Follow The Money: Back big mover Sharaarah to triumph at Wolverhampton

"Handler David O’Meara has earned himself a reputation for improving horses from other stables and today’s money would suggest that Sharaarah will be one to add to that list."

Back Sharaarah @ 5.14/1 Wolverhampton 16:50 

Today's Follow The Money movers come from the meetings at Towcester and Wolverhampton.

Our first selection runs in the handicap hurdle at 15:00 in which Meridiem has been supported in to 5.69/2 from 10.5n/a. With all three wins to his name over course and distance plus three place efforts from just seven attempts, the gelding will be looking to make amends for his one mishap which came last week when unseating at the second. Punters clearly think that he will do so.    

On an afternoon bereft of obvious drifters Officer In Command has been weak in the 15:50 Wolverhampton, moving from an early 4.57/2 out to 5.79/2. Despite a penchant for claimers (first two all four tries) there has been significant support for his two main rivals, both of which have, unlike our selection demonstrated a liking to this course.    

Our final selection also comes at Wolverhampton where, in the 16:50 Sharaarah has shortened from 8.88/1 in to 5.14/1. Handler David O'Meara has earned himself a reputation for improving horses from other stables and today's money would suggest that this will be one to add to that list. Formerly with Ed Dunlop, the filly landed a maiden on Kempton's all weather course and also ran well in a couple of soft ground efforts before changing hands. At what is still a backable price we can't let this one get away.   

Recommended Bets

Back Meridiem @ 5.69/2 Towcester 15:00
Lay Officer In Command @ 5.79/2 Wolverhampton 15:50
Back Sharaarah @ 5.14/1 Wolverhampton 16:50 

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Wolverhampton Placepot: Friday March 22

"Our other selection is Monsieur Pontaven, who has also been more solid this year than his form figures give him credit for."

With so much doubt surrounding the turf meetings this morning, today's Placepot perm comes from the evening card at Wolverhampton.

17:55 - We're going to try and keep things light on today's Pot, so for all this opener is a four-runner affair we're going to bank on Secret of Success. None of her opponents would appear to have anything like her potential, while she looked professional enough on her debut to suggest that inexperience is no more than a minor concern. What's more, she may get and easy lead.

18:30 - Unfortunately, this leg is also down to four now, while it's a much tougher one to call, too, with three of those that remain arriving in good form. We're therefore going to take Admirable Duque, Jezza and Waving, fairly safe with the idea that Cash Injection won't win.

19:00 - Baltic Prince is a worthy favourite, his form having taken off on his last two starts, while the likelihood is he'll cope with this longer trip given the way he stayed on over six last time, though he's possibly shorter than he deserves to be, while we could do with getting at least one favourite out. The alternative is to bank on Actonetaketwo, who has run well to place on her last two starts and is the only one likely to be asked to make the running in this heat.

19:30 - This three-year-old handicap is simply too competitive to allow us to bank. The good news, though, is that we can also avoid putting in likely favourite Khudoua, who isn't much of a Placepot prospect on account of his absence, acknowleding he's bred to be much better than a BHA rating of 74. Pairumani Prince probably wouldn't be that high on the list for win purposes, but he's shown himself consistent (won three in a row prior to creditable fourth on return from a break last time) and his pedigree suggests that a step up to this extended nine furlongs may yet draw some more improvement from him, especially considering he has the benefit of a recent run behind him. Second spot goes to Diletta Tommasa, who has had excuses whenever she's run below form and could still be ahead of her mark raised just 2 lb for her win last time.

20:00 - A last-time out win means that Angelena Ballerina is as short as she should be to win this race, she's been more consistent so far in 2013 than her overall record implies and she's therefore a good Placepot prospect even considering fairly skinny odds. Our other selection is Monsieur Pontaven, who has also been more solid this year than his form figures give him credit for. He's unproven beyond an extended mile, but the way he's been shaping this season he shouldn't find today's trip too far.

20:30 - This is the best race on the card, yet mercifully we can probably get away with a banker to round off our perm. My Son Max is both solid and adaptable in terms of trip; his very best form has come over slightly further than five furlongs, though the chances are that only trouble in running has held him back from running right up to form on his last two starts. Bank on My Son Max to see us home.

Selections:
17:55 - 1
18:30 - 2, 3, 4
19:00 - 5
19:30 - 3, 5
20:00 - 1, 10
20:30 - 1
= 12 lines

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Follow The Money: When Roger goes to Wolverhampton you'd better take notice

"It's difficult to assess an unraced horse's chances realistically but the money suggests a good run is expected from Kota Sas today."

Back Kota Sas @ 6.611/2 Wolverhampton 16:00

Today's FTM brings bets from Ffos Las and Wolverhampton

We start at Wolverhampton in the 15:30 over 1m1f handicap (class 4) where Borug has been well supported, moving in to 5.85/1 from 9.617/2. Borug last won a race at Kempton two years ago, and he hasn't come close since then, finishing ninth last time out at Newmarket. However, this is a significant drop in class and the money suggests a better run is expected today.

Over to Ffos Las in the 15:50 Handicap over 5f where Verus Delicia has drifted out to 2.962/1 from 2.021/1. The 3yo filly has been in fine recent form, wining her last two races over 6f at Ffos Las and consequently is favourite to win today's race. However, she is raised 5lb for her latest win, is dropping to 5f and her best form is on good to soft, so today's forecast soft ground may not suit. She probably still remains the one to beat today but punters see a weakness.

Finally at Wolverhampton in the 16:00 1m1f Maiden Stakes, Kota Sas has been backed in to 6.6011/2 from 10.58n/a. The unraced 4yo gelding sire is Cape Cross, sire of Sea The Stars, and trainer Roger Varian has a record of 7-17 at Wolverhampton. It's difficult to assess an unraced horse's chances realistically but the money suggests a good run is expected today.

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Back Borug @ 5.85/1 Wolverhampton 15:30
Lay Verus Delicia @ 2.962/1 Ffos Las 15:50
Back Kota Sas @ 6.611/2 Wolverhampton 16:00

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Timeform Radio Racing Tips: Two to follow at Wolverhampton

"Jawaab stayed on well over 1m6f last time, and looks worth a try at this trip now."

Back Jawaab in the 17:00 Wolverhampton @ 9.617/2 (NB)

Rory Delargy assesses the best bets at Wolverhampton ahead of his stint in the Timeform Radio pundit's chair

With Hamilton off and Ffos Las still something of a mystery, the key meeting today takes place on the polytrack at Wolverhampton, and the best bet comes in what looks an excellent maiden at 15:00.

Top on Timeform ratings is the Richard Hannon-trained Woodlandsway, and the Oasis Dream filly has improved with each start, showing bright speed over 6f at Goodwood last time. If anything, she gives the impression that she will do better at the minimum trip, and I prefer the claims of Royal Steps in this contest.

James Tate's filly was runner-up in a nursery over 7f here last time, and while that four-runner affair may appear uncompetitive in terms of numbers, it's worth noting that the third, Wellingrove, went very close in a similar event at Epsom a week ago, and that Effie B, who was last of four has gone on to win a nursery at Sandown on Friday. Royal Steps shaped like the best horse in the race there, not really settling in the small field, but getting the better of a protracted battle with the third before being mugged on the line by Pippy. The drop back to 6f in what is likely to be a strongly-run affair will suit, and she should get a lead from her main market rival before swooping late to conquer.

Jawaab lines up for the 18:00 contest off a mark of 60, some 20lbs lower than when he landed a 1m4f handicap at the course last spring. He's been below form for the most part since, but did win a charity race at York in June which doesn't appear in the formbook, and he shaped as if returning to form when a creditable third at Newcastle last time.

In both those races he went without his customary eye-shields, and the removal of the headgear seems to have coincided with an upturn in his fortunes. He stayed on well over 1m6f last time, and looks worth a try at this trip now.

Top weight Green To Gold will be popular, but has taken a hike in the weights since landing a gamble on turf at Folkestone in July (also won over fences last time), and while many will view the booking of Jamie Spencer as a big positive, the pair have actually finished last on both previous occasions when they've teamed up. Looks Like Rain was given a poor ride by Richard Hughes last time at Goodwood, but that was noted by many, and he's also likely to be overbet, as everyone loves an unlucky loser.

A bigger threat may come from the bottom horse Scripturist, who showed his first form to win easily at Yarmouth under the much-improved Noel Garbutt, and may not be stopped by a penalty if he can show that effort wasn't a flash in the pan.

Recommended Bets
Back Royal Steps in the 15:00 Wolverhampton @ 3.55n/a (NAP)
Back Jawaab in the 17:00 Wolverhampton @ 9.617/2 (NB)

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Racecourse: Wolverhampton
First Race Time: 14:40
Going: Standard

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All the early betting moves ahead of today's racing at Stratford, Thirsk, Wolverhampton and Tramore

Racecourse: Windsor First Race Time: 17:30 Going: Good to firm (watered) Other Information: Dry overnight. Forecast sunny intervals today with

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Wolverhampton Placepot: Wednesday April 4

Daily Placepots / Matt Gardner / 04 April 2012 / Leave a Comment

William Buick will be aboard Apothecary this evening.

"Apothecary is arguably unlucky to not be unbeaten in her two starts..."

Wolverhampton's evening meeting is in the placepot line of fire on Wednesday for Timeform's Matt Gardner...

17:30 - A fairly open-looking first leg requires three selections to safeguard against an early bath, so Blown It, Mother Jones and Angelo Poliziano are all called into action. The first mentioned rarely runs a bad race at the track (only finished out of the first five once in 13 starts), and there is no reason to suspect he won't be in the mix once more, whilst Mother Jones is a free-going sort who looks well worth the drop back to five furlongs. Angelo Poliziano has been operating below his best of late but, after three starts in claimers, he returns to a handicap off a decent enough mark and is well drawn in stall two.

18:00 - Poetic Princess demonstrated enough ability when third on debut at Kempton last weekend, just losing second on the line, to think that she can win a race, so has to be included. Windsor Rose is a half-sister to last year's juvenile six-furlong winner Pendle Lady, giving hope of a decent showing on paper, and she could well be up to filling either the second or third spot given that three places are currently on offer.

18:30 - A number of the runners in the third have doubts surrounding them, including likely popular trio Maid of Meft, The Blue Dog and Mahfal, leaving Port Hill to go in as our first banker. The five-year-old has won just the once in 22 starts, but he is back down to the sort of mark that he ought to be very competitive off and he has run well at the course a number of times. His latest effort can be excused, having been forced to race wide, and it would not be a surprise to see him bounce back breaking from stall one.

19:00 - Banker number two is the John Gosden-trained Apothecary, who is arguably unlucky to not be unbeaten in her two starts. She made a winning debut at Lingfield in December, having three next-time-out winners in-behind, and was not granted a clear run over course and distance last month, finishing well to be denied a short-head by Availed Speaker. Spirit of the Law will prove the stiffest opposition, but it is hard to see Apothecary failing to make the places.

19:30 - Douze Points is the most likely winner of the fifth leg if in the same form as last time, but it could pay to side with the consistent Mataajir and course specialist Justcallmehandsome. The former was a good runner-up to the in-form Caledonia Prince on his latest start, and is very likely to be in the mix once more, whilst Justcallmehandsome gained his eleventh career win at the venue in December and, although he has mostly been out of form since, he was better than the bare result last time (forced wide) and may well bounce back.

20:00 - Benzanno sets the standard in the final leg, having twice been placed in his five starts, but Dutch Diamond does not have much to find with that rival as it stands, and she looks open to further improvement after finishing third on her all-weather debut at Kempton last month. Soldier Spy is a half-brother to two-year-old seven furlong winner Wotsthehurry and, in similar style to Windsor Rose in the second race, could well be up to grabbing a place on his debut.

Selections:

17:30 - 7, 8, 10
18:00 - 2, 6
18:30 - 7
19:00 - 1
19:30 - 2, 5
20:00 - 6, 8
= 24 lines

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First Race Time: 17:30
Going: Standard

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First Race Time: 14:05 Going: Good, Good to Soft in places Other Information: Dry overnight...

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Racecourse Wolverhampton
First Race Time 2.15pm
Going Standard
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Wolverhampton Placepot: Monday February 20

Daily Placepots / Timeform / 20 February 2012 / Leave a Comment

"Aegean King returns from a long absence on a very appealing mark and the early signs from that betting are that he'll be ready to go"

Wolverhampton strikes as being a better placepot target than Carlisle on a fairly quiet Monday afternoon...

14:15 - The opening leg is bound to be strongly-run and only a couple of the hold-up horses are in the form to take advantage, so the inclusion of Harare and Magnitude isn't a difficult decision

14.45 - The second leg has an open look to it with the presence of plenty of in-form sorts, but the most interesting pair in my opinion is Pie Poudre (back in headgear) and Princess Gail, who returns from a short break with her yard in much better form than when last seen.

15.20 - Red Somerset is in good enough form to capitalise on a simple opportunity in the seller but, given there are only a couple of places up for grabs, it's worth including Faithful Ruler as a bit of insurance.

15.55 - There are a couple of interesting newcomers in the maiden, but I'd prefer to stick with experience for placepot purposes and Croftamie has already shown a level of form good enough to win this sort of event so she's worth banking on her return from over three months off.

16.25 - Aegean King returns from a long absence on a very appealing mark and the early signs from that betting are that he'll be ready to go. Warden Bond might struggle to land the hat-trick but is sure to give his running all the same, so he's also worth having on side.

17:00 - Al Freej is justifiably a short price bearing in mind the strength of her maiden form and appeals as the obvious first choice in the final leg. The others are fairly difficult to split but it could be worth chancing the speedy Darnathean trying the minimum trip for just the second time.

Selections
14.15 - 7, 10
14.45 - 1, 10
15.20 - 2, 7
15.55 - 9
16.25 - 8, 11
17.00 - 1, 2
=32 lines

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Wolverhampton Racing Betting: All the best bets

Timeform Radio Tip / Rory Delargy / 13 February 2012 / Leave a Comment

Wolverhampton is the only English track hosting racing today but there are some good bets out there

"Dazzling Valentine was beaten by Dubai Bounty over C&D last time, but that race didn’t show her to best advantage, and she is capable of turning the form around."

The weather has once again taken its toll on UK racing, with only the AW meeting at Wolverhampton surviving. Rory Delargy goes through the Dunstall Park Card race by race, highlighting his best bets.

The weather has once again taken its toll on UK racing, with only the AW meeting at Wolverhampton surviving. Rory Delargy goes through the Dunstall Park Card race by race, highlighting his best bets:

14:40

Silver Linnet landed a gamble at Kempton last week, but has a poor record here, and is drawn in stall 13, making a follow-up unlikely. Good Timin' can reverse Kempton form, while Cri na Mara will benefit from Kieren Fallon taking over from Luke McNiff. But the most interesting runner is Divertimenti, who has been dropped for three poor runs at Southwell last month. Row Bowring's charge simply hates fibresand, and a reproduction of his fifth place in a much better race over C&D in November would give him leading claims. He won off a 9 lb higher mark as recently as September, and while he's inconsistent, the assessor's reaction to recent defeats has been premature.

15:10

This 6f seller is wide open, with even rank outsider Mother Jones making some appeal, being the least exposed and starting off for an underrated trainer from the inside draw. The pick for me though is Imprimis Tagula, apparently running his way back to fitness in two starts this year, and well weighted on the pick of his 2011 AW form. He's only won once here, but five runners-up medals show that he acts plenty well enough at the track, and he's almost certain to trade much shorter in running.

15:40

Stars In Your Eyes is not improving with racing, while Madrilene is making a belated racecourse bow. Mark Johnston's last 3 debutant 4-y-o's have won which makes her the pick, for all a debut over 12f is a worry. Mister Fizz is surely flattered by his C&D third last time, and Akarshan is no world beater over jumps. Don't rule out Toby Coles' newcomer Icy Quiet at big odds.

16:10

Roedean makes her debut for William Stone, having racked up a 4-timer in plating company, and is respected. I'm not convinced that Availed Speaker's C&D win last time represented the step forward it looked, and he's opposable on previous efforts, as is Anginola, who was fourth there. Island Melody lacks tactical speed, so the vote goes to Enery, who has his first start for Mark Johnston and retains plenty of scope for progress.

16:40

Dazzling Valentine was beaten by Dubai Bounty over C&D last time, but that race didn't show her to best advantage, and she is capable of turning the form around. Her best time figures for this C&D are impressive, and she'll be allowed to start at inflated odds today.

17:10

Terry Norman, whose blog: is worth a read, has booked Kieren Fallon for Mark Brisbourne's Berlusca, and the ex-William Jarvis inmate looks solid here. Luctor Emergo is out of the weights, but did well to pull clear with the quirky Gabrial's King here last week, and is progressing along the right lines. Samedi has a bit to prove on the clock.

17:40 - Cyflymder and Gala Spirit stand out here, with preference for the latter, given that punters have yet to cotton on to Peter Niven's excellent record in such races.

Recommended Bets:

Back Dazzling Valentine in the 16:40 Wolverhampton @ [9.2] (NAP)
Back Divertimenti in the 14:40 Wolverhampton @ [20]
Back Imprimus Tagula in the 15:10 Wolverhampton @ [8.8] (NB)

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Timeform Daily: Thursday, Wolverhampton 17:10

Race of the Day / Timeform / 09 February 2012 / Leave a Comment

Wolverhamption stages the only remaining UK card

"Gabrial's Bounty landed a bit of a touch at Kempton recently and is fancied to follow up."

Timeform look at the handful of runners in an interesting 3-y-o handicap at Wolverhampton...

Darnathean - NON RUNNER

Abi Scarlet was hopelessly green when last of 10 in a 6f Kempton maiden, but left that form well behind when trumping hot favourite in similar event at Southwell recently. Open to further improvement.

Gabrial's Bounty improved this year and looked to have a fair bit in hand when opening account in 6f handicap at Kempton (well backed) last month. Should have a big say again.

Man of My Word had no joy for Dandy Nicholls, but return to sprinting for new trainer produced first win at Southwell over Christmas. Good third under penalty there next time and claims if as effective on polytrack.

Pressure Drop made a winning debut for Pat Murphy at Warwick in May, but that was moderate fare, and has looked awkward on both starts for Jo Hughes, tried in headgear when last seen in July.

Chester'slittlegem was well bought at just £800 having built on her debut promise when narrowly off the mark over C&D. Good fourth of 6 on handicap bow at Kempton next time and may do better still now 1 lb lower.

Timeform 1-2-3
1. Gabrial's Bounty
2. Abi Scarlet
3. Chester'slittlegem

Timeform Verdict: Gabrial's Bounty landed a bit of a touch at Kempton recently and is fancied to follow up. The unexposed Abi Scarlet and Chester'slittlegem are feared most.
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Gordon Elliott: Wolverhampton wins would top a good weekend

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Can Priors Gold repeat at Wolverhampton

"Priors Gold was long odds-on when winning over a mile and six here at Wolverhampton on Friday night and he gets the mandatory six-pound increase for that effort.
Brendan Powell, who we've booked for this afternoon, is a young jockey with a bright future and he claims 7lbs off him so he's effectively running off a pound lower mark."

He landed a valuable race at Navan on Sunday and has a trio of runners going at Wolverhampton - can they follow up? Read Gordon's exclusive thoughts here

Let's start off with a quick look back at Navan yesterday afternoon, where Mount Benbulben did us proud when winning the Grade 2 Monksfield Hurdle - an important win for us. The horse has come out of the race pretty well and it was great to win for Barry Connell, who bought him at the Cheltenham sales.

Davy Condon gave him a great ride to get him up late and, after that, I don't think the horse will dropped in trip. As I said all along, he's a horse that will get three miles in time, so hopefully it's onwards and upwards for him.

He could reappear at Navan next month or, if not, we'll wait until January and a trip to Leopardstown. His long-term goal is one of the novice events in Cheltenham, so fingers crossed he continues to improve for us.

Getting back to today's action, I have three runners in Wolverhampton.

Wolverhampton, 14:10
Caracal
He remains a maiden and has been well beaten on his most recent runs, although he was third in a handicap at Dundalk back in October. He's been dropped seven pounds since then and I suppose that gives him some chance of reaching the frame but, with him, it's all about his frame of mind. He certainly has the ability to win at this level but it's all in his head.

Wolverhampton, 17:20
Priors Gold & Sounds Of Thunder
These two go to Wolverhampton this afternoon because I can't get them in at Dundalk. Priors Gold is a pretty consistent hurdler, who has shown a decent level of form in that sphere but both of his wins have come on good ground and so we thought we might take the opportunity to run him on the all-weather while the turf is soft.
He was long odds-on when winning over a mile and six here at Wolverhampton on Friday night and he gets the mandatory six-pound increase for that effort.
Brendan Powell, who we've booked for this afternoon, is a young jockey with a bright future and he claims 7lbs off him so he's effectively running off a pound lower mark. He goes an extra couple of furlongs today, which is probably about as far as he wants to go on the flat, but he's in great form and Brendan seems to riding with real confidence so we're hopeful of another big run.
Sounds Of Thunder is similar to Priors Gold in that all her winning form over jumps is on good ground. She was a winner on the all-weather here at Wolverhampton for Harry Dunlop back in 2009, when running off a mark of 65. She's five pounds lower than that today, but that victory came over nine furlongs and the two-mile trip is a worry.
On her last run on the flat - in Dundalk back in April - she wasn't beaten all that far but, again, that was only over 11 furlongs. I'm also concerned that she might need this run.

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Wolverhampton Placepot: Friday October 21

Daily Placepots / Joe Szekeres / 21 October 2011 / Leave a Comment

Wolverhampton is the meeting of choice for Friday's placepot.

"Ryton Runner has to be respected on the basis that he is stepping up in trip and looks open to progression having had just five starts so far."

With juvenile maidens galore at Doncaster and Newbury, and no sign of a banker at Fakenham, Joe Szekeres heads to Wolverhampton in search of easier placepot pickings...

17:45 - Till Dawn is our main hope in the opener given the solid form she has demonstrated throughout the season. Whilst she was a little bit disappointing when sixth at Kempton last time, she was hampered and deserves another chance. Should she fail to pass muster, Ivestar should be able to run to place, having finished second and third on his last two starts at the course, brining a level of consistency that the others cannot offer.

18:20 - Rio Grande is banker material in the second race of the evening, having shown promise on his three racecourse starts so far. Leaving the impression there's more to come despite shaping as if in need of the run after three months off last time, he looks certain to go well with Paul Hanagan taking the ride.

18:50 - Galloping Minster and Cheers are the least exposed of those that go to post for the third race of the evening, with the latter, who caught the eye when finishing second on his handicap debut over course and distance last time and looks open to improvement, making slightly more appeal of the two. That was also her first run on polytrack and she should go close if able to build upon that as expected. Galloping Minster should still be included as insurance, however.

19:20 - Ryton Runner has to be respected on the basis that he is stepping up in trip and looks open to progression having had just five starts so far. He finished third last time at Kempton on his all-weather debut and, given that he is fresher than most at this time of year, he should be able to produce another solid run. Another to consider is In A Nutshell, an interesting runner sent over from Ireland by Charles Byrnes, who cannot be ruled out under Kieren Fallon.

19:50 - Beach Babe is a reluctant banker in the next in order to save lines for the final maiden on the card, but she has run at least respectably on each of her Wolverhampton starts and, therefore, can be trusted to get us through what looks an ordinary handicap. She runs off the same mark as when going close in a similar event just six days ago and, with the three-year-old weight allowance in her favour, she will hopefully be good enough to place.

20:20 - We're going to have to take three in this maiden to ensure we land the prize. The three to side with are With Hindsight (probably above the level of ability required to win an average running of this sort of race), Double Trouble (showed promise last time out when second in a similar event) and Avison (falls into the 'could be anything' category, having had just the one career start so far).

Selections:

17:45 - 3, 11
18:20 - 3
18:50 - 6, 10
19:20 - 11, 12
19:50 - 7
20:20 - 5, 7, 9
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There's no escaping Brighton, appearing until the bitter end of the Flat season, and the venue for today's placepot perm......

Anyone who can land the placepot on 'two-year-olds day' at Newmarket deserves every penny of what is likely to be a massive dividend, but Adam Brookes is opting for (slightly) easier pickings at Fontwell....

Phil Thompson has a crack at today's Placepot at Lingfield......

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Wolverhampton

Going Report / Editor / 17 September 2011 / Leave a Comment

Racecourse: Wolverhampton
First Race Time: 17:50
Going: Standard

Racecourse: Newbury First Race Time: 13:25 Going: Good, good to soft in places Other Information: Dry overnight. Newbury Show weekend so junction 13 of M4 will be congested - racegoers advised to use junctions 12 or 14 instead....

Racecourse: Ayr First Race Time: 13:40 Going: Soft, heavy in places. 7.9 on going stick. Other Information: 7mm of rain in last 24 hours. Forecast to be showery throughout day with up to 5mm of rainfall....

Racecourse: Newmarket First Race Time: 13:45 Going: Good to firm (watered) Other Information: Dry overnight. Forecast sunny spells and showers with temperatures up to 17 degrees....

Racecourse: Catterick First Race Time: 14:05 Going: Good Other Information: 20mm of rain overnight. Mainly dry day forecast with scattered showers....

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Wolverhampton

Daily Racing Info / Editor / 03 September 2011 / Leave a Comment

Racecourse Wolverhampton
First Race Time 6.00pm
Going Standard
Other Information

Racecourse Haydock Park First Race Time 2.00pm Going Good to firm, good in places Other Information Dry overnight. Chance of a shower later....

Racecourse Kempton Park First Race Time 2.15pm Going Standard Other Information...

Racecourse Musselburgh First Race Time 2.35pm Going Round course - good Straight course - good to soft, good in places Other Information 2mm of rain overnight. Possibility of light showers this morning with a dry afternoon forecast and temperatures up to 21 degrees....

Racecourse Stratford-on-Avon First Race Time 2.20pm Going Good to firm, good in places Other Information Dry overnight. Fine day forecast. Selective watering taking place this morning (8mm being applied to home straight). 30mm of irrigation applied to track last week....

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Wolverhampton Placepot: Monday July 11

Daily Placepots / Dominic Finn / 11 July 2011 / Leave a Comment

Wolverhampton Races

"The market support this morning for Thundering Home is significant given that he's starting out for a new yard."

We're concentrating on evening racing at Wolverhampton for tonight's placepot...

18:20 - Johnny Hancocks is bound to get to the front in the opening seller and he appeals as the only solid horse in the race, so he's worth banking on.

18:50 - Balti's Sister made a positive start but has produced a tame effort since, so she's best opposed for placepot purposes. Fast On and Invincible Dream are both open to further improvement after just two runs and it's hard to see both of them being out of the three.

19:20 - The third race simply looks like a match between Final Liberation and Susan Stroman, and the former had a particularly hard race at Kempton last time, so I'm going to take a chance and bank on Ed Dunlop's filly, whose pedigree suggests this longer trip will be right up her street.

19:50 - The market support this morning for Thundering Home is significant given that he's starting out for a new yard, so he's the obvious first selection and is accompanied by Revolutionary, the only three-year-old in the race.

20:20 - The penultimate leg is trappy, but the race Al Burkaan won at Catterick last time isn't worth much, so he's worth opposing as a short-priced favourite. Tamasou, who's got better with the run for this stable, is the obvious one to oppose him with, and Madonna Dell'orto goes in as a bit of insurance, too.

20:50 - Finally, another banker. Arabian Heights did very well to finish second at Lingfield last week bearing in mind the test was inadequate and, now stepped up to a trip more conducive to his pedigree, he can get off the mark.

Selections: 8 lines

18:20 - 2
18:50 - 1, 3
19:20 - 3
19:50 - 1, 9
20:20 - 2, 4
20:50 - 2

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Yesterday was one of the best and busiest days of the Flat season. Today, not so much, but there are still placepots to be won and Stratford is the chosen venue for our perm......

Timeform's Paul Robson is going back to York to see if we can bring up the Placepot on a very competitive card....

We will skip the second day of the July Meeting at Newmarket and go to York for today's Placepot......

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Wolverhampton

Going Report / Editor / 12 April 2011 / Leave a Comment

Racecourse: Wolverhampton
First Race Time: 14:20
Going: Standard

Racecourse: Southwell First Race Time: 14:10 Going: Standard...

Racecourse: Folkestone First Race Time: 14:30 Going: Good to firm (watered) Other Information: Immeasurable rain overnight. Dry, sunny day forecast. 5mm of irrigation put on course yesterday....

Racecourse: Taunton First Race Time: 16:45 Going: Firm, good to firm in a few places Other Information: Dry overnight. Dry, sunny day forecast. Whole course to be verti-drained by racing....

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Going Report / Editor / 12 March 2011 / Leave a Comment

Racecourse: Wolverhampton
First Race Time: 14:10
Going: Standard
Other Information: Dry overnight

Racecourse: Sandown Park First Race Time: 13:55 Going: Chase course - Good Hurdles course - Good, Good to Soft in places Other Information: Dry overnight...

Racecourse: Wolverhampton First Race Time: 14:10 Going: Standard Other Information: Dry overnight...

Racecourse: Ayr First Race Time: 14:15 Going: Soft, Heavy in places Other Information: 6mm of rain overnight. Rain and sleet showers throughout today amounting to 4-8mm....

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Wolverhampton Placepot: Friday March 11

Daily Placepots / Dominic Finn / 11 March 2011 / Leave a Comment

Wolverhampton Races

"Straboe deserves a lot of respect in the first, but the market has taken that into account and We'll Deal Again is a lot better off at the weights than when the pair met over course and distance not long ago"

Plenty of exciting National Hunt action to have a go at today, but I've decided to target Wolverhampton's all-weather card for the placepot.

17:50 - Straboe deserves a lot of respect in the first, but the market has taken that into account and We'll Deal Again is a lot better off at the weights than when the pair met over course and distance not long ago, so the latter is preferred of the two. Also on side, though not easy to win with, is Riflessione, who's consistent and might get an uncontested lead.

18:20 - It's probably best to look for those with the solid form in leg two for all there a couple of potential improvers. Neytiri has made the frame on her last four starts and has the pick of the draw, while a reproduction of Lady Elice's run at Kempton a couple of starts back would see her go very close.

18:50 - Jawaab showed himself better than ever when winning at Southwell back in December, but it's a bit of a worry that he was given a break immediately after, so Pelham Crescent and Broad Meaning appeal as more solid options, the former back at a course where he has a good record.

19:20 - Indochina and Gottany O's dominate the betting in the maiden, but the latter definitely appeals as the one to bank on, given he's got a fitness edge and is bound to be suited by another step up in trip.

19:50 - Banking on Erinjay is another risk in the seller given there's only four runners, but it's very difficult to see him getting beaten tonight. Michael Wigham's five-year-old is unbeaten in plating company and his beating of I Confess at Wolverhampton last time has been franked by that one winning both his subsequent starts.

20:20 - Finally, Chocolate Caramel is worth a chance to back up his course-and-distance win seven days ago given how comfortable it was and Accompanist, who's got a good record at the track, announced his return to form when runner-up in January, so they're the two selections.

Selections - 16 lines

17:50 - 5, 10
18:20 - 3, 9
18:50 - 1, 9
19:20 - 5
19:50 - 1
20:20 - 2, 7

Plenty of exciting National Hunt action to have a go at today, but I've decided to target Wolverhampton's all-weather card for the placepot....

Wincanton is the destination of our Placepot advice today, with Timeform's Phil Thompson making the selections...

After the massive Jackpot was won at Exeter yesterday, today's placepot might seem like it's not even worth winning, but Timeform's Adam Brookes nonetheless brings you a suggested perm for the card at Lingfield....

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Wolverhampton Placepot: Monday February 28

Daily Placepots / Sam Randall / 28 February 2011 / Leave a Comment

Wolverhampton is once again the scene of a Monday placepot.

"Join Up’s consistency makes him a good one for placepots and, although a 2 lb rise for his latest success makes him vulnerable for win purposes, he shouldn’t be far away in the finish."

I've not backed a winner for some time, nor have I got past the first leg in one of these placepots in a couple of attempts, but if turgid Birmingham can beat Arsenal then it just shows that anything is possible...

14:30 - A wide-open handicap in which most can have a case made for them. However, David Nicholls trains the pair of runners who make the most appeal and at least one of Six Wives or Incomparable can see us through the first leg. The former has improved since joining this yard, winning once and placed both others starts, so she can be expected to make a bold bid once again. Incomparable hasn't always looked the most willing of late, but he's been placed on his last three starts here and is an able back-up.

15:00 - The fact We'll Deal Again has already had twenty chances to get off the mark but is a clear favourite here shows just how weak this maiden is, and Stand Beside Me, who is the one in the field open to the most improvement, should be capable of seeing us through to the third.

15:30 - Dubai Hills is one of the most improved horses in training this winter, but his rapid progression has coincided with the switch to fibresand, so it's impossible to bank on him here with the polytrack question mark hanging over him. As such, this four-runner contest all becomes rather tricky and it's probably wise to include all bar Sioux Rising, who has plenty to find at the weights.

16:00 - There is every chance that this gets tactical, so we need to hedge our bets and take Stargazing, who is clearly thriving, and What's Up Doc, who is the most likely beneficiary in a steadily-run race.

16:30 - Join Up's consistency makes him a good one for placepots and, although a 2 lb rise for his latest success makes him vulnerable for win purposes, he shouldn't be far away in the finish. Also included is Provost, who's arguably the most interesting runner in the field given that his recent return from a couple of months off should have put him spot on for this.

17:00 - Mark Johnston's Black Pond looks the most obvious selection given he's open to plenty of improvement, but it's perhaps wise to play this final leg with an element of caution given the bare form he achieved when second on debut is nothing special and Arizona High, who's entitled to have learnt plenty from his first outing back in October, can also be included.

Selections: 48 lines
14:30 - 3, 5
15:00 - 1
15:30 - 1, 2, 3
16:00 - 4, 5
16:30 - 1, 4
17:00 - 2, 3

I've not backed a winner for some time, nor have I got past the first leg in one of these placepots in a couple of attempts, but if turgid Birmingham can beat Arsenal then it just shows that anything is possible......

Fontwell is the better of today's two NH meetings so that's where we're heading for the placepot......

Probably the best all-weather card of the year so far at Lingfield, the highlight the final of the sprint series....

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