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12:50 Wolverhampton

10 Free At 32Red.com Apprentice Handicap (Class 6)

  • 4 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 4f 50y
  • Going: Standard
  • Surface: AllWeather
  • £4,200 added
  • Winner: £2,717
  • 2nd: £808
  • 3rd: £404
  • 4th: £202
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 2m 44.45s
  • Off Time: 12:50:16
  • 4 Ran
1(3)
Silk - Black, red star, red sleeves, black spots, black cap, red star

Rajapur

15
11/1
  • Form 550050-
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-7
  • Official Rating 64

awkwardly away close up in 4th, pushed along 3f out, ridden and kept on same pace final 2f

2(1)
Silk - Black and Light Blue check, Black sleeves, Light Blue armlets, Red cap
  • Form 905853-
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-2
  • Official Rating 59

tracked leaders, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, pushed out, readily

3(2)
Silk - Yellow, emerald green hoop, striped sleeves, emerald green cap
  • Form 863727-
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-5
  • Official Rating 48

led, pushed along and increased pace 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace

4(4)
Silk - Dark green, red cross belts, dark green and beige striped sleeves, dark green cap, red star
  • Form 06084-
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-3
  • Official Rating 46

keen tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, edged left and led over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on one pace

In depth

Verdict

The former Dermot Weld-trained Rajapur has shown little to date and was a 100/1 chance when beaten a long way on his debut for Philip Kirby over 7f here last month. This is a huge step up in trip, though his pedigree suggests he'll be suited. Frivolous Prince ran by far his best race to date when stepped up to 1m1f here last month and, though this could be stretching his stamina, he finished strongly. Just in front of him that day was WHITECLIFF PARK, who came with a late rattle to finish a close third. He can confirm the places and take this poor opener. Lady President has had six of her seven starts on this track, the last four over 1m1f. Her young rider has been in good form and this won't take much winning so she's no forlorn hope.

Formwatch

Rajapur 100-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 12, 24 1/4l behind Always Welcome (9-5) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.

Whitecliff Park (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, stayed on well, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Judicial Enquiry (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f (6) pol in Dec.

Lady President (IRE) 11-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 13, 9 1/4l behind Judicial Enquiry (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f (6) pol in Dec.

Frivolous Prince (IRE) 22-1 (8-6) Raced keenly in touch, effort over 2f out, stayed on well closing stages, nearest finish, 4th of 13, 2l behind Judicial Enquiry (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f (6) pol in Dec.