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13:10 Wolverhampton
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- 13 Runners
- Distance: 1m 5f 194y
- Going: Standard
Ambersong
65- Form 014360
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer A W Carroll
- Jockey Mr M J J Smith
started slowly, always behind
- Form 506453
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer J Sheehan
- Jockey Mr E Dehdashti
in touch, ridden 6f out, outpaced over 2f out, rallied over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
- Form 263400
- Age 9
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Julian Poulton
- Jockey Reserve
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression
Garw Valley
461- Form 00/0000-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-1
behind, headway over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
Miss Koen (IRE)
196- Form 103000
- Age 5
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer D Williams
- Jockey Miss K Quayle
behind, some headway on inside over 1f out, never troubled leaders
- Form 5-4500
- Age 4
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer Thomas Cooper
- Jockey Mr D C O'Connor
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, headway over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
- Form 36-4000
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer A Bailey
- Jockey Mr Simon Walker
in touch, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out
- Form 000000
- Age 3
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer P Clinton
- Jockey Mr Stephen Harrison
tracked leaders, led 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 334313
- Age 3
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer P Haslam
- Jockey Ms C Williams
mid-division, ridden and lost place over 4f out headway and hung left over 1f out, one pace final furlong
Red Mountain
27- Form 0-000
- Age 3
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer D Barker
- Jockey Mr P Kinsella
held up, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
Apron (IRE)
24- Form 00000
- Age 3
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer M Ryan
- Jockey Reserve
led 2f, stayed prominent, lost place over 6f out, soon behind
- Form 450006
- Age 3
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer B Pearce
- Jockey Mr G Gallagher
held up, headway over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Inmom (IRE)
28- Form 466006
- Age 3
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer S R Bowring
- Jockey Mrs M Morris
keen, with leader, led after 2f to 4f out, weakened 3f out
In depth
Verdict
From a shortlist including Galey River, Miss Koen, Imperial Royale and Nocatee, we will opt for Galey River. Galey River caught the eye when staying on late when stepped up to this type of trip for the first time last time on Lingfield's Polytrack and is taken to confirm that view in a modest heat. Ambersong has a chance on January form, while Irish raider Pretty Flamingo has hasn't really set the world alight yet, but watch the betting. Private Seal is often placed and has such claims again. Miss Koen has solid claims based on her spring form on the Polytrack and she must be considered. The best of The Fairy Flag's Turf form would be more than good enough to play a part here and Imperial Royale certainly caught the eye late on here last time and steps up in trip today. Nocatee comes here in good heart and is another that should play a leading part, not least because the cheekpieces are on - which he seems to enjoy - while Barabella was another to make late headway last time and is stepping up in trip. Overall, though, with a good rider booked, we are happy to side with Galey River.