August 31 / 16.10 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.10

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  • Prize money: £3726
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 475021

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has a patchy recorded but she recorded her breakthrough win (ninth attempt) when scoring off a sliding mark at Chelmsford (1m, AW) 17 days ago; 5lb higher here but that was a comfortable success from off the pace and she's respected on this step back up in trip.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(8)

17th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Belisa De Vega

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jonathan Portman

in touch with leaders

9/2

6th

5

(5)

29th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Belisa De Vega

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jonathan Portman

prominent, pushed along under 3f out, ridden from under 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

4/1

1st

1

(8)

31st Aug 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Belisa De Vega

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jonathan Portman

raced wide, midfield, pushed along from 3f out, headway from over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well

5/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 476453

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden but he's well treated on his best form and was a clear third at Lingfield (1m, AW) last Wednesday; now goes back up in trip but he settled better last time and has claims if he can back that up.
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7

(7)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

16:40 Musselburgh

Heatherdown Hero

8st 7lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ran well to be fourth after completely blowing the start at Ripon (1m4f) and he won over this far on the AW earlier this year when off the same mark; likely to go well.

12/1

4th

6

(6)

20th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:35 Ripon

Heatherdown Hero

10st 2lb

J: Miss Alex Garven

T: Rebecca Menzies

lost many lengths start

12/1

5th

3

(9)

29th May 2024

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Heatherdown Hero

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Rebecca Menzies

took keen hold, in rear

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 522056

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Went very close off 1lb higher at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in March but she's been disappointing in three runs since and her record now stands at 0-9; others are more convincing.
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5

(1)

1st Oct 2022

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Salonica

9st 8lb

J: Connor Planas

T: George Boughey

refused to race

3/1

3rd

13

(5)

27th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Salonica

9st 3lb

J: Connor Planas

T: George Boughey

dwelt start, held up in rear, pushed along when about six wide home turn, headway from over 1f out, kept on and went third inside final 110yds

10/1

11

(9)

15th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Salonica

9st 0lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Boughey

Had a near-miss over this far at Lingfield in March and was again close up at Wolverhampton two weeks ago; a very slow start did him no favours back there on Tuesday.

10/1

Form: 816457 CD

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Recorded her third C&D win in April but she's not made an impact on turf in last four runs and was a long way below from at Chepstow (1m4f) last time; now returns to her favoured conditions but she needs to bounce back right near her best.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(2)

30th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cicely

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

slowly away, in rear, still plenty to do 2f out, switched right and headway on outer over 1f out, ridden to challenge final furlong, led inside final 110yds, won going away

5/1

3

(11)

20th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Cicely

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Went close at Wolverhampton (9.4f) on her stable debut last month before scoring over same C&D (first-time cheekpieces) three weeks ago; still looks feasibly treated on that form but she flopped when favourite at Wolverhampton on Wednesday and has something to prove again after that heavy defeat.

13/2

8th

5

(7)

18th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

13:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cicely

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out

6/5

Form: 868341

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Reached the frame in her first two handicaps before getting off the mark over 1m2f at Lingfield (Polytrack) 11 days ago; up 4lb but she did well to overcome trouble last time and is open to further progress; big player.
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11th

11

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Coconut Bay

9st 6lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Tristan Davidson

Two of last summer's three wins came over C&D (good/good to firm) and she returned to form when third at Ayr (7f, good to firm) last Tuesday on her second start of the season; she's on the shortlist.

8/1

3rd

4

(5)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Coconut Bay

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Enjoyed a purple patch last summer, winning three 7f handicaps (including here); 5lb lower than for the last of them and last month's return to action should have sharpened her up.

4/1

8th

13

(14)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Coconut Bay

8st 12lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tristan Davidson

She lost her form last autumn but won four times during a busy 2025, two of them over C&D (good/good to firm), and a break may have helped; she's 3lb below her last winning mark and could have a big say.

12/1

Form: 8352

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Well held in novice/maiden events but he got much closer to the target on his handicap debut when runner-up over C&D 18 days ago; kept battling behind an improver in that race and he still has untapped potential after only four starts; in the mix.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(3)

16th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Snooze Lane

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sarah Hollinshead

All four wins have been at this track; his last success was 14 months ago but he's run plenty of good races since including when runner-up here (8.6f) 13 days ago; didn't get a smooth run in that race and has possibilities if he gets a good pace back at this trip.

100/30

2nd

11

(6)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Snooze Lane

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sarah Hollinshead

All four wins have come over 8.6f/9.5f here and now 7lb lower than when twice runner-up over 7f at this venue last October; his last four efforts raise serious doubts over his ability to capitalise, though.

8/1

2nd

11

(6)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Snooze Lane

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sarah Hollinshead

All four wins have come over 8.6f/9.5f here and now 7lb lower than when twice runner-up over 7f at this venue last October; his last four efforts raise serious doubts over his ability to capitalise, though.

8/1

7th
8 (9)
Vaxholm

12/1

Form: 697556 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Triple AW winner who is now 6lb lower than for his last success in January but he's been generally disappointing this season and was last of six over C&D last time; blinkers are now added and he needs a major revival.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

20:55 Stratford

Vaxholm

10st 2lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Barry Brennan

Three wins on AW when trained by Stan Moore but struggled in two hurdle races for that yard and very minor form under both codes for this one; well out of the weights for handicap debut and makes very limited appeal.

25/1

7th

9

(2)

12th May 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vaxholm

9st 0lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Barry Brennan

slowly into stride, took keen hold, always behind

33/1

7th

8

(2)

15th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vaxholm

9st 0lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Barry Brennan

dwelt start, took keen hold, never better than mid-division

25/1

Form: 55-053

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
On reduced mark and she made some good late headway when third in a Carlisle handicap (1m, good; cheekpieces added) last time; looks worth a try at this new trip but she's now 0-12 and others are more persuasive.
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8th

9

(4)

31st Aug 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ailish T

9st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Fergal O’Brien

midfield, pushed along and bit short of room over 1f out, soon weakened, lost shoe

14/1

3rd

9

(6)

1st Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

17:30 Carlisle

Ailish T

9st 11lb

J: Miss Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

towards rear, ridden and some headway over 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, staying on when not clear run inside final furlong, ran on final 110yds

8/1

Form: 352672

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Record of 0-12 but she returned to form with a close second in a Southwell handicap (1m, Tapeta) last time; hit a flat spot before rallying in that race and she has each-way claims again on this step back up in trip.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(2)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Coligone Kate

8st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

prominent

20/1

8th

13

(2)

18th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

13:40 Beverley

Coligone Kate

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Still seeking her first win (0-23) and the signs haven't been overly encouraging this year; rates as an unlikely candidate.

33/1

7th

9

(3)

31st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:30 Beverley

Coligone Kate

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Maiden after 22 starts; wasn't beaten that far when eighth of 14 over 8.4f here 16 days ago but a leap of faith is still needed.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £32.60
Straight Forecast £28.60
Tricast £289.83
Trifecta £280.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Coconut Bay

NEWMARKET:

Heatherdown Hero

Telegraph:

Belisa De Vega

Daily Mirror:

Coligone Kate

Daily Mail:

Cicely

The Sun:

Snooze Lane

Daily Express:

Ailish T

POSTDATA:

Vaxholm

RP Ratings:

Coconut Bay

The Times:

Heatherdown Hero

The Guardian:

Belisa De Vega

Daily Record:

Coligone Kate

The Star:

Cicely