17:15 Wolverhampton 03 Dec 2019
Betway Apprentice Handicap
Class 4 | 4YO plus
Winner £5,208 - 6 run
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- Winner
- W/O Storm Ahead
- Top 2 Finish
- W/O Michele Strogoff
- Insure 2 Places
- Not To Win
- W/O Michele Strogoff And Storm Ahead
- Finish Exactly 2nd
- Not To Be Placed
- Top 3 Finish
Bookies best price percentage = 111.33% | Standard bookmaker terms: 2 places, 1/4 odds
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It's sixteen runs since his last win in 2018 and he's failed to beat a rival on his last two starts. Best left alone.
Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m including 2 wins on the all-weather (1 PO). Well beaten at 28-1 behind Molls Memory when last of 15 on his latest outing at Newbury over 7f (heavy) in October.
It's sixteen runs since his last win in 2018 and he's failed to beat a rival on his last two starts. Best left alone.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Flat Races | 71 | 6 | 18 | 8.5% | |
| Flat (AW) | 14 | 2 | 4 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 2 | 4 | 16.7% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 71 | 6 | 18 | 8.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 11 | 2 | 3 | 18.2% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Oliver Stammers | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| T | M Johnston | 71 | 6 | 18 | 8.5% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
3-time C&D winner who is best forgiven his fading fifth in 10f handicap at Lingfield 5 days ago as he did too much in front. Race likely to be run to suit here so holds good claims for able claimer.
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m 2f including 4 wins on the all-weather (1 FB). Finished 6l behind Universal Gleam when fifth of 8 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 1m 2f last month.
3-time C&D winner who is best forgiven his fading fifth in 10f handicap at Lingfield 5 days ago as he did too much in front. Race likely to be run to suit here so holds good claims for able claimer.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Flat Races | 61 | 6 | 17 | 9.8% | |
| Flat (AW) | 30 | 4 | 5 | 13.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 11 | 3 | 1 | 27.3% |
| C | Course | 12 | 3 | 1 | 25% |
| D | Distance | 12 | 3 | 1 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 26 | 2 | 4 | 7.7% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 14 | 3 | 1 | 21.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 48 | 5 | 15 | 10.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 14.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 15 | 1 | 1 | 6.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mark Crehan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | M Appleby | 38 | 4 | 14 | 10.5% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
28/1, improved on recent efforts to win handicap over C&D 15 days ago, though he was suited in coming off a strong gallop and this is tougher upped 5 lb.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 1f including 2 wins on the all-weather (1 PO). A winner at 28-1 over this course and distance on his latest outing last month, beating Furzig by 3/4l. Has also won at Doncaster this season.
28/1, improved on recent efforts to win handicap over C&D 15 days ago, though he was suited in coming off a strong gallop and this is tougher upped 5 lb.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Flat Races | 42 | 4 | 9 | 9.5% | |
| Flat (AW) | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 21 | 2 | 6 | 9.5% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 21 | 1 | 5 | 4.8% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ella McCain | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | T D Easterby | 29 | 2 | 7 | 6.9% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
3-time C&D winner, latest victory at Newbury in July, and respectable third of 7 in 12f handicap here 7 days ago. Back down in trip now and highly respected.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 2f including 4 wins on the all-weather. Third of 7 behind Blue Medici beaten 2 1/2l at 8-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 4f last month.
3-time C&D winner, latest victory at Newbury in July, and respectable third of 7 in 12f handicap here 7 days ago. Back down in trip now and highly respected.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Flat Races | 24 | 5 | 1 | 20.8% | |
| Flat (AW) | 11 | 4 | 0 | 36.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 8 | 3 | 0 | 37.5% |
| C | Course | 11 | 4 | 0 | 36.4% |
| D | Distance | 9 | 3 | 0 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 3 | 0 | 37.5% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 11 | 4 | 0 | 36.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Toby Eley | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Kevin Frost | 24 | 5 | 1 | 20.8% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
C&D winner who posted a creditable fifth of 14 in 10f handicap at Chelmsford 14 days ago. Not dismissed lightly off lenient mark.
He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 2f on the all-weather (2 PO). Finished 1 3/4l behind Wimpole Hall when fifth of 14 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Chelmsford City over 1m 2f last month.
C&D winner who posted a creditable fifth of 14 in 10f handicap at Chelmsford 14 days ago. Not dismissed lightly off lenient mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Flat Races | 17 | 3 | 0 | 17.7% | |
| Flat (AW) | 11 | 3 | 0 | 27.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| C | Course | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 3 | 0 | 37.5% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 16 | 3 | 0 | 18.8% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 10% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 1 | 0 | 12.5% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Georgia Dobie | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Mrs H Main | 15 | 2 | 0 | 13.3% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Dual course winner over 8.6f and performed with credit when third of 12 in handicap over C&D 40 days ago. He's 3 lb out of the handicap though so needs to find more.
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 1f including 3 wins on the all-weather. Third of 12 behind Stormbomber beaten 2 3/4l at 9-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance in October. Has won twice at Wolverhampton this season.
Dual course winner over 8.6f and performed with credit when third of 12 in handicap over C&D 40 days ago. He's 3 lb out of the handicap though so needs to find more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Flat Races | 25 | 5 | 2 | 20% | |
| Flat (AW) | 11 | 3 | 1 | 27.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| C | Course | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| D | Distance | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 3 | 1 | 30% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 11 | 3 | 1 | 27.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 2 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 15.4% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Angus Villiers | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Antony Brittain | 16 | 3 | 1 | 18.8% |
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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Verdict
STORM AHEAD boasts a win and third-placed effort from two starts at this track and, with confidence high following his handicap triumph here last month, the six-year-old can continue in good form. Michele Strogoff should run his usual honest race for in-form connections, but the main danger looks to be International Law, who creeps in at the foot of the weights and wasn't disgraced over C&D last time.
Verdict
There's little to choose between the principals on paper but MICHELE STROGOFF, unlike last time, could get his own way in front and he's the one to focus on off a winnable mark. Keswick is another weighted to go well and looks the biggest danger, while The Throstles is sure to make his presence felt too in a trappy sprint.
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