December 22 / 17.15 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.15

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  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 2758

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Trained by James Ferguson on first three starts, runner-up on debut; that remains clearly her best form but she gave major renewed hope on handicap debut at Lingfield (7f, AW; 28-1) for new yard 16 days ago, challenging when badly hampered in the final 1f; also reportedly bled from the nose but presumably not an issue as she's out again; one to keep an eye on.
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6th

2

(1)

20th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:35 Newmarket

Queen Of Atlantis

10st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Progressed well last season and as good as ever when going close at Ascot (1m, good to firm) in July; wasn't beaten a million miles into eighth at Glorious Goodwood (good) and could be competitive with Ashley Lewis taking off a handy 7lb.

7/1

2

(3)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Queen Of Atlantis

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Progressive during last year's 3yo campaign and better than ever when going close at Ascot (1m, good to firm) this month; she was behind an unexposed 3yo last time and could be in the mix now 3lb higher.

16/1

2nd

1

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Ascot

Queen Of Atlantis

9st 13lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

All three wins (from 12 starts) have been on the AW, on which she made a quiet reappearance back in late March; however, she was only pipped in this race 12 months ago (on good) and was again runner-up here after a break in September (soft); if rediscovering any of that form then she'd have a part to play.

20/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 84595

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Best form on second and third starts; his handicap runs at York (1m, soft) and Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) need to be left behind him, notwithstanding the interference he suffered over 1f out last time.
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2nd

4

(3)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Glistening Nights

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

All five wins have been at around 1m2f on good or quicker; last success was off 5lb lower but he reappeared with a fair third in Class 4 event over C&D (good to soft) last month; should go well on this drop back in grade and it would be a positive if the ground dries out.

10/1

3rd

10

(1)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:16 Ripon

Glistening Nights

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Down the field on final two runs last season but he may have been ready for a break; on a handy mark based on his form last August and could be a contender for last year's winning yard.

14/1

9

(1)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Glistening Nights

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

Disappointing at Chester last time but won over the 1m2f there in August and was placed in his next two runs; effective on the AW but others might be better in here.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 342335

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Stays 1m and acts on Tapeta/Polytrack; wore cheekpieces last two starts; probably not far away but he needs to find extra to break his duck.
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5th

3

(4)

29th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Windsor

Rich Harry

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

13-race maiden; returned to form when dropped to this grade at Ayr (1m2f) three weeks ago, finishing second; rather exposed but may have a Class 6 event in him.

4/1

2nd

10

(11)

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Rich Harry

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

3yo maiden whose form has dipped since being gelded (consistent previously); well handicapped on best efforts but doesn't look poised to open his account.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 363370

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Has had seven races and it's a major concern that the best of those came on first two occasions; gelded and upped to 7f latest start, weakening into 11th of 12; now moves up in trip again and tries a visor.
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2

(17)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

20:10 Fairyhouse

Theres No Limit

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Cian Collins

Won a 9.5f Ballinrobe claimer last June; finished the year in poor form and may need this run on return.

28/1

12/1

Form: 427369

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has some form which would see her on the premises, including three starts back, but she's an 11-race maiden and probably vulnerable again; wore cheekpieces twice (ran well first occasion) and now tries blinkers.
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1st

2

(2)

24th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:25 Catterick

Fly Pass

9st 8lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

Reliable sort who went without her usual headgear after three months off when a solid fourth of eight in 7f Yarmouth handicap 11 days ago; she merits serious consideration with her usual blinkers back on.

5/1

1st

2

(2)

24th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:25 Catterick

Fly Pass

9st 8lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

Reliable sort who went without her usual headgear after three months off when a solid fourth of eight in 7f Yarmouth handicap 11 days ago; she merits serious consideration with her usual blinkers back on.

5/1

4th

5

(1)

13th Apr 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

18:30 Yarmouth

Fly Pass

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Amy Murphy

midfield

10/1

Form: 261426

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Front-running filly who won on Newcastle Tapeta (7f) in August; ran creditably on next two starts before a lesser show over 1m on latest but that was on heavy going; needs respect.
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8th

10

(3)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buttercross Flyer

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Won a classified race at Lingfield (7f, AW) last summer; short of her best in three runs this winter though and she needs a full revival.

25/1

8th

1

(9)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buttercross Flyer

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Scott Dixon

Not as her best in handicaps lately, but she was successful the last time she raced at this level at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in August; has run well over C&D and a player; stable also runs Embarked.

6/1

7th

6

(2)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buttercross Flyer

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Dual 7f winner on the AW but a modest strike-rate overall and last win was in a classified race; could still run well off a realistic mark.

14/1

8/1

Form: 9247

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Yarmouth (1m) on second start and didn't enjoy a clear run when fourth at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) next time; however, pretty disappointing when 5-1 for handicap debut at Lingfield (1m) in November latest and now sports a visor.
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5th

6

(1)

31st Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Manos Arriba

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ed Dunlop

Has failed to progress and finished almost 5l behind less exposed Livinthelife at Wolverhampton (9.5f) most recently, taking record to 0-7; new trip needs to make a difference.

14/1

4

(6)

12th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Manos Arriba

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ed Dunlop

Hasn't matched his maiden form in three runs in AW handicaps, the latest of them over 1m at Lingfield last week; likely to stay this far and this isn't a strong event, but he's due to be 3lb lower from the weekend.

8/1

Form: 356

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Switch to AW last time saw a lesser display but she was 50-1 that day; with plenty of stamina on the dam's side, she should be a good deal more interesting on this handicap debut; needs a market check.
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9th

3

(11)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

15:58 Bath

Rose Branch

9st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Hugo Palmer

held up in rear, outpaced 4f out

12/1

9th

3

(11)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

15:58 Bath

Rose Branch

9st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Hugo Palmer

held up in rear, outpaced 4f out, kept on inside final furlong, never on terms

12/1

6th

2

(7)

18th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 5

17:00 Sandown

Rose Branch

9st 11lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Hugo Palmer

Made successful debut for this yard in a Hamilton handicap (1m, good) and even better the last twice, making the frame over C&D (good) and at Carlisle (1m1f, soft); mark hasn't really gone anywhere for those last two runs and cheekpieces are now added with Brandon Wilkie booked; solid claims.

9/2

Non-runners

Juan Solo

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £57.20
Straight Forecast £47.19
Tricast £172.00
Trifecta £197.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Juan Solo

POSTDATA:

Rich Harry

Telegraph:

Rose Branch

RP RATINGS:

Queen Of Atlantis

The Times:

Glistening Nights

D Express:

Rose Branch

Daily Mail:

Queen Of Atlantis

LAMBOURN:

Juan Solo

The Sun:

Juan Solo

The Star:

Juan Solo

Daily Record:

Juan Solo

NEWMARKET:

Rich Harry

The Guardian:

Rich Harry

Daily Mirror:

Rich Harry