July 29 / 13.35 Wolverhampton (AW)

13.35

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Cazoo Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3726
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Cazoo Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 0-8742

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Beginning to threaten off his reduced mark, finishing close up in 7f handicaps at Newcastle and here; definite chance in the first-time cheekpieces.
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3rd

2

(9)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bold Territories

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Has done most recent racing over 7f but is fine at this trip, as when third over C&D three weeks ago; was below-par the only other time he's worn a visor rather than the usual cheekpieces but has claims otherwise.

5/1

3rd

9

(3)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bold Territories

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Dods

Multiple 7f AW winner (including here) who has also won over 1m; went close when 1lb higher at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month but unable to repeat that effort in two subsequent starts; handy mark if he can bounce back.

9/1

6th

3

(9)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bold Territories

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Dual Tapeta winner who had a near miss over C&D last month but he's not easy to predict and was never involved at Newcastle (first-time visor) last time; regular cheekpieces return but he has a wide draw and comes with risks attached.

9/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 45/420

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Finished well to snatch second at Brighton (7f, good to firm; well backed) and plenty went wrong at Chepstow where he was slowly away and then pulled hard; lightly raced on the AW but has a big run in him.
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11th

10

(13)

9th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Pontius

9st 0lb

J: Rafael Souza

T: Charles Hills

in touch with leaders

20/1

11th

10

(13)

9th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Pontius

9st 0lb

J: Rafael Souza

T: Charles Hills

in touch with leaders, lost position over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

20/1

9th

10

(4)

28th Apr 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Bath

Pontius

8st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Charles Hills

0-12; good second at Chelmsford back from a long absence (7f) in November; hasn't built on that since and others look more appealing.

20/1

25/1

  • Place: £11.50

Form: 7960/7 D

Last run: 151 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Didn't run badly for a 200-1 chance here in February but that was after 531 days away and now back from another absence; 1-32 overall; unconvincing.
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11th

10

(6)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:15 Chepstow

Hey Pretty

9st 3lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Damien Wingrove

Several lengthy absences in recent times and returns from four months off today; ran fairly well behind Fact Or Fable over C&D last summer but will do well to add to his sole win, which came as a 3yo in Ireland.

20/1

11th

5

(9)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hey Pretty

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Damien Wingrove

Sole win came in 2018; respectable fourth in both outings last year; market may prove best guide on return from nine-month layoff.

20/1

4th
10 (1)
Methinks

8/1

Form: 787620

Last run: 64 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Went down by only a neck at Carlisle (7f, soft) and perhaps he found 1m1f a stretch back there two months ago; could go well, despite having something to prove on the AW.
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4th

9

(6)

6th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Methinks

9st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Good third over 1m here last month at 50-1 and he's a contender on that form, but this inconsistent maiden failed to back that up here on Sunday and it's hard to know what to expect.

10/1

8th

7

(2)

1st Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:26 Southwell (AW)

Methinks

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Still to win a race and lacks consistency but he's run well here more than once, latterly at a big price over C&D three weeks ago; that gave something to build on.

5/1

3rd

11

(4)

13th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

12:43 Southwell (AW)

Methinks

8st 12lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Regressive maiden who finished well held back on the Flat here last Friday (7f); hard to find a reason to back him.

33/1

10/1

Form: 872329

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
3-37; has been knocking on the door over 6f and returning to 7f won't be a bother; ran poorly last time at Chelmsford but capable of bouncing back.
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3rd

4

(7)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Bomb Squad

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Mackie

Dual C&D winner, but has raced exclusively over 7f since December and was successful over that distance here four weeks ago; has to prove he still has the speed for this trip, but his course record makes him hard to dismiss.

4/1

1st

6

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Bomb Squad

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Mackie

Eight wins on the AW include three at this track (6f/7f), the last win coming off 2lb lower at Wolverhampton last month; ran well when runner-up here 16 days ago and there's no reason why he can't go well again.

4/1

2nd

10

(13)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bomb Squad

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Mackie

Eight wins on the AW including three over 6f/7f here; still 2lb above his highest winning mark and will need things to pan out right from the outside stall, but one for the shortlist nonetheless.

6/1

10/1

Form: 092264 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Placed a few times and wasn't far away over 1m at Salisbury last week; fine at 7f and, despite a poor strike-rate, he needs considering.
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10th

6

(5)

10th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Defilade

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Loughnane

Poor strike-rate and he was well beaten on his return from 451 days off (stable debut) at Southwell last month; best watched.

33/1

7th

3

(5)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

13:35 Southwell (AW)

Defilade

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Mark Loughnane

Just one win from his 35 starts and not seen since finishing seventh at Wolverhampton in October 2022 (final start for Sophie Leech); best watched unless the betting suggests otherwise.

20/1

7th

3

(7)

31st Oct 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Defilade

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Sophie Leech

Just one win from his 34 starts and hung badly right when soundly beaten over C&D a fortnight ago; comes with an obvious risk attached but he's run some good races here in the last few months and is not written off.

12/1

7/1

Form: -30664 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Could have done with settling better when fourth to Connemera Queen here recently; sent off only 3-1 then despite some modest previous efforts; not without hope.
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11th

3

(5)

5th Aug 2022

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Thirsk

Jakacan

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

led narrowly, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened

8/1

7th

6

(9)

29th Jul 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

13:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jakacan

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

took keen hold, prominent on inner, ridden under 2f out, gradually lost position

7/1

Form: 986061 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Her first win since 2018 when returning to form over C&D, winning narrowly under a patient ride; only 2lb higher but wouldn't be obvious follow-up material.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

2

(9)

25th Aug 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Connemera Queen

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: John Butler

never better than mid-division, ridden over 3f out, dropped to rear and behind when eased inside final furlong

8/1

4

(6)

30th Jul 2022

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Connemera Queen

9st 4lb

J: Molly Presland

T: John Butler

Recorded her first win since 2018 when scoring at 18-1 in a Wolverhampton handicap (7f, AW) early this month; that race set up for her closing style and things didn't pan out so favourably at same venue yesterday (never dangerous); chance partly depends on whether she gets a strong pace to aim at.

7/2

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: -67306

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Shaped quite well when third on Chepstow handicap debut (7f, good) and feasible excuses since on account of soft ground and too long a trip; possibilities.
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14th

14

(2)

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:02 Bath

Clement Danes

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Stuart Kittow

slowly away and lost many lengths start, always behind

33/1

6/1

Form: 032303 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Four runs for this yard and three of them respectable, including the latest at Chepstow when placed from off the pace; dual AW winner and one of the better options.
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7

(7)

12th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Clashaniska

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

2nd

7

(5)

10th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Clashaniska

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Adrian Wintle

prominent, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, finished lame (vet reported gelding to be lame on his left-fore leg)

4/1

3rd

4

(7)

29th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:50 Lingfield (AW)

Clashaniska

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

towards rear, pushed along and headway up the centre over 1f out, ridden and went third towards finish

5/2

Form: 800095

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Yet to place in seven starts and has never been that competitive; at least dropping in the weights and cheekpieces are a first, but others appeal more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

13

(11)

13th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hulton Ranger

8st 11lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Walford

always towards rear

20/1

11th

11

(2)

25th Aug 2022

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:55 Carlisle

Hulton Ranger

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

ducked left start, towards rear, ridden over 3f out, edged right 2f out, never on terms

14/1

2nd

9

(5)

14th Aug 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:18 Southwell (AW)

Hulton Ranger

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mark Walford

slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along briefly over 4f out, ridden and still plenty to do over 2f out, steady headway towards near side over 1f out, went second inside final 110yds, no match for winner

33/1

Non-runners

Hulton Ranger, My Rosa's Gold

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £23.30
Straight Forecast £26.59
Tricast £2396.77
Trifecta £892.90

Selections

RP Ratings:

Bold Territories

LAMBOURN:

Pontius

Telegraph:

Connemera Queen

SPOTLIGHT:

Clement Danes

Daily Mail:

Jakacan

The Sun:

Defilade

POSTDATA:

Clashaniska

The Guardian:

Bold Territories

Daily Express:

Bold Territories

Daily Mirror:

Bold Territories

Daily Record:

Bold Territories

The Times:

Pontius

The Star:

Connemera Queen