Araifjan’s the pick for Betway Handicap

Araifjan can confirm his liking for Wolverhampton with victory in the Betway Handicap.

The three-year-old was making his stable debut for Robert Cowell when he was a close third over course and distance last week.

The reopposing Steelriver and Iconic Knight finished a place behind and in front of him respectively, in a bunch finish for the minor honours.

T h ey a re h a n d i c ap p e d to run very close again, of course. But Araifjan has got his eye in after his first attempt from new surroundings, for a trainer adept with sprinters.

Having finished second and won on his two previous Wo l ve rh a m pto n tr i p s fo r Richard Fahey back in September, he is a tempting option to double his tally from an unchanged mark.

Halfwaytothemoon was certainly not a cheap purchase at 500,000 guineas as a yearling, and she failed to make a splash on her only juvenile start last term, but now could be her moment to shine.

John Gosden has exercised plenty of patience with this Sea The Stars filly - and upped to a mile-and-a-half on her return at Southwell earlier this month, she looked a much more likely winner.

Kitzbuhel, the four-anda-half-length victor, was just too good from the front that day, but Halfwaytothemoon kept on with purpose and should surely strip fitter for the Betway Supporting Safer Gambling Week Novice Stakes.

King Of Tsavo was a bit green on his racecourse bow, but can do better in the Ladbrokes Watch Racing Online For Free EBF Maiden Stakes.

The Wolf can make it two from two over fences in the 100% RacingTV Profits Back To Racing Novices' Chase at Exeter.

The six-year-old was a dual winner over hurdles and translated that ability to the bigger obstacles with victory at Chepstow last month.

His stamina came to the fore and he was firmly on top after jumping the last, coming home two-and-a-half lengths clear. The edge up to three miles here is a definite positive.

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