18:00 Wolverhampton

Friday 17 March 2023

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Scu Selects Expert Tips By BetUK Classified Stakes

Off time: 18:01 | Winning time: 2m 43.39s

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(9)

King Athelstan^t,v⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 9-7| J: Joanna Mason| T: Sara Ender| OR: 51| D

11/4

Placed several times this winter prior to ending long losing run in 10-runner minor event at Southwell (12f) 8 days ago, by length from Cliffs of Malta. Can go well again partnered by Jo Mason.

Form: 373261

(7)

Buford^t⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: K Stott| T: Ewan Whillans| OR: 46

11/1

Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Creditable 3 lengths fifth of 10 to King Athelstan in minor event (40/1) at Southwell (12.1f) 8 days ago, switched 1f out and plugging on. Not out of things in an open-looking contest.

Form: 6099-45

(5)

Glint Of An Eye^p,t³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: William Cox| T: J L Flint| OR: 50

22/1

Seventh of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 15/2) 35 days ago, hanging right and beaten home turn. Back up in trip.

Form: 11/8-077

(4)

Hammy End^p,h⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 9-3| J: P J McDonald| T: W Muir & C Grassick| OR: 50| D

11/4

Unreliable type. Latest win at Southwell in November. Respectable 2¾ lengths fourth of 10 to King Athelstan in minor event (10/3) at Southwell (12.1f) 8 days ago, no further impression final 1f.

Form: 13-8364

(2)

Miss Sligo^b,t⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: Saffie Osborne| T: J A Osborne| OR: 48| D

5/1

Four wins from 14 runs last year. 15/2, creditable 2¾ lengths third of 10 to King Athelstan in minor event at Southwell (12.1f) 8 days ago. Has good chance on form.

Form: 352533

(1)

Rogan's Fancy^b1,t⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 9-3| J: Alex Jary⁽⁷⁾| T: Sara Ender| OR: 43

66/1

Tongue strap on for 1st time, cheekpieces on for 1st time, 6 lengths eighth of 10 to King Athelstan in minor event (150/1) at Southwell (12.1f) 8 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Others hold stronger claims.

Form: 904-008

(10)

Rushmore¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: Joey Haynes| T: C Banham| OR: 45| D

9/2

Fifteen runs since sole win in 2021. 4/1, fifth of 8 in minor event at this C&D 18 days ago, left poorly placed. Needs a couple of these to falter.

Form: 978-895

(8)

Stevie Mckeane³⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: K T O'Neill| T: M Young| OR: 42

80/1

Maiden who offered little over hurdles upon joining present yard and similarly well held back on the Flat in a C&D handicap last month. Hard to make a case for.

Form: 64236/0

(3)

Two Two Time^v¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: Josephine Gordon| T: P S McEntee| OR: 45

20/1

Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. 16/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, first run since leaving Adrian McGuinness when sixth of 8 in minor event at this C&D 18 days ago.

Form: 3-68866

(6)

Nachos Cheese^t¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Harry Burns⁽³⁾| T: J Parr| OR: 47

11/1

Made more impact than previously when runner-up in a C&D event last August. Clearly not 100% when last of 10 at Southwell a month later but back on track when fourth in 8-runner minor event back over this C&D (following wind op) 18 days ago. May build on that.

Form: 00520-4

Non-Runners

(11)

Cliffs Of Malta⁸

Weight: 9-3| Age: 5

T: M Roberts J: David Probert

Forecasts

King Athelstan (11/4), Hammy End (11/4), Cliffs Of Malta (7/2), Rushmore (9/2), Miss Sligo (5/1), Buford (11/1), Nachos Cheese (11/1), Two Two Time (20/1), Glint Of An Eye (22/1), Rogan's Fancy (66/1), Stevie Mckeane (80/1)

Having been placed a number of times this winter, KING ATHELSTAN had a number of these behind when ending a losing run at Southwell 8 days ago under Jo Mason and he could be the way to go again in an open-looking affair. Cliffs of Malta and Miss Sligo are others fancied to be in the mix.