Racecards
13:45 Wolverhampton
coral.co.uk 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Series Handicap (Class 6)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 5f 20y
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- £3,000 added
- Winner: £2,045
- 2nd: £604
- 3rd: £302
- Form 487953-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer D M Loughnane
- Jockey Daniel Muscutt
chased winner, driven over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression when lost 2nd inside final furlong, no extra in 4th towards finish
- Form 800324-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer D Shaw
- Jockey Adam McLean
slowly into stride, behind, outpaced over 2f out, never near leaders
- Form 765358-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer Mrs R Carr
- Jockey Gemma Tutty
raced keenly, made all, pushed clear final furlong, comfortably
- Form 345809-
- Age 10
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer J G M O'Shea
- Jockey Robert Tart
soon outpaced and behind, never dangerous
- Form 709890-
- Age 8
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 46
- Trainer F Sheridan
- Jockey Dana Zamecnikova
chased leaders on inside, driven over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd towards finish, no impression with front pair
- Form 684677-
- Age 6
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer M C Chapman
- Jockey Aaron Jones
chased leaders, driven over 2f out, kept on same pace, never on terms
- Form 004954-
- Age 5
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer J M Bradley
- Jockey Ryan Tate
chased leading pair, driven over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no impression with winner
- Form 739486-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 45
Nonrunner
Verdict
Lord Buffhead won over C&D on his penultimate start beating Chateau Lola and Deveze. The former was engaged to run at Lingfield yesterday but should figure if taking part while Sophie's Beau is not without a chance in this less competitive contest. NAFA posted a better effort when third over track and trip last time and must go close with a repeat. He gets the speculative vote with the remainder hard to fancy in a poor sprint.
Formwatch
Nafa (IRE) 15-2 (8-13) Prominent, hard driven to challenge well over 1f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Ballarina (9-0) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Chateau Lola 16-1 (8-13) Dwelt, chased leaders, ridden and switched right inside final furlong, kept on, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Sunrise Dance (9-4) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Hab Reeh 8-1 (8-11) Led, clear over 3f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra, 8th of 10, 10l behind Methaaly (8-10) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
The Jailer 16-1 (8-4) Prominent on outside, weakened 1f out, 9th of 14, 14l behind Amber Heights (9-0) at Bath 6f app hcp 0-60 (6) fm in Sep.
Prigsnov Dancer (IRE) 40-1 (8-6) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 11, 7l behind Invigilator (9-6) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Sophie's Beau (USA) 14-1 (8-2) Raced wide towards rear, ridden halfway, no impression, 7th of 8, 3 1/2l behind M J Woodward (9-4) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-62 (6) pol in Dec.
Deveze (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Dwelt towards rear, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 9, 1 3/4l behind Lord Buffhead (9-7) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-52 (6) pol in Dec.
Lord Buffhead 15-2 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon pushed along towards rear, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Invigilator (9-6) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Miserere Mei (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 8l behind Monumental Man (9-13) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-52 (6) pol in Dec.