May 22 / 16.10 Carlisle

16.10

Good

Wreay Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 173y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Wreay Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £10.30
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 17-153

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has gained both wins at 7f; ran creditably over that trip at Musselburgh last time; failed to convince over 1m on penultimate start; not crying out for this step back up in distance.
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10th

1

(3)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

17:05 Yarmouth

Gone

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Handicapped to the hilt since winning three fast-ground handicaps during early summer but she continues to run well and again gave it her all last week at Bath (1m, good); solid chance once more, though ground softer than good to soft would spell danger.

5/1

2nd

5

(1)

13th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Bath

Gone

9st 10lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Paid the price with the handicapper for three fast-ground wins in early summer but has generally done well since and ran another honest race last time at Ripon (1m, good); hard to knock.

100/30

2nd

7

(7)

5th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Ripon

Gone

9st 3lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Went up 10lb for three fast-ground wins in early summer and has generally run well off her revised mark since, usually from the front; fair chance she's able to get her own way, in which case she'll be dangerous, with the drying weather in her favour.

8/1

OUR TIP

11/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 68-3

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to his promising third in Thirsk novice contest (1m, soft) on seasonal debut, staying on from rear; represents in-form yard and looks open to further progress now handicapping; respected.
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13th

4

(5)

12th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Hills Of Gold

9st 13lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Michael Dods

0-8 and well beaten when placed in 7f maidens the last twice (good to firm/good to soft) but he's on a competitive mark now back in a handicap and has shown promise on soft ground; might not be far away.

10/1

3rd

5

(1)

27th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Redcar

Hills Of Gold

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Placed in four of his last five starts, two of those in nurseries; 6l second when returned to maiden company at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) latest; should be involved but remains vulnerable in this company for win purposes.

11/2

2nd

3

(5)

13th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:25 Carlisle

Hills Of Gold

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Placed in his first three starts after returning in April, his best effort when beaten half a length on handicap debut here (7.7f, good to firm) in May (form worked out very well); didn't appear to stay when eighth of ten at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) last time and should appreciate the return to this trip; respected.

7/2

100/30

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 368-1

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Made all for ready success in 7f AW novice event at Wolverhampton ten days ago on reappearance; still unexposed; possibilities if she copes with this different scenario (stiffer test back on turf).
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4

(5)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

13:33 Doncaster

Sophias Starlight

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Record of 7-24 on turf; made all at Pontefract (6f) on Monday, scoring with something to spare and confirming that she's well suited by soft ground; may well remain competitive, even with 5lb penalty.

8/1

3

(4)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:33 Pontefract

Sophias Starlight

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Won this 12 months ago off 3lb higher before a good fourth in a Doncaster Listed race; this season started slowly but the blindfold was removed late on her penultimate start and she did a solo when fifth of 12 at Ripon; not ruled out.

9/4

11/4

Form: -42231

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Consistent in defeat prior to opening his account at Hamilton (1m, good to soft) two weeks ago, beating a subsequent scorer; earlier form also has some substance; holds very solid claims up just 3lb.
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9th

3

(9)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Leap Year Lad

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Just 2-31 but had dropped in the weights and undergone wind surgery before finishing a creditable third of ten at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in December; each-way claims if backing it up.

9/2

9th

3

(9)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Leap Year Lad

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Just 2-31 but had dropped in the weights and undergone wind surgery before finishing a creditable third of ten at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in December; each-way claims if backing it up.

9/2

3rd

4

(10)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Leap Year Lad

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

He's been disappointing since July and has undergone wind surgery since finishing seventh here (1m2f) last month; drops in trip/grade and a market check looks prudent.

10/1

20/1

Form: 457-68

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ex-French maiden; not disgraced at Southwell (7f, AW) on British debut; totally failed to match that form at Epsom (8.5f, soft; tailed-off last) later in April, so needs to bounce back in a big way.
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5th

9

(6)

23rd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sea Urchin

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

prominent

25/1

6th

7

(7)

6th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Sea Urchin

8st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Ex-French maiden who is 0-4 in Britain and not particularly solid on form; wind surgery is a possible source of improvement but others have stronger claims as things stand.

25/1

9th

1

(5)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

20:50 Haydock

Sea Urchin

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ian Williams

towards rear

20/1

20/1

Form: 470-

Last run: 268 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Regressive results in 6f/7f novice contests at Redcar last summer (debut was promising); gelded since; may turn things around now qualified for handicaps and attempting a new trip.
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9th

1

(1)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Optician

10st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

All five AW wins have been at this track, four of which were over this trip; recorded his first turf success at Doncaster in June and has run well since, which augurs well for this return to AW.

5/1

2nd

1

(5)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:15 Redcar

Optician

10st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Michael Herrington

Off the mark on turf when beating five rivals at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) last month but he was beaten 8l when fifth of ten off this mark at York (1m4f, good to firm) 19 days ago; now drops back in trip.

4/1

5th

7

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:40 York

Optician

9st 10lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Herrington

Five-time AW winner who made it sixteenth time lucky on turf when seeing off five rivals over 1m4f at Doncaster (good to soft) under Conor Whiteley 26 days ago; 3lb higher in a deeper race now but the Michael Herrington stable continues in good form.

8/1

Form: 53-4

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Consistent RPRs in three races, most recently fourth at Pontefract (1m, good) on seasonal debut and first run since being gelded; looks a solid contender on handicap debut and should go well again.
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7th

1

(4)

10th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:20 Catterick

Farhhfromforgotten

9st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

in touch with leaders, lost ground quickly when switched to near side over 2f out, tailed off from over 1f out, eased inside final furlong

20/1

8th

1

(9)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Farhhfromforgotten

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Liam Bailey

Continues to drop down the weights and there was a hint of a revival over 1m here two starts ago; however, he was well beaten here (1m2f) last time and is back to having plenty to prove (including stamina).

20/1

8th

1

(8)

14th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Ayr

Farhhfromforgotten

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

always behind

20/1

Form: 0049

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-4 in Ireland, clear best effort when 200-1 fourth in Cork maiden (7f) two starts ago; that form may not be entirely reliable; chance largely depends on how well he responds to change of scenery.
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11

14th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

17:00 Hexham

Red Shield

10st 5lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

12-race maiden; yet to show any obvious signs of ability, and faces a stiff task on these terms; first run for three months; swiftly dismissed.

25/1

6th

6

19th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

13:00 Catterick

Red Shield

11st 0lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Modest Flat maiden in Ireland; poor efforts over hurdles for this yard; others appeal more.

50/1

5th

7

24th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

12:40 Catterick

Red Shield

11st 0lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

towards rear, not fluent 2nd, outpaced and lost touch after 3 out

100/1

Form: 2649-9

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Not badly treated on a couple of her maiden efforts; however, down the field in two handicap attempts, latest at Beverley (7.5f) on seasonal debut; doesn't look a solid option.
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10th

4

(11)

18th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:10 Beverley

Bowland Prince

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Of interest on the pick of his 2yo form but he's been struggling this year; down to a good mark but he has stamina to prove and there are risks involved.

16/1

10th

3

(2)

29th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Bowland Prince

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Second of ten in a maiden over C&D last summer but has gone badly the wrong way since (gelded before penultimate outing); cheekpieces given a go but a major turnaround is required.

16/1

9th

6

(1)

22nd May 2023

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

16:10 Carlisle

Bowland Prince

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Not badly treated on a couple of her maiden efforts; however, down the field in two handicap attempts, latest at Beverley (7.5f) on seasonal debut; doesn't look a solid option.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £61.90
Straight Forecast £62.51
Tricast £305.73
Trifecta £213.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Leap Year Lad

POSTDATA:

Farhhfromforgotten

Daily Mirror:

Sophia's Starlight

D Express:

Gone

Telegraph:

Hills Of Gold

The Times:

Farhhfromforgotten

The Star:

Sophia's Starlight

RP RATINGS:

Leap Year Lad

The Guardian:

Leap Year Lad

Daily Mail:

Leap Year Lad

The Sun:

Leap Year Lad

Daily Record:

Leap Year Lad