October 04 / 16.55 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.55

Standard

Rockspur CIC Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Rockspur CIC Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

Form: 45

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in two AW starts, though after having been gelded he did show a bit more when fifth of 11 at Lingield (6f, Polytrack) three weeks ago (4l behind Manly Fireball); has again been done no favours by the draw, though, and nurseries become an option after this.
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5th

3

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Comic Strip

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Dual nursery (5f, AW) winner who was outpaced when a little short of room on his turf debut at Bath last month; this step back up to 6f should help.

11/1

7th

2

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

15:30 Bath

Comic Strip

9st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Has built up a solid record on AW, latterly 1123 since handicapping and dropped to 5f; good effort on reappearance last time; likely player, assuming he proves as good on turf.

7/2

3rd

1

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Comic Strip

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Progressive 2yo who was involved in tight finishes for all three 5f Tapeta handicaps, winning over C&D and at Wolverhampton before having what may have been a difficult task at the weights at Newcastle in December; can be dangerous off the same mark.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 897

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown little in three starts over 6f/7f on turf/Polytrack and may not come into his own until earning a mark; stable also runs the newcomer Rugby Union.
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5th

11

(10)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

East India Breeze

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Sent off the 4-1 second favourite for his handicap debut at Lingfield in January but he ended up last of the nine runners (7f); now tried in blinkers.

12/1

2

(9)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

East India Breeze

9st 7lb

J: William Cox

T: Jamie Osborne

Has shown little in three starts over 6f/7f on turf/Polytrack and may not come into his own until earning a mark; stable also runs the newcomer Rugby Union.

100/1

4

(6)

13th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

13:58 Lingfield (AW)

East India Breeze

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Jamie Osborne

More one for low-grade handicaps based on two recent starts.

100/1

Form: 6

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off 50-1 when sixth of nine on last month's Sandown debut (5f, soft); that form has worked out well and his dam won twice on the AW, but he will still need to improve.
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1st

8

(13)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:54 Lingfield

Ken Brulee

9st 3lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Well drawn, but out of the frame in all six starts and finished tailed off on this month's Bath return (5.7f, good); cheekpieces given a go, but best watched for now.

33/1

10th

2

(9)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:00 Bath

Ken Brulee

9st 7lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

Ended 2025 with a creditable, running-on fifth at Chelmsford (5f) in December; more needed to break his duck.

16/1

5th

1

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

12:55 Lingfield (AW)

Ken Brulee

9st 7lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

Big prices and well held in two sprint maidens this autumn; hard to fancy.

50/1

Form: 50

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not without some promise when fifth of nine on his Chelmsford debut (7f, Polytrack) in August, but beat just one home when sent off 100-1 for the valuable sales race at Doncaster (6.5f, good to soft) last month; nurseries may provide a more viable option; stable also runs Orange Emperor.
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5th

1

(10)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

15:30 Haydock

Lion Of Mali

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Fanshawe

Progressive sort who made it three wins in four starts this year when squeezing through (hit on the nose by rival's whip) to lead towards the finish and beat the reopposing Eduardo Calderon at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 26 days ago; nudged up only 2lb and another bold bid looks assured if he as effective on softer ground (well held on good to soft last year but it was in a valuable sales race).

5/2

1st

8

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Leicester

Lion Of Mali

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Fanshawe

Beaten a nose on handicap debut at Newcastle (7f), after which he was gelded; won on Tapeta and Polytrack in next two starts and was a creditable second in his hat-trick bid at Kempton (7f) three weeks ago; still lightly raced and he's a big player if he can transfer his progress back on turf.

5/2

2nd

8

(1)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Lion Of Mali

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Beaten a nose on his handicap debut (7f), after which he was gelded; 2-2 in handicaps this year, winning narrowly at Wolverhampton in February and having more in hand than the head margin indicated over C&D two weeks ago; latest 3lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run.

5/2

Form: 53

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth of 13 (albeit a long way behind the winner) on his Newbury debut (6.5f, good) in August, but stepped up on that when third of 11 at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) three weeks ago (runner-up has won since); could have been better drawn, but that latest effort still gives him solid form claims.
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1st

4

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Manly Fireball

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Placed in four of his five starts on the AW (including over C&D), the latest when beaten under a length by a rival rated 10lb superior in a Kempton novice (7f, Polytrack) 13 days ago; relatively exposed but still a major player in this field.

5/2

2nd

3

(2)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Manly Fireball

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Fair maiden who wasn't disgraced on his first go in handicaps when seventh at Lingfield (6f, AW) 22 days ago; not out of things back in novice company on his first go over 7f.

8/1

7th

8

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

17:50 Lingfield (AW)

Manly Fireball

8st 12lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Well beaten on his debut (6.5f, good) but he has run well in three AW maidens since; moves into handicaps with the potential for rmore but he will need to step forward to defy this mark.

7/1

Form: 5

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Caught the eye when fifth of eight on his debut over C&D (16-1) last month, staying on late having given himself plenty to do following a slow start; wouldn't need to improve much on that to play a part if breaking better; stable also runs the newcomer Return Of The Gods.
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5th

3

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

My Champion

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Edward Bethell

Seven starts on the AW including a narrow success at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in January, but has not matched that form in two outings in headgear since; enough to prove on turf debut.

10/1

4th

3

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

My Champion

9st 5lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Edward Bethell

First run beyond sprint trips when winning an ordinary, small-field Wolverhampton handicap (8.6f) in January; met traffic upped to 9.5f latest (first-time cheekpieces; switches to a visor here) and can't be ruled out under experienced 5lb claimer Ashley Lewis.

5/1

5th

3

(5)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Champion

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Steadily improving and made it fifth-time lucky when winning by a head here (8.6f) in January; 3lb higher and should stay this far, but the form of that race hasn't really worked out; cheekpieces given a go.

4/1

Form: 4

Last run: 134 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not seen since finishing fourth of six on his Goodwood debut (6f, good; 18-1) in May, but the form looks fair with the second (twice) and third successful since; half-brother to an AW winner and interesting to see what the market says.
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6th

10

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

19:08 Doncaster

Orange Emperor

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Again inclined to pull hard, despite the hood, on his first crack at 7f last time; the return to sprinting should suit on just his second turf start.

10/1

5th

7

(3)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Orange Emperor

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

No progress in his three 2yo runs but he returned after a gelding operation with a near-miss on handicap debut at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; 2lb well in off the same mark here and he's open to more progress at this new trip; interesting contender.

4/1

2nd

4

(5)

30th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Kempton (AW)

Orange Emperor

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

His best run last season was on debut when fourth over 6f at Goodwood (hooded in his final race); has been gelded and his yard's patient approach offers hope for him making a better 3yo; market could be informative on this handicap debut.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal by Tasleet; £350,000 yearling; closely related to 6f 2yo winner Cool Hoof Luke (including Group 2; RPR 108); dam well held 6f AW 2yo only start (45), sister to Italian 5f Group 3 winner Lohit, half-sister to Italian 1,000 Guineas winner Lokaloka; stable can get them ready first time and well worth a market check.
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8th

2

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Return Of The Gods

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Closely related to smart AW performer Cool Hand Luke; built upon promising debut when leading close home at Wolverhampton (6f) in October; makes handicap debut after 170-day absence but should have more improvement to come; tongue-tie added.

4/1

1st

7

(7)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Return Of The Gods

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

£350,000 yearling; pleasing start to his career when third of 13 in a C&D maiden 16 days ago; open to plenty of improvement and he is high on the list.

3/1

8

(7)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Return Of The Gods

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

April foal by Tasleet; £350,000 yearling; closely related to 6f 2yo winner Cool Hoof Luke (including Group 2; RPR 108); dam well held 6f AW 2yo only start (45), sister to Italian 5f Group 3 winner Lohit, half-sister to Italian 1,000 Guineas winner Lokaloka; stable can get them ready first time and well worth a market check.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
February foal by Union Rags; $30,000 yearling; 220,000gns breeze-up 2yo; dam unraced sister to Japanese 6f 2yo winner Dona Lucia, half-sister to winners Casual (US 8.3f Listed) and A Shin Spartan (Japanese Group-placed 6f-1m), out of US 7f Grade 1 winner Lady Tak; his price-tag makes him interesting, but the stable doesn't have many winning 2yo newcomers.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9

(11)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rugby Union

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Jamie Osborne

February foal by Union Rags; $30,000 yearling; 220,000gns breeze-up 2yo; dam unraced sister to Japanese 6f 2yo winner Dona Lucia, half-sister to winners Casual (US 8.3f Listed) and A Shin Spartan (Japanese Group-placed 6f-1m), out of US 7f Grade 1 winner Lady Tak; his price-tag makes him interesting, but the stable doesn't have many winning 2yo newcomers.

14/1

Form: 45

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Midfield in two starts over 5f/6f on good ground; half-brother to a dual AW winner, but may find nurseries more suitable.
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6th

5

(2)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

15:05 Hamilton

Watchdog

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ended 2025 with a pair of Class 6 wins on AW (7f/6f); his progress has continued back on turf, making all in 6f handicaps at Redcar and Doncaster; another 5lb higher today and also steps up into a Class 4 but he is still more appealing than many.

5/2

1st

7

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

19:08 Doncaster

Watchdog

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Appreciated the drop in class back on turf when well supported at Redcar last month (6f, good to firm; made all); up 4lb and this is stronger but he enters the equation.

3/1

1st

1

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:20 Redcar

Watchdog

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Got off the mark at Newcastle (6f, AW) in December but 9lb hike looks to have dented his progress judged on his two runs since.

6/1

Form:

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
150-1 when well beaten on last month's Kempton debut (7f, Polytrack); look elsewhere.
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3rd

1

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Wisetanck

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Bumped into one over C&D on his stable debut last month and made no mistake at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (cheekpieces first time), keeping on strongly; this is a lower grade and a 3lb rise shouldn't prevent a big run.

2/1

1st

9

(5)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wisetanck

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Heavily supported on his stable debut at Lingfield (5f) four weeks ago, a race where he bumped into an improving sprinter; capable of better and he is a key player with cheekpieces now given a go.

9/4

2nd

7

(3)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

14:33 Lingfield (AW)

Wisetanck

9st 2lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Went close on his handicap debut at Kempton in December (6f); subsequent third at Southwell came in a Class 4 and this should be more manageable; new stable (same owner) quick to drop him in trip.

5/1

Form: 07

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Huge prices when well held in both starts on turf (6f, good to firm) in the summer, albeit hinted at ability second time; half-sister to a French AW winner, but handicaps over further are likely to prove her thing.
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2nd

12

(10)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

20:10 Windsor

Cape Toronada

8st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Tony Carroll

Limited encouragement when qualifying for this level and on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (about 1m, AW); however, she came home with a wet sail to take a close fourth at Bath (extended 5f, good) this month and things do seem to be falling into place now; likely contender.

7/1

4th

3

(10)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:00 Bath

Cape Toronada

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Modest form in three 2yo runs and she was a well-beaten 40-1 shot at Wolverhampton on her handicap debut six weeks ago (8.6f); now reverts to sprinting.

25/1

6th

1

(6)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cape Toronada

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Far from solid on her 2yo form over 6f but may do better now handicapping and upped in trip; check the betting for further guidance.

12/1

Form: 23

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a short head on her Yarmouth debut in August (6f, good to firm) and third of nine at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) 16 days later having missed the break (race has produced a couple of winners); half-sister to an AW winner and holds major claims with a hood given a go.
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5th

10

(13)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Haydock

Coconut Cove

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Off the mark at the third attempt at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last October and took another step forward when sixth of 19 in Listed race at Newmarket later that month (6f, good; unraced on softer); with a good trainer and she's open to further improvement, but it's very much necessary today.

16/1

6

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:12 Newmarket

Coconut Cove

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Made it third-time lucky with her front-running win at Wolverhampton (6f, AW; hood added) four weeks ago but recorded an RPR of 73 in that race and she has lot to find on this big step up in class.

25/1

6

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:12 Newmarket

Coconut Cove

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Made it third-time lucky with her front-running win at Wolverhampton (6f, AW; hood added) four weeks ago but recorded an RPR of 73 in that race and she has lot to find on this big step up in class.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.10
Straight Forecast £7.34
Trifecta £28.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Coconut Cove

The Times:

Manly Fireball

D Express:

Return Of The Gods

RP RATINGS:

Coconut Cove

POSTDATA:

Coconut Cove

NEWMARKET:

Coconut Cove

Telegraph:

Coconut Cove

The Guardian:

Coconut Cove

Daily Mail:

Coconut Cove

Daily Mirror:

Coconut Cove

The Sun:

Coconut Cove

The Star:

Coconut Cove

Daily Record:

Coconut Cove