Wolverhampton
Today, May 12, 2025FlatClass 61m1fStandard
Verdict
Verdict
This can go the way of GUINNESS LAD, who took a significant step forward on his second handicap run when finishing runner-up at Windsor last week and looking very well in before he's reassessed, Neil Mulholland's 5-y-o can go one better. Serious Look and Spirit of Bowland were both impressive last-time-out winners and they can give the selection plenty to think about.
Guinness Lad
Serious Look
Spirit Of Bowland
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. Serious LookJ: Robert HavlinT: Thomas FaulknerF: 56/09590-1
- Price History:
- 2.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictTook advantage of a much-reduced mark on return when winning 10-runner handicap (4/1) at this C&D 5 weeks ago, doing well to overcome his position in a steadily-run race. Remains well treated on old form and is still lightly raced on all-weather. - 2. Spirit Of BowlandJ: P. J. McDonaldT: Stella BarclayF: 73367/6-81
- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
Verdict13/2, capitalised on a falling mark when winning 11-runner handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 12 days ago, produced to lead approaching final 1f then forging clear. 10 lb hike for that rout but should be in the mix again. - 10. Guinness LadJ: Millie WonnacottT: Neil MulhollandF: 066962
- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 53
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictTook a significant step forward on his second handicap run when second of 9 at Windsor (10f, good, 40/1) 7 days ago, clear of rest. Looks very well in back on all-weather. 
7. Strategic FortuneJ: Billy LoughnaneT: John ButlerF: 24-724218- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 57
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
Verdict4-time C&D winner, latest in April. 13/2, followed a good run with a below-par one when eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 3 weeks ago. Must bounce back.
8. City EscapeJ: David ProbertT: Mark LoughnaneF: 33112444- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- blinkers and eyeshields
- Official Rating:
- 57
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
Verdict5-time C&D winner. Wasn't seen to best effect when fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (10/1) 3 weeks ago, left with too much to do. Need things to drop right.
6. MynaJ: Jack DoughtyT: Tony CarrollF: 2752506-0- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 57
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
Verdict9/1, far too keen on first run since leaving Marcus Tregoning after 4 months off when last of 10 in handicap at Leicester (10f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Makes tapeta debut.
11. Trusty ScoutJ: James SullivanT: Derek ShawF: 22324-524- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 50
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictCourse winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Gave his running once more when fourth of 13 in handicap (15/2) at this course (8.6f) 2 weeks ago.
5. Laser FocusJ: Laura PearsonT: James OwenF: 4-7006076- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
Verdict16/1, fared no better under change of tactics when last of 6 in handicap at this course (14f) 13 days ago, slowly away. Significantly back down in trip.
3. ValkyrjaJ: Clifford LeeT: Matt CrawleyF: 6/95-- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 280
Verdict125/1, again well below debut form (for Diego Dias) when fifth of 8 in novice at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) when last seen 9 months ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut.
4. Pocket TooJ: Alistair RawlinsonT: Michael ApplebyF: 72-5- Price History:
- 29.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 59
- Days Since Last Run:
- 89
VerdictFair form in bumpers/well held sole outing over hurdles for Victor Dartnall. 125/1, always behind when fifth of 6 in novice at Southwell (7.1f) 3 months ago. Tongue strap on 1st time on the Flat. Makes handicap debut.
9. Luna DipintaJ: Darragh KeenanT: Mike MurphyF: 5/377-9- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictWell held after 8 months off in handicap at Kempton (8f, 50/1) just under 4 weeks ago. Makes tapeta debut. Not one to be interested in.- Unnamed Favourite
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