Racecards
14:00 Wolverhampton
Newfoundland Amateur Riders' Handicap (Class G)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 1m 1f 79y
- Going: Standard
- Form 0004-61
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer D Shaw
- Jockey Mr James Davies
in rear, some headway 3 out, ran on inside final furlong on outside, nearest finish
Barbason
64- Form 553420-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey R L Moore
in touch until weakened from 4f out
- Form 0320-15
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer P Hiatt
- Jockey Mrs C Williams
chased leader until led well over 3f out, headed well over 1f out, one-paced inside final furlong
- Form 422423-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer W Brisbourne
- Jockey Miss E Folkes
outpaced until halfway, headway over 2f out on outside, ran on inside final furlong, no chance with winner
- Form 023-111
- Age 6
- Weight 10-6
- Trainer R Brotherton
- Jockey Mr Nicky Tinkler
always prominent and going well, smooth progress to lead over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, easily
Forthechop
13- Form 54300-5
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Trainer Mrs H Walton
- Jockey Mr A Walton
always in rear
- Form 0033-44
- Age 6
- Weight 9-9
- Trainer P D Evans
- Jockey Mr S Thomas
keen, clear leader, headed over 3f out, stayed on one-paced
- Form 5000-60
- Age 8
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer J Pearce
- Jockey Mrs L Pearce
in touch until ridden well over 4f out, weakened
- Form 0000-00
- Age 6
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer M Chapman
- Jockey Mrs S Bosley
behind early, some late progress through beaten horses
In depth
Formwatch
Windshift (IRE) Sharpened up by a spin over hurdles, Windshift bolted up by four lengths here nine days ago. If he can defy his penalty he is sure to go close.
Golden Legend (IRE) Ex- Geoff Wragg trained gelding of little worthwhile ability including over hurdles.
Barbason Harder to win with these days but his last victory was in a similar Amateur event.
Level Headed Decent handicapper on her day but it is worrying that she has never won for an amateur jockey.
Royal Wave (IRE) Has shown only occasional promise in the past and would need to improve immensly to figure here.
Doberman (IRE) Consistent type but rarely wins (never won a handicap) ; is due a win and this race shouldn't take much winning.
Colonel Custer Recently completed a hat-trick of victories in sellers but this a much tougher test; must be in good heart and should give a good account.
Loch Ailort Couple of decent efforts in big fields at the back end of last season but has shown little since including here seven days ago.
Dancing Dervish Taking a sharp step back in trip and is hard to suggest as one to bet on.
Forthechop Cannot be cosidered a serious candidate on the evidence of his occasional racecourse appearances.
Madame Jones (IRE) Argueably holds Colonel Custer on previous course run but appears a little one paced at times ; place chances.
Mustang Seems a tricky ride and has not shown much interest recently.
Nice Balance (USA) Won twice in January last year and on a fair mark; good jockey booked.