July 15 / 19.40 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.40

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 1m 5f 219y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 88-70

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Yet to make the frame from four starts, including on handicap debut at Newbury (1m2f) in May; still early days and has been gelded since; now up in trip.
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3rd

7

(3)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Easy Dancer

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Sole win came over this C&D in July and he again ran well when third of 11 at Haydock (1m6f, good to soft) four weeks ago; may not have reached his ceiling yet and he's an interesting contender in receipt of weight.

6/1

3rd

9

(12)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Haydock

Easy Dancer

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Improved form upped in trip after a gelding operation when off the mark in a Wolverhampton handicap (1m6f, AW) in July, always prominent; last of six when 20-1 and front-running at Sandown (1m6f, good to firm) two weeks later, beaten only 7l but he now has something to prove on turf.

10/1

6th

4

(4)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:25 Sandown

Easy Dancer

9st 3lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Richard Hannon

Improved form upped in trip after a gelding operation when beating the two market leaders in a Wolverhampton handicap (1m6f, AW) two weeks ago; up 6lb but that was a clearcut success last time and he should have more to offer at staying trips; big player.

11/4

9/4

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 9-0713 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Showed little on first three starts but subsequently gelded and won on handicap debut at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) last month in the manner of an improver; good third at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) last time and holds strong claims.
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6th

2

(5)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Starshine Legend

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Olly Murphy

Among the favourites on his debut for this yard, back from over 18 months off, at Pontefract early last month; cracked late there, having made a lot of the running, and is entitled to improve; claims going back up in trip having been dropped 2lb.

5/1

7th

7

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:27 Pontefract

Starshine Legend

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Olly Murphy

Scored in first-time cheekpieces on handicap debut for James Ferguson in June 2024 and signed off for him with good effort in first-time blinkers the following September; makes stable debut after 580-day absence and with no headgear but is versatile regarding ground; market helpful.

4/1

Form: 55-444

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Yet to be placed but starting to get the hang of things; hampered 1f out when staying-on fourth at Sandown (1m6f, good) this month; cheekpieces worn on penultimate start are back on; may be worth another chance.
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1

(4)

22nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 2f 2y

Class 4

16:15 Pontefract

Almudena

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

She wasn't at her best on her return to action at Chelmsford three weeks ago but was progressive last year and this thorough stamina test could prompt further progress; new blinkers replace cheekpieces this afternoon.

5/1

12th

6

(8)

1st Jun 2025

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1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Almudena

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Came good with two handicap wins on fast turf last summer (1m6f/2m; wore cheekpieces) and was placed on AW on next two outings (2m; no headgear); has fitness to prove after 267-day absence but the cheekpieces are back on and further progress is possible this year.

11/1

12th

6

(8)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Almudena

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Came good with two handicap wins on fast turf last summer (1m6f/2m; wore cheekpieces) and was placed on AW on next two outings (2m; no headgear); has fitness to prove after 267-day absence but the cheekpieces are back on and further progress is possible this year.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 15-266

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won on his second start, over 1m at Newcastle last October; gelded in February but well beaten at Windsor next time and beaten too far at Ripon in June to fancy him for this now up in trip with blinkers fitted.
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5th

4

(2)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

15:23 Southwell (AW)

Freds Mate

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Tapeta winner as a 2yo; latest third of six here (1m6f; visored first time) wasn't a bad effort but it will need bettering if he's to come out on top today.

5/1

3rd

5

(1)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Freds Mate

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Narrowly landed a Newcastle novice (1m, Tapeta) last October and second of four here (1m3f) in January, but three of his four efforts since have been moderate including at Kempton (2m, Polytrack) last time; needs to get back on track with a visor replacing blinkers.

12/1

8th

9

(2)

7th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Freds Mate

9st 4lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Charlie Johnston

Four AW runs much better than his three turf efforts; things didn't pan out his way on his first crack at 1m6f/first run in headgear last time and he can't be ruled out.

12/1

5th
6 (1)
Nancy P

7/2

Form: 4-6341

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ran to a consistent level in five defeats before breaking her duck, upped to 1m4f, on Lingfield AW last month; has the potential to improve further as she goes up further in trip.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

15th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:37 Kempton

Nancy P

10st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

towards rear but in touch with leaders, weakened before 2 out

33/1

6th

7

25th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 1

12:20 Doncaster

Nancy P

11st 0lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

took keen hold, in rear, awkward jump 5th

50/1

6th

7

25th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 1

12:20 Doncaster

Nancy P

11st 0lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

took keen hold, in rear, awkward jump 5th

50/1

7/1

Form: 59-619

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on handicap debut at Salisbury (1m2f, good) in May; below that form off 4lb higher mark at Goodwood (1m2f, good to soft) last month; steps up significantly in trip but not out of this on AW debut.
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6th

5

(2)

15th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Geliceaux

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Off the mark on handicap debut at Salisbury (1m2f, good) in May; below that form off 4lb higher mark at Goodwood (1m2f, good to soft) last month; steps up significantly in trip but not out of this on AW debut.

7/1

9th

9

(5)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

18:05 Goodwood

Geliceaux

9st 6lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Still signs of inexperience when appreciating the step up to this trip on her handicap debut three weeks ago; hood comes off and there could well be more to come for a yard that continues in good form, so holds decent claims upped 4lb.

3/1

1st

8

(7)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

20:00 Salisbury

Geliceaux

9st 2lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Well held in her qualifying runs, hooded for the latest; this Cracksman filly is still interesting with this longer trip likely to suit on handicap debut.

6/1

Form: 048

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has shown little in three starts but he may well improve now making his handicap debut up in trip in first-time cheekpieces; worth keeping an eye on the betting.
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9th

10

(5)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

16:55 Redcar

Unregulated

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

No better upped to this trip on his handicap debut in first-time cheekpieces (AW) last month, when finishing last; would want to see good support down 4lb before considering him.

14/1

7th

8

(5)

15th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Unregulated

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has shown little in three starts but he may well improve now making his handicap debut up in trip in first-time cheekpieces; worth keeping an eye on the betting.

12/1

8th

11

(7)

17th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Carlisle

Unregulated

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has beaten only one horse in two starts; others preferred.

50/1

Non-runners

Capla Mojo

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £21.60
Straight Forecast £19.58
Tricast £48.18
Trifecta £63.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Almudena

SPOTLIGHT:

Starshine Legend

RP RATINGS:

Nancy P

D Express:

Starshine Legend

The Sun:

Starshine Legend

Daily Record:

Starshine Legend

NEWMARKET:

Nancy P

The Guardian:

Nancy P

Daily Mirror:

Nancy P

The Times:

Almudena

Telegraph:

Almudena

Daily Mail:

Almudena

The Star:

Almudena