December 27 / 17.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.30

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  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 23 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Solid debut over 5f here early last month and ran to a similar level when coming away with his market rivals last time; tonight's extra furlong looks sure to suit and he sets the standard.
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1st

9

(10)

27th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Many Questions

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

pressed leader, pushed along when made sustained challenge from over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on to lead inside final 110yds, all out

2/1

3rd

7

(5)

26th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Many Questions

9st 7lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

Finished just in front of the reopposing Great State when second to an impressive winner over C&D 19 days ago; wouldn't be sure to confirm those placings today.

100/30

2nd

4

(3)

7th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Many Questions

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

£85,000 yearling; by Showcasing; closely related to 5f winner Mystify Me, half-brother to winners Al Raya (5f including Group 3) and Grisons (5f-6f including AW); dam 5f and 6f (Listed) 2yo winner; looks a likely type on the page; interesting debutant.

7/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to numerous winners, notably Daban (Group 3 Nell Gwyn) and Thikriyaat (Group 3), both of whom went in on their 2yos debuts on the AW; has undergone wind surgery ahead of tonight's debut and is a likely looking newcomer.
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2nd

4

(4)

30th Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

20:30 Chester

Razoni

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: George Boughey

7f AW novice winner; runner-up in four of his five handicaps, including C&D last month; got going too late over 1m at Doncaster since and the return to further should suit, as could more severe headgear (first-time blinkers for cheekpieces); unlikely to be far away.

7/1

2nd

3

(5)

18th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 4

16:25 Doncaster

Razoni

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

towards rear but in touch with leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden 1f out, no impression until kept on well final 110yds, went second final strides

11/2

2nd

1

(2)

27th May 2023

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:15 Chester

Razoni

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

prominent

11/2

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 44

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Yard has a poor record with 2yos here but this filly was among the favourites for her debut in the spring and again back from a break a fortnight ago; remains open to improvement and helps force the standard in receipt of the sex allowance.
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5th

6

(4)

25th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Samba Lady

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Ran as well as she ever has when second of eight at Southwell last month, her first attempt at this trip; hit with a 2lb rise for that effort but there could be more to come.

7/2

2nd

1

(2)

21st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Samba Lady

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David Loughnane

Showed a useful level of form in a novice and maiden event in December; no progress in two sprint handicaps this year but dropped 4lb for her troubles; some encouragement for this new trip on breeding.

6/1

5th

2

(4)

25th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Samba Lady

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David Loughnane

Bred to be sharp and showed plenty of speed when a close third in 6f Wolverhampton novice just after Christmas; failed to improve for a switch to handicap company at Chelmsford (5f) 11 days ago but it's still very early in her career.

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
11,000gns yearling who's a half-brother to Forbearing, winner of two ordinary Tapeta handicaps in the spring; yard has a poor recent record with 2yos and he's surely best watched.
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11th

8

(5)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Smasher

9st 5lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Goes well here and has twice won over C&D; 2lb lower than his last winning mark and although two of his last three starts have been below par, they were at Chelmsford; likely contender back here.

7/1

6th

5

(4)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Smasher

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Attwater

Five-time AW winner over 6f, most recently at Kempton in October off today's mark; unfortunate not to finish closer there ten days ago but this drop back in trip may not prove ideal.

7/1

5th

3

(4)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Kempton (AW)

Smasher

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Won twice over C&D last year and back off the same mark as for the latest in October; respected, especially if getting a solid pace to aim at.

7/2

25/1

Form: 67

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not without hope in two runs at big prices but blew the start on debut (7f) before coming from some way back over 1m last time; the drop to sprinting wouldn't look ideal and he may find his level once handicapping.
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4th

7

(8)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Marinakis

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Robert Stephens

Won when cheekpieces were first fitted and again when they were reapplied early in the year, so it's a plus point that they are back on today; not shown much since leaving Ian Williams but soft ground was no good to him last time and he'll be happier back on the AW.

16/1

8th

9

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Chepstow

Marinakis

8st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Robert Stephens

Generally consistent in his time with Ian Williams when he scored three times on AW from 1m to 1m2f; second start for this yard wasn't devoid of promise at Kempton (1m4f) 17 days ago but suitability for the combination of this trip and likely ground is yet to be determined.

12/1

33/1

Form: 99

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor debut over C&D last month and did worse again on Polytrack last time; can't be recommended.
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6th

7

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Hitched

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Simcock

Won twice on turf in the summer of 2023 but better known for his AW exploits since; well beaten at Lingfield (1m1f, good to firm) on last month's return to grass; others are safer.

20/1

6th

6

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:42 Lingfield

Hitched

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: David Simcock

A regular on the AW here (three wins) who's much higher in the weights than when last seen frequently on turf; generally consistent but whether he's up to this mark on grass is the leading question, and Quamby looks his trainer's best chance.

25/1

13th

14

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Hitched

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: David Simcock

Four-time winner over 1m/1m2f here and just 1lb higher than when beating a dual subsequent winner at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in January, but he has the outside stall and will require some luck given his come-from-behind style.

25/1

200/1

Form: 00

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Huge prices for two runs to date and finished last each time.
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10th

9

(7)

4th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

15:57 Brighton

Danchovska

9st 2lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Charlie Wallis

Finished second in a classified event in January (6f, AW), his fourth run, but nothing comparable since, including when tailed off behind Gatwick Kitten at Yarmouth on Friday; blinkers now added.

20/1

9th

8

(2)

30th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:10 Yarmouth

Danchovska

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Charlie Wallis

Beaten just under 3l when second in a 6f classified event at Wolverhampton but nothing to shout about since then, latterly tried in cheekpieces; others preferred.

20/1

10th

9

(11)

2nd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Danchovska

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Charlie Wallis

Beaten just under 3l when second in a 6f classified event at Wolverhampton but trailed the principals by 12l here last time on the return to 7f; that penultimate effort offers some hope.

10/1

Form: 7

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trainer boasts a poor recent record with 2yos on the AW and this filly didn't look set to change that any time soon when well held on her recent Lingfield debut.
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10th

11

(8)

24th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:54 Ayr

Must Catch Up

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Paul Robson

Out of the frame in all six starts (first three for Marcus Tregoning) and big improvement needed, even at this level.

16/1

6th

4

(3)

7th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:10 Ripon

Must Catch Up

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Paul Robson

Not devoid of promise in a couple of starts when with Marcus Tregoning but has gone backwards in both starts this year.

25/1

5th

5

(6)

26th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Must Catch Up

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Paul Robson

Failed to build on the minor promise of her debut in two further starts for Marcus Tregoning; never seriously involved on debut for this trainer at Newcastle (7f, AW) latest; drops 3lb.

12/1

Form: 66

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
260,000gns yearling who was among the favourites on his debut for Ralph Beckett (well held); no better early last month, having been gelded, and has since changed hands for just 7,000gns; the market will show what's expected for a yard in flying form.
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12th

12

(7)

8th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Chelmsford (AW)

You Saw Brigadoon

8st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

took keen hold, midfield, pushed along and brief headway on outer 3f out, ridden and weakened from 2f out

8/1

1st

6

(8)

4th May 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

You Saw Brigadoon

9st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Has form figures of 3312 since handicapping, the win gained at Wolverhampton (8.5f); ran creditably at Yarmouth (1m) last time; placed over C&D in February; has solid claims.

5/2

2nd

7

(2)

15th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

13:30 Yarmouth

You Saw Brigadoon

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Stuart Williams

Has improved since switched to handicaps on the AW, making it sixth-time lucky at Wolverhampton (8.6f) three weeks ago; 4lb higher and needs to prove he can do it back on turf, but comes into this in good heart so has to make the shortlist.

5/2

10th
11 (6)
Mcs Wag

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to dual 1m2f turf winner Mc'Ted (dam was also best at that sort of trip); stable is 2-13 with 2yos here but just 1-33 with them this season and has a 7lb claimer up on debut.
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5th

5

(4)

13th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:40 Yarmouth

Mcs Wag

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Joseph Parr

awkward start, in rear

10/1

9th

6

(4)

3rd Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

14:30 Brighton

Mcs Wag

9st 9lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Joseph Parr

11-race maiden who has been well held back on turf the last twice and this looks tough on adjusted figures; down the list.

10/1

6th

9

(9)

9th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

16:55 Brighton

Mcs Wag

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Joseph Parr

held up in rear

7/1

11th
4 (12)
Fadi

50/1

Form: 08

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in two runs thus far and is drawn wide; likely he'll find life easier once handicapping.
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13th

13

(6)

19th Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:05 Windsor

Fadi

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Richard Hughes

Eight-race maiden who has some encouraging AW form; gelded prior to creditable fourth in Lingfield classified race (1m4f) last time; possibilities if he takes well to first-time headgear on turf debut.

14/1

4th

12

(8)

6th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Fadi

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

in rear

10/1

9th

8

(7)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Fadi

9st 0lb

J: Deon Le Roux

T: Richard Hughes

Struggled in three 6f novice events but she went very close on her handicap debut at Kempton (1m) last month and was runner-up again in a 1m3f classified event there (Dafyre third) last time; open to more progress on this drop back in trip and she's a key player off an unchanged mark.

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded first son of the yard's ordinary 6f winner (including here) Wedgewood Estates; likely he'll be one for handicaps down the line.
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7th

7

(3)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:10 Windsor

Agent Mayfair

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Scored at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) in February and he made a winning turf debut at Bath (5.6f, firm) last month; disappointing back on AW last time but he lost a shoe in that race and still looks feasibly treated on his penultimate form; could bounce back and he's not ruled out back on turf.

7/1

1

(1)

31st May 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Agent Mayfair

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

C&D winner off 8lb lower in February who won at Bath on turf debut last time (5.5f, good to firm); no easy task at the weights now; each-way chance.

9/4

1

(1)

31st May 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Agent Mayfair

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

C&D winner off 8lb lower in February who won at Bath on turf debut last time (5.5f, good to firm); no easy task at the weights now; each-way chance.

9/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
130,000gns yearling who's out of a 7f-1m (including Listed) winner in Germany, herself from a good family; powerful yard can ready a newcomer and the market should be revealing from a wide stall.
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2

(11)

27th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baahill

9st 7lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

130,000gns yearling who's out of a 7f-1m (including Listed) winner in Germany, herself from a good family; powerful yard can ready a newcomer and the market should be revealing from a wide stall.

3/1

1

(9)

8th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Baahill

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

130,000gns yearling; dam a 7f-1m winner in Gernmany (including Listed; RPR 106), herself from a good family; powerful stable can ready a newcomer and the market should be revealing.

5/1

Non-runners

Agent Mayfair, Baahill

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £3.40
Straight Forecast £2.92
Trifecta £11.20

Selections

RP Ratings:

So Many Questions

Telegraph:

Baahill

SPOTLIGHT:

Samba Lady

The Sun:

Razoni

The Guardian:

Baahill

Daily Mirror:

Baahill

The Times:

So Many Questions

Daily Mail:

So Many Questions

D Express:

So Many Questions

The Star:

So Many Questions

Daily Record:

So Many Questions

POSTDATA:

Samba Lady