December 16 / 17.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.30

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Best Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM EBF “Confined” Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands C/D)(GBB Race)(Div II)

  • Prize money: £3402
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Best Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM EBF “Confined” Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands C/D)(GBB Race)(Div II)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 4

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal of a useful 7f-1m performer for her connections; duly showed some promise at Southwell (6f) while shaping as if this longer trip will suit, in keeping with her dam; respected with progress on the cards.
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8th

3

(4)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lovesick

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

The form of her C&D win last month isn't anything out of the ordinary but she improved when a close third under a penalty at Chelmsford 17 days ago (1m); dropping back in trip not sure to suit so well but she's on the up and still has potential.

3/1

8th

3

(4)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lovesick

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

The form of her C&D win last month isn't anything out of the ordinary but she improved when a close third under a penalty at Chelmsford 17 days ago (1m); dropping back in trip not sure to suit so well but she's on the up and still has potential.

3/1

3rd

2

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Lovesick

8st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

took keen hold, led narrowly early, soon in touch with leaders

4/1

2nd
1 (7)
Kev

13/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 6

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lacked finishing kick in 6f contest at Kempton but could well improve over this longer distance with the experience under his belt; pedigree suggests as much (dam 7f AW winner); one to consider.
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13th

2

(4)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

Kev

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tom Ward

Went close in a maiden at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in December 2024 but he's struggled in handicap company since; visor (worn last time) is replaced by first-time blinkers.

33/1

8th

4

(2)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Bath

Kev

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tom Ward

Went close in a Wolverhampton maiden (7f, AW) in December 2024 but he's struggled since including in three handicaps this winter; still lightly raced but he has plenty to prove on turf debut; visor added.

25/1

9th

3

(6)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:27 Lingfield (AW)

Kev

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

Promise last winter; absent for 328 days prior to his Kempton reappearance in December; well beaten there, and again last month, and he is risky despite his reduced mark.

50/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 84

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Perhaps unsuited by the conditions (1m1f, soft) at Redcar and fared a lot better at this venue (6f) since, shaping as if he'll be as effective over 7f; helps to set the form standard.
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6th

4

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Moby Quick

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Not particularly solid on his AW form (at up to 9.5f) for current stable; gained sole win on turf (6f; off 3lb higher) but has something to prove over this new trip.

11/2

7th

7

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Moby Quick

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

6f win for George Scott on turf last summer; edging down the weights for current stable while suggesting he retains a fair level of ability; Rossa Ryan replaces an apprentice this time; not discounted.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
32,000gns yearling; closely related to two winners, notably Aljezeera (1m-1m6f including 2yo/Listed; RPR 104), half-brother to three winners; dam 1m-1m4f winner (including US Grade 1; 115); interesting newcomer.
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5th

1

(3)

2nd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

16:10 Musselburgh

Mullwarchar

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Well held in a Southwell novice last time but he's was only beaten around 3l in first two starts including from a wide draw at Lingfield (1m, AW) in January; needs a close look now switched to a handicap and he's bred to be much better than this opening mark.

9/4

5th

1

(3)

2nd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

16:10 Musselburgh

Mullwarchar

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Well held in a Southwell novice last time but he's was only beaten around 3l in first two starts including from a wide draw at Lingfield (1m, AW) in January; needs a close look now switched to a handicap and he's bred to be much better than this opening mark.

9/4

6th

7

(1)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Mullwarchar

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Holds a fighting chance on the bare form he's shown at Wolverhampton (fourth over 7f) and Lingfield (fifth over 1m); withdrawn (broke out of stalls and got loose before start) at Chelmsford since.

8/1

Form: 9

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor claims on form, having been soundly beaten in 1m maiden at Lingfield.
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8th

6

(6)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spec Of Light

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tony Forbes

Regressive gelding who's lacked consistency of late, including in two forms of headgear; having a first crack at beyond 1m4f and needs to improve for the stiffer test.

20/1

5th

3

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Spec Of Light

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Forbes

Patchy form since gaining his sole success here (1m) 13 months ago, but has run well on a couple of occasions over middle-distances on this track during that period; each-way claims if producing his best.

20/1

7th

7

(1)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Spec Of Light

9st 2lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Forbes

Gained sole success for previous yard at Southwell (1m); ran creditably, finishing half-length second to Chicago Storm, over C&D (on debut for new stable) most recently; in the mix.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
17,000gns yearling; by Mohaather and the first foal of a 7f 2yo winner; seems a likely type on breeding but stable isn't noted for debut scorers.
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8th

6

(8)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Dixies Delight

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Unable to pose a significant threat in three 7f maiden/novice races at Wolverhampton this winter but has a more realistic chance to get competitive in this handicap; worth a glance in the betting.

20/1

7th

4

(6)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dixies Delight

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

towards rear, weakened from over 2f out

50/1

7th

4

(6)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dixies Delight

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

towards rear, weakened from over 2f out

50/1

Form: 6

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never landed a blow in 7f event at Southwell, having hindered his chance by getting loose beforehand and making a tardy start; however, may do better on all fronts with that experience under his belt.
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15th

11

(14)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

16:07 Nottingham

Rogue Officer

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

A fair 7f/1m maiden for Peter Chapple-Hyam in 2025; changed hands for 7,000gns and he's finished ahead of only one rival in two runs for new yard this year; overall record is now 0-8 and he needs a big turnaround.

25/1

10th

9

(1)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Rogue Officer

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

A fair 7f/1m maiden for Peter Chapple-Hyam in 2025; changed hands for 7,000gns and beat only one for his new yard in 1m Newcastle handicap 16 days ago after three months off; has a bit to prove.

33/1

9th

5

(2)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Rogue Officer

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Failed to win in six runs for Peter Chapple-Hyam but he finished second in handicaps at Chelmsford (7f) in August and Yarmouth (1m, good to soft; 14 ran) in October; sold for 7,000gns shortly after the Yarmouth effort; unexposed at a mile and he's one to note for market confidence.

12/1

Form: 6

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran to a meagre RPR in 7f contest at Southwell; perhaps one for handicaps later on.
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8th

8

(10)

16th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lightupyourlife

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Ran to a meagre RPR in 7f contest at Southwell; perhaps one for handicaps later on.

33/1

8th

8

(10)

16th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lightupyourlife

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Ran to a meagre RPR in 7f contest at Southwell; perhaps one for handicaps later on.

33/1

6th

7

(10)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Lightupyourlife

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alice Haynes

37,000euros half-sister to 9.4f AW winner Livinthelife (RPR 69); dam 7.5f winner (72); enough paper appeal to warrant a market check.

7/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
7,000gns foal, 5,000gns yearling; Ardad half-sister to winners Sense of Security (6f AW; RPR 65) and Poetic Lilly (7.6f; 53), out of 1m winner (75); check the betting.
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8th

7

(3)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ardilly Breeze

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Gemma Tutty

midfield

16/1

8th

7

(3)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ardilly Breeze

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Gemma Tutty

midfield

16/1

9th

13

(4)

14th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Pontefract

Ardilly Breeze

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

dwelt start, in rear, brief headway over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
10,000euros yearling, 10,000gns 2yo; by El Kabeir out of a 6f AW winner (RPR 76); yard not generally known for debut scorers.
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8th

7

(3)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Ffos Las

Arctic Mission

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Shown little in handful of starts at 7f and 1m on AW; now has his first run in a classified but still has much to prove on turf debut back from a break; cheekpieces on (has worn blinkers).

25/1

9th

8

(6)

26th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Arctic Mission

8st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Hasn't shown much and most recently he took a keen hold when well beaten over 1m here on handicap debut; the blinkers worn for the first time then are now removed.

20/1

6

(4)

12th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Arctic Mission

9st 3lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Poor chance on 7f efforts but this new trip, fitting of headgear and switch to handicap level are possible sources of improvement.

8/1

40/1

Form: 09

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in a couple of 7f races at Chelmsford; handicaps more suitable shortly.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

8

(5)

13th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Welsh Fizz

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

always behind and raced lazily at times

10/1

7th

8

(5)

13th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Welsh Fizz

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

always behind and raced lazily at times

10/1

11th

12

(4)

16th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Welsh Fizz

9st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Hugo Palmer

Down the field in a couple of 7f races at Chelmsford; handicaps more suitable shortly.

40/1

Form:

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trailed home last of 12 in 6f contest at Kempton for an inauspicious debut.
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10

(4)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:27 Kempton (AW)

Master Milan

8st 11lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Five-race maiden who holds very weak claims on form.

25/1

14

(9)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Master Milan

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Struggled in three starts for Kevin Philippart De Foy and he was again down the field on stable debut at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) in February; off since and has been gelded.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £39.40
Straight Forecast £47.21
Trifecta £125.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Mullwarchar

NEWMARKET:

Rogue Officer

SPOTLIGHT:

Lovesick

Telegraph:

Moby Quick

The Times:

Mullwarchar

Daily Mirror:

Mullwarchar

Daily Record:

Mullwarchar

The Guardian:

Lovesick

D Express:

Lovesick

Daily Mail:

Rogue Officer

The Sun:

Rogue Officer

The Star:

Rogue Officer