)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 5f 216y
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Fibresand
- £7,000 added
- Form 141
- Age 2
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer E A L Dunlop
- Jockey E Ahern
held up in touch, ridden well over 1f out, ran on under pressure inside final furlong, edged left, led towards finish
Gone Hunting
10- Form 612535
- Age 2
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer W G M Turner
- Jockey Saleem Golam
chased leader, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, headed towards finish
- Form 5046
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer B Palling
- Jockey Catherine Gannon
led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 2434
- Age 2
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 71
soon prominent, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out
- Form 46516
- Age 2
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer M D I Usher
- Jockey J Quinn
tracked leaders, challenged 1f out, soon ridden, staying on same pace when not much room well inside final furlong
Helpmeronda
12- Form 574
- Age 2
- Weight 8-3
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer S A Callaghan
- Jockey R Ffrench
held up, ridden 3f out, never going pace to trouble leaders
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Crystal Moments who bypassed an engagement during the week looks the one to beat here. Sparkling Crystal and Gone Hunting could well prove to be the biggest dangers. Crystal Moments was a comfortable winner on her first start over six furlongs last time, quickening away to beat what was a modest field but she looks a filly that can continue progressing. Sparkling Crystal remains a maiden after four starts and didn't appear to get home over seven furlongs at Newbury on her most recent appearance. The drop back in trip will therefore suit but her tendency to race keenly will continue to be her undoing if she fails to settle. Gone Hunting has had plenty of chances. He was outclassed last time and while he has the form to be in the shake-up, he is beginning to look exposed. Helpmeronda failed to trouble the judge when contesting a lower class of maiden than she raced in on her first two starts. Market support would make her of some interest but Crystal Moments is the pick.
Formwatch
Crystal Moments 15-8fav (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, ran on final furlong, led near finish, won at Kempton 6f 2yo hcp (4) pol in Jul beating Missile Dodger (9-7) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Gone Hunting 25-1 (8-9) In rear after 2f, close enough 2f out, soon ridden and outpaced over 1f out, 5th of 6, 5l behind Masamah (9-5) at Lingfield 5f nov stk (5) pol.
Abhainn (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) With leader, ridden, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 9, 11l behind Magical Illusion (8-5) at Chepstow 6f 2yo hcp (5) sft.
Sparkling Crystal (IRE) 9-4 (8-5) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, no extra when headed 1f out, faded and lost 2 places inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 5l behind Lahaleeb (8-1) at Newbury 7f 2yo hcp (4) gd.
Ridgeway Silver 7-1 (7-9) Chased leaders to over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 7l behind Talking Hands (9-2) at Ascot 6f 2yo hcp (3) gs in Jul.
Helpmeronda 15-2 (8-12) Held up, ridden over 3f out, switched right over 1f out, ran on, 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Starry Sky (8-12) at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf.