Race Overview

This is the Free Tips Daily On attheraces.com Handicap, the final race on the Wolverhampton card. It’s a Class 6 event for older horses, run over 1 mile and 4 furlongs on the Tapeta all-weather surface. A full field of ten runners will compete for the £3,245 winner’s prize.

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Runner-by-Runner Analysis

Here’s a breakdown of each horse’s chances:

• 1. Little Miss India (Odds: 9/4) Finally got her head in front on her tenth start, winning over 1m3f at Southwell last time out when a hood was applied for the first time. That was an impressive performance, but she is now 6lb higher in the handicap and this track may present a different challenge. She is a key contender but has to prove that last win wasn’t a one-off.
• 2. Meet Me In Meraki (Odds: 5/2) Arrives here in top form, having won last time out at Chelmsford over 1m2f. He also won at this track over a shorter trip at the start of the year. The big question is whether he will stay this new, longer trip of 1m4f. If his stamina holds out, he is a major danger.
• 3. Prince Ali (Odds: 12/1) He is a course and distance (C&D) winner, but that win came in a slowly run race. He returns from a 95-day break and while he is on a fair handicap mark, his recent form is not as strong as some of his rivals.
• 4. Sense Of Worth (Odds: 8/1) A very inconsistent performer who is hard to predict. He is a C&D winner and is now 2lb lower than his last victory. He is capable of running a big race on his day, but he is equally capable of finishing well down the field. A risky proposition.
• 5. Pysanka (Odds: 11/1) A true Wolverhampton specialist. All five of his career wins have come over this exact course and distance. His last victory was in April off a mark just 4lb lower than today’s. He returns from a 132-day break, but the spotlight notes suggest he can perform well when fresh. His incredible track record makes him a massive player at good odds.
• 6. Alex The Great (Odds: 66/1) His form has completely fallen away since winning twice at the start of the year. He has shown nothing in his last two runs and is impossible to fancy.
• 7. Marion’s Boy (Odds: 66/1) Has been tailed off in two runs since returning from a very long 459-day absence. He can be safely ruled out.
• 8. Jimmy Mark (Odds: 10/1) Was very consistent on turf during the summer, finishing second four times. However, his form has dipped in his last two starts, and he is yet to place in three runs on the all-weather. He needs to prove he is as effective on this surface.
• 9. Night Bear (Odds: 9/1) He has only won once in the last three years but ran well to be a close second when last seen 57 days ago. He wears cheekpieces for the first time today, which could spark some improvement, but his poor win record is a major concern.
• 10. Endofastorm (Odds: 14/1) A C&D winner who made all the running to win at Bath last time out. She is an inconsistent type who can be hard to predict, but if she gets an easy lead, she could be dangerous.

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Conclusion and Tip

The two market leaders, Little Miss India and Meet Me In Meraki, are both last-time-out winners but come with significant questions to answer regarding their new handicap marks and stamina for the trip, respectively.

This opens the door for the course specialist, PYSANKA. His record of five wins over this specific course and distance is exceptional. He is on a workable mark and is known to run well after a break. At double-figure odds, he represents fantastic each-way value against two questionable favourites.

Selection:

1. 🥇 Pysanka
2. 🥈 Meet Me In Meraki
3. 🥉 Little Miss India