Timeform Daily: Thursday, Wolverhampton 17:10

Race of the Day / Timeform / 09 February 2012 / Leave a Comment

Wolverhamption stages the only remaining UK card

"Gabrial's Bounty landed a bit of a touch at Kempton recently and is fancied to follow up."

Timeform look at the handful of runners in an interesting 3-y-o handicap at Wolverhampton...

Darnathean - NON RUNNER

Abi Scarlet was hopelessly green when last of 10 in a 6f Kempton maiden, but left that form well behind when trumping hot favourite in similar event at Southwell recently. Open to further improvement.

Gabrial's Bounty improved this year and looked to have a fair bit in hand when opening account in 6f handicap at Kempton (well backed) last month. Should have a big say again.

Man of My Word had no joy for Dandy Nicholls, but return to sprinting for new trainer produced first win at Southwell over Christmas. Good third under penalty there next time and claims if as effective on polytrack.

Pressure Drop made a winning debut for Pat Murphy at Warwick in May, but that was moderate fare, and has looked awkward on both starts for Jo Hughes, tried in headgear when last seen in July.

Chester'slittlegem was well bought at just £800 having built on her debut promise when narrowly off the mark over C&D. Good fourth of 6 on handicap bow at Kempton next time and may do better still now 1 lb lower.

Timeform 1-2-3
1. Gabrial's Bounty
2. Abi Scarlet
3. Chester'slittlegem

Timeform Verdict: Gabrial's Bounty landed a bit of a touch at Kempton recently and is fancied to follow up. The unexposed Abi Scarlet and Chester'slittlegem are feared most.
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