September 27 / 18.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 25 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten short-priced favourite in two sprint maidens at Chelmsford, looking unsuited by the drop to 5f 12 days ago; cheekpieces added and has the benefit of Harry Davies' claim, but more will be needed to win.
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1st

3

(6)

27th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Appointed One

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Appleby

led, headed and prominent over 3f out, ridden 2f out, led 1f out, hung left final 110yds, just held on

4/1

5th

1

(6)

15th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Appointed One

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

midfield, switched right over 1f out, soon pushed along but hung left, kept on final 110yds

7/4

4/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 380,000gns at the Breeze Ups in April; tongue-tied for his recent Yarmouth debut (6f, good to soft) where he was beaten 7l into fifth (impressive winner) having shown both ability and inexperience; could take a big step forward.
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7th

2

(8)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Spartan Arrow

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Enjoyed an excellent 2025 when a four-time scorer, including in 5f Group 3 at Dundalk in October; yet to fire this term and failed to beat a rival in 5f Pontefract handicap last month; tried in a change of headgear here.

10/1

13th

2

(1)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

15:57 Pontefract

Spartan Arrow

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Not solid on form shown in UAE and Britain this year but is very useful on his day, being a turf Listed and AW Group 3 scorer last term, as well as close second in the Epsom "Dash".

9/1

8th

2

(11)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:38 Southwell (AW)

Spartan Arrow

9st 7lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Four wins in 2025, notably a Group 3 at Dundalk in October; struggled in two runs in the Middle East this year and he is 4lb higher than when second in last summer's Dash at Epsom, his most recent run in a handicap.

12/1

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3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 142287 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
6f Polytrack winner in June and he has run some good races in defeat since; not at his best in a Listed race at Ayr 11 days ago but this is much less demanding; goes without headgear for the first time since his win.
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12th

7

(12)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

New Definition

9st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Richard John O’Brien

towards rear throughout

14/1

12th

7

(12)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

New Definition

9st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Richard John O’Brien

Two wins in 2022 on AW in Britain; out of form for this yard this year though recent run here in first-time blinkers a bit more encouraging; more needed but remains unproven at this trip.

14/1

5th

5

(14)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:18 Dundalk (AW)

New Definition

10st 1lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Richard John O’Brien

Two wins in 2022 on AW in Britain; out of form for this yard this year; has slumped in the ratings, needs first-time blinkers to work in order to bring a revival.

20/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
20,000euros yearling, 75,000euros 2yo; sister to 7f-1m2f winner Rastrelli (RPR 107) and half-sister to two other winners; dam a 6f 2yo winner (87); one of two newcomers for George Boughey.
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3rd

2

(2)

15th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:12 Newcastle (AW)

Casamigos

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: George Boughey

led but pestered, edged right soon after start, against near rail after 2f, shaken up when headed 2f out, ridden and weakened gradually inside final furlong

10/1

8th

7

(6)

27th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Casamigos

8st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: George Boughey

midfield, ridden and weakened over 1f out

5/2

3rd

3

(8)

18th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

14:25 Yarmouth

Casamigos

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, slightly hampered final 110yds, no extra towards finish

13/8

7/1

Form: 55

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Similar form in his two runs this summer, over 7f on debut and then when a close fifth over C&D four weeks ago; has more to come but he will need it to trouble some of these.
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1st

2

(2)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Salisbury

Just Bring It

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

prominent

11/4

1st

10

(14)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Just Bring It

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Clive Cox

Off the mark in a small-field handicap at Kempton in March; better form in 1m handicaps at Newmarket and Haydock in May but his form dipped back at Haydock in June latest; drawn widest.

10/1

9

(9)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Just Bring It

9st 4lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

Made a winning return at Kempton (1m, AW) in March and two good efforts on turf in May, including when fourth of 11 in a warm handicap at Haydock (1m, good to firm); was behind Metal Merchant then, but may have been unlucky not to finish second; not so good back there a fortnight later (behind Good Gracious), but a player if bouncing back; stable won this in 2016 and 2019.

10/1

Form: 1084 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of a Windsor novice in May (6f, good to firm) and he wasn't disgraced when midfield in the Coventry at Royal Ascot; not at that level in two good nurseries since but he still needs serious consideration back in a novice.
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7th

5

(10)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Paddys Day

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won six 5f handicaps here in 2025; only 1lb higher than for the latest of them but he is rarely seen over 6f and connections now turn to a tongue tie for the first time.

7/1

5th

3

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Paddys Day

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Boasts a fine record over 5f here, winning in December and reaching the frame on all three outings this year; 6f AW winner for previous stable but has raced almost exclusively at the minimum trip for Nigel Tinkler; should be on the premises if still fully effective at 6f.

8/1

Form: 37

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made an encouraging start to his career when third of 12 at Newmarket last month (6f, good); unable to build on it when seventh of 14 at Yarmouth two weeks ago (behind Spartan Arrow); needs progress to reverse the placings with that rival, let alone the previous winners.
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6th

10

(11)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Dicko The Legend

8st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Beat Winged Messenger in a big-field 6f handicap at York last summer and he is 11lb better off with that rival today; went close at Southwell in April but he wasn't in the same form at Ascot 16 days ago; should be winning soon but perhaps not today.

10/1

9th

17

(18)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Dicko The Legend

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Liam Bailey

Just missed out at Southwell ten days ago (6f), finishing off his race strongly; 1lb higher mark and stronger opposition to contend with but his proven record in big-field events (first of 21, first of 22 and fourth of 24 on the three occasions he's run in fields of 16+) bodes well.

8/1

2nd

7

(8)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Dicko The Legend

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Triple AW winner who is just 1lb higher than when beating his 21 rivals at York last July (following wind surgery; winning the race for the second year in succession); completely blew the start at Wolverhampton last time and best watched today.

15/2

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to four winners at up to 1m; dam an unraced half-sister to a 5f Listed winner in Italy; has had a wind operation; useful standard to aim at on debut.
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6th

1

(3)

14th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

17:00 Newmarket

Perdika

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

Tough sprinter who is still improving judged on her second in the Abbaye 13 days ago; has run well over C&D in the past and the forecast rain will be in her favour; obvious claims if reproducing the latest run, even with her penalty, but she did lead up the rail and was seen to maximum effect.

4/1

5th

1

(7)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

14:50 Ayr

Perdika

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: George Boughey

led in centre of group, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

12/1

6th

8

(3)

10th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:50 York

Perdika

9st 0lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: George Boughey

Campaigned in UAE, France and Britain this year, showing useful form on the whole; however, her two Listed wins came on French soil and she was a disappointing favourite there when last seen; needs a career best to land this prize; cheekpieces added.

12/1

25/1

Form:

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
25-1 for Newbury debut ten days ago (7f, good) where he pulled hard and finished well beaten; cheekpieces worn there are now left off; risky.
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6th

7

(9)

13th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lancillotto

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charles Hills

Not finished within 10l of the winner in his first three outings, though he had an excuse at Nottingham last time (hung badly right leaving the stalls and lost plenty of ground); handicaps still likely to be more his thing, though.

66/1

5th

8

(10)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

13:00 Nottingham

Lancillotto

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Charles Hills

dwelt start, in rear, hung badly right soon after start, soon well behind, headway from 4f out, pushed along 2f out, nearest finish (jockey said colt hung violently right-handed leaving the stalls losing many lengths as a result)

33/1

14th

9

(3)

17th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newbury

Lancillotto

9st 7lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Charles Hills

pulled hard, swerved sharply left start, midfield, pushed along over 2f out, soon lost ground and ridden, lost touch over 1f out (jockey said colt ran too free)

14/1

Form:

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
100-1, green and finished last of 14 on his Yarmouth debut two weeks ago; hard to recommend.
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7th

3

(8)

29th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:35 Nottingham

Global Volition

9st 7lb

J: Alice Bond

T: John Butler

Struggled at massive prices in two 6f runs (good to soft/AW) last September; has stacks to find upped in trip on his return and minor handicaps looks the way forward after this.

50/1

11th
9 (13)
Ok Pal

100/1

Form: 7

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
150-1 when a tailed-off last of seven at Chepstow 19 days ago (6f, soft).
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8th

10

(7)

31st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Ok Pal

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Adrian Wintle

6f winner for previous yard; 0-5 for current stable but ran well (third over 7f) under Hollie Doyle at Wolverhampton in January; place claims if back to that form.

10/1

6th

8

(6)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ok Pal

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Inconsistent results for new stable this year; placed over C&D three starts ago but isn't certain to repeat that form; others preferred.

8/1

6th

10

(1)

21st Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Ok Pal

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Time with Tony Carroll ended on a low but good third in January on second run for new yard before probably failing to stay 9.4f; more severe headgear (blinkers instead of cheekpieces) is given a whirl and he has the rail draw.

14/1

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 98 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred to sprint but she showed little in turf novices in April (5f) and June (6f).
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14th

16

(2)

17th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:18 Chepstow

Glamorous Star

9st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Seven-race maiden; made the frame off today's basement mark over C&D (good to soft) last summer but absent since down-the-field AW run in January and needs to find improvement from somewhere.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal of a maiden from the family of Irish Group 3/Norwegian 1000 Guineas winner Dingle View; apprentice-ridden on debut and likely best watched.
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Payout
Exacta £33.00
Straight Forecast £22.52
Trifecta £90.10

Selections

Telegraph:

Appointed One

SPOTLIGHT:

Spartan Arrow

RP Ratings:

New Definition

LAMBOURN:

Paddy's Day

The Guardian:

Just Bring It

The Sun:

Appointed One

The Star:

Appointed One

Daily Record:

Appointed One

NEWMARKET:

Spartan Arrow

The Times:

Spartan Arrow

Daily Express:

Spartan Arrow

TOPSPEED:

New Definition

POSTDATA:

New Definition

Daily Mail:

Paddy's Day

Daily Mirror:

Paddy's Day