January 28 / 17.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3942
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

1/2 (Won)

  • Win: £1.40
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Can't rate the bare form of his debut win over C&D three weeks ago too highly but he picked up strongly off a slow pace in the straight and the effort should be marked up; open to improvement and he holds strong claims despite the penalty.
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1st

1

(3)

15th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Treasure Fleet

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Bought for 800,000gns at the breeze-ups here a year ago; justified favouritism in two novice events at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) in January, shaping as if he'll be suited by this extra yardage; respected with further progress on the cards.

6/4

1st

1

(3)

15th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Treasure Fleet

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Bought for 800,000gns at the breeze-ups here a year ago; justified favouritism in two novice events at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) in January, shaping as if he'll be suited by this extra yardage; respected with further progress on the cards.

6/4

1st

1

(3)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treasure Fleet

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

raced in second, challenging over 1f out, soon ridden to lead, kept on well

1/2

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7/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 7-

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
The fog prevented a clear view of what was happening early in the straight on his debut here last month but he wasn't beaten far at the finish and it was a pleasing start; open to improvement.
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9th

8

(14)

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Sandown

Island Hero

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Heather Main

Handicap and turf debutant who has a workable opening mark judged on the pick of his AW novice form; gelded since last run six months ago; market may give further guidance.

16/1

7th

5

(3)

1st Mar 2025

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1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Island Hero

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Heather Main

Fair form over the extended 1m at Wolverhampton, finishing runner-up on the second occasion; thereabouts on form but others in this line-up have greater scope for improvement.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; half-brother to 1m AW winner Lzaz (RPR 70); dam German 1m1f winner (103), herself from an excellent German family; betting should be a good guide as to expectation levels.
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4

(2)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Aqab

9st 8lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Displayed significant promise in all three qualifying races, most recently when sixth of 15 in good 1m maiden here a fortnight ago; upped in trip for this handicap debut; no surprise if he features.

5/1

4

(2)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Aqab

9st 8lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Displayed significant promise in all three qualifying races, most recently when sixth of 15 in good 1m maiden here a fortnight ago; upped in trip for this handicap debut; no surprise if he features.

5/1

3

(4)

22nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Aqab

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Sea The Stars colt who improved on his debut effort when contesting a Southwell novice event (1m, Tapeta) latest; should be capable of being more competitive when upped in trip but not written off here.

16/1

Form: 86-

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Two runs at Kempton (1m) in late 2024, shaping with some promise on both occasions; gelded since latest start; has more to come but probably once handicapped.
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5

(6)

19th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:30 Ripon

Pivotal Affair

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Michael Bell

Showed some promise in novice company but failed to build on it when seventh in 1m2f Leicester handicap 23 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now with more required.

9/1

9

(8)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Leicester

Pivotal Affair

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Son of Lope De Vega made the frame for the first time when fourth of seven in 8.5f Wolverhampton novice in January; possibilities stepping up in trip for his first go in handicaps.

14/1

9

(8)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Leicester

Pivotal Affair

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Son of Lope De Vega made the frame for the first time when fourth of seven in 8.5f Wolverhampton novice in January; possibilities stepping up in trip for his first go in handicaps.

14/1

Form: 90-

Last run: 55 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two AW events this winter; hard to recommend.
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9th

13

(8)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

Resilient Lady

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Gary Brown

13-race maiden (Flat/hurdles) who has yet to be placed, but it was a respectable run when fourth of nine at Kempton (1m, AW) 55 days ago; struggled in her two starts on Flat turf.

20/1

4th

8

(2)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Resilient Lady

9st 1lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Gary Brown

Nine-race maiden who has yet to be placed and has been well held in classified events in her last three runs; opposable.

16/1

8th

9

(4)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Resilient Lady

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Gary Brown

Yet to hit top form in four runs in 2026 and she went very freely in blinkers when sixth of nine in 9.5f classified event here three weeks ago; cheekpieces are fitted now.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Eighth foal; half-brother to five winners including Time Warp (7f-1m2f including AW/Hong Kong Group 1; RPR 122), Glorious Forever (1m-1m2f including Hong Kong Group 1; 116) and Davideo (1m2f/1m4f including AW; 103); dam 7f winner (71); lots to like on paper.
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6th

5

(7)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thermal Energy

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

dwelt start, always behind, not pace to challenge

8/1

6th

5

(7)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thermal Energy

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Eighth foal; half-brother to five winners including Time Warp (7f-1m2f including AW/Hong Kong Group 1; RPR 122), Glorious Forever (1m-1m2f including Hong Kong Group 1; 116) and Davideo (1m2f/1m4f including AW; 103); dam 7f winner (71); lots to like on paper.

8/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
250-1 and tailed off at Chelmsford (1m) last month; no appeal.
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7th

7

(5)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sister Seagull

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Christine Dunnett

took keen hold, always behind, weakened 2f out

200/1

7th

7

(5)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sister Seagull

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Christine Dunnett

250-1 and tailed off at Chelmsford (1m) last month; no appeal.

200/1

13th

13

(3)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Sister Seagull

8st 11lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Christine Dunnett

slowly away, always behind

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £4.50
Straight Forecast £4.75
Trifecta £25.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Treasure Fleet

POSTDATA:

Island Hero

RP RATINGS:

Treasure Fleet

NEWMARKET:

Treasure Fleet

The Times:

Treasure Fleet

Telegraph:

Treasure Fleet

The Guardian:

Treasure Fleet

Daily Mail:

Treasure Fleet

D Express:

Treasure Fleet

Daily Mirror:

Treasure Fleet

The Sun:

Treasure Fleet

The Star:

Treasure Fleet

Daily Record:

Treasure Fleet