Wednesday 26 August · GB · Flat · Class 5
3:30 Wolverhampton (AW)
Attheraces.com/marketmovers Handicap Stakes (Bath Summer Stayers Series Qualifier)
1m6f · Going: Standard · 7 runners · £4,187
Verdict — our pick: Kingdom Of Stars
Kingdom Of Stars heads this seven-runner Class 5 contest at Wolverhampton on the all-weather over fourteen furlongs, sitting narrowly ahead of Boilermaker and One Cool Dreamer, who are level with each other and represent the most likely threats, with The Craftymaster also worth a mention at a small remove. The step up in trip looks well suited to Kingdom Of Stars, and if reproducing anything close to his best form on this surface, he has the edge needed to see off his rivals. Kingdom Of Stars is our selection.
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1. Kingdom Of Stars(3)Form: 32-485
J: Robert Havlin · T: Kerry Lee · 5yo · 10st 0lb · OR 70 · trainer 0% (14d)
By Cloth Of Stars out of Passing Burg (Sageburg) · Owner: D E Edwards
2. The Craftymaster(4)Form: 651211
J: Molly Gunn(5) · T: Tony Carroll · 6yo · 9st 12lb · OR 68 · trainer 10% (14d)
By Master Carpenter out of With Distinction (Zafonic) · Owner: R Miles V Miles T Stamp Partner
The Craftymaster arrives in red-hot form, winning two on the spin and recording three wins in his last six starts, and he has experience of both today's trip and conditions; the main concern is carrying 138 lb on a quick turnaround of just 12 days.
3. Letmebetheboss(1)Form: 25104-
J: Kieren Fox · T: Tony Carroll · 5yo · 9st 10lb · OR 66 · trainer 10% (14d)
By Magna Grecia out of Thai Haku (Oasis Dream) · Owner: Mrs Susan Keable
A lengthy absence of 252 days is the chief concern for Letmebetheboss, who ranks last on our figures in a field of seven and has won just once in his last five starts; he has run over today's trip and going, but that alone gives little cause for confidence.
4. Fair Dinkum(5)Form: -85243
J: Kieran O'Neill · T: Jeremy Scott · 6yo · 9st 9lb · OR 65 · yard form 30%
By Australia out of Wannabe Posh (Grand Lodge) · Owner: D Coles P Moore
Fair Dinkum has been knocking on the door, third last time out and a second three starts back, yet remains winless in his last five starts, which is the concern. Experience over today's trip and going helps, and 36 days between runs suggests he arrives fresh.
5. One Cool Dreamer(7)Form: 8-2476
J: Pat Cosgrave · T: Robert Stephens · 5yo · 9st 9lb · OR 65 · trainer 0% (14d)
By Oasis Dream out of Araminte (One Cool Cat) · Owner: Alison Mossop
Winless in his last five starts, One Cool Dreamer nevertheless shaped with promise when fourth and second in recent outings, and he has experience of today's trip and going to draw on; the concern is whether he can convert that into a telling challenge off 135 lb.
6. V Power(2)Form: 135152
J: Zoe Lewis(7) · T: Thomas Faulkner · 6yo · 9st 7lb · OR 63 · trainer 0% (14d)
By Protectionist out of Vagabonde (Acclamation) · Owner: Frn Chepstow Club
Ranked sixth of seven on our figures, V Power faces a stiff task, though he does return in fair order after a second last time out and has winning form in his last six starts to offer some hope.
7. Boilermaker(6)Form: -42321
J: David Probert · T: Harry Charlton · 3yo · 9st 4lb · OR 69 · trainer 15% (14d)
By Teofilo out of Craic Agus Spraoi (Intense Focus) · Owner: W G A G Vestey E Gerber And P Inglett
Boilermaker arrives in cracking form, a winner last time out and placed in three of his four starts before that, with experience over today's trip and going combining well with a rating of 73; the 130 lb burden is the one factor to watch.
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