WOLVERHAMPTON 18:45

All 4 ran.

Time: 1m 58.77s Closing Sectional: (2.00f): 23.25s (107.9%)

Overrounds: Industry SP 109%, Betfair SP 100.4%

The competition in this minor event was lessened by Sinjaari clearly not giving his running but it may pay to take a fairly positive view of the remaining trio, even if Felix did cause something of a surprise, doing well to come from last-to-first given the pace set by Bangkok was only modest.

FELIX flopped here last February but other than that it's been all positive since joining this yard, better than ever in posting a smart performance back from 10 months off, doing well to reel in the second; in touch, took keen hold, headway out wide entering straight, effort entering final 1f, stayed on to lead line; these conditions suit him ideally and this form would entitle him to respect in the Winter Derby or the Easter Classic.

BANGKOK (IRE) ran creditably, backing up one good run with another for a change, even if it was a little disappointing that he was unable to get the job done, particularly having had the run of the race; led, went with zest, kicked on 2f out, tackled inside final 1f, kept on but caught line; his level of form ensures that he'll continue to be a major contender on all-weather.

FOREST OF DEAN gelded since last seen, boasts some decent form and shaped as if retaining all ability after 16 months off, an encouraging return to action given that he's presumably had a problem or 2 to have been off for so long; tracked pace, close up over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, one paced but not unduly punished.

SINJAARI (IRE) in first-time cheekpieces, clearly wasn't himself, more to it than the drop back in trip even if he is likely to prove at his best over a bit further; tracked pace, pushed along over 3f out, left behind over 1f out; he's the sort to bounce back quickly.