April 05 / 17.45 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.45

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Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 5-6522

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
0-8 but has finished second on three occasions, including twice at Kempton last month; creeping back up the weights though and he has the widest stall to negotiate this time.
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7th

4

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Packetofbiscuits

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: John Mackie

C&D winner twice in February, before only just failing to catch the winner back here in hat-trick bid; work to do with Jimmy Speaking from Doncaster (fifth), with recent Thirsk effort - last of 12 - hardly a ringing endorsement.

5/1

12th

8

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

Packetofbiscuits

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

Arrives in good form, winning twice at Southwell in February and finding only another thriving rival too strong in his hat-trick bid last month; only fifth of 16 back on turf at Doncaster three weeks ago (behind It'sneverjustone); perhaps too high in the weights for now.

8/1

5th

4

(4)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Packetofbiscuits

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

May remain competitive provided his recent Southwell AW form is transferred back to turf; however, his record in this sphere, which includes a seller win, is less convincing; presents a dilemma.

13/2

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 2-3543

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
0-6 but placed in three of those starts, including over C&D two weeks ago when sporting cheekpieces for the first time; not the only pace influence in today's field but stall 10 complicates matters.
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7

(10)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Empress

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

15-race maiden but she has dropped in the weights and ran well for second (clear of the third) behind Diligent Henry (runs in the 4.55) over C&D two weeks ago; can win a race around here but the widest stall dents confidence this time.

5/1

10

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Empress

8st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Maiden who's been expensive to follow, in two forms of headgear, as she's tumbled down the weights since handicapping; a case could be made on more than one of her previous C&D efforts though.

8/1

8th

7

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:38 Southwell (AW)

Blue Empress

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

0-12 but she has been in the first four in six of her eight AW starts; made the running when fourth at Wolverhampton five weeks ago (7f); not ruled out back down in trip.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 51-356 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Impressive over C&D on Boxing Day on his nursery debut; no progress since and comes here with something to prove.
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10th

9

(9)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Blue Seeker

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Sole win from 17 starts came at Wolverhampton in 2024 when trained by his previous stable and he's mostly struggled since joining this yard; off for 168 days and is best watched unless the market speaks favourably.

20/1

8th

8

(9)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Blue Seeker

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Has dropped 11lb lower than when making a successful handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last December, for a reason though and his last three starts (including two since a second wind op) were particularly poor; swaps cheekpieces for a hood.

33/1

Form: 9653-

Last run: 253 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Absent since finishing third in a useful 6f nursery at Thirsk last July; gelded during his absence and appeals as the type to do well this year; encouragement for 7f on pedigree.
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9

(9)

17th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Redcar

Epicurian Lad

10st 3lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard Fahey

Still a maiden but is attractively treated on best form and less exposed at this trip than shorter; interesting, especially with useful and in-form amateur Eireann Cagney booked.

9/2

6th

7

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Epicurian Lad

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Fairly treated on a couple of pieces of form during the summer, but recent efforts not amongst his best and now 0-15; others preferred.

12/1

5th

5

(4)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

15:52 Pontefract

Epicurian Lad

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Good third at Hamilton (good) in July and he bumped into an improving filly when a modest second at Ripon (also about 1m, soft) one week later; form has dipped the last twice but he's not totally dismissed from this career-low mark reunited with Oisin Orr; first try at 1m2f.

9/1

25/1

Form: 338-55

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; finished fifth at big odds in both handicap runs this year (7f and 1m); creeping down the weights but cheekpieces need to have a positive effect.
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14

(2)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Doncaster

Rock Diva

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jennie Candlish

Nine-race maiden but she ran well to finish third off a reduced mark here (1m, good to soft) two weeks ago; has claims if she can back that up but slow starts can be an issue and not sure this drop back in trip will suit; tongue-tie added.

13/2

3rd

9

(11)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Rock Diva

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jennie Candlish

Regressive eight-race maiden but she wasn't beaten far after missing break at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) two weeks ago; dropped another 2lb and she could get involved if this sets up for her closing style.

6/1

4th

4

(2)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

19:25 Beverley

Rock Diva

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Jennie Candlish

Still seeking a first win (0-7); fifth on recent stable debut at Wetherby (1m, good; first-time hood) and it's possible that she'll be sharper for that, her first run since early April; it's worth monitoring her progress but others make more appeal for now.

20/1

Form: 7537-4

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Five runs over sprint trips, showing his best form when a closing fourth at Newcastle last month (6f; first run after a wind op/tongue tied); finished his race off well from a poor position there and it was his first outing for eight months too; stamina not assured but looks on a handy mark.
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3rd

6

(4)

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Newbury

Tolerance

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Nine-race maiden, placed in 7f handicaps on two of his last three outings; latest was at this track (good to firm) where his head carriage in first-time cheekpieces seemed to suggest he had second thoughts but he did run on, so this first crack at 1m now looks in order.

11/2

3rd

5

(1)

24th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Newbury

Tolerance

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

Didn't have the run of the race behind This Farh at Lingfield and is better judged on his good second at Leicester (7f) the time before; still a maiden but has possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear.

11/2

5th

9

(6)

31st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 5

19:40 Lingfield

Tolerance

9st 3lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Got right back on track when second of 12 in 7f Leicester handicap 35 days ago; he can go well again nudged up 1lb in his bid for a breakthrough success.

6/1

Form: 3166 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Hasn't looked straightforward in his four starts, hanging left when winning a Chelmsford maiden and again when sixth on handicap debut in February; no better for cheekpieces at Kempton last month and now tried in blinkers.
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7th

7

(2)

5th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Easily Convinced

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Marco Botti

Hasn't looked straightforward in his four starts, hanging left when winning a Chelmsford maiden and again when sixth on handicap debut in February; no better for cheekpieces at Kempton last month and now tried in blinkers.

10/1

7th

7

(2)

5th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Easily Convinced

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Marco Botti

Hasn't looked straightforward in his four starts, hanging left when winning a Chelmsford maiden and again when sixth on handicap debut in February; no better for cheekpieces at Kempton last month and now tried in blinkers.

10/1

6th

5

(7)

5th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Easily Convinced

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Son of Kodi Bear who opened his account in 7f Chelmsford maiden in January but came in only sixth of eight in 7f Southwell handicap three weeks ago; he needs to bounce back in first-time cheekpieces.

7/1

Form: 05653-

Last run: 151 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ran as well as he ever has when third of nine in a 6f nursery at Newcastle when last seen in November; that race hasn't thrown up a subsequent winner though and others holds more pressing claims; visor absent this time.
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10th

10

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glitter Code

10st 5lb

T: Edward Bethell

Remains winless but he shaped well in first-time blinkers for his new yard when second of eight in 8.5f handicap at Beverley last month; can go well again in retained headgear if his stamina holds out over this much longer trip.

5/1

2nd

2

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:52 Beverley

Glitter Code

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

Sold for 9,000gns since his sole start (2m) for Micky Hammond; still a maiden and drops back markedly in trip but has possibilities on the pick of his form for William Knight; wears new headgear on debut for Ed Bethell; market may offer further guidance.

4/1

12

(15)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Leicester

Glitter Code

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

Mainly consistent but yet to win a race; several decent placed runs from 1m to 1m3.5f this season; goes on any ground; each-way chance.

12/1

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16/1

Form: 03-149 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Improved effort when winning a C&D handicap in January off 2lb lower; drawn wide when disappointing at Kempton ten days ago; better than that but a career-best is required.
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10th

6

(11)

26th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Leicester

Standput

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Won at Wolverhampton (7f) off 1lb lower in January and posted another good effort when fourth at Southwell next time; disappointing in her two starts since and needs to bounce back on her first attempt on turf since debut.

16/1

10th

6

(11)

26th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Leicester

Standput

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Won at Wolverhampton (7f) off 1lb lower in January and posted another good effort when fourth at Southwell next time; disappointing in her two starts since and needs to bounce back on her first attempt on turf since debut.

16/1

9th

3

(6)

5th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Standput

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Improved effort when winning a C&D handicap in January off 2lb lower; drawn wide when disappointing at Kempton ten days ago; better than that but a career-best is required.

16/1

8/1

Form: 04-343

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Little doubt he has the ability to win races off this mark but he's shown a dark side to his character too, most recently hanging badly left over 1f out when looming as a big threat at Lingfield last week; carries considerable risk but today's rider knows him well and things might click at some point.
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5th

6

(7)

14th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:14 Leicester

Risk

9st 0lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Maiden whose form (Flat/hurdles) has gone pear-shaped since a consistent AW spell; turf record remains unconvincing.

20/1

7

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

16:45 Fontwell

Risk

11st 2lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Dascombe

Inferior to some of these on the Flat as an 11-race maiden and was 33-1 when departing early on hurdling debut at Stratford.

40/1

4

13th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:52 Stratford

Risk

11st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Dascombe

0-11 on the Flat; seemed to respond well to first-time visor when close third at Lingfield (7f, AW; RPR 63) in March but two disappointing runs have followed and stamina is a possible issue on this hurdling debut.

25/1

Form: 413 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Gifted the softest of leads when winning a four-runner novice at Newcastle (7f) on her second start; couldn't cope with a penalty back there last time; makes her handicap debut at a realistic level and well drawn so not ruled out.
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10

(10)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Florida Dawn

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Charlie Johnston

Made all in a slowly run four-runner Newcastle novice (7f, Tapeta) in February, but her three efforts since, including heavy defeats in her last two outings, suggest she has plenty to find; another 3lb drop and the fitting of blinkers has to make a big difference.

16/1

10

(10)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Florida Dawn

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Charlie Johnston

Made all in a slowly run four-runner Newcastle novice (7f, Tapeta) in February, but her three efforts since, including heavy defeats in her last two outings, suggest she has plenty to find; another 3lb drop and the fitting of blinkers has to make a big difference.

16/1

5th

6

(3)

25th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Florida Dawn

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

led, headed over 2f out, soon outpaced, eased 1f out

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £34.00
Straight Forecast £66.02
Tricast £934.59
Trifecta £337.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Tolerance

Daily Mail:

Florida Dawn

POSTDATA:

Blue Seeker

SPOTLIGHT:

Risk

D Express:

Epicurian Lad

The Guardian:

Blue Empress

The Sun:

Packetofbiscuits

Daily Record:

Florida Dawn

Telegraph:

Blue Seeker

LAMBOURN:

Risk

The Times:

Tolerance

Daily Mirror:

Tolerance

The Star:

Tolerance