October 03 / 17.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.00

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Follow @attheraces On Twitter Nursery Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 659733

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; two creditable runs in low-grade nurseries at Musselburgh this summer; she'll need to raise her game to come out on top switched to AW for the first time.
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6th

6

(2)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Lady Bouquet

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Philip Kirby

Still off the same mark as when successful at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in December; three-time winner on turf and ran well to finish third of 11 on her return from a break at Catterick (5f, good) 15 days ago; not the most consistent, but her best form would make her a big player.

9/4

3rd

4

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Lady Bouquet

9st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Philip Kirby

Below par on final few outings in the winter but she may have been ready for a break; posted a C&D win and a good 6f second here last summer and is well treated on that form; capable of having a say.

6/1

10th

8

(7)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Bouquet

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Turned things around with a win over C&D last month but she's finished a well-held sixth on Tapeta in both subsequent runs; has a bit to prove again and needs first-time cheekpieces to give her a lift.

25/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 971323 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism on his nursery debut at Bath (5f, good to soft); beaten three times since but he's run well on each occasion and dropping back to 5f should be beneficial.
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6th

6

(8)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Pinpoint

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Three turf wins over 5f but 0-13 and it has been a while since he has shone on this surface; new headgear tried today and the tongue tie worn on his last two starts dispensed with.

16/1

10

(1)

11th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Pinpoint

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Ewan Whillans

Found traffic a couple of times since winning a selling handicap off 3lb lower in the first-time visor in June (all 5f, Hamilton); shouldn't mind going back up to 6f for a trainer also responsible for Ramon Di Loria.

14/1

6

(4)

17th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:20 Hamilton

Pinpoint

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Ewan Whillans

Got the better of Kyber Crystal in a selling handicap over C&D last month (visored first time); not so good back here last week (behind Sixcor) and although he didn't get the cleanest run through, he didn't look unlucky; others appeal more.

8/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 9603

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in his first three starts but there was more promise when third of seven in a Brighton nursery three weeks ago; wide draw back at 5f though and he'll need further improvement to win.
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4th

10

(7)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dadas Boy

8st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Loughnane

Has bettered novice/maiden form in nuseries and shaped at Wolverhampton last time as though he'd be suited by the return to this trip; claims with Hollie Doyle up.

6/1

3rd

7

(10)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dadas Boy

8st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Well beaten in his first three starts but there was more promise when third of seven in a Brighton nursery three weeks ago; wide draw back at 5f though and he'll need further improvement to win.

7/1

3rd

4

(5)

11th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Dadas Boy

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David Loughnane

Struggled in his three maiden/novice events, most recently when 11th of 13 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW; 150-1) last month; still early days but he needs to do much better on this switch to a nursery.

10/1

5/2

Form: 4902 BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Market springer ahead of Thursday's nursery debut at Southwell (5f) and he duly stepped forward, finding just one rival too strong (raced away from the winner in the straight); more to come and he's clearly begun his handicap career off a handy mark.
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1st

1

(1)

11th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:03 Kempton (AW)

Amroon

9st 10lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Marco Botti

6f Polytrack and 7f Tapeta winner; largely consistent earlier in the campaign but the handicapper looks to have gained control on his last couple of starts.

11/2

8th

5

(4)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amroon

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Marco Botti

C&D win in July; couldn't muster sufficient pace in a 6f handicap at Southwell two weeks ago (tried in cheekpieces which are now left off); not discounted back up in distance.

9/2

6th

6

(6)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:22 Southwell (AW)

Amroon

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Marco Botti

Well on top at the finish in a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; 3lb rise not excessive and cheekpieces could help; will need luck in running back at 6f but he's capable.

3/1

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14/1

Form: 00786

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Big prices for all five starts and she hasn't really progressed for the switch to nurseries the last twice; dropping down the weights but others look safer.
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6th

5

(4)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Ritzy

8st 13lb

J: Shariq Mohd

T: Sylvester Kirk

Exposed maiden who's still to finish placed for a yard enduring a quiet year; having a 7lb claimer up and first-time cheekpieces fitted may help but others are stronger.

8/1

5th

11

(3)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Ritzy

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sylvester Kirk

Unplaced in all six starts; has hinted at better but such progress is a requirement if she's to shake up the principals.

16/1

5th

3

(6)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ritzy

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sylvester Kirk

Big prices for all five starts and she hasn't really progressed for the switch to nurseries the last twice; dropping down the weights but others look safer.

14/1

10/1

Form: 053

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Only beaten one rival in his three starts, albeit latest third of four at Bath was a bit better; remains to be seen how generous this opening mark is.
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11th

11

(10)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Ludberg

8st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Wallis

Still seeking a first win; competed over 1m4f on penultimate start and, although better suited by the return to sprinting, was brushed aside by So Obsessed at Chelmsford (5f); headgear tweak and improved terms probably not enough.

14/1

2nd

5

(1)

9th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Ludberg

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Charlie Wallis

swerved right start, niggled along under 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, no match for winner

6/1

5th

5

(6)

26th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ludberg

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Charlie Wallis

Modest performer who has yet to threaten in seven attempts, including four handicaps (5f-1m); mark has bottomed out now and he has plenty to prove on this step up to 1m4f.

16/1

7th
10 (2)
Perelle

12/1

Form: 3005

Last run: 55 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Market springer and showed much more on her nursery debut at Bath eight weeks ago (5f, good to soft; after wind surgery), making the running before weakening in the final furlong (race won by Pinpoint); good draw and she still has time to do better.
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12th

12

(9)

9th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Perelle

8st 8lb

J: Rhiain Ingram

T: David Evans

Has poor RPRs and is comfortably held by Lady Bouquet judged on most recent effort; opposed.

25/1

7th

10

(2)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Perelle

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: David Evans

Market springer and showed much more on her nursery debut at Bath eight weeks ago (5f, good to soft; after wind surgery), making the running before weakening in the final furlong (race won by Pinpoint); good draw and she still has time to do better.

12/1

5th

9

(1)

9th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:40 Bath

Perelle

8st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David Evans

led narrowly or disputed lead, headed over 1f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

25/1

Form: 05658

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Patchy overall record and the switch to AW and change of headgear aren't enough to tempt this time.
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6th

5

(6)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Musical Diva

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

prominent

9/2

4th

7

(2)

24th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:55 Beverley

Musical Diva

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Beaten on her last 14 starts but has often run well in that spell, including when third at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) a fortnight ago; also effective on turf (unproven on slow ground); could be thereabouts.

11/2

3rd

1

(6)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Musical Diva

9st 10lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Two wins in January, one of them over C&D; not at her best at Southwell ten days ago but she had been threatening before that; type to bounce back quickly.

4/1

Form: 038797

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
No progress for the switch to nurseries in recent starts; dropping down the weights but with too much to prove for comfort.
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7th

9

(5)

14th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Naval Flight

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: David O’Meara

Eight-race maiden who isn't progressing and she needs the addition of cheekpieces to give her a lift.

25/1

9th

8

(9)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Naval Flight

8st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

No progress for the switch to nurseries in recent starts; dropping down the weights but with too much to prove for comfort.

20/1

7th

8

(2)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Carlisle

Naval Flight

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Arrives well below par in nurseries, ninth of 13 at Beverley (5f) three weeks ago; in good hands but plenty more is needed despite a falling mark.

11/1

Form: 008

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Down the field in three runs this summer; gelded since; faces first realistic challenge in this field but others have more pressing claims.
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2nd

3

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:52 Brighton

Havana Mojito

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Three-time course winner (7f/1m) who disappointed in this race last year when chasing a Brighton hat-trick; bounced back when runner-up at Epsom next time but he 's not been in the same form since, including when fifth at Leicester on Monday; body of work at this venue says he can never be dismissed, however, and first-time blinkers might reignite the fire.

7/2

5th

1

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Havana Mojito

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Disappointing end to last season but he's below last May's last winning mark and he reappeared with an encouraging fourth at Bath (1m, firm) last month; could build on that latest outing and he's not ruled out.

10/1

4th

1

(8)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Bath

Havana Mojito

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Below his best when last seen but he started last season well, being beaten a neck on his reappearance before winning his next two starts (all at Brighton), and returns from a 176-day break off a mark 2lb below the latest success; may bounce back.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £29.50
Straight Forecast £24.64
Tricast £98.37
Trifecta £120.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Amroon

The Times:

Perelle

SPOTLIGHT:

Pinpoint

Daily Mirror:

Lady Bouquet

POSTDATA:

Amroon

NEWMARKET:

Amroon

The Guardian:

Amroon

Daily Mail:

Amroon

The Sun:

Amroon

The Star:

Amroon

Daily Record:

Amroon

D Express:

Perelle

Telegraph:

Pinpoint