Wolverhampton Races & Results with ratings from TomForm.
There were 272 Races on across 32 meetings. There was 7 races at Bunbury first race 06:52, 18 races at Club Hipico first race 16:15, 8 races at Craon first race 09:45, 7 races at Fairyhouse first race 15:25, 9 races at Finger Lakes first race 18:00, 7 races at Fort Erie first race 20:00, 12 races at Funabashi first race 06:45, 6 races at Gavea first race 22:00, 7 races at Grafton first race 04:35, 7 races at Hamilton first race 13:48, 1 races at Hastings Racecourse first race 01:00, 10 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 6 races at Hyderabad first race 09:25, 12 races at Kanazawa first race 03:15, 11 races at Kasamatsu first race 02:50, 12 races at Kochi first race 06:55, 8 races at La Capelle first race 11:00, 8 races at Listowel first race 13:30, 1 races at Los Alamitos Racecourse first race 01:05, 7 races at Louisiana Downs first race 22:05, 12 races at Mizusawa first race 03:45, 8 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 8 races at Narromine first race 04:20, 14 races at Palermo first race 17:30, 10 races at Philadelphia first race 17:40, 8 races at Presque Isle Downs first race 20:00, 6 races at Sedgefield first race 14:30, 9 races at Tarbes first race 13:50, 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 8 races at Vichy first race 15:50, 8 races at Warrnambool first race 04:30, 9 races at Wolverhampton first race 16:25, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(8)  Badosa |  | |  | | | 3 | Liam Keniry | Patrick Morris | Ex-Archie Watson; two wins over 6f on Tapeta in January/March but she's been out of sorts since and was tailed off back from a break at Carlisle 12 days ago; others preferred. | ||
(6)  Roody Toody | | | | | | 3 | Robert Havlin | Richard Phillips | Unexposed after only five starts but she's not finished closer than seventh and was beaten 12l on her recent handicap/seasonal debut at Chepstow (6f, good); headgear is now added and she needs a transformation back on AW. | ||
(10)  Lady Ursula | | | | | | 4 | Harry Burns | Patrick Morris | Seven-race maiden who was a creditable third at Southwell (5f, AW) on her final run for Charlie Fellowes last January; failed to beat a rival there on recent comeback but she ran well to a point at a big price and should benefit from that run; not ruled out back up in trip. | ||
2nd (9)  Time Patrol | | | | | | 4 | Nicola Currie | Tony Carroll | Came from the rear to win a classified event at Bath (5.6f, firm) last month but he beat only one rival when returned to that track last Saturday; has bit to prove again after that blip and he's 0-9 on AW. | ||
(11)  Coast | | | | | | 5 | Joey Haynes | Scott Dixon | Two turf wins at Lingfield (6f) this summer but she's been well held on turf and Polytrack there in last three runs; has two C&D wins on her CV but she's drawn out wide back at this track and needs a major turnaround. | ||
(13)  Fai Fai | | | | | | 5 | Callum Shepherd | Daniel Steele | Won off 2lb lower over 6f at Lingfield (AW) and Salisbury (good to firm) this summer but he didn't shine when favourite in classified event at Lingfield (7f) last time; now drops back in trip but he's drawn widest of all and others are more persuasive. | ||
(5)  Bossy Parker | | | | | | 4 | Andrew Elliott | Stella Barclay | Won two in a row over 7f here in February/March but he's generally struggled since and was beaten 7l back on Tapeta at Southwell last time; blinkers return but he has plenty to prove and is 0-7 at sprint trips. | ||
(12)  Hailey Ya Mal | | | | | | 4 | Cam Hardie | Antony Brittain | 0-10 but he ran his best race so far when runner-up over C&D 18 days ago; that was an eyecatching effort behind a well-handicapped rival and he's a big player if he can back that up. | ||
1st (2)  Nights Over Egypt | | | | | | 4 | Kieran O'Neill | Jennie Candlish | Has not been with Jennie Candlish for long and was fair third off reduced mark over 7f here (40-1) last time; this drop back in trip is no problem but his record now stands at 1-19 and he's not easy to predict; others look more solid. | ||
4th (4)  Eldeyaar | | | | | | 5 | Alex Jary | Antony Brittain | Put in a dominant display over C&D on his penultimate run and was a creditable third back on turf at Carlisle (5f, soft) 12 days ago; up another 2lb but he still looks feasibly treated and has possibilities back up in trip. | ||
(3)  Due Date | | | | | | 4 | Marco Ghiani | Charlie Wallis | Four AW wins this year including two over C&D; only 2lb higher than for his Southwell win last month and a slow start held him back when fourth behind Bluebells Boy at Lingfield last time; has a 7lb swing in the weights with his old rival and he's respected back on Tapeta. | ||
(7)  Marching Mac | | | | | | 3 | Grace McEntee | Phil McEntee | Off the mark at tenth attempt with 33-1 win in apprentice handicap at Brighton (6f, good) last Tuesday; escapes a penalty for that success but his AW form lags behind his best turf efforts and he struggled at Southwell on his penultimate run; comes with risks attached back in this sphere. | ||
3rd (1)  Bluebells Boy | | | | | | 5 | David Probert | Darryll Holland | Got back on track with a comfortable win at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) 13 days ago and he overcame trouble when following up at Brighton (5.3f, good) last Tuesday; only 2lb higher under another penalty here and he's a major player again back up in trip. |
Hat-trick seeker Bluebells Boy is strongly respected, while Due Date has won four times on AW this year and still looks feasibly treated on his brave success at Southwell last month. Eldeyaar put in a dominant display here on his penultimate run and looks interesting back at this track but preference is for his stablemate HAILEY YA MAL. His record stands at 0-10 but he ran his best race so far when runner-up over C&D last time and is a big player if he can back that up.[David Moon]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(1)  Backer Bilk | | | | | | 2 | Raul Da Silva | Derek Shaw | Tailed off in two 6f maidens on turf; now visored but impossible to recommend. | ||
(7)  Havana's Dream | | | | | | 2 | Joey Haynes | Ronald Harris | 40-1, green and tailed off on her Chepstow debut three weeks ago (5f, good); no appeal. | ||
(3)  King's Hand | | | | | | 2 | Luke Morris | Sir Mark Prescott Bt | Two recent runs haven't been without hope but the drop in trip isn't the obvious answer; one for handicaps after this. | ||
(6)  Fiery Angel | | | | | | 2 | Callum Shepherd | David Evans | Half-sister to winners Be Frank (6f; RPR 93) and My Bonnie Lassie (6f 2yo; 73); dam 1m1f-12.4f winner (78); bred to have a future but she has a fair standard to aim at on debut. | ||
4th (9)  Rogue Dancer | | | | | | 2 | David Probert | Jack Jones | Minor promise in her two recent runs but she'll find easier openings when handicaps are on her agenda. | ||
(8)  Oceans Charm | | | | | | 2 | Billy Loughnane | James Ferguson | Half-sister to Italian 1m-1m2f winner Sea Emperor (including 2yo); dam unraced half-sister to 1m2f/1m4f Group 2 winner Banimpire; betting to guide on debut. | ||
2nd (4)  Peter The Wolf | | | | | | 2 | Edward Greatrex | Warren Greatrex | Too green to do himself justice at Salisbury on debut; more professional when third of ten at Ascot 17 days ago (6f, soft), form that looks solid enough following good runs from the second and fourth since; yard's 2yos going well and he's one to take seriously. | ||
3rd (5)  Target Man | | | | | | 2 | David Egan | George Boughey | Beaten at odds-on on his debut at Lingfield in April (5f, AW); just missed out over C&D two weeks ago but that form not the easiest to assess; may do better but suspicion he'll need to. | ||
1st (2)  Good Banter | | | | | | 2 | Rossa Ryan | Clive Cox | Sent off at 25-1 for his Salisbury debut 24 days ago (6f, good to firm) and ran a race full of promise, picked off late by a newcomer who was sent off at odds-on; capable of better and he's a strong contender despite the widest stall. |
Target Man ran well over C&D two weeks ago but that looked a tricky race to assess and it could be that Peter The Wolf and GOOD BANTER progress past him. The selection went desperately close behind a well-touted newcomer at Salisbury on debut and an SP of 25-1 would suggest that was a pleasant surprise. He can do better.[Paul Smith]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(10)  Oldbury Lad | | | | | | 2 | Kieran O'Neill | Grace Harris | Poor form in three novice/maiden runs this summer (5.5f-7.5f); gelded prior to his nursery debut; not easily recommended. | ||
(5)  Little Jumby | | | | | | 2 | William Cox | Charles Hills | Handicapped on his debut effort when not beaten far but still last of the seven runners at Salisbury (6f, good to firm); step up in trip and switch to handicaps needs to have a major effect. | ||
2nd (8)  Mystified | | | | | | 2 | David Egan | John Butler | First two runs weren't without hope; latest Newcastle effort easy enough to excuse and she moves into handicaps with untapped potential; betting instructive. | ||
(9)  Holbrook | | | | | | 2 | Nicola Currie | Ollie Sangster | Whiff of promise in sprint maidens; 9-1 for his nursery debut at Kempton six weeks ago (1m AW) but turned in a laboured effort; blinkers now tried and still has time to do better. | ||
4th (7)  Zoulu Warrior | | | | | | 2 | Cieren Fallon | Heather Main | Unsighted in two sprint runs in May/June; gelded after the second of them and shaped nicely in a 7f maiden at Epsom four weeks ago, travelling strongly; cheekpieces on for nursery debut; suspicion he's capable of a good deal better and he's interesting, even from the widest stall. | ||
(4)  Off The Bench | | | | | | 2 | Gina Mangan | Edward Smyth-Osbourne | Didn't progress in four runs for David Loughnane; upped to 7f for his stable debut at Leicester six weeks ago (first run after a gelding operation) and ran okay without looking ahead of his mark; now tongue tied. | ||
3rd (1)  Georginio | | | | | | 2 | Luke Morris | Archie Watson | Ran three times in the space of a fortnight in July, showing some promise over 7f; gelded prior to his nursery debut; not obviously thrown in but no surprise to see improvement. | ||
1st (6)  One Road | | | | | | 2 | Benoit De La Sayette | Kevin Philippart De Foy | Improved with each of his three runs and his never-dangerous fifth of 12 at Kempton 19 days ago (6f) hinted at much better; return to 7f should suit and he's of some interest now facing more realistic opposition. | ||
(2)  Yehudi | | | | | | 2 | Billy Loughnane | Mark Loughnane | Improved with each of his three runs in maiden/novice company, most recently beaten 5l into sixth at Haydock (first run at 7f); tongue tied for nursery debut; unexposed. | ||
(3)  Dandy G Boy | | | | | | 2 | Rossa Ryan | Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole | Hasn't shown his hand in three sprint maiden/novice events and when sixth at Salisbury last month he was racing away from the principals; bred to stay 7f and he's open to improvement now handicapping at a modest level; Rossa Ryan a positive booking for the yard (20% strike-rate) and cheekpieces could help; one to consider. |
Few of these have remotely shown their hand and this could be a tasty nursery for the grade. Georginio, Yehudi, Dandy G Boy and Mystified have all threatened better but two with the potential to be much better than their mark are Zoulu Warrior and ONE ROAD. Both caught the eye last time and the latter, who looks sure to appreciate the return to 7f, has the better draw.[Paul Smith]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(9)  Glen Esk | | | | | | 7 | Charlie Bennett | John O'Shea | He was returning from a 691-day absence when tailed off over 8.5f here 16 days ago (stable debut); dropping to 7f not the obvious move for one whose best form has come at 1m2f. | ||
| 4th (11) Buttercross Flyer | | | | | | 3 | Kieran O'Neill | Scott Dixon | Made all to win a 7f nursery at Newcastle last summer off a 3lb higher mark; good run at Newcastle on most recent AW start (April) but her form dipped on turf subsequently; sold for 6,000gns in July; one of two runners for Scott Dixon. | ||
(4)  Bellagio Man | | | | | | 6 | Cam Hardie | Antony Brittain | Dropping down the weights but he hasn't looked in the form required to capitalise; drawn widest on a rare 7f run; others are preferred. | ||
(3)  Touchwood | | | | | | 6 | David Probert | Ruth Carr | Successful off this mark in a 7.5f handicap at Chester in June; in and out since and he'll need a good pace to aim at; others safer. | ||
(5)  American Star | | | | | | 5 | James Sullivan | Ruth Carr | Back to the same mark as when successful at Chester in July (7f, good to soft); not seen to best effect in a 6f claimer here two weeks ago; this should be more suitable and he looks the stable's main hope. | ||
(2)  Shaw Park | | | | | | 5 | Dale Swift | Scott Dixon | Three wins at Brighton this summer, all over 7f on fast ground; 0-14 on AW but his peak RPR came when beaten a nose over C&D on his debut; not at his best at Newcastle last week but still needs consideration. | ||
3rd (8)  Onthemoneyhoney | | | | | | 3 | Rossa Ryan | Clive Cox | Dropping down the weights and she ran okay at Kempton on her penultimate start; less good last time, even allowing for a wide trip, and back against male opposition today. | ||
(10)  Forever A Diamond | | | | | | 3 | Billy Loughnane | William Muir & Chris Grassick | C&D win in April; best run since when beaten a neck into third at Kempton last week (blinkered first time); Billy Loughnane retains the ride and another bold bid looks assured. | ||
(1)  Surprise Picture | | | | | | 6 | Harrison Shaw | Grant Tuer | Conditions ideal and he comes here in top form, easily seeing off five rivals 18 days ago before finding only a progressive one too strong four days later; only 1lb higher and set to go well again. | ||
2nd (6)  Sonmarg | | | | | | 3 | Robert Havlin | S Woods | Yet to win a handicap but he's been banging at the door of late, second of six at Lingfield 12 days ago (7f, AW); should remain competitive. | ||
1st (7)  Pinball Wizard | | | | | | 6 | Sean D Bowen | James Owen | Ex-Irish; three runs for new yard, showing best form when third of 13 here (8.5f) 16 days ago (well backed); should be quick enough to cope with the drop in trip; well drawn; contender. |
Pinball Wizard and American Star are contenders but Surprise Picture and FOREVER A DIAMOND may be the pair to focus on. The selection ran well in new blinkers at Kempton last week and is marginally preferred.[Paul Smith]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(1)  Loco Lobo | | | | | | 6 | Paula Muir | Lisa Williamson | 66-1 winner at Haydock (5f, soft) last July but she's not come close to that form in just four runs since; still relatively lightly raced but she's failed to beat a rival at Haydock in her last two runs and has plenty to prove back on AW. | ||
(4)  We're Reunited | | | | | | 7 | Rob Hornby | Michael Blake | Bath regular who has run some good races there this season but he didn't shine at that track (5f, good) last Sunday and his last success was in June 2022. | ||
(9)  Battle Point | | | | | | 5 | Gina Mangan | Michael Attwater | Sole win from 28 starts was in April 2023 but he went very close behind Zeno at Lingfield (5f, AW) last time; has wide draw on this return to Tapeta but he's only 1lb higher than last time and is not ruled out. | ||
(7)  Banana | | | | | | 5 | Mikkel Mortensen | Scott Dixon | Still a maiden after 31 starts but she was only just caught in a 6f handicap at Newcastle (Tapeta) 11 days ago; on same mark on this drop back in trip and another bold bid could be on the cards. | ||
(8)  Next Second | | | | | | 5 | Josephine Gordon | Ruth Carr | All four wins have come over C&D and latest was in July; on same mark as for that last success but she's been generally disappointing since and was well held here two week ago; needs a major upturn in form. | ||
4th (11)  Restricted | | | | | | 3 | Joey Haynes | Chelsea Banham | Runner-up four times this year but he's lost his way in 5f handicaps on AW in his last three starts; record now stands at 0-18 and he needs a major revival with cheekpieces added. | ||
1st (5)  Colors Of Freedom | | | | | | 4 | Luke Morris | Joe Ponting | Triple Tapeta winner who has not been beaten far at Southwell (5f) in last two starts but her losing run is now up to 14 and she needs to find something extra; cheekpieces worn last time are removed. | ||
(6)  Zeno | | | | | | 4 | David Egan | Robert Cowell | Off the mark at the 11th attempt when beating Battle Point at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) 19 days ago; that was a last-gasp win in a four-runner race but he travelled well for a long way and is only 2lb higher here; respected back on Tapeta. | ||
(2)  Battleofbaltimore | | | | | | 3 | Morgan Cole | Dylan Cunha | Just one win from 19 starts but that was at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) in July and he was a fair third at Brighton (5.3f, good) last Tuesday; this is a deeper race but he's on a workable mark and is hard to rule out back on AW; hood added. | ||
3rd (10)  Marcus | | | | | | 3 | Marco Ghiani | Charlie Wallis | 0-11 but he's finished runner-up in his last two starts including a clear second at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) last time; only 1lb higher here and he's a big player if he can continue the good work. | ||
2nd (3)  Tillybob | | | | | | 4 | Andrew Elliott | Stella Barclay | Some fair efforts at 6f this year including on Tapeta at Newcastle; had an excuse in the mud at Chester (7f) last time but she's now 0-10 and this is a new test with visor tried on her drop to 5f; others preferred. |
This looks a bit trappy but the vote goes to ZENO, who travelled smoothly for a long way before knuckling down well for a last-gasp success over Battle Point at Lingfield 19 days ago. He's only 2lb higher than for that breakthrough win and should get a good tow into this race. Marcus, who has finished runner-up in his last two starts, is feared most ahead of Banana, who was only just caught over 6f at Newcastle last time.[David Moon]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12th (11)  Angel Of Gold | | | | | | 3 | Mikkel Mortensen | Scott Dixon | Has not finished closer than sixth in her eight runs and was tailed off at Southwell (1m3f, AW) last time; out of the weights again after another short break and can only be watched. | ||
| 9th (5) Northgate | | | | | | 3 | Cam Hardie | Antony Brittain | Made a promising start in handicaps when runner-up at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) in January but he was well held here in his final two runs last winter; has been gelded and is still lightly raced but he has something to prove after seven months off. | ||
11th (8)  Guildford | | | | | | 3 | William Carver | Jamie Osborne | Lightly raced 3yo but he has form figures of 96796 so far and has taken a strong hold at times; this is only his second handicap but not sure this step up in trip will suit and others are more convincing. | ||
4th (9)  Brinton | | | | | | 3 | Rob Hornby | Jonathan Portman | Seven-race maiden who has been well held in her last three handicaps but she has shaped as though this new trip could suit and she's a half-sister to four AW winners; needs checking in market on Tapeta debut. | ||
10th (3)  Quickfire | | | | | | 3 | Billy Loughnane | Mark Loughnane | Struggled in first four runs for current yard but he turned things around with cheekpieces added when landing a classified event at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) last month; now returns to AW but he's unexposed in this sphere and this step back up in trip should be fine; respected back in a handicap. | ||
(10)  Eagle Landed | | | | | | 3 | Lewis Edmunds | J R Jenkins | Went very close at Leicester (7f, heavy) in May but he's not gone on from that and didn't look totally convincing under pressure at Southwell last time; that was a respectable effort over 1m but he needs to find more back up in trip. | ||
8th (13)  Lightning Bay | | | | | | 3 | Luke Morris | John Butler | Has had some close calls this year but he's still a maiden after 15 starts and was a long way below form here (8.6f) 16 days ago; down the list. | ||
7th (2)  Northstead Gardens | | | | | | 3 | Joey Haynes | David Simcock | Seven-race maiden but she recorded her first placed effort when runner-up in a handicap here (8.6f) 16 days ago; stayed on strongly behind a well-handicapped rival in that race and she looks interesting off only 1lb higher here. | ||
2nd (6)  Keen Interest | | | | | | 3 | Kieran O'Neill | Alice Haynes | Hold-up performer who is versatile trip-wise; just one win from 20 starts but that came at Yarmouth (11.4f, good to firm) last month and he's held his form with three solid efforts since; should be fine back on Tapeta and has claims if he gets the breaks. | ||
5th (12)  Danehill Star | | | | | | 3 | Marco Ghiani | Tony Carroll | Record of 0-13 but he ran his best race since February when runner-up behind an odds-on rival at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) 19 days ago; that was under a positive ride and he's respected from good draw on this drop back in trip. | ||
6th (1)  Burlington House | | | | | | 3 | Callum Shepherd | Dylan Cunha | Well held in all six runs including three middle-distance handicaps for current yard this summer; dropped another 4lb but he needs a transformation on this switch to Tapeta; cheekpieces added. | ||
3rd (4)  Blacklion | | | | | | 3 | Pat Cosgrave | George Baker | Has a patchy profile but he improved his record to 2-12 with a last-gasp win over 7f here last time; this is a different test from a wide draw but he's only 2lb higher than last time and looks worth a try at this new trip; dangerous. | ||
1st (7)  Harlington | | | | | | 3 | Taylor Fisher | Joe Tickle | Inconsistent nine-race maiden but he made a promising start for new yard when third from off the pace at Bath (11.6f) last Saturday; now drops back in trip but he still has potential and is unexposed on AW; not ruled out. |
The last-time-out winners Quickfire and Blacklion are respected, while Danehill Star could make a bold bid back in trip and Keen Interest has claims if this sets up for his closing style. Harlington and Brinton also enter the reckoning but preference is for NORTHSTEAD GARDENS, who chased home a well-handicapped rival here 16 days ago and still has potential after only seven starts.[David Moon]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd (8)  Robeam | | | | | | 8 | Charlie Bennett | Michael Mullineaux | Most recent win came in a staying hurdle in 2022 and he's hard to predict; finished runner-up at Catterick (2m, good to firm) last month but he failed to back that up at Bath since and has something to prove again after that laboured effort. | ||
(3)  Valegro | | | | | | 5 | Mia Nicholls | Pat Murphy | Runner-up in a claimer (1m4f, good to soft) in France in 2022 but he's had only three runs since and has struggled in all of them including a 2m handicap at Lingfield last month; still lightly raced but he has lots to prove. | ||
(10)  Ormering Tide | | | | | | 3 | Callum Shepherd | David Evans | Lightly raced 3yo but he's struggled so far including in two handicaps (9.4f/1m2f) in the spring; now switches to a staying trip and he needs to show a lot more after 115 days off. | ||
(2)  Beaming Light | | | | | | 4 | Cieren Fallon | Laura Horsfall | Tailed off in his completed bumper last December and he's generally struggled in seven Flat runs since; on same mark as for his 9l defeat at Kempton (1m3f) last Monday and he needs improvement on this big step up in trip. | ||
(5)  Humaniste | | | | | | 9 | Taylor Fisher | Joe Tickle | Added a sixth point win in May and has been giving it a good go back on the Flat since, including when fourth of 13 behind an improver at Bath (2m1f, good) last time; still unexposed on AW and has possibilities if he can transfer his form back to this sphere. | ||
4th (7)  Bigz Belief | | | | | | 7 | David Probert | Barry Brennan | 1-23 on the Flat and that win came in 2021 but he was a bit of an eyecatcher when a staying-on fourth of 16 at Tipperary (12.5f, good) last time; changed hands since; he needs checking in market back up in trip on stable debut. | ||
(9)  Mimasusa | | | | | | 3 | Jason Watson | Andrew Balding | 3yo who was tailed off at Ffos Las last time but that was on heavy ground and she shaped with promise when fifth at Kempton (2m, AW) on her penultimate run; still has potential after only six starts and she's not ruled out back on AW. | ||
(6)  Nostromo | | | | | | 4 | Billy Loughnane | Roger Teal | Eight-race maiden who has not finished closer than 6l to a winner and he didn't improve for the step up to 2m at Lingfield (AW; 11-1) last time; others preferred. | ||
2nd (1)  Breccia | | | | | | 6 | Marco Ghiani | Robert Stephens | Sole win was over two years ago but that came over C&D and she's run respectably on the Flat (1m5f) and over hurdles (2m1f) since returning from an absence; on dangerous mark back in this sphere and she could have a big role play. | ||
1st (4)  Baileys Warrior | | | | | | 6 | Robert Havlin | Thomas Faulkner | Just one win from 30 starts but that was over 2m at Lingfield (AW) in February and she travelled smoothly for a long way when runner-up here (1m6f) on penultimate run; returns from a short break but she looks interesting back on AW; cheekpieces removed. |
Preference is for the generally reliable BAILEYS WARRIOR, who won over 2m at Lingfield in February and travelled smoothly for a long way when runner-up over 1m6f here on her penultimate run. C&D winner Breccia could pose the main threat on her return to the Flat, although Humaniste has reached the frame in his last four starts and he should go well again. Others to consider are Ex-Irish Bigz Belief and the lightly raced 3yo Mimasusa.[David Moon]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(2)  El Montejean | | | | | | 4 | Mikkel Mortensen | Ben Lund | Off the mark over 6f at Pontefract in August 2023 but he hasn't reached those heights this year and has been beaten about 11l in last two runs; mark continues to fall but he's now 1-17 and has plenty to prove on this big step back up in trip. | ||
(11)  Mr Tibbs | | | | | | 3 | Sean D Bowen | Mark Loughnane | Started his handicap career with a fair fourth here (7f) in February but he's struggled over C&D and at Chepstow in both subsequent runs; still lightly raced but he needs a transformation with cheekpieces added | ||
| (10) Inexplicable | | | | | | 7 | Cam Hardie | Antony Brittain | Has eight course wins under his belt but he's been well held in his last five runs and was always in rear at Southwell last time; regular visor is now removed and he needs to get back on track. | ||
(5)  Bakersboy | | | | | | 6 | Kieran O'Neill | Alice Haynes | Won over C&D in June but he's been disappointing since and was laboured back here (9.4f) last time; now back on last winning mark but he has questions to answer and is drawn out wide; tongue-tie worn last time is removed. | ||
1st (3)  Prince Ali | | | | | | 6 | Zoe Lewis | Thomas Faulkner | Triple AW winner who scored off 3lb higher over C&D last September; has reached the frame on numerous occasions since and he had an excuse back on turf at Ffos Las (1m2f, good to soft) in July; returns from a short break and he needs watching in market back at this track. | ||
(8)  Outreach | | | | | | 4 | Tyler Heard | Mark Usher | Both wins have been gained at this track (7f) but he's still 3lb higher than for his latest win (in July) and was a long way below form at Chelmsford last time; comes with risks attached back up in trip. | ||
(7)  Ya Rayah | | | | | | 3 | Robert Havlin | S Woods | Well held in his three qualifying runs (7f/1m) this summer but it's still early days for this well-bred colt and he looks a possible improver with headgear added on handicap debut; needs close look for in-form yard. | ||
4th (6)  Lady Ava | | | | | | 3 | Rossa Ryan | Ed Dunlop | Has a patchy record in ten starts but she won on turf last autumn and was creditable second from off the pace at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last time; looks worth another try at this trip and she's in the mix off unchanged mark. | ||
(9)  Shaka | | | | | | 4 | Elle-May Croot | Ivan Furtado | Still a maiden after 15 starts but he's been running well since July and was runner-up over 1m at Southwell last time; only 1lb higher here and he should go well again. | ||
| 2nd (4) We'renotreallyhere | | | | | | 4 | Callum Shepherd | Daniel Steele | Had a good spell this summer, including a win on Polytrack at Lingfield (1m) last month, but his form nosedived at Epsom last time when the soft ground shouldn't have been an issue; bit to prove again after that and he needs to bounce back. | ||
3rd (1)  Waleyfa | | | | | | 6 | Billy Loughnane | Daniel & Claire Kubler | Has record 121 for current yard, with the wins coming over 1m at Brighton and the second-place finish a very narrow defeat on Tapeta at Southwell; has a penalty for her success last Tuesday but she remains well treated on old form and is a major player again. |
Top of the list is WALEYFA (nap), who made it 2-3 for her current yard when scoring at Brighton last Tuesday and remains well treated on her old form. Shaka has been running well since July and he's feared most ahead of recent Southwell runner-up Lady Ava. Triple AW winner Prince Ali is on a dangerous mark back in this sphere, while another to keep an eye on is the unexposed handicap newcomer Ya Rayah. [David Moon]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(10)  Perla Marina | | | | | | 3 | Nicola Currie | George Baker | Big prices and well held in two turf handicaps in July; plenty to prove with cheekpieces now added. | ||
2nd (3)  Harbour Vision | | | | | | 9 | Joey Haynes | Scott Dixon | Prolific AW winner but there's been little of note since his comfortable C&D win in March; now 6lb lower as a result but he is coming here with a bit to prove. | ||
(8)  Edmund Ironside | | | | | | 4 | Robert Havlin | Michael Attwater | Had some solid AW form over the winter, including a 1m win at Lingfield last November, and he's quickly dropped down the weights; not at his best on turf when last seen three months ago but no surprise to see better now returned to the AW. | ||
(5)  Chagall | | | | | | 8 | George Rooke | Jack Jones | Handicapped to win but he's rather been going through the motions this summer; has form at this track but over further and he may be ideally suited by more of a test. | ||
(9)  Offiah's Boy | | | | | | 3 | David Probert | Tom Ward | Gelded prior to his improved effort over C&D on handicap debut, a 2l third of 12 behind Cuban Harry (first run in this combination of accessories); 4lb better off with that rival today but it might not be enough. | ||
3rd (2)  King Of Speed | | | | | | 5 | Billy Loughnane | Mark Loughnane | Beat Harbour Vision over C&D in February and went on to finish second on his next four starts; below his best the last twice (after a break latest) but ridden by an inexperienced rider in amateur races; Billy Loughnane back on today and better is expected returned to the AW. | ||
(1)  Cariad | | | | | | 4 | Callum Shepherd | George Scott | She ran respectably off this mark in two starts last month, third behind an unexposed rival at Southwell last time (second and fifth have won since); should remain competitive and this is slightly easier than last time. | ||
4th (4)  Cuban Harry | | | | | | 3 | Rossa Ryan | Ed Dunlop | Took advantage of a drop in the weights when comfortably seeing off 11 rivals over C&D 16 days ago; that was his first win at the 13th attempt but he was well on top at the finish and a 4lb rise isn't harsh in isolation; whether he can back it up remains to be seen, though. | ||
1st (6)  Newfangled | | | | | | 3 | Rob Hornby | Jonathan Portman | Cheekpieces have been the catalyst for some improvement in recent months, off the mark over 9.5f here in July and having something to spare when landing a 1m2f handicap at Lingfield 19 days ago; 5lb higher against stronger opposition and over a shorter trip but he's on the up and can't be ignored. | ||
(7)  Bay Of Australia | | | | | | 3 | P J McDonald | Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero | 11-race maiden; ran his best race for new connections when second of five over the extended 1m1f here a fortnight ago, keeping on; handicap mark left unchanged and he should make another bold bid. |
Newfangled comes here on the up and may well go in again but he's up in the weights and down in trip so this will demand something new. Cuban Harry won comfortably over C&D last time and will be a danger to all if able to back that up, while Cariad (second choice) also looks booked for a big run. KING OF SPEED needs to bounce back to his best but he's on a fair mark, will appreciate the return to AW, should be sharper for last month's return from a break and is reunited with Billy Loughnane this evening.[Paul Smith]