May 23 / 16.40 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.40

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At The Races App Market Movers Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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At The Races App Market Movers Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 361282 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Made it sixth-time lucky in a similar contest over C&D in March (form worked out well) and has gone down by less than a length in two of his three starts since (good to soft ground a possible excuse in the other); much respected back in a 0-55.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield

H Key Lails

9st 8lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Races mainly on AW where he has six wins; 1-15 in this sphere and may be worth waiting until he returns to AW.

11/2

3rd

3

(7)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

H Key Lails

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Michael Attwater

Consistent spell under Ryan Kavanagh during the winter but resumes from a short break still on a career-high mark as a result (3lb above his highest successful rating); more likely than most to give his running, though, possibly from the front again.

5/1

3rd

2

(7)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

H Key Lails

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Michael Attwater

Dual course winner who has been running well since landing a handicap at Lingfield (1m, AW) in November; can go well again.

5/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 08868

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on her racecourse debut for Jospeh O'Brien in February and in all four starts for this yard, including on handicap debut at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) 13 days ago; down in grade, but really only of interest if backed.
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3

(9)

10th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Musterion

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

0-11; runner-up in handicaps here (8.6f) and at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) in 2023, but well held on return from 614 days off at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) ten days ago; down in grade but only of interest if backed; cheekpieces on.

16/1

8th

6

(1)

31st May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:25 Southwell (AW)

Musterion

9st 6lb

J: Katrine Holm

T: John Butler

Finished runner-up at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) and Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) in 2023, but not seen since September of that year; market should be informative on her return.

12/1

8th

6

(1)

31st May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:25 Southwell (AW)

Musterion

9st 6lb

J: Katrine Holm

T: John Butler

Finished runner-up at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) and Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) in 2023, but not seen since September of that year; market should be informative on her return.

12/1

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 416-34

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has looked much better on the AW than on turf so far, winning a Kempton nursery (7f, Polytrack) last September and running well in both starts since returning last month, including when beaten 2l into fourth of eight here (7f) three weeks ago; each-way claims again back up in trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(6)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

19:55 Ayr

Moondial

9st 10lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Katie Scott

led

11/2

2nd

8

(4)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

20:15 Musselburgh

Moondial

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

She's fully 8lb lower than when winning at Epsom (7f, good) last August but for good reason, having been unable to get competitive this year; the first-time blinkers need to prompt a major revival.

25/1

7th

8

(1)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Moondial

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

Her mark continues to slide but she's been unable to threaten this year, most recently when upped to 1m2f here; big stamina question to answer now tackling another new trip.

14/1

Form: 6693

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at big prices in first three starts over 6f earlier in year, but although only third of five on handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) last month she only finished just over a length behind the winner; now 2lb lower and one for the shortlist.
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11th

11

(3)

26th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Bath

Dame Laura Knight

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Ian Williams

Sister to Thrave, who is among today's opponents; best AW effort (close third behind subsequent winners) came over 1m; has appeared to find 7f and 1m2f unsuitable since switched to turf; interesting returned to what may prove her optimum distance.

7/1

6th

9

(5)

15th Jul 2023

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 6

19:45 Salisbury

Dame Laura Knight

9st 1lb

J: George Downing

T: Ian Williams

Made the frame in two AW handicaps this spring (1m/8.6f) but was safely held in basement-grade classified on last month's turf debut (7f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces); clearly needs to do much better over new trip here.

10/1

13/2

Form: 67745

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Has shown improvement since stepped up to 7f and handicapping with cheekpieces applied, finishing fourth of 12 at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) and fifth of eight here (7f), albeit she finished behind Moondial both times; blinkers now given a go, but not sure to be suited by the longer trip and drawn wider than ideal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

(2)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Gypsy Nation

8st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Finally came good in a 5f handicap at Nottingham in June; ran well back at that track in August but he has finished down the field in four runs since; good apprentice booked but others look more convincing.

33/1

12

(2)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Gypsy Nation

8st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Finally came good in a 5f handicap at Nottingham in June; ran well back at that track in August but he has finished down the field in four runs since; good apprentice booked but others look more convincing.

33/1

11th

13

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gypsy Nation

8st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

0-18 on the AW and 1-27 overall; has beaten a total of two rivals in his last three starts and hard to recommend for now.

25/1

16/1

Form: 500-4

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Nothing in three starts over 5f/6f on turf last year, but showed a bit more on her return/handicap debut when fourth of nine at Redcar (1m, good to soft) this month; one of her four winning siblings was successful on the AW so she could make an impact if taking another step forward.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(4)

7th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Navy Wren

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Nine-race maiden; suggested she might have a small race in her when fourth at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in June, but two lesser efforts (both in cheekpieces) have followed; no headgear today; needs to up her game.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

17th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Navy Wren

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Michael Dods

Ran her best race so far when fourth of ten in a Beverley handicap (1m2f, good to firm) last month but she failed to back that up at Ayr (1m classified) last week and that took her record to 0-8; others are more convincing.

20/1

8th

12

(4)

9th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:40 Ayr

Navy Wren

9st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Dods

3yo who hadn't shown much until fair fourth in 1m2f handicap at Beverley 12 days ago; wears first-time headgear this afternoon and may be able to build on that latest performance; not ruled out.

10/1

Form: 509-73

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Ran his best race so far on his second start for the yard when third of 11 at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) last time, appearing to appreciate the stiffer test; the runner-up has won since and he races off the same mark, but not sure the drop in trip is in his favour and the outside stall not ideal either.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

3rd Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:08 Stratford

Red Fort

11st 2lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

0-9 on the Flat, with peak RPR of 58; acts on soft but enough to prove on hurdle debut with tongue-strap replacing usual cheekpieces.

16/1

4th

3

(9)

27th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Red Fort

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

disputed lead, led clearly 3f out, ridden 2f out

4/1

3rd

12

(4)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

20:50 Haydock

Red Fort

8st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

led, headed but prominent after 2f

20/1

50/1

Form: 0-7588

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Huge prices and hasn't beaten many in his first five starts over 5f-1m on AW/turf; look elsewhere.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(6)

6th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Leicester

Smart Shot

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, prominent, niggled along 3f out

66/1

8th

11

(9)

23rd May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smart Shot

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

Huge prices and hasn't beaten many in his first five starts over 5f-1m on AW/turf; look elsewhere.

50/1

8th

11

(12)

1st May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:18 Bath

Smart Shot

9st 3lb

J: Mollie Phillips

T: Tony Carroll

slowly into stride

33/1

Form: 00-0

Last run: 141 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Cost £115,000 as a 2yo but didn't finish within 12l of the winner in three starts over 1m on Polytrack during the winter; makes his handicap debut after 141 days off having been gelded in the meantime; not ideally drawn but still worth monitoring in the market.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

11

(11)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Panning For Gold

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David Simcock

Proved unable to complete a turf four-timer but quickly regained the winning thread at Southwell (1m, AW; shade comfortably) last time, taking record in handicaps to 4-6; progressive 3yo who may not have reached his ceiling yet; warrants respect upped further in grade.

4/1

1st

8

(1)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Panning For Gold

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David Simcock

Nothing in his first four starts on AW, but won his first three starts over 1m on turf this summer; only fourth of 12 off this mark in his bid for the four-timer at Newmarket (1m, good) 16 days ago (fifth has won since), but too early to suggest the handicapper has his measure albeit he has to prove himself back on the AW.

11/2

Form: 1698-9

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Back off the same mark as when winning at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) last August, but not threatened in four starts since; heavy ground a likely excuse for last month's poor Windsor return, but still hard to recommend.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(5)

23rd May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Romantic Sunlight

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: William Stone

Back off the same mark as when winning at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) last August, but not threatened in four starts since; heavy ground a likely excuse for last month's poor Windsor return, but still hard to recommend.

16/1

9th

9

(10)

24th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

17:30 Windsor

Romantic Sunlight

9st 0lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Stone

Lost her way after a Polytrack win last summer; is having her first crack at a slow surface on comeback (half-sister Romantic Time won on heavy) for a yard that's been quiet of late.

16/1

8th

11

(10)

18th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Romantic Sunlight

9st 2lb

J: Collen Storey

T: William Stone

Off the mark at the fifth attempt when landing a C&D nursery in August but she's been disappointing in both runs since; returns to Polytrack but she was beaten 13l when favourite at Leicester last time and needs a major revival.

8/1

Form: 98-7

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Triple-digit prices and beaten a long way in three novices, the latest on his return from eight months off at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) 15 days ago; nicely bred, though, and no great surprise were she to show more now switched to a handicap.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

6

(7)

23rd May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Delayed Action

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

Triple-digit prices and beaten a long way in three novices, the latest on his return from eight months off at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) 15 days ago; nicely bred, though, and no great surprise were she to show more now switched to a handicap.

14/1

7th

4

(1)

8th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:35 Newcastle (AW)

Delayed Action

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Huge prices and well beaten in two runs last summer; handicaps more suitable after this.

100/1

2

(7)

26th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Delayed Action

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Triple-figure prices for two 7f starts on AW and at Thirsk, showing little for the near future; handicaps more likely; hood discarded.

100/1

Non-runners

Ocean Ridge

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £21.80
Straight Forecast £15.06
Tricast £62.73
Trifecta £120.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

H Key Lails

POSTDATA:

Moondial

The Star:

Navy Wren

Telegraph:

Red Fort

RP RATINGS:

H Key Lails

The Times:

H Key Lails

The Guardian:

H Key Lails

Daily Mail:

H Key Lails

Daily Mirror:

H Key Lails

The Sun:

H Key Lails

Daily Record:

H Key Lails

D Express:

Moondial