All the top tips and bets for Monday, November 25

By SAM TURNER

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Back in April, Exceed Expectations (Wolverhampton, nap, 4.00) was racing off a mark of 79 and finishing on the heels of the talented Lowther at the Midlands venue.

Seven months later, the son of Intikhab resides off a mark of just 62 and has slipped into a grade of race which should ensure he is highly competitive.

The return to today’s trip will also be beneficial to the selection who has been showing glimpses of ability over sprint distances in recent months, not least when only beaten two lengths by Dark Lane here over 6f on his penultimate start.

On the face of it, the booking of Graham Lee looks a positive move for one of the best handicapped horses of the day’s action.

Jockey Graham Lee

Good call: Graham Lee is a chance on generously handicapped Exceed Expectations at Wolverhampton

At the age of 10, Noble Alan (Wolverhampton, nb, 5.30) is in the veteran category, but there is still life in the old campaigner as his effort at Dunstall Park last time showed.

As befitting a horse who has contested a Northumberland Plate and various other valuable Flat handicaps, the Nicky Richards-trained stalwart was travelling supremely well on the home turn before the combination of younger legs and trouble in running meant he was left behind in the straight.

There is a concern the selection maybe better over shorter trips than today's, but I’m hoping his class will ensure he is one of the last off the bridle and Graham Lee can deliver him late in the peace.

Noble Alan

Oldie but a goodie: Noble Alan (right) is travelling well and his class could shine through 

Persian Snow (Kempton, 2.05) is undoubtedly better on a right handed track and he has the chance to atone for a frustrating defeat last time.

The race at Ascot looked in safe keeping for the gelding when he struck the front approaching two fences from home, but from that moment his concentration wavered and he allowed himself to be worried out of it by Ivor’s King.

Hopefully a more patient ride can see him prevail.

 

Robin Goodfellow Selections

WOLVERHAMPTON

1.55 Above The Stars
2.30 Fathom Five
3.00 Nickels And Dimes
3.30 Kimbali
4.00 Exceedexpectations (nap)
4.30 Tyrsal
5.00 Rural Affair
5.30 Noble Alan (nb) 

KEMPTON

12.30 West Wizard
1.00 Bear’s Affair
1.30 Highland Retreat
2.05 Persian Snow
2.40 Barton Stacey
3.10 Royal Boy
3.40 Ranjaan 

LUDLOW

1.245 Couldhavehaditall
1.15 Princely Player
1.45 Forever Present
2.15 Zarzal
2.50 Keltic Crisis
3.20 Kings Apollo
3.50 Master Wickham

 

Hotspots

WORK WHISPER: Tweedledrum (Kempton, 1.30)

WEIGHTING GAME: Layline (Wolverhampton, 5.30)

BURNT FINGERS: Cloudy Spirit (Ludlow, 1.15)

CAPTAIN HEATH: Poet (Kempton, 3.40)

FORMCAST SPECIAL: Dansili Dutch (Wolverhampton, 4.00)

WIZARD: Danzoe (Wolverhampton, 1.55)

 
 

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