Racecards
14:50 Wolverhampton
Sponsor A Race By Calling 01902 390009 Handicap (Class 6)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 7f 32y
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Fibresand
- £3,000 added

- Form 821112
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer Miss Gay Kelleway
- Jockey A Hamblett
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened soon after

- Form 621283
- Age 7
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer John Harris
- Jockey Kelly Harrison
made most, keen, edged left over 3f out, ran on

Maison Dieu
176- Form 048803-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer E J Alston
- Jockey J Quinn
in touch, tracked winner from 3f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong

- Form 70500-8
- Age 5
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer Stephen Michael Cox
- Jockey J M O'Dwyer
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten

- Form 095640-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer I W McInnes
- Jockey P Mathers
always in the rear

- Form 611231
- Age 5
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 51
- Trainer M J Attwater
- Jockey I Mongan
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on

- Form 434071
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer Mrs R Carr
- Jockey Danielle Mccreery
steadied start, held up, ridden and switched right over 1f out, kept on

The Graig
20- Form 50006-5
- Age 4
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer J R Holt
- Jockey Stacey Renwick
mid-division, weakened over 1f out

Willie Ever
95- Form 996-4
- Age 4
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer B Ellison
- Jockey J-P Guillambert
mid-division, pulled hard, ridden 2f out, stayed on soon after to chase winner in vain

- Form 97799-6
- Age 9
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 48
towards rear, ridden 3f out, some late progress

- Form 883/67-6
- Age 4
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 48
- Trainer W M Brisbourne
- Jockey Liam Jones
towards rear, ridden and headway on inside over 1f out, kept on

- Form 675966
- Age 9
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 46
- Trainer B P J Baugh
- Jockey Sonia Eaton
tracked winner and keen, hampered over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, faded
In depth
Verdict
Marmooq gets the vote to win what is a competitive handicap with Straight Face, Sion Hill and Maison Dieu among those that are likely to emerge the biggest dangers to Marmooq. The selection comes here after a win at Kempton last week over 6f but the step up in trip by a furlong should play more to his strengths given his style of running. Straight Face had his winning streak halted last time where being hassled for the lead unsuited him. Sion Hill is another that likes to force the pace and is always vulnerable to one coming from behind while Maison Dieu could be one at a pace to reward those seeking some value. Marmooq is selected with the race likely to be run to suit.
Formwatch
Straight Face (IRE) 9-4fav (8-11) Tracked leader, effort over 2f out, every chance well inside final furlong, bumped and no extra, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind A Big Sky Brewing (8-9) at W'hampton 7f hcp (6) pol.
Sion Hill (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind After The Show (9-8) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Maison Dieu 9-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Punching (8-12) at W'hampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Miss Percy 11-2 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Milson's Point (8-13) at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf in Sept.
Marmooq 9-2 (8-10) Well in rear, headway over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, led last stride, won at Kempton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol beating Regal Royale (8-13) by a ns, 12 ran.
Newgate (UAE) 50-1 (7-13) Held up, in rear pair on home turn, headway and switched right over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, won at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol beating Sovereignty (8-9) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
The Graig 100-1 (8-3) Tracked leader, ridden and one pace from 2f out, 5th of 14, 3l behind Jomus (8-9) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Willie Ever 10-1 (8-9) Took keen hold, soon led, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 2l behind Jarvo (8-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Jan.
Border Artist 12-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 9l behind Straight Face (8-12) at Kempton 7f app hcp (6) pol.
Vanatina (IRE) 40-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 10, 9l behind A Big Sky Brewing (8-9) at W'hampton 7f hcp (6) pol.
Mister Benji 20-1 (7-11) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, stayed on, 6th of 11, 4l behind Newgate (7-13) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.