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19:00 Wolverhampton

Ashby London Financial Services Apprentice Handicap (Class 5)

  • 11 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 141y
  • Going: Standard
  • Surface: Fibresand
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 50.72s
  • 11 Ran
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1
Silk -

Latif (USA)

3/1

    2
    Silk -

    Bijou Dan

    14/1

      3
      Silk -

      Jakarmi

      5/2

        1(9)
        Silk - WHITE, ROYAL BLUE diamond on body

        Jakarmi

        11 CDC
        5/2
        • Form 223123
        • Age 5
        • Weight 9-4
        • Official Rating 68

        prominent, ridden 3f out, edged right and weakened approaching final furlong

        2(8)
        Silk - Yellow, Maroon braces, striped sleeves

        Latif (USA)

        3 CD
        3/1
        • Form 134163
        • Age 5
        • Weight 9-4
        • Official Rating 48

        held up, switched right and headway over 1f out, led soon after, ran on well

        3(3)
        Silk - Emerald Green, White sash, Emerald Green sleeves, White spots, White cap, Emerald Green spots

        Pauline's Prince

        9 CD
        7/1
        • Form 7-P1917
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-3
        • Official Rating 47

        in rear, ridden 4f out, weakened 2f out

        4(2)
        Silk - Red, White cross belts, Light Blue sleeves and cap

        The Gaikwar (IRE)

        15 b CDD
        10/1
        • Form 14729-8
        • Age 7
        • Weight 9-3
        • Official Rating 67

        led and keen, ridden when headed 1f out and weakened

        5(10)
        Silk - White, Light Blue sash, Maroon sleeves, Light Blue cap

        Kickahead (USA)

        299
        16/1
        • Form 4/9080-
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-1
        • Official Rating 65

        tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, faded

        6(4)
        Silk - Red, dark blue stars, white cap, dark blue stars

        Spirit Guide (FR)

        10
        50/1
        • Form 6/839-0
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-0
        • Official Rating 44

        keen and hampered start, never a factor

        7(1)
        Silk - Red and Royal Blue stripes, hooped sleeves and cap

        Bijou Dan

        28 b CD
        14/1
        • Form 651680
        • Age 5
        • Weight 8-11
        • Official Rating 61

        tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on but always held

        8(11)
        Silk - Emerald Green, Black chevrons, hooped sleeves, striped cap

        Distant Country (USA)

        9 p BFCDC
        8/1
        • Form 136313
        • Age 7
        • Weight 8-11
        • Official Rating 41

        in rear, ridden 4f out, never a factor

        9(7)
        Silk - LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE hoops, YELLOW sleeves and cap

        Gem Bien (USA)

        37 p CD
        12/1
        • Form 91-0036
        • Age 8
        • Weight 8-7
        • Official Rating 57

        in touch, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace

        10(5)
        Silk - White, Emerald Green stars, Red sleeves, White cap, Emerald Green star

        Musical Gift

        67 v CD
        20/1
        • Form 335-204
        • Age 6
        • Weight 8-4
        • Official Rating 68

        hit starting gate and unseated rider

        11(6)
        Silk - Orange, Purple triple diamond, sleeves and diamonds on cap

        Musiotal

        61 v
        12/1
        • Form 665363
        • Age 5
        • Weight 8-4
        • Official Rating 45

        mid-division, ridden when edging left over 1f out, kept on

        In depth

        Verdict

        Latif, Distant Country and Jakarmi are three against the field in a competitive opener and the narrow vote is given to Latif. The selection ran well on turf last time out when third behind Augustine. The return to this surface looks sure to suit and with one of the better apprentices booked he looks the value bet in an open affair. Distant Country rates the main danger on his latest third behind Undeterred. However that was in a claimer and this looks more competitive and for that reason he is opposed. Jakarmi is another worthy of respect but he just gave the impression he was in thew handicappers grip when third behind Augustine last time and off top weight he again looks vulnerable. Musical Gift has the ability to go close but does not always like to use it. However he goes well at the track and could run well at a price if on a going day. Of the remainder Pauline's Prince is from a shrewd in form yard and is another to note in the market but consistency is not her strong point and with this in mind for the winner we return to Latif.

        Formwatch

        Jakarmi 13-2 (8-12) Led, headed 2f out, ridden, rider lost whip final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 16, 3l behind Augustine (9-4) at Bath 1m 2f hcap (6) gs.

        Latif (USA) 20-1 (9-4) Held up behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 1l behind Augustine (9-7) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.

        Pauline's Prince 8-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 13, 8l behind Sir Bond (8-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcap (5) pol.

        The Gaikwar (IRE) 18-1 (8-4) Steadied start, pulled hard in rear, never a factor, 8th of 9, 16l behind Star Magnitude (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f app hcp (5) pol.

        Distant Country (USA) 10-3fav (10-6) Held up, smooth headway over 2f out, ridden and bumped over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Undeterred (10-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f amt clm stk (6) pol.

        Gem Bien (USA) 40-1 (8-11) Held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on, not pace to challenge, 6th of 14, 6l behind Tyzack (9-2) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Mar.

        Musical Gift 9-1 (8-5) Soon in rear, kept on to take 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 6l behind Bijou Dan (9-4) at Southwell 7f sll (6) fbs in Feb.

        Musiotal 6-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on, not reach leaders, 3rd of 12, 7l behind Joe Jo Star (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 1f banded stk (7) pol in Feb.