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14:45 Wolverhampton

Betdirect No Q On 08000 93 66 93 Novice Stakes

  • 9 Runners
  • Distance: 7f
  • Going: Standard
  • Surface: AllWeather
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 31.04s
  • 9 Ran
1
Silk -
50/1

    2
    Silk -
    3
    Silk -
    10/1

      1(5)
      Silk - Grey and Pink diamonds, Pink sleeves and cap
      8/11
      • Form 505322
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-5
      • Official Rating 82

      always prominent, ridden to lead 2f out, headed and not quicken well inside final furlong

      2(7)
      Silk - Pink, White stars, Pink sleeves, Pink cap, White star
      • Form 0400
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-12
      • Official Rating 70

      soon prominent, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened

      3(9)
      Silk - Yellow, Dark Green seams, striped sleeves, Yellow cap

      Gattuso

      24
      16/1
      • Form 500200
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-12
      • Official Rating 63

      held up and behind, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not trouble leaders

      4(1)
      Silk - Red, White cross belts, Light Blue sleeves and cap
      8/1
      • Form 030242
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-12
      • Official Rating 65

      led early, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong

      5(8)
      Silk - Pink and White diamonds, Pink sleeves, Pink cap, White diamond
      20/1
      • Form 041500
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-9
      • Official Rating 56

      ridden over 3f out, always in rear

      6(6)
      Silk - Orange, black stars, armlets and cap
      • Form 043250
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-9
      • Official Rating 60

      prominent, ridden over 3f out, edged left and weakened over 1f out

      7(4)
      Silk - White, Purple epaulets and armlets
      10/3
      • Form 521
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-7
      • Official Rating 63

      took keen hold, soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

      8(3)
      Silk - Purple, large pink spots, pink sleeves, purple spots, mauve cap

      Reveur

      101
      50/1
      • Form 0000
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-7
      • Official Rating 57

      not much room start, held up and behind, not clear run, switched left and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong

      9(2)
      Silk - ROYAL BLUE, emerald green stars, royal blue sleeves, emerald green cap
      10/1
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-3

      chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace

      In depth

      Verdict

      Porters should be head and shoulders above these rivals and can take this novices' contest, with Opal Warrior and Phinerine most likely to scrap for the minors. The Richard Hannon-trained selection has gone close in better company on a similar surface at Lingfield on his last two starts, and although he has to give weight away, he should still have something in hand provided he reproduces that form on this different track. Opal Warrior was a ready winner at Southwell last time, but has also run well at Lingfield, so he should be able to handle this. The return to seven furlongs will suit and she can give the selection most to do. Phinerine was running on at the end of 6f at Lingfield last time, but failed on his only previous try at seven furlongs and still has to prove he can get home, while the market should be watched for any confidence behind William Haggas's debutante Kokila. The one for us here though is Porters.

      Formwatch

      Porters (USA) 11-4 (9-7) In touch, closed on winner well inside furlong, but always held, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Grand Jour (8-10) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol.

      Double Oh Seven (IRE) 33-1 (8-1) Towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 17, 12l behind Il Castagno (8-4) at Catterick 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Oct.

      Gattuso 14-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, always behind, 10th of 13, 7l behind Ocean of Dreams (9-7) at W'hampton 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol.

      Phinerine 10-1 (8-4) Held up in touch, hung left and chased winner over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Figaro Flyer (9-2) at Lingfield 6f 2yo sll (6) pol.

      Angelina Bankes 25-1 (7-12) Slowly into stride, soon outpaced, last of 10, 19l behind Mambo Sun (8-12) at Southwell 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) fbs.

      Dream Factor (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Dwelt and always behind, last of 12, 25l behind Egyptian Lord (8-6) at Southwell 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) fbs.

      Opal Warrior 15-8fav (8-9) Made virtually all, ridden and ran on final furlong, won at Southwell 6f 2yo mdn aut (7) fbs beating Rambling Socks (8-9) by 1l, 14 ran.

      Kokila Indian Danehill filly out of 5f winner Poetry In Motion.