Racecards
20:30 Wolverhampton
Littlewoods Bet Direct Handicap (Class E3) (Class 3)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 5f 216y
- Going: Standard
- Form 4-01200
- Age 4
- Weight 9-11
- Trainer H Morrison
- Jockey S J Drowne
behind, ridden 3f out, headway on inside over 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, no chance of winner
- Form 2-300
- Age 4
- Weight 9-6
- Trainer D Flood
- Jockey Dane O'Neill
very slowly away, always towards rear
- Form 115004
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
slowly into stride, held up, not clear run 2f out, soon switched right, stayed on
- Form 650360
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer I McInnes
- Jockey J F McDonald
broke well with leaders until weakened over 3f out
- Form 242031
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer W Brisbourne
- Jockey J Fanning
chased leaders on outside, ridden 3f out, ridden and no impression final 2f
- Form 205300
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Trainer Miss Gay Kelleway
- Jockey I Mongan
prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
Merdiff
7- Form 420012
- Age 5
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer W Brisbourne
- Jockey S W Kelly
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
- Form 114304
- Age 5
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer R Brotherton
- Jockey D Nolan
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
- Form 410004
- Age 6
- Weight 9-1
made virtually all, clear over 2f out, ran on well
Majik
11- Form 404534
- Age 5
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer D Ffrench Davis
- Jockey S Whitworth
slowly into stride, held up, headway well over 1f out, soon switched right, kept on
- Form 010630
- Age 5
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer M Blanshard
- Jockey F Sweeney
prominent, chased winner over 2f out until over 1f out, no extra
In depth
Verdict
Romany Nights, Cape St Vincent and Oeuf A La Neige are three against the field in this handicap and the vote is given to Romany Nights. The selection was a little disappointing last time out but he is back at his optimum trip here and as he goes well here he should take plenty of beating. Cape St Vincent would have claims on the pick of his form but he has not been seen out on the track since July and he may just need this run. Oeuf A La Neige is quite useful on his day but he needs to be produced from off the pace so will need some luck in running to get his head in front. Savile's Delight was a little disappointing last time but he should be better over this extra furlong. However, for the winner we return to Romany Nights.