Racecards
20:50 Wolverhampton
Dine In Horizons Restaurant Handicap (div 1) (Class 6)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 7f 32y
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- £2,000 added
- Winner: £1,365
- 2nd: £403
- 3rd: £202
- Form 537587
- Age 5
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer W G M Turner
- Jockey R Clark
chased leading trio, headway 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no impression on winner when lost 2nd well inside final furlong
- Form 609488
- Age 5
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer I W McInnes
- Jockey A Kirby
behind, reminders over 3f out, soon weakened
- Form 046945
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer B J Meehan
- Jockey M Davies
led early, chased leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 798530
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer R Hollinshead
- Jockey Jack Duern
started very slowly, always well behind
- Form 787784
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer T D Walford
- Jockey Graham Gibbons
chased leaders, went 2nd 2f out, ridden to lead and hung left over 1f out, hung left and ran on inside final furlong, ridden out
- Form 337589
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 51
- Trainer W M Brisbourne
- Jockey E Ahern
held up in 5th and off the pace, headway and hampered 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd well inside final furlong, no chance with winner
- Form 866500
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer Mrs C A Dunnett
- Jockey Catherine Gannon
soon led and set strong pace, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
- Form 263409
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer P Howling
- Jockey M Stainton
soon well off the pace in 6th, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
Gee Major
85- Form 951145
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer N J Vaughan
- Jockey L Morris
Nonrunner
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
This race is severely lacking in quality and form but the vote goes the way of ONLY A GAME. The pick is now 1lb lower than his last winning mark and as he was doing some better work towards the end of a six furlong contest last time here this extra furlong may do the trick. Talent Scout looks poised for a big run as he continues to improve after a belated start to his racing career. He once exchanged hands for 160,000 guineas but clearly hasn't progressed as connections would have hoped as he was resold for just £13,000. Gee Major has already won twice this year and has strong claims against weak opposition. Stargazing is out of a dam who won three times over sprint distances and is entering the sales ring at Tattersalls on Tuesday, so expect a big run from this one to boost the sales price.
Formwatch
Lord Deevert 10-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, under pressure halfway, soon one pace, faded closing stages, 7th of 13, 1 3/4l behind Marksbury (9-3) at Lingfield 7f app hcp 0-58 (6) pol.
Only A Game (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Desert Strike (8-8) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol.
Stargazing (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Sharp Shoes (8-12) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-55 (6) hvy.
Magenta Strait 10-1 (8-9) Started very slowly, lost many length not recover and always behind, last of 12, 11l behind Liberty Trail (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol.
Talent Scout (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, not able to reach leaders, 4th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Khajaaly (9-6) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Itsthursdayalready 28-1 (9-0) Ridden along halfway, always behind, 9th of 11, 4l behind Desert Strike (8-8) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol.
December 12-1 (8-8) Soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 12, 13l behind Sir Ike (9-0) at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) pol.
A Pocketful Of Rye (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, behind, headway when not clear run on inside 2f out, running on when not clear run and snatched up close home, 9th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Liberty Trail (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol.
Memphis Man 9-2 (9-4) Raced centre, always in rear, 10th of 12, 14l behind Downhill Skier (9-3) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Oct.
Gee Major 9-2 (9-2) Soon driven to lead, headed well over 1f out, gradually faded, 5th of 8, 8l behind Signora Frasi (9-2) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Sep.
Metropolitan Chief 12-1 (8-13) Steadied start, held up in touch on outside, effort and hung badly left entering final furlong, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 3l behind Rio Royale (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Saving Grace 22-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, outpaced 2f out, lost place over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 11l behind Cobo Bay (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f clm stks (6) pol.