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The 2025 Wokingham (Handicap) Stakes

Mr Whatoxo said:
I was first drawn to Jumby in this, sneaking in at the bottom of the weights, but he’s been a bit disappointing and may need 7f now, especially on ground as fast as it will be on Saturday. Will have to have small amount on just in case.

One that I really fancy is Twilight Calls, if he runs, and I’ve backed him at 28/1. It’s possible he may not run, as he turned out in the King Charles III on Tuesday.

He loves fast ground. Although he is seven now, he doesn’t have many miles on the clock. He’s joined Richard Spencer this season from Henry Candy. Candy had a terrible season in 2024, but this one still ran really well 3 of the 5 times he saw a racecourse, and OK the other 2. Jamie Spencer rides (hopefully getting a better run through than he did on La Botte). That’s interesting, given the Hays have Purosangue in this (currently 14/1) and I’m sure he could have ridden that.

He also ran in the King’s Stand/King Charles III the previous 3 seasons finishing 2nd, 4th and 6th (RPR’s 110 to 114) and it may be he needs a 6th furlong now. He looks to have a lot in his favour, especially so if the ground gets faster, inconveniencing some of the others.
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I had to smile when I read this has I backed both earlier.i thought Twilight calls was a poor price,as low as 20s,but I took 28s boosted to 31/1.
Good luck to both 9f us.
 
I know it's already vying for favouritism but I suspect More Thunder will win. It hasn't won by much in its two wins this season but I've felt it's been down to brilliantly conservative and confident riding by Marquand, just doing enough to put its head in front on the post. I wouldn't be surprised if it proves to be a stone better than its shown and I'm very curious as to where they go with it next as I think it will be another 7lbs better over 7f so maybe the International and then maybe even the Golden Mile? Alternatively, Haggas just loves winning the Ayr Gold Cup so they might put it away for that.
 
Desert Orchid said:
I'm just thinking it would make a lovely headline if Jarraaf ended up winning by a neck...
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That's a Korker.

It would also be great if you had Ten Pounds on it. Get it? Do you get that too?

This is Completely Random, but It'll be a Game Run if Jarraaf does win. Apollo One would also have a chance if it takes off and we will all be a bit sheepish if Aramram wins.

We Never Stop normally, but I'll give you a break now.
 
The Fortune Teller said:
I had an ante post bet on her recently at 25/1 each four places.

Oddschecker, now that I can actually view it, states she's avaiable at silly odds again on yes, you guessed it, Betfair.

Sean Levey booked to ride, she's snuck in at no. 27 on the list, with 28 runners due to run.

I was looking at the form in April with the favourite More Thunder and leading fancy Aramram again.

Yes, those horses have won since and as a result gone up in the handicap. But still, I don't think Woodhay had her ideal ground which she should get on Saturday.

Worth reiterating she is 8lbs better off with Aramram for that run and 12lbs better off with More Thunder. As I say, it's not black and white, in the sense these horses have improved and franked that form, but still, at the weights she's ticking boxes. She's also well in with Completely Random on her other form which I mentioned before.

I seem to be the only bloke in the Northern Hemisphere that fancies her and I'm a bit perplexed by this.

I know it'll be a red hot race and she needs a career best, but all things considered, I reckon 25/1 was worth the each way punt.
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Pedant alert... Sporting Life spotlight comments state, "A dual 6f scorer in 2024 and he arrives in good nick, not best drawn when a close eighth of 13 to More Thunder in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 49 days ago. Enters calculations eased 1 lb.

It's a she! Also, officially it was good ground at Newmarket. Her record on good to firm is 111143.

They must do better.
 
The Fortune Teller said:
Pedant alert... Sporting Life spotlight comments state, "A dual 6f scorer in 2024 and he arrives in good nick, not best drawn when a close eighth of 13 to More Thunder in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 49 days ago. Enters calculations eased 1 lb.

It's a she! Also, officially it was good ground at Newmarket. Her record on good to firm is 111143.

They must do better.
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Maybe 'she' identifies as a 'he' that's the world we live in! 🤣
 
Desert Orchid said:
I know it's already vying for favouritism but I suspect More Thunder will win. It hasn't won by much in its two wins this season but I've felt it's been down to brilliantly conservative and confident riding by Marquand, just doing enough to put its head in front on the post. I wouldn't be surprised if it proves to be a stone better than its shown and I'm very curious as to where they go with it next as I think it will be another 7lbs better over 7f so maybe the International and then maybe even the Golden Mile? Alternatively, Haggas just loves winning the Ayr Gold Cup so they might put it away for that.
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A worthy favourite for sure, the flipside is it didn't go unnoticed by the handicapper. Raised another 6lb for the last day only winning by a nose. He's shortening all the time, what price by Saturday.... Could start a really short price at this rate, 5/2 ish. Looking at My Cloud earlier in the week, it may well happen again. There's plenty of possible spoilers, each to their own, and what the hell do I know anyway. 😂

Saint Lawrence is drawn 1. I'm interested to see how he gets on, oh and of course Orazio.

I wonder if Charlton will get Completely Random back to top form and then some aswell. After all, despite his last disappointment, if he had won that he would have only travelled further up the handicap. Maybe he could run well.
 
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I got in at 5/1 after missing the bigger prices. It's not like me to get involved with short shots but I've missed out on My Cloud and Merchant by letting those kinds of odds put me off and looking for value alternatives.

In the 5.35 tomorrow I've managed to get The King's Falcon onside as I can see it being smashed too.
 
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Desert Orchid said:
I know it's already vying for favouritism but I suspect More Thunder will win. It hasn't won by much in its two wins this season but I've felt it's been down to brilliantly conservative and confident riding by Marquand, just doing enough to put its head in front on the post. I wouldn't be surprised if it proves to be a stone better than its shown and I'm very curious as to where they go with it next as I think it will be another 7lbs better over 7f so maybe the International and then maybe even the Golden Mile? Alternatively, Haggas just loves winning the Ayr Gold Cup so they might put it away for that.
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Gutting.
 
Get It is some horse to win the top sprints he has won.
My Racehorse were emailing me among a cast of thousands every time he ran in 2023 to sell a share or two.
Look at what I have missed in the meantime.
Delighted for Seamie also, a forgotten hero who rarely does the wrong thing.
 

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