March 30 / 18.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.00

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  • Prize money: £4291.88
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.70

Form: -51422

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Tends to race freely but has been running well over 6f; however, return to this trip from widest draw means he may need a further jump forward if he's to notch his second win.
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3

(2)

5th May 2023

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Rossmore Nation

9st 9lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Michael Appleby

8th

17

(8)

20th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket

Rossmore Nation

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Michael Appleby

Has done very well since joining this yard, posting his second AW win for the stable at Wolverhampton (7f) last month; unproven on turf but could be bang there if the return to grass isn't an issue.

11/1

2nd

8

(9)

5th Apr 2023

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0m 7f 36y

Class 5

15:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rossmore Nation

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Michael Appleby

prominent on outer

4/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 54-541 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Much-improved form when beating a previous winner over C&D on Tapeta debut last time; 9lb rise makes life tougher but not fully exposed so might well do better; shortlisted.
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2nd

9

(4)

9th Jul 2024

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0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:30 Lingfield (AW)

Fayasel

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

held up in rear, good headway from 1f out, chased clear leader inside final 110yds, ran on

8/1

3rd

5

(9)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

21:00 Brighton

Fayasel

9st 5lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Couple of tough draws since switched to a visor from cheekpieces, finishing second on his side of the course at Lingfield back on turf last time; that was a decent effort in the circumstances and he should go well.

8/1

6th

2

(1)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Fayasel

9st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

awkward start, raced far side, prominent

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 0655

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has improved steadily with every outing but, although not disgraced on handicap debut, she'll need a further step forward if she's to win this.
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1st

1

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

14:05 Epsom

Sparks Fly

9st 11lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Four-time Listed winner who made Group 3 breakthrough at Saint-Cloud (1m, very soft) last October; ran well when 2l fourth in Group 2 Huxley Stakes at Chester (10.3f, good) four weeks ago; third in this last year and a penalty shouldn't prevent her being competitive again.

11/4

4th

9

(1)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

Sparks Fly

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Loughnane

Admirable mare who is 12-21 on turf including wins at Group 3/Listed level; has winning form over C&D, but will need to improve plenty on her reappearance effort at Saint-Cloud in March if she is to play a part here.

33/1

5/1

Form: 7-5523

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Yet to race on Tapeta but isn't fully exposed and has run creditably at Kempton on last two starts; drops to 7f for the first time and isn't without a chance.
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11th

8

(9)

20th Oct 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Olympic Quest

9st 1lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Joe Ponting

Out of sorts on both turf and AW this year, most recently over 8.6f here nine days ago; too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

8

(5)

11th Oct 2025

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Olympic Quest

8st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Joe Ponting

Out of sorts on both turf and AW this year; gained her only win over C&D and she should appreciate the return to Tapeta but she has enough to prove for now.

16/1

14

(12)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Olympic Quest

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Joe Ponting

Sole win (28 races) was on AW in January 2024 and she has not finished closer than fifth in her nine runs this year; uninspiring record here.

50/1

Form: 720-5

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Best effort at Southwell, despite slipping saddle, on handicap debut last time (6f; first run after a wind op); should be suited by the return to 7f and no surprise to see him give a good account.
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5th

2

(1)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Leicester

Mr Gloverman

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Kevin Frost

0-6 and isn't progressing; even at this level he looks up against it unless cheekpieces make a difference.

7/1

6th

4

(2)

8th May 2023

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Mr Gloverman

9st 9lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Kevin Frost

Shaped better on his handicap debut, following wind surgery, here in February, especially as his saddle slipped; didn't build on that last time, but things didn't fall his way and it's too soon to write him off for a trainer in good form.

7/1

5th

6

(5)

30th Mar 2023

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mr Gloverman

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Best effort at Southwell, despite slipping saddle, on handicap debut last time (6f; first run after a wind op); should be suited by the return to 7f and no surprise to see him give a good account.

7/1

Form: 3325-6

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
No wins in ten starts and hasn't been at best on either of last two outings; back up in trip for handicap debut and no headgear this time but needs to raise game.
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8

(7)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:05 Brighton

Werenotreallyhere

8st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Daniel Steele

Dead-heated over 1m here last year off this mark but a rollercoaster ride for his backers in the meantime; another fair effort when 2l away on the AW three weeks ago but he's never the percentage call.

16/1

5th

6

(6)

8th Sep 2025

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1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:29 Lingfield (AW)

Werenotreallyhere

8st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Daniel Steele

Only 1lb higher than when dead-heating at Brighton (1m, good) in May but he's been up and down since and was last of nine at Brighton last Monday; comes with risks attached and he's not the percentage call; cheekpieces removed.

12/1

6

(6)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:52 Brighton

Werenotreallyhere

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Daniel Steele

Lost second to Headshot in closing stages of 1m2f classified race won by Celebrating Ethel here (good) last month but that was still a good effort and today's shorter trip probably suits him better; now only 1lb higher than when dead-heating over C&D in May and might be boosted by refitted cheekpieces.

13/2

Form: 475

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Similar level of moderate form on all three outings over 7f; has shaped as though further would suit and she will have to improve if she's to win on handicap debut.
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6th

4

(5)

27th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Timedtoperfection

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

midfield, pushed along 3f out

10/1

8th

6

(11)

20th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:50 Doncaster

Timedtoperfection

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

22-1 and made no impact on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March; however, she's lightly raced and both sides of her pedigree suggest this step up in trip is the right move; not ruled out.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-1113 CD

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won first three starts this year (including over C&D) but didn't get home over extended 1m here last time; should be suited by the return to this trip and another to consider.
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9th

6

(5)

18th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Salisbury

Tennessee Dream

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Charles Hills

Won three times in minor company on AW in January; an extended 1m was probably too far in her bid for a four-timer in February and she's been given a break since a lesser effort seven weeks ago; stable in form and she could still have improvement in her back on turf.

8/1

8th

4

(7)

30th Mar 2023

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tennessee Dream

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

Won first three starts this year (including over C&D) but didn't get home over extended 1m here last time; should be suited by the return to this trip and another to consider.

6/1

3rd

7

(3)

7th Feb 2023

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1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tennessee Dream

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Charles Hills

Things have clicked this year and she followed two wins in 6f classified events with another solid effort in a 7f 0-55 handicap here 17 days ago; only 2lb higher today and the new trip should be in range but she is taking on much stronger opposition.

5/1

33/1

Form: 5-1099

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Dual 6f Polytrack winner but soundly beaten last three starts and plenty to prove upped to this trip for the first time.
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6th

16

(9)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Made Of Lir

9st 2lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Sam England

Beat Flavius Titus in a similar event over this trip at Ripon in June; less good since but the return to sprinting will suit and he's capable of a big run.

6/1

9th

11

(4)

4th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

19:50 Musselburgh

Made Of Lir

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Sam England

Three-time sprint winner (two on Polytrack, one on good); stamina has to be taken on trust though, especially if the ground deteriorates.

14/1

5th

8

(1)

26th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

18:45 Leicester

Made Of Lir

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Sam England

Exposed three-time winner, her latest success coming in a 6f classified race at Ripon three runs back; below par since (slowly away last time) and comes with risks now visored on a belated first start over this far.

12/1

Form: 725-16

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won over 6f at Chelmsford on penultimate start but below that level at Kempton last time; seems to stay this trip but needs to return to best if she's to get back to winning ways.
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7th

9

(6)

6th Feb 2024

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phoenix Glow

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Chelmsford winner for Jack Channon last February (6f); well beaten on both starts for this yard; plenty to prove.

33/1

8th

1

(4)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Phoenix Glow

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Two wins, including at 6f on AW, for former yard; 100-1 when last of nine on last month's stable debut at Chelmsford; big step forward required.

33/1

9th

6

(8)

21st Dec 2023

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Phoenix Glow

9st 6lb

J: Jonathan Fisher

T: Derek Shaw

dwelt start, short of room and hampered soon after start

25/1

Non-runners

Phoenix Glow

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £19.00
Straight Forecast £19.22
Tricast £59.20
Trifecta £55.10

Selections

The Times:

Fayasel

Telegraph:

Olympic Quest

SPOTLIGHT:

Mr Gloverman

RP Ratings:

Tennessee Dream

The Star:

Sparks Fly

POSTDATA:

Phoenix Glow

Daily Mirror:

Olympic Quest

The Sun:

Mr Gloverman

LAMBOURN:

Tennessee Dream

The Guardian:

Fayasel

Daily Mail:

Fayasel

D Express:

Fayasel

Daily Record:

Fayasel