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15:20 Wolverhampton

Betfred Handicap

  • 12 Runners
  • Distance: 7f 32y
  • Going: Standard
  • Surface: Fibresand
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 29.48s
  • 12 Ran
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1
Silk -

Louisiade (IRE)

11/4

    2
    Silk -

    Zhitomir

    7/2

      3
      Silk -

      Balerno

      8/1

        1(4)
        Silk - Dark Blue, White hoops, striped sleeves, Red cap

        Mount Royale (IRE)

        18 v C
        8/1
        • Form 22-0654
        • Age 7
        • Weight 9-11
        • Official Rating 58

        prominent, ridden and outpaced 2f out, stayed on final furlong

        2(11)
        Silk - ORANGE, EMERALD GREEN sash, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE check sleeves and cap

        Blue Mariner

        73 C
        20/1
        • Form 880-507
        • Age 5
        • Weight 9-11
        • Official Rating 58

        prominent on outer, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong

        3(2)
        Silk - Dark Blue, Light Blue stars, sleeves and cap

        Mister Benji

        78 D
        20/1
        • Form 373-126
        • Age 6
        • Weight 9-11
        • Official Rating 58

        tracked leaders, not much room over 1f out, never dangerous after

        4(10)
        Silk - Grey and Pink diamonds, halved sleeves

        Urban Rose

        212
        16/1
        • Form 384940-
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-10
        • Official Rating 57

        in touch on outer, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened

        5(7)
        Silk - Red, White epaulets, Red sleeves, Black armlets and cap

        Zhitomir

        7 C
        7/2
        • Form 62316-2
        • Age 7
        • Weight 9-9
        • Official Rating 56

        mid-division, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no impression

        6(1)
        Silk - Royal Blue, White sash, diamonds on sleeves

        Balerno

        21 D
        8/1
        • Form 001286
        • Age 6
        • Weight 9-7
        • Official Rating 54

        towards rear, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, kept on approaching final furlong

        7(9)
        Silk - Maroon and White diamonds, halved sleeves

        Menai Straights

        126 D
        14/1
        • Form 672490-
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-6
        • Official Rating 53

        with leaders, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed well over 1f out, weakened quickly

        8(5)
        Silk - Royal Blue, Yellow stars, Yellow sleeves, Royal Blue stars

        Now Look Away (IRE)

        70
        16/1
        • Form 88-39
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-5
        • Official Rating 52

        led, headed over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened

        9(6)
        Silk - Purple, Yellow stars and sleeves, Yellow cap, Purple stars

        Louisiade (IRE)

        18 CD
        11/4
        • Form 555-521
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-5
        • Official Rating 52

        chased leaders, led well over 1f out, soon clear

        10(3)
        Silk - Royal Blue and White Diabolo, White sleeves, Royal Blue spots, Royal Blue cap

        Pearl Fisher (IRE)

        29
        50/1
        • Form 5-90008
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-4
        • Official Rating 51

        slowly away and always behind

        11(12)
        Silk - Grey, Black armlets, White cap

        Lakeside Guy (IRE)

        16 C
        10/1
        • Form 401305
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-4
        • Official Rating 51

        held up towards rear, never dangerous

        12(8)
        Silk - White, Black epaulets, Black and White halved sleeves, Black cap

        Pharoah's Gold (IRE)

        4 e C
        14/1
        • Form 790036
        • Age 7
        • Weight 9-1
        • Official Rating 48

        behind, ridden and headway well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong

        In depth

        Verdict

        A competitive race emphasised by the narrow margin in the weights between top and bottom but Louisiade finally came good and can progress to beat Zhitomir and Mount Royale. Karl Burke's horses usually stay in winning form once they find it and off a three pound higher mark, the handicapper has not sought to be unduly harsh about matters. Zhitomir is very much the form horse around here. Adaptable over a variety of distances, he rates as the benchmark for all others. Mount Royale hasn't won for a while but is a seven furlong specialist. He served notice of a return to form last time out and shouldn't be far away again on this occasion. Balerno is best if up with the early pace while Menai Straights is out of from. Of the remainder, Now Look Away is watched in the market in case of any positive vibes. A fair race in prospect and Louisiade is given our selection.

        Formwatch

        Mount Royale (IRE) 14-1 Dwelt, soon chasing leaders, one pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 2l behind Aswan at W'hampton 7f hcp pol.

        Balerno 9-1 Held up rear, headway 2f out, kept on final furlong, not troubled leaders, 6th of 12, 2l behind Plausabelle at Lingfield 1m hcp pol.

        Now Look Away (IRE) 12-1 Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 9th of 11, 14l behind Nan Jan at W'hampton 7f mdn stk (D3) pol in Feb.

        Louisiade (IRE) 4-1fav In touch, ridden 2f out, kept on to lead well inside final furlong, won at W'hampton 7f hcp pol beating Lord Chamberlain by 1/2l, 12 ran.

        Lakeside Guy (IRE) 10-1 Held up in touch, effort over 1f out, not quicken final furlong, 5th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Hadath at Lingfield 6f sll pol.

        Pharoah's Gold (IRE) 6-1 Held up in rear, ridden and some headway over 2f out, never dangerous, 6th of 11, 10l behind Fulvio at W'hampton 7f stk pol.