7.00 Wolverhampton: the one race you cannot afford to miss on Monday

7.00 Wolverhampton
Betway Heed Your Hunch Handicap | 6f | 4yo+ | SKY

Street Parade, who performed creditably in good handicaps at some of the major turf tracks last year, is sure to prove popular under Jason Watson.

The four-year-old remains unexposed on all-weather surfaces after just three starts over five furlongs, and he ran well when second to Watchable over course and distance last time.

Watchable got first run on that occasion, and Street Parade did well to run him to a neck.

That performance suggests he may well be suited by the step back up to six furlongs, which is likely to be factored into his price.

Reeves's bid for a five-timer came unstuck at Wolverhampton this month after a sluggish start over seven furlongs.

The course-and-distance winner usually races much closer to the pace, and his proven stamina could make him hard to catch if he hits the front at any time.

A quick glance at his recent form suggests Concierge is in the grip of the handicapper after three placed efforts off a mark of 85.

However, Silvestre de Sousa, who initially made his name in Britain as an exceptional rider of a sprinter, rides him for the first time, and it would be no surprise if he could eke out a little more from the four-year-old.

Concierge carries only 8st 7lb and has a much better chance than his odds are likely to suggest.

Calder Prince is closely matched with Concierge on a Chelmsford form line when he finished third, a place behind today's rival, in a competitive handicap won by Storm Over.

Katheefa, who could do no better than sixth that day, has since produced a commanding performance to score at Southwell.

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What do the stats say?

Tom Dascombe and Richard Kingscote, who combine with Calder Prince, won this with Reflektor in 2018.

The contest has been a graveyard for favourites, with King Robert pulling off the biggest shock in 2017 at 14-1.

What do the trainers say?

Stuart Williams, trainer of Street Parade
He was a bit unlucky last time but he missed the break and we have since done some stalls practice with him at home. If he starts well he would have a decent chance and Jason Watson, who won on him last year, is back on.

Robert Cowell, trainer of Reeves
Nothing went right for him over seven furlongs last time and I'm happy to put a line through it. We'll make more use of him this time as he's a course-and-distance winner and hopefully he can bounce back.

Tom Dascombe, trainer of Calder Prince
He only ran at Lingfield on Friday but has come out of that in good shape and likes Wolverhampton. He lugged into the rail at Lingfield so we've put a visor on him for the first time.

David Loughnane, trainer of Concierge
He probably wants further than this six furlongs but it's just down the road for us and it's good prize-money. If he gets some of it we'll be happy.

Reporting by David Milnes

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