Wolverhampton
Sunday, February 2, 2025FlatClass 61m5f
Verdict
Verdict
This step up in trip could be the catalyst for further improvement from FOREST SPIRIT, who duly left her low-key novice form well behind when going close upped to 1½m on her handicap debut here in September. She earns the vote ahead of Balgowan, who also found just one too good on his latest start at Lingfield. Black Smoke would be in with a shout, too, if able to bounce back.
Forest Spirit
Balgowan
Black Smoke
1m6f Hcap
1m6f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. UnificationJ: Grace McEnteeT: Phil McEnteeF: 576/098-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 233
Verdict125/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (14.1f, soft). Off 7 months ahead of this tapeta debut and he has work to do.- 2. Forest SpiritJ: Callum ShepherdT: Michael BellF: 97/82-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 127
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. Second of 8 in handicap at this course (12.2f, 6/1) when last seen in September. Open to progress and she's high on the shortlist. 
3. Albert LaskerJ: Paddy BradleyT: Alice HaynesF: 4232281-8- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces, hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictWinner at Southwell in December. 9/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f) 21 days ago. Needs to raise his game.
4. Arc ZoosveJ: David ProbertT: Ivan FurtadoF: 37722329-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 59
- Days Since Last Run:
- 44
VerdictLast of 9 in handicap (9/4) at Southwell (14.1f) 44 days ago but he was knocking on the door prior to that and is not without an each-way chance.- 5. BalgowanJ: George DowningT: Seamus MullinsF: 44853/6-2
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 53
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictGood second of 10 in handicap (22/1) at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 29 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Has to be taken seriously. 
6. ScyllaJ: Hollie DoyleT: Tony CarrollF: 4416446-5- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 53
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictWinner at Lingfield in July. 28/1, first run since leaving Charlie Fellowes when fifth of 7 in handicap at this C&D 19 days ago. Looks vulnerable for win purposes.
7. SophoscJ: Charles BishopT: Ian WilliamsF: 099362-56- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 53
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictCourse winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Last of 6 in handicap at this course (12.2f, 18/1) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Opposable.- 8. Black SmokeJ: Rossa RyanT: Mark LoughnaneF: 135374-67
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 51
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictC&D winner. Seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (16.6f, 16/1) 14 days ago. Would be a danger to all if back to something like his best. 
9. AnticipatingJ: Kieran ShoemarkT: Alexandra DunnF: 66454/789-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 50
- Days Since Last Run:
- 49
Verdict125/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 49 days ago. Significantly up in trip and she's hard to warm to.
10. MamdohJ: Luke MorrisT: Joseph ParrF: 5079044-8- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 51
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
Verdict9/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and needs to raise his game.- Unnamed Favourite
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