All roads lead to the West Midlands on Monday when Wolverhampton opens its gates, with an eight-race ticket…
6.30 Wolverhampton – The match between the winners of the last time out Bobby Bennu and Royal Zabeel
Trained by Roger Varian Bobby Benn he found his way to the winning ground last time out at Lingfield with a score of 94. He gained 3lb for that win with regular rider Jack Mitchell in the Middleham Park team.
It was just necessary Royal Zabeel two starts to win after being credited on debut for Mick Appleby’s yard. That race looked deep and he has 6lb for that win and wouldn’t be surprised to find more improvement for Horse Watchers.
Charlie Johnston saddled the new recruit Society Man running in France for Fabrice Chappet. He has a record of 3-11 and it would be dangerous to ignore him because of interesting connections.
5.30 Wolverhampton – Enola Grey, Jazzy Angel and Noisy Music
Enola Gray he had 13 starts last year before taking the lead under regular driver Ethan Jones. Warren Fentiman takes a useful 7lb to offset a 3lb gain and is sure to run a consistent best.
Temperamental Jazzy angel was creditable last time at Kempton as she unloaded on Laura Pearson on her way to the start. Regular rider Kaiya Fraser is getting a leg and should get a good tune out of the Harry Eustace filly.
Loud music has been good in recent starts, including when beating some of the rivals who now face off again in September. The accused Mick Appleby was generously reduced by 1lb for the three-and-a-half-length defeat.
6.00 Wolverhampton – Crisford Three-year-olds make their debut in the keel competition.
Stable rider Jack Mitchell takes the ride Song of Dubai which would suggest that she would be the first string for Simon and Ed Crisford. The dam was quite good with a 97 rating and could be interesting given the connections that denied her the first foal.
Stable companion Ariri is set for KHK Racing which is always worth noting. He is related to eleven-time winner Tyger Bay, albeit at a lower level. Josephine Gordon drives for Team Crisford. Orange and lemon he was second twice and was solid in both starts. Maybe she just ran into it last time and it would be willing to think that her experience will pay off handsomely in this one.
