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Wolverhampton · Saturday, 31 Jan · 00:00
· 7f 36y
· Class 5
· ALLWEATHER
WEIGHEDIN
Status
20:00
Off time
9
Runners
Standard
Going
🎯 Tipster's 1·2·3
Sporting Life pick
Betting forecast
Market prediction · 9 runners · sorted by price
01 · 🏆 FAV
4
3/1
02 · 🥈 2nd
5
4/1
03 · 🥉 3rd
5
4/1
04 · —
5.50
9/2
05 · —
6
5/1
06 · —
17
16/1
07 · —
17
16/1
08 · —
29
28/1
09 · —
34
33/1
Sporting Life forecast prices — published the night before the race. Top 3 highlighted as market favourites.
Runners
| Pos | No. | Dr | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Age | Wgt | Best decimal odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | 1 | 2 |
Urgent Call (C)
[P]
Well placed to win at Newcastle (7f) 74 days ago but struggling since that win, third of 4 in handicap there (5/1) 45 days ago, weakening late.
|
Cieren Fallon | C Johnston | 3 | 61.2 kg |
34
33/1
|
| 1st | 2 | 8 |
Three Non Blondes (F)
Won debut at Chelmsford but went backwards when second of 8 in 6f novice at Newcastle (11/10 fav) 29 days ago, beaten a neck. In good hands however, and she could improve on handicap debut with step up in trip.
|
Pierre-Louis Jamin | K R Burke | 3 | 61.2 kg |
6
5/1
|
| 3rd | 3 | 1 |
Balthamos (G)
[H]
Yet to win from 8 starts but backed up previous effort when second of 4 in handicap at Newcastle (7/4 fav) 45 days ago, hampered over 1f out and looking more straightforward under pressure. Should be in the mix again.
|
Harry Davies | S & E Crisford | 3 | 60.8 kg |
5
4/1
|
| 7th | 4 | 9 |
Illy's Roo (G)
Won handicap over 7f 43 days ago when settling better but fourth of 4 in handicap at Kempton Park (9/2) 16 days ago, too keen on first start over 1m (jockey reported bit slipped). Needs to settle to show best form but will find this a more…
|
George Bass | J Channon | 3 | 60.8 kg |
17
16/1
|
| 6th | 5 | 5 |
Chief Red Wing (G)
Lightly raced gelding was fourth of 13 in maiden at Chelmsford City (5/4 fav) 65 days ago, improved again but didn't justify short odds. Going the right way and may take another step forward on handicap debut.
|
Joe Leavy | B J Meehan | 3 | 60.3 kg |
5
4/1
|
| 2nd | 6 | 3 |
Marseillan (G)
[BT]
Lightly raced gelding who fared best of those ridden prominently when second in a handicap before getting off the mark in 7f novice at Lingfield (4/5 favourite) 30 days ago, not needing to improve. Should remain competitive in back in a ha…
|
L Morris | Lemos Souza | 3 | 60.3 kg |
5.50
9/2
|
| 5th | 7 | 4 |
Because We Can (G)
FAV
[V]
Lightly raced gelding who showed improved form on handicap debut when first of 8 in handicap at this C&D (15/2) 18 days ago wearing first-time visor, took a strong hold but saw the race out well. Up 4lbs but bred to be at least useful and …
|
Georgia Dobie | C G Cox | 3 | 58.5 kg |
4
3/1
|
| 8th | 8 | 7 |
My Shagaf (F)
[B1]
100,000 gns yearling who showed improvement when third of 9 in 1m handicap at Southwell (5/1) 42 days ago. Interesting back over 7f if first-time blinkers have the desired effect (has taken strong hold previously).
|
Jack Nicholls | T Kent | 3 | 58.1 kg |
17
16/1
|
| 9th | 9 | 6 |
Fermain (F)
[P1T]
Little win threat since winning a 6f turf novice in October, plugging on in first-time tongue tie (retained) when third of 9 in handicap at Southwell (14/1) 13 days ago. Now tries 7f with cheekpieces added but has a bit to find on bare for…
|
Grace McEntee | G Boughey | 3 | 58.1 kg |
29
28/1
|
Betting forecast: Because We Can (3/1), Balthamos (4/1), Chief Red Wing (4/1), Marseillan (9/2), Three Non Blondes (5/1), Illy's Roo (16/1), My Shagaf (16/1), Fermain (28/1), Urgent Call (33/1)
Prize money
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| P1 | 3716.0 GBP |
| P2 | 1744.0 GBP |
| P3 | 871.0 GBP |
| P4 | 436.0 GBP |
| P5 | 217.0 GBP |