Wolverhampton
Today, June 23, 2025FlatClass 51mStandard
Verdict
Verdict
If he responds well to the first-time cheekpieces SONIC PIONEER may well be the answer. He has improved since venturing down the handicap route, scoring over this C&D in February and has found just one too good on three of his four subsequent starts. The 3-y-o is partnered by a capable amateur and gets the nod ahead of I Follow Rivers, who is also in good form. Dapper Gee Gee would have a chance if backing up his latest effort, while King of Speed also needs a second look.
Sonic Pioneer
I Follow Rivers
Dapper Gee Gee
1m Hcap
1m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
- 6. Sonic PioneerJ: Mr Fletcher YarhamT: Jack MorlandF: 65712922
- Price History:
- 3.20
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 10-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictC&D winner in February. Creditable second of 8 in handicap at Haydock (8f, good to firm, 15/2) 31 days ago. 2 lb nidge fair enough and major player back on this surface with first-time cheekpieces enlisted. - 12. I Follow RiversJ: Mr Eireann CagneyT: Richard SpencerF: 008-3112
- Price History:
- 4.75
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 64
- Days Since Last Run:
- 40
VerdictCourse winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year, the latest at Kempton in May. 7/2, creditable second of 6 in handicap at Bath (8f, good to firm) 40 days ago, no match for winner. Likely to be in the mix once again. 
10. Ventura DreamJ: Miss Brodie HampsonT: Archie WatsonF: 569-17384- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 10-5
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictWinner at Southwell in February. Blinkered for 1st time, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (33/1) at Windsor (8.1f, good) 30 days ago. Merits consideration.
8. Ocean OdysseyJ: Mr Ben PollardT: Gary & Josh MooreF: 970-45159- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictWinner at Southwell in April. Ninth of 12 in handicap (16/5) at Kempton (8f) 26 days ago. Too free on that occasion and he could have a part to play if settling better this time.
4. King Of SpeedJ: Miss Hope ReganT: Mark LoughnaneF: 21653623- Price History:
- 9.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictThree-time C&D winner. Creditable third of 9 in handicap (6/1) at Bath (8f, good to firm) 17 days ago, never nearer. Should make his presence felt once more.- 11. Dapper Gee GeeJ: Miss Sarah BowenT: Tony CarrollF: 288-8091
- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 10-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
Verdict40/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, soft) 16 days ago. Remains to be seen if he will be able to back that up now back up in trip for this tapeta debut, but raised just 2 lb and will be a danger to all if able to do so. 
2. Sense Of WorthJ: Mr Aiden BlakemoreT: Seb SpencerF: 0-421640U- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictCourse winner. 11/1, unseated rider in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Just 1 lb higher than when scoring here in February, but that was over 1½m and this drop in trip isn't sure to suit (all 4 career wins gained over 1¼m+).
7. Always FearlessJ: Miss Margot ScudamoreT: Richard HannonF: 57180009-- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-7
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 212
VerdictC&D winner. Ninth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (66/1). Off 7 months and it's probably best to look elsewhere on this occasion.
3. NorthboundJ: Miss Rosie HowarthT: Roger FellF: 14861270- Price History:
- 23.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictC&D winner in April. Tenth of 13 in handicap at Ripon (8f, good to firm, 22/1) 19 days ago. Not without each-way hope back on the AW.
9. Royal ObservatoryJ: Miss Lauren FrostT: Kevin FrostF: 12-324710- Price History:
- 23.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictUnreliable type. C&D winner in April. Last of 10 in handicap back here (11/1) 20 days ago. Possibilities if on a going day, but whether he will put his best foot forward or not is hard to predict.
5. Abu RoyalJ: Miss Ellie MayoT: L J MorganF: 37464570-- Price History:
- 23.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 293
Verdict10/1, fourteenth of 15 in handicap at Goodwood (9.9f, good) when last seen 9 months ago. 0-7 on the AW and he's probably best watched on this debut for new yard. Cheekpieces back on.
13. Hot FrankJ: Mr Jake HolmanT: Clare HobsonF: 007-87- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 61
- Days Since Last Run:
- 49
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving James Ferguson when last of 7 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good, 16/1) 49 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
1. Rogue SoldierJ: Mr Billy MarshallT: Max YoungF: 53751-994- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictCourse winner. Last of 4 in claimer at Lingfield (10f, AW, 6/1) 25 days ago. Needs to bounce back in a major way.- Unnamed Favourite
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