14:45 Wolverhampton

Saturday 7 March 2020

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Bombardier British Hopped Amber Beer Lady Wulfruna Stakes (Listed)

Off time: 14:47 | Winning time: 1m 26.81s

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(8)

Blown By Wind¹⁴⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: J Fanning| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 100| D

18/1

Had a mixed turf campaign in 2019 but rounded off the season on a high with a 7f win at Musselburgh in October. Gelded since then and back up in the weights. (He's one of three for this yard; few clues from jockey bookings so betting can guide.)

Form: 900751-

(5)

Cardsharp²⁵²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: A Kirby| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 109| D

12/1

Back for another crack at this race after a commendable third in last year's renewal. He likes to force the issue and, as he proved in a Class 2 handicap at York last May, he's a tough nut to crack on his day. Dangerous to underestimate.

Form: 030107-

(9)

Documenting⁷²

Age: 7| Weight: 9-3| J: J Mitchell| T: K Frost| OR: 103| BF| CD

8/1

Finished fifth in this race last year but has improved a touch since. Also notable he was well backed in his last two starts on the AW and his absence since Boxing Day isn't a massive concern. Solid chance in an open renewal.

Form: 022412-

(6)

Ghaith^e/s³¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: Thomas Greatrex| T: D Loughnane| OR: 90| BF| CD

50/1

Won over C&D in January but was a disappointing favourite here last time out (rider did lose his irons at an early stage in that race, though). Nevertheless, this is a further step up in class and he needs to considerably better his past form.

Form: 3231-18

(10)

Glen Shiel¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: Hollie Doyle| T: A Watson| OR: 100| D

7/1

A likely candidate to break sharply but a wide draw is far from beneficial given his style of running. He's got some good form to his name but was held in a lower grade last time; a quarter measure won't be good enough in this company.

Form: 2498-13

(2)

Gulliver^p,t¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: Jason Hart| T: D O'Meara| OR: 110| C| D

13/2

Finished fourth in a modest looking Group 3 (6f) in Doha last month but his form on these shores had previously been highly respectable. His ability to see out the seventh furlong in this company is a concern, though.

Form: 0331-14

(7)

Habub^h1¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: David Probert| T: Owen Burrows| OR: 106| D

12/1

Won a three-runner race at Chelmsford last October but held in a couple of decent races (one at this level at Lingfield over 6f) last month. Might be best watched on Tapeta debut. (Hood applied for the first time.)

Form: 1721-55

(4)

Marie's Diamond²⁰⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: P J McDonald| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 106| D

10/1

Won the Listed Pomfret Stakes at Pontefract last July but lost his action and was pulled up when attempting to follow up in a Group 3 at Salisbury when last seen. Has a touch of class and can make this a good test if on song after a 205-day break.

Form: 38411P-

(3)

Straight Right^h¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: S De Sousa| T: A M Balding| OR: 98| BF| D

13/2

Finished behind Glen Sheil at Newcastle last time out but had no luck at all in running. Had previously shown a good turn of foot to win at Kempton in January so better judged on that performance. More needed here, though.

Form: 7005-17

(1)

Urban Icon²⁴⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: R L Moore| T: R Hannon| OR: 108

2/1

Highly tried last year; arguably posted his best effort when second in the Listed Surrey Stakes at Epsom in May (Marie's Diamond 1½l away in third). Form reads well; has a big chance of making an immediate impact on his AW debut run.

Form: 1/38243-

Forecasts

Urban Icon (2/1), Gulliver (13/2), Straight Right (13/2), Glen Shiel (7/1), Documenting (8/1), Marie's Diamond (10/1), Cardsharp (12/1), Habub (12/1), Blown By Wind (18/1), Ghaith (50/1)

URBAN ICON is less exposed than his rivals and, assuming he handles the switch to racing on Tapeta, he could have the race set up for him if he's granted a strong pace. Marie's Diamond was just behind the selection when they met at Epsom last May but has little to find if he returns in similar form. The gelding hasn't been seen since he was pulled up at Salisbury last August but it's safe to assume he won't be risked if he's not up to the task. He looks the pick of the Mark Johnston-trained trio. Documenting was behind Cardsharp in this race last season but has improved since and is another worth considering.