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16:50 Wolverhampton
Book Now For Christmas Handicap (Class 6)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 1m 5f 194y
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Fibresand
- £4,250 added
- Form 841195
- Age 4
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 65
held up behind, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, never threatened leaders
- Form 21-2900
- Age 8
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer M Wellings
- Jockey N Chalmers
held up, headway over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, not troubled leaders
- Form 724779
- Age 9
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer W M Brisbourne
- Jockey G Baker
towards rear, headway from 2f out, took 3rd entering final furlong, not reached leaders
Bulberry Hill
103- Form 1-42200
- Age 6
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer R W Price
- Jockey James Doyle
took keen hold in mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened over 2f out
Dansimar
5- Form 323834
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey F Norton
in touch, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on
- Form 940776
- Age 4
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer P A Blockley
- Jockey K Ghunowa
steadied start, pulled hard in mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened over 1f out
- Form 8721D5
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 57
mid-division, good headway to chase leaders 3f out, led 1f out, ridden clear
- Form 456685
- Age 5
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 48
- Trainer M Brittain
- Jockey Graham Gibbons
slowly into stride, behind, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
- Form 099555/
- Age 5
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 47
in rear, ridden 3f out, stayed on from over 1f out, nearest finish
- Form 905807
- Age 5
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer J O'Reilly
- Jockey J D O'Reilly
with leader, led over 5f out, stayed prominent to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 74465
- Age 3
- Weight 8-2
- Official Rating 48
behind, some headway over 3f out, weakened from 2f out
- Form 046774
- Age 3
- Weight 8-0
- Official Rating 46
- Trainer Ian Williams
- Jockey D Fox
tracked leaders, pushed along over 5f out, weakened 2f out
- Form 0976
- Age 3
- Weight 8-0
- Official Rating 45
led until headed over 5f out, weakening when hampered over 4f out
In depth
Verdict
Heights Of Golan can gain compensation at the expense of Mighty Kitchener and Dansimar. The selection appeared unlucky to receive a disqualification for minor interference last time out but provided that he does not race too keenly, he possesses an obvious chance in a race that is of similarly weak standard. Mighty Kitchener is nothing special but that hasn't stopped the handicapper penalising for two victories. He stays this trip adequately enough. Dansimar would have a fair claim on a third to Ravenna at Thirsk in August. She is currently fifteen without success. Mister Troubridge is watched in the market on return from substantial absence. York Cliff is not running well at present and is avoided. Little Richard appears to need further while Treasure Isle is relatively unexposed and could be anything off her plating mark. Not too many of these appear to hold formbook claims and Heights Of Golan is likely to be a short price as a result.
Formwatch
Mighty Kitchener (USA) 9-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, not clear run on inside 2f out, headway over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 6l behind Bold Adventure (7-13) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sept.
Little Richard (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden 5f out, no progress, 10th of 12, 15l behind Carlton Scroop (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar.
York Cliff 22-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 13, 11l behind Ainama (8-7) at Chester 1m 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Sept.
Bulberry Hill 14-1 (8-12) In touch, headway to track leading pair 6f out, led over 5f out to over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 13, 28l behind Sendinpost (9-5) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jun.
Dansimar 10-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Hora (8-3) at Newcastle 2m 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Maria Antonia (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 13, 6l behind Little Carmela (9-0) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Sept.
Heights of Golan 9-2 (8-7) Held up, ridden 3f out, never near leaders, 5th of 7, 4l behind Boz (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Qaasi (USA) 25-1 (9-2) Held up, behind, headway over 2f out, one pace, 5th of 14, 8l behind Let It Be (9-7) at Catterick 2m hcap (6) gd in Sept.
Mister Troubridge 9-2fav (9-2) Mid-division, effort and hung right from 2f out, weakened, 5th of 18, 8l behind Forehand (8-10) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gd in Jun '05.
Zaville 66-1 (8-8) Led, clear after 2f, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 13l behind Let It Be (9-1) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sept.
Treasure Isle 12-1 (8-4) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, plugged on, 5th of 11, 11l behind Calzaghe (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Sept.
Spinaimanwin (IRE) 25-1 (7-13) Ran in snatches, in touch, reminders halfway, went poor 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 21l behind Shine And Rise (9-0) at Kempton 2m 3yo hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Slip Silver 50-1 (8-4) Soon led and pulled hard, headed 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 11, 11l behind Calzaghe (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Sept.