20:30 Wolverhampton

Tuesday 18 February 2025

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Off time: 20:30 | Winning time: 2m 39.64s

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High Court Judge³^{(ex 5)}

Age: 5| Weight: 10-3| J: Warren Fentiman⁽⁷⁾| T: James Owen| OR: 65| CD

10/11

Thriving sort who made it 5-5 for the year with a ready success in 10-runner handicap at Newcastle (12.5f) on Saturday, getting a good pace to aim at and forging clear. Rider's handy claim more than off-sets his penalty and he ought to prove tough to beat again.

Form: 3-11111

(7)

Aikhal^t,v1¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-12| J: William Carver| T: J A Osborne| OR: 65

12/1

Twenty one runs since last win in 2022. Last of 10 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 17 days ago, slowly into stride and always behind. First-time visor needs to have positive effect now.

Form: 7996-70

(5)

Sense Of Worth¹⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 9-11| J: D Swift| T: S Spencer| OR: 64

9/2

Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 8/1, good second of 10 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 10 days ago, headed final 100 yds but running on. Not taken lightly back up in trip.

Form: 6080-42

(4)

Pysanka^p¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: George Wood| T: D M Loughnane| OR: 62| CD

10/1

Three wins from 13 runs last year. 7/1, 5¼ lengths fifth of 7 to High Court Judge in handicap at this C&D 15 days ago. Work to do if he's to turn the tables with that rival here.

Form: 3462-85

(8)

Cerulean Summer²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Morgan Cole⁽⁵⁾| T: Dylan Cunha| OR: 64| C

17/2

Dual course winner, the latest over 9.5f in November. 11/2, respectable third of 8 in handicap at this C&D 24 days ago. Can give another good account with her rider able to take off a handy 5 lb.

Form: 7183-33

(6)

Night Bear^p¹²

Age: 8| Weight: 9-8| J: George Downing| T: A W Carroll| OR: 61| D

22/1

11/2, fifth of 6 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f) 12 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Fallen back down to last winning mark and the return to this shorter trip can help.

Form: 3173-65

(1)

Douglas Dc^p²⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-5| J: William Carson| T: A W Carroll| OR: 58

28/1

Ran respectably returned to this sphere when fourth in handicap at Lingfield (12f) on penultimate start but disappointing when sixth of 7 in handicap (4/1) at this course (9.5f) 24 days ago. Steps back up in trip but his losing run tempers enthusiasm.

Form: 4932-46

(2)

Starfighter²²

Age: 9| Weight: 9-4| J: Jonny Peate| T: D M Loughnane| OR: 57| CD

12/1

4-time C&D winner who settled better than most and continued good spell when adding to his tally in 7-runner C&D handicap 22 days ago. Fancied to be competitive again from 3 lb higher mark.

Form: 636-131

Forecasts

High Court Judge (10/11), Sense Of Worth (9/2), Cerulean Summer (17/2), Pysanka (10/1), Starfighter (12/1), Aikhal (12/1), Night Bear (22/1), Douglas Dc (28/1)

HIGH COURT JUDGE had little trouble bringing up his fifth victory since the turn of the year when running out a ready winner at Newcastle on Saturday and he looks to hold prime claims again under Warren Fentiman. Starfighter is another arriving in excellent form and is feared most. Sense of Worth and Night Bear rate next best.