Wolverhampton
Monday, December 16, 2024FlatClass 61m4f
Verdict
Verdict
KHANGAI wasn't seen to best effect when behind Endofastorm and Casa Luna over C&D and is taken to resume winning ways now. Phil Kirby's charge is feared most ahead of Forge Valley Lad.
Khangai
Casa Luna
Forge Valley Lad
1m4f Hcap
1m4f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. Forge Valley LadJ: Luke MorrisT: David SimcockF: 98744483
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictCourse winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 4/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Lingfield 13 days ago, hampered. Back up in trip. Looks competitive on form. 
2. EndofastormJ: Kieran O'NeillT: Joe PontingF: 58153431- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
Verdict10/1, won 10-runner C&D handicap 7 days ago by ½ length from Casa Luna, helped by being able to dictate a steady pace. Not an obvious one to defy a penalty.
3. StarfighterJ: Edward GreatrexT: Mark LoughnaneF: 65537006- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 54
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictC&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Respectable sixth of 11 over C&D (12/1) 14 days ago.
4. Magnetic NorthJ: Archie YoungT: Rebecca MenziesF: 0-3110864- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 54
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
VerdictWon a pair of claimers in Ireland in the summer. Best run for this yard when fourth of 8 in handicap (14/1) at Redcar (1m, soft) 41 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.
5. IrvJ: Aiden BrookesT: Micky HammondF: 14137746- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 53
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictCourse winner. Latest win at Pontefract in June. 40/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 31 days ago. Back up in trip.
6. Virtual HugJ: Paddy BradleyT: Nikki EvansF: 29325747- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 53
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictC&D winner. 8¼ lengths seventh of 10 to Casa Luna here 25 days ago. Bounce back needed.- 8. KhangaiJ: Hector CrouchT: James OwenF: 43646133
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 51
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictLatest win at Southwell in November. 5/4, respectable 2¼ lengths third of 10 to Endofastorm in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Cheekpieces back on. Leading claims. 
9. Bay Of NaplesJ: Tom EavesT: Michael HerringtonF: 04342525- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 51
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictCourse winner. Creditable 3 lengths fifth of 10 to Endofastorm over C&D 7 days ago.- 10. Casa LunaJ: Kaiya FraserT: Philip KirbyF: 76659512
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 50
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictCourse winner in November. Good ½-length second of 10 to Endofastorm in handicap at this C&D (6/1) 7 days ago. Should go well again. 
11. Bond SpiritJ: Dylan HoganT: Louise AllanF: 50457624- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 48
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictCreditable 2½ lengths fourth of 10 to Endofastorm over C&D 7 days ago.
12. LednikovJ: Elle-May CrootT: Ivan FurtadoF: 4-0896874- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 47
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictFifteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Southwell 34 days ago. Blinkers back on. Enters calculations.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
7. DesejadaJ: Non RunnerT: John ButlerF: 83-008- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 52
- Days Since Last Run:
- 52
- The Field