June 10 / 17.50 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.50

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Race And Rest At The Holiday Inn Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Race And Rest At The Holiday Inn Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 3-4465

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame a few times, but isn't getting any closer to winning despite edging down the weights; hopes pinned on this slightly stiffer test and the switch to cheekpieces from a visor making a difference.
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Verdict Starting price

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

OUR TIP

Form: 9-7273

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ran with credit when third of nine in a 0-70 at Windsor (1m, good) last time and back off the same mark as when beaten a nose there (1m, good to firm) in April; half-brother to a useful Tapeta winner; respected.
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5th

3

10th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 65y

14:05 Cork

Blue Train

11st 5lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Dual AW winner in Britain; money arrived for him on handicap debut at Clonmel (2m, soft) and he scored by a length under a hand ride; up 10lb.

7/4

1st

9

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

19:00 Clonmel

Blue Train

11st 1lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Dual AW winner in Britain; some promise on hurdle/stable debut when fourth at Fairyhouse, raced keenly; made little impact at Thurles and Naas but could be a different proposition on handicap hurdle debut for shrewd connections; monitor the betting.

10/1

8th

17

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 110y

14:00 Naas

Blue Train

11st 0lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Dual AW winner in Britain for William Knight with a rating of 68; some promise in his hurdling/stable debut, 14.5l fourth of 12 at Fairyhouse; ran keenly that day; hooded at Thurles last time when a much bigger price and ran like it; others preferred.

25/1

Form: 690-36

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Surrounded by subsequent winners when beaten a nose and a head into third of eight on his reappearance/handicap debut at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in April and had possible excuses when well held at Nottingham (1m, good) nine days ago; respected back on AW.
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4

(1)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Classic Cause

9st 6lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Charles Hills

Couldn't quite seal the deal having led over 1f out at Wolverhampton last week (8.6f); decent claims on that, though not sure it was solely the draw which contributed to a moderate effort on Nottingham's turf before that (RPR of 45 in his division versus Glitter Code's 62 in his).

4/5

3

(4)

10th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Classic Cause

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charles Hills

Surrounded by subsequent winners when beaten a nose and a head into third of eight on his reappearance/handicap debut at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in April and had possible excuses when well held at Nottingham (1m, good) nine days ago; respected back on AW.

5/1

9

(10)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

13:55 Nottingham

Classic Cause

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Gelded after final 2yo start and well-backed second favourite for handicap debut at Southwell (7f, AW) on return, hanging over 1f out but doing his best work at the finish in a close third; 1m looks sure to suit and another step forward is likely if he proves effective on turf.

9/2

Form: 564-08

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won a Newcastle maiden (7f, Tapeta) last summer for Phillp Makin, but seems to have lost his way including in both starts on turf since returning for this yard in April; return to AW needs to bring about a resurgence.
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4th

7

(6)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

17:23 Leicester

Coverbridge

9st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Peter Winks

A 7f AW winner as a 2yo but just minor form in handicaps at 6f to 1m6f for this yard since April 2025; others are much higher up the list.

33/1

5th

6

(3)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

18:20 Redcar

Coverbridge

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Peter Winks

7f AW win as a 2yo for Philip Makin; generally struggled for current stable though and steps up markedly in distance with a point to prove.

50/1

11th

10

(7)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Coverbridge

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Peter Winks

Struggled for this yard in 2025; down in the weights and should appreciate returning to Tapeta but still not an obvious winner.

33/1

Form: 98-683

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Well held in first four starts over 6f/7f (three on the AW), but much better when third of 11 at Carlisle (7.7f, good to firm) last month; races off the same mark and each-way claims if as effective back on Tapeta.
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12th

13

(8)

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:05 Yarmouth

Yesterdays Gone

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Bell

0-6; posted her best effort when third of 11 at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in May but she failed to beat a rival home at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) 23 days ago; drops back to 7f in the first-time visor on the return to turf, which could be a positive.

12/1

5

(2)

10th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yesterdays Gone

9st 5lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Michael Bell

Well held in first four starts over 6f/7f (three on the AW), but much better when third of 11 at Carlisle (7.7f, good to firm) last month; races off the same mark and each-way claims if as effective back on Tapeta.

7/2

3rd

3

(7)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

17:30 Carlisle

Yesterdays Gone

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Bell

Back on turf having shown promise in novice company over 6f; 5l eighth of 13 when stepped up to 7f on handicap debut at Kempton last time and needs to improve for this further step up in trip; stable in form.

8/1

Form: 0-6885

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in all six starts over 6f-1m1f on turf/AW; down another 3lb but needs to benefit from the fitting of a hood.
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6th

5

(8)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Belabambina

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David Loughnane

Minor form since handicapping at 7f-1m1f in the spring (hood added latest, now discarded) but it's not impossible on pedigree that she'll cope with the big step up in trip; still has something to prove.

25/1

6

(6)

10th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Belabambina

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: David Loughnane

Out of the frame in all six starts over 6f-1m1f on turf/AW; down another 3lb but needs to benefit from the fitting of a hood.

12/1

2

(6)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:50 Carlisle

Belabambina

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: David Loughnane

Close sixth at 150-1 in Wolverhampton novice (7f, AW) in March but down the field since in her first two handicaps (7f/1m, AW/good to firm); needs to raise her game.

20/1

Form: 485-24

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Split subsequent winners when beaten a head on her reappearance/handicap debut at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) in April and again ran well when fourth of 12 at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) later in month (winner landed his next three starts); respected off 1lb lower.
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12th

12

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:20 Nottingham

Pretty Spirited

9st 0lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

Maiden prior to posting form figures of 1133 in last four appearances, close third at Doncaster (1m) on seasonal debut latest; upped in grade but may remain competitive.

9/1

3rd

13

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Pretty Spirited

8st 12lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

Scored twice (around 1m) at Leicester and Lingfield last summer but not seen out after a solid third in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap in September; she has gone well fresh though so can't be discounted.

8/1

2

(1)

6th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pretty Spirited

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Kevin Frost

Had showed winning potential before coming good at Leicester and following up at Lingfield (1m AW), again with a bit in hand; raised a collective 7lb but could deal with that.

6/4

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Payout
Exacta £8.10
Straight Forecast £6.24
Trifecta £20.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Blue Train

SPOTLIGHT:

Classic Cause

Telegraph:

Yesterday's Gone

POSTDATA:

Epicurian Lad

Daily Record:

Pretty Spirited

NEWMARKET:

Blue Train

The Times:

Blue Train

The Guardian:

Blue Train

The Sun:

Classic Cause

The Star:

Classic Cause

Daily Mail:

Epicurian Lad

D Express:

Yesterday's Gone

Daily Mirror:

Yesterday's Gone