Wolverhampton
Monday, February 24, 2025FlatClass 61m1f
Verdict
Verdict
MARINAKIS may have let odds-on backers down last time but has a much more solid recent profile than most of these and can resume winning ways in first-time cheekpieces. Marvellous Lady is the obvious danger, with Stand Free best of the rest.
Marinakis
Marvellous Lady
Stand Free
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Bobby DasslerJ: Dylan HoganT: Michael WighamF: 6803305-7- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 51
VerdictOne win from 29 starts. Only seventh of 9 in a similar race over C&D 51 days ago. Others are more persuasive.
2. Brave DisplayJ: Rossa RyanT: Thomas FaulknerF: 74266-038- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictCourse winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. 33/1, last of 8 in classified event at this course (8.6f) 16 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
3. FandabidoziJ: Joe LeavyT: Gary HanmerF: 777/4876-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 291
VerdictSole Flat win from 30 attempts was back in 2020 but was successful over hurdles when last seen in May. Much depends on whether he's fully primed after 9 months off.- 4. MarinakisJ: Billy LoughnaneT: Ian WilliamsF: 9/807-1233
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictWinner of classified race at Chelmsford in January. Beaten at odds on in a similar race over C&D 13 days but shaped as if still in good form and can gain compensation in first-time cheekpieces. - 5. Marvellous LadyJ: Hector CrouchT: James OwenF: 97600-517
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 6
VerdictC&D winner this month on just her second start for James Owen. Stamina possibly stretched by a much longer trip here since and big player back down in distance. First-time blinkers replace visor. 
6. Miss RaindropJ: Warren FentimanT: Alexandra DunnF: 7753657-5- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictRemains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Fifth of 8 in handicap (18/1) at Southwell 12 days ago. Back down in trip.
7. Pop NoodleJ: Edward GreatrexT: Mark LoughnaneF: 576697-47- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictModest gelding. 11/2, seventh of 9 in classified event over C&D 28 days ago. Ran in void race here since. Tongue strap on first time.
8. Rivas Rob RoyJ: Darragh KeenanT: John GallagherF: 6757-3849- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictC&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. Last of 9 in classified event over C&D 13 days ago. Bounce back needed.
9. Send In The CloudsJ: Jack DoughtyT: Tony CarrollF: 1105/5-476- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictThree wins in late summer 2023 but has drawn a blank in a light career since. This does represent a slight drop in grade, though.- 10. Stand FreeJ: Marco GhianiT: Ivan FurtadoF: 397018-53
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictModest mare. 18/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (1¼m) 30 days ago. Each-way claims. 
11. StoneacreJ: Dale SwiftT: Scott DixonF: 3570-8- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 38
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. 125/1, last of 8 in novice at Southwell (1m) 38 days ago. This ia a more realistic assignment.- Unnamed Favourite
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