December 21 / 18.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.00

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Spreadex Sports Get £50 In Bonuses Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3726
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Spreadex Sports Get £50 In Bonuses Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £50.20
  • Place: £9.20

Form: 069380

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Mainly poor in Ireland and was picked up for just 3,500gns in October; new yard has had a few run well at big prices this month, though, and he's worth keeping an eye on at this sort of level.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(12)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Adrian Wintle

All seven wins have been here, including three over C&D; in the money twice here since his last win and holds place claims at least.

8/1

10th

2

(11)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Pessoa

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Frequent Wolverhampton winner who's 0-12 on turf, including in his Irish days (has 4lb lower mark than on the AW); very consistent, though, and should get the good pace he wants, so every chance he gets involved again.

7/1

3rd

3

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

8.6f win here last month and turned in another solid effort back here on Monday; wouldn't want a tactical affair back at 7f but still more appealing than many.

9/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 077551 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Failed to win for John Butler but the yard switch has helped, with him running above himself in a novice before winning last time (both over C&D); is 3lb higher tonight and doesn't have Billy Loughnane taking 7lb off but is still considered.
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6th

1

(7)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Swiss Rowe

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Mark Loughnane

Winner in a first-time visor last spring and again for headgear going back on early in the year (aids off tonight); has lost his way of late and remains 3lb above his last successful mark.

7/1

6th

1

(7)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Swiss Rowe

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Mark Loughnane

Winner in a first-time visor last spring and again for headgear going back on early in the year (aids off tonight); has lost his way of late and remains 3lb above his last successful mark.

7/1

7

(8)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Swiss Rowe

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Loughnane

Returned to form when landing a Kempton handicap (cheekpieces reapplied) in January; backed that up with a close third over C&D but his form has gone the wrong way since then and he was laboured behind Port Noir here last Monday; headgear is now removed and he has something to prove again.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 365314 CD BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Always well positioned in a messy affair when winning easily off 5lb lower over C&D 12 days ago; will be happier now back down to 7f having finished fourth over 1m at Lingfield last Monday, but she has a bit to find with Cailin Saoirse on last month's running here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

9

(3)

18th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:13 Lingfield (AW)

River Chorus

9st 2lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

towards rear

16/1

8th

11

(4)

11th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:58 Lingfield (AW)

River Chorus

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Phil McEntee

Sole win in 27 starts came at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in December, but not disgraced in four outiings since (was found to have bled from the nose last time); in the frame in two of her three starts over this trip, but she does seem better over shorter.

6/1

5th

11

(12)

28th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

River Chorus

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Phil McEntee

prominent

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 643611 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish filly who didn't take to hurdles in a couple of tries in the summer before clicking over C&D of late; a 7lb rise demands more but she has decent claims of the hat-trick.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(1)

5th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cailin Saoirse

9st 3lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Alexandra Dunn

Won three times over 7f on Tapeta elsewhere the winter before last, but then lost her way; better effort when third of 13 after four months off at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in August and well handicapped if building on that, but her stamina for this far remains unproven; cheekpieces given a go.

12/1

11th

10

(1)

5th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cailin Saoirse

9st 3lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Alexandra Dunn

Won three times over 7f on Tapeta elsewhere the winter before last, but then lost her way; better effort when third of 13 after four months off at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in August and well handicapped if building on that, but her stamina for this far remains unproven; cheekpieces given a go.

12/1

3rd

13

(7)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:13 Southwell (AW)

Cailin Saoirse

8st 11lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Alexandra Dunn

Won three times on Tapeta the winter before last, including one over C&D, but her eight starts in the meantime leave plenty to be desired.

33/1

Form: 302883

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Best run for his new yard when best of those to race on a good pace over 8.7f here last time (winner gone in again since); that gave something to build on and the drop in trip should suit.
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6th

3

(4)

4th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Laoch Gach La

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

0-23 but he's finished runner-up in three of his last five runs including in a 1m classified event at Newcastle (Tapeta) 12 days ago; should make another bold bid back at this track and he's a key player.

5/2

2nd

4

(4)

20th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Laoch Gach La

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

It's now 22 outings without a win but he comes here in good order, fifth of 12 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap nine days ago; he can make his presence felt once more.

8/1

5th

10

(12)

11th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Laoch Gach La

10st 3lb

J: Miss Nicola Thornton

T: Stella Barclay

0-21 but ran very well when second twice at Newcastle (1m2f and 1m) on consecutive days late last month, including for Nicola Thornton; fair fourth at Chelmsford on Friday; drawn wide but considered.

8/1

8/1

Form: 777775

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Entitled to close the gap at least on River Chorus on 5lb better terms, especially as he was slowly away and held up in a messy affair that night; he's still a maiden after 35 runs however.
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3rd

1

(2)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Gonzaga

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: James Bennett

Unlucky second in 7f handicap at Lingfield 12 days ago (might well have won with a clearer run); however, by no means guaranteed to suddenly go one better, with record now 0-53.

6/1

2nd

14

(6)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Lingfield

Gonzaga

8st 4lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: James Bennett

Longstanding maiden who came in last of seven in 7f Chepstow handicap nine days ago; he's very hard to make a case for.

33/1

7th

9

(2)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:00 Chepstow

Gonzaga

8st 11lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: James Bennett

slowly away, soon recovered and prominent on far side of group

10/1

33/1

Form: 984787

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Trainer pulled off an 80-1 shock in this race last year; this filly only holds outside claims too, having pulled hard when behind two of these over C&D 12 days ago.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(3)

17th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kaswarah

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John O’Shea

27-race maiden; the odd encouraging run this winter but others are stronger for win purposes.

33/1

10th

7

(3)

2nd Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Kaswarah

9st 2lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John O’Shea

walked to post, took keen hold, in touch with leaders

12/1

4th

7

(4)

5th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Kaswarah

9st 2lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John O’Shea

24-race maiden; two Wolverhampton runs last month (7f) didn't suggest she was ready to gain a first success.

25/1

Form: -60000

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has struggled over various trips this year and finished a remote last in two runs for this yard; a hood is added to blinkers tonight and she's hard to recommend.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

4

(1)

5th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Eagle Path

9st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Looked to be going the wrong way but there was a bit more encouragement from her at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (in this headgear combination for the first time), keeping on in the straight despite being short of room against the rail; this is weaker still and a revival isn't out of the question.

8/1

8th

5

(2)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagle Path

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Has struggled over various trips this year and finished a remote last in two runs for this yard; a hood is added to blinkers tonight and she's hard to recommend.

16/1

11th

9

(2)

28th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Kempton (AW)

Eagle Path

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Seemed a non-stayer over 1m2f at Chelmsford (back from layoff; AW/stable debut) last time; regressive since debut but may turn things around in first-time headgear and back down in distance.

16/1

16/1

Form: 437779 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Has won half his four starts here, each time a big price; is again likely to be among the outsiders off the back of a string of poor efforts, but the switch back to a visor and return here could see better.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

3

(12)

14th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Holdenhurst

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Bill Turner

3-17 on the AW but ended 2022 completely out of form and needs to turn over a new leaf.

33/1

9th

2

(9)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Holdenhurst

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Bill Turner

Has won half his four starts here, each time a big price; is again likely to be among the outsiders off the back of a string of poor efforts, but the switch back to a visor and return here could see better.

16/1

9th

11

(9)

8th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Holdenhurst

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Bill Turner

3-15 on AW; well beaten on his last three starts; continues to slide in the weights; best recent run and most recent win both came under Luke Morris; no surprise if he shows more this time.

20/1

Form: 046980

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Is an exposed, regressive maiden who's still to finish placed in a handicap; trainer had a 66-1 shot go in here on Sunday and she'd be a similarly surprising winner.
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8th

15

(14)

16th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Western Melody

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Maiden who has not built on her close second over 6f last March; chance partly depends on how well she takes to first-time headgear.

25/1

10th

8

(6)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Western Melody

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Is an exposed, regressive maiden who's still to finish placed in a handicap; trainer had a 66-1 shot go in here on Sunday and she'd be a similarly surprising winner.

25/1

11

(9)

12th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Western Melody

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

10/1

Form: 108905 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Again no sign of the cheekpieces worn for his two wins (including C&D) early in the year and stall 11 isn't ideal for a front-runner; showed more last time on his second run back from a layoff, though, and is on a workable mark again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(7)

3rd May 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Forbearing

8st 13lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

20/1

7th

6

(1)

3rd Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Forbearing

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Seems best ridden prominently; unsuited by change of tactics (raced in rear) in a handicap last week; has form figures of 133 at classified level, close third on last two occasions; possibilities.

13/2

9th

6

(9)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forbearing

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

in rear on outer

9/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £293.30
Straight Forecast £176.41
Tricast £1070.42
Trifecta £2140.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cailin Saoirse

NEWMARKET:

River Chorus

POSTDATA:

Swiss Rowe

The Times:

Laoch Gach La

Daily Mail:

Forbearing

RP Ratings:

Cailin Saoirse

Telegraph:

Cailin Saoirse

The Guardian:

Cailin Saoirse

Daily Mirror:

Cailin Saoirse

The Sun:

Cailin Saoirse

The Star:

Cailin Saoirse

Daily Record:

Cailin Saoirse

D Express:

River Chorus