WOLVERHAMPTON 14:20

All 9 ran.

Time: 1m 26.4s Closing Sectional: (2f): 23.6s (102.4%)

Overrounds: Industry SP 113%, Betfair SP 100.6%

A decidedly useful handicap that went to one of the least exposed runners in the line up, but it's the second home who really caught the eye, and he looks a banker to win races for his new yard; the gallop was no better than fair, the first and third in the firing line thoughout.

NIMR showed improved form to make it 2 wins from 3 this winter, though was fortunate to prevail on this occasion, very much enjoying first run on the runner-up; close up, shaken up around 2f out, produced to lead 1f out, kept on, better placed than most; proving gradually progressive so should remain competitive.

RUSSIAN SOUL (IRE) on first outing since leaving M. Halford after 7 weeks off, went like the best horse at the weights, just left with too much to do in race where pair he split were both ridden prominently; steadied at the start, dropped out, travelled fluently, shaken up around 2f out, finished with a flourish, just failed; one for the shortlist for a similar event in the coming weeks.

CAPTAIN DION back up in trip, again ran well, deserves credit for consistency; made running, quickened over 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on; had the run of the race, but is a straightforward sort who is eligible for lesser races than this, so likely to continue in form.

JOEY'S DESTINY (IRE) remains in good form, not seen to best effect; waited with, travelled well, headway 2f out, kept on straight, never landed a blow, left poorly placed; losing run is a slight concern but he's down to a handy mark, and probably capable of winning a similar event when things drop perfectly.

SHYRON wasn't in the same form as last time, is proving inconsistent; held up, pushed along around halfway, held when bumped 1f out.

GEORGE CINQ ha gone well fresh in the past but might have needed this run after 6 months off, shaping that way; mid-field, travelled well, shaken up over 2f out, not quicken; temperament issues mean he's not one to go overboard about, though.

SWISS CROSS away from Lingfield (good record there), wasn't in the same form as last time; mid-division, labouring halfway, plodded on; probably high enough in the weights now after productive spell before the turn of the year in any case.

ALEJANDRO (IRE) offered little on first outing since leaving David O'Meara after 3 months off; raced wide, handy, effort home turn, faded; lengthy losing run speaks for itself too, so not one to be interested in.

SUQOOR ran poorly after 4 months off; close up, raced freely, pushed along from 3f out, dropped away from 2f out.