Wolverhampton (AW) 5:45 Result
Jjx Logistics Going The Distance Handicap Stakes (Div II)
Result
| Pos | Margin | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Form | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | won | 525642 | — | |||
| 2 | — | 519926 | — | |||
| 3 | — | 588 | — |
The Verdict
FormCast selectionElias EscapeConfidence 3/5Didn't win
Top-rated in the field on OR 55, and his form figures of 588 look worse than the run - those were largely maiden/novice starts against better-bred sorts, and last time out he was only run down late over course/distance-type company. Fahey yard is in good form and Cam Hardie takes over having ridden work; a 3yo carrying weight for age concessions against a field of predominantly plodding older handicappers rated in the high 40s/low 50s gives him real scope, especially fresh off a break (94 days) which often sharpens lightly-raced 3yos. Sanditon is the obvious market rival with a similar rating and has been running consistently (513757) but has now added cheekpieces suggesting a need for encouragement, and his recent finishing positions (5-7) suggest he's found his level. Enjoy The Night (OR 54) is another with a leading chance but his solitary decent effort was a while back and he's had a mixed campaign. Elias Escape's class edge and lightly raced profile give him the best combination of untapped potential and weight advantage in a race that looks there for the taking. None of the field have a standout course/distance record to lean on heavily, so class and freshness become the deciding factors.
Runners & Form
| No. | Draw | Horse | Age | Jockey | Trainer | OR | Form | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 4 | 53 | 513757 | — | |||
| 10 | 3 | ✓ | 9 | 47 | 525642 | — | ||
| 2 | 9 | ★ | 3 | 55 | 588 | — | ||
| Top-rated in the field on OR 55, and his form figures of 588 look worse than the run - those were largely maiden/novice starts against better-bred sorts, and last time out he was only run down late over course/distance-type company. | ||||||||
| 3 | 11 | 10 | 52 | -26057 | — | |||
| 4 | 4 | 10 | 51 | 7370-6 | — | |||
| 5 | 6 | 3 | 54 | 97-536 | — | |||
| 7 | 7 | 8 | 50 | 519926 | — | |||
| 8 | 2 | 4 | 49 | 570207 | — | |||
| NR | 5 | 6 | 50 | 581400 | — | |||
| NR | 10 | 3 | 46 | 8-7400 | — | |||
| NR | 1 | 3 | 48 | -05236 | — | |||
| NR | 12 | 4 | 49 | -09P79 | — | |||