3.40 Wolverhampton
Idyllic Star 9/1
Although a maiden after 6 starts and she's facing in form rivals, I certainly think Idyllic Star could go very close to landing this. Based on her maiden efforts and her last 2 starts in handicap, I definitely think she's weighted to score off a mark like this and I think the key today will be this step up in trip. Her last 2 starts have come over 10f where she has run well (once rather unlucky) but I think the extra 3f today will bring out more improvement. She was was well supported on her last start but could only get going to late but it was still a decent enough effort and she's been dropped a further 1lb to a mark of 66. Martin Harley takes the ride on Stan Moore's 3 year old filly and he's a rather interesting booking given it will only be his 2nd start for the yard. Although only 6 go to post and only 2 places to play for, I actually think the small field will suit and should prevent her from getting too far behind. Although this is definitely a better race than her last two, I certainly think she has scope for considerable improvement now upped in trip and I expect a bold showing that should hopefully see her land this event.