Wolverhampton 18th Dec (AW) (eve)

[chris34]

6.20 Wolverhampton Ella woodcock confirmed that he was back to form last time out over CD, gets into this race without a rise in the handicap or a penalty and Kelly Harrison is able to a claim a further 3lb today so would look to be in this off a nice weight, last race may not have been as competitive as this but should still go well a couple of the irish raiders looks the most danger. 0.5pt e/w ella woodcock (if 4/1 or more if not just a 0.5pt win) 7.50 Wolverhampton Arteus completed the hatrick nicely in front of the ever frustrating autumn blades, autumn blades is 5lb better off today but lacks in the finish so probably unlikely to turn the tables but both should go well again, Istiqdaam has got going recently with 2 wins recently over CD concern has to be a 6lb penalty is gonna be tough to overcome in this much hotter contest. Wont stake anything till see some prices simply because of the competitiveness of the race.

[fintron]

Re: Wolverhampton 18th Dec (AW) (eve) 7.50 Wolverhampton Gallantry has been waiting patiently for a race like this, one that should be run at a decent clip, and whilst he has been banging his head against the wall due to races run at snails pace repeatedly of late, the handicapper has sympathised and cut his rating. A winner off 7 lbs higher on this surface in February he is undeniably well handicapped on 78 and there are worse 5 lb claimers around than Andrew Heffernan, which makes his weight tonight look even more appealing. He acts over a trip this short and looks overpriced in my opinion. 16/1 Bet 365, 6 pt win/2 pt place (3 places, 1/5 odds).