October 03 / 19.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.00

Standard

Cazoo Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3726
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Cazoo Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.20
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 440824 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner, three of them over this trip; penultimate second at Newcastle was a solid run and, although not so good latest, he looks a key player in a weak handicap.
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4th

5

(6)

17th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Ten-time AW winner (seven times over C&D); not one to rely upon heavily nowadays but went very close in similar race to this over C&D last month and rebounded from a lesser effort when third here three weeks ago.

10/1

3rd

8

(8)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Multiple C&D winner who went desperately close in a classified event here 17 days ago; less good at Southwell last week and a bit more on his plate back in a handicap; not ruled out though.

10/1

7th

6

(1)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Has won over C&D but he tends to reserve his best for the extended 1m at Wolverhampton, as when collared in the final stride two weeks ago; no certainty to be in the same form this time.

8/1

33/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 34890

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two handicap runs this summer, both over 6f (cheekpieces latest, left off today); dropping down the weights but the suitability of the trip has to be taken on trust.
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7th

4

(7)

22nd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Hes So Brazen

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Inclined to pull hard in recent starts, including in first-time blinkers latest; isn't without hope at this level if he settles better back down in trip.

10/1

5th

4

(4)

29th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Hes So Brazen

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

took keen hold, led

33/1

7th

3

(3)

5th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes So Brazen

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

took keen hold

9/2

16/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 675037

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Exposed maiden who hasn't found his best form in 2022; remains vulnerable.
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8th

10

(1)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

15:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Dutchie

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Steph Hollinshead

25-race maiden who has shown no worthwhile form in four starts since joining this trainer; new headgear goes on.

50/1

7th

8

(7)

30th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Dutchie

8st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Steph Hollinshead

pressed leader, prominent after 2f

66/1

21

27th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Dutchie

8st 13lb

T: Steph Hollinshead

Form: 997636

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
1m winner at Lingfield last summer; he hasn't run badly in 0-50 classified events on his last two starts; might prove vulnerable back in a handicap.
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7th

11

(5)

11th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Well Prepared

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

C&D winner last year; yet to hit those heights this winter but a revival wouldn't be out of the question.

12/1

5th

9

(5)

24th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Well Prepared

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Loughnane

Won similar events at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) and Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) around this time last year, but not in the same form lately and needs the addition of cheekpieces to make a difference.

9/1

6

(8)

2nd Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Well Prepared

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Beat Captain St Lucifer when winning over C&D one year ago; followed up at Chelmsford in February; not found his best form so far this winter but dropping into this grade will help.

3/1

12/1

Form: -20830

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Longstanding, inconsistent maiden who finished well held in a new headgear combination over C&D three weeks ago; hood left off today; likely vulnerable for win purposes once again.
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8th

4

(1)

21st Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Ripon

Lady Ziana

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

29-race maiden; her best form for previous stable came over 7f (unraced over shorter) but she's been tailed off in two runs for Paul Midgley; something to prove.

12/1

11th

8

(11)

31st May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:40 Beverley

Lady Ziana

9st 3lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

Longstanding maiden who was well beaten on seasonal/stable debut in March; some headgear returns and she had some minor honours last term but she is not the percentage call for win purposes.

14/1

10th

6

(7)

16th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Lady Ziana

9st 2lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

prominent

8/1

4/1

Form: -84232

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Exposed 16-race maiden but he has been placed on his last three starts, most recently second of eight in a 1m handicap at Chelmsford 11 days ago; should remain competitive.
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9th

1

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:15 Doncaster

Three Dons

10st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Multiple Flat wins at 1m-1m4f, including on heavy; unable to make a significant impact on the Flat last autumn but he's run with credit over hurdles in recent months and is well treated back on the level (6lb below his last winning mark); considered.

10/1

2nd

4

9th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

16:30 Catterick

Three Dons

11st 7lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Tony Carroll

Multiple Flat wins at 1m-1m4f, including on heavy; switched to hurdling late in the day but he's taken surprisingly well to this game, running two good races at Leicester (extended 1m7f; soft and heavy), and may well improve for this easier stamina test now handicapping; thereabouts.

4/1

3rd

11

20th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 113y

Class 4

14:32 Leicester

Three Dons

11st 8lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: Tony Carroll

8-46 on the Flat; left it rather late in the day to launch his hurdling career but went down fighting over C&D (soft) just after Christmas and has a good chance if in similar form again.

9/2

8/1

Form: 512800 C

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
7f winner here in January on his final start for Richard Hannon; ran well over 1m at Lingfield on his stable debut in February but well short of that level on his next three starts; returns from a 161-day break with something to prove but the booking of Paul Mulrennan suggests he's ready to roll.
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6th

7

(10)

25th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Guitar

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Martin Smith

Got back on the scoresheet at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in December but he's not come close to that form in three runs since and was beaten 15l after a slow start at Southwell (1m) last time; others preferred.

16/1

8th

10

(7)

17th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Guitar

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Martin Smith

Got back on the scoresheet at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in December but he's been well below that form in both subsequent runs; 1m2f may have stretched him at Lingfield last time but he has a patchy profile and others are more convincing; blinkers back on.

8/1

5th

5

(1)

28th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:28 Lingfield (AW)

Guitar

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Martin Smith

prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong

9/2

Form: 7U6423

Last run: 59 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Seeking her first win after 11 attempts but she has hinted at better in recent outings; probably unwise to go overboard with latest close-up last of three in a messy event at Brighton but not completely discounted; stable also represented by Three Dons.
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6th

8

(2)

2nd May 2023

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:20 Brighton

Somedayonedaynever

8st 10lb

J: Mollie Phillips

T: Tony Carroll

Placed on two of four AW starts this year, more recently when close second at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March, and is also suited by this C&D; looks fully exposed off her basement mark but probably won't be far away.

5/1

12

(11)

30th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Somedayonedaynever

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

0-17 but running respectably of late, including in handicap on most recent start; back in classified event but double-figure draw is a bit of a concern.

10/1

2nd

9

(2)

17th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Somedayonedaynever

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Still to win after 16 starts but the blinkers have helped this year; better off than in 0-50 classified company and she holds each-way claims in a weak handicap.

20/1

Form: 504508 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Stays 1m but better known as a sprinter in recent seasons; on a dangerous mark if the return to a longer trip piques his interest.
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8th

9

(5)

14th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Creek Harbour

9st 11lb

J: Miss Kayla Ruddy

T: Adrian Wintle

Second to Vitesse Du Son at Wolverhampton in December, outrunning his 80-1 odds; far from consistent otherwise of late; others preferred.

25/1

6th

8

(1)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Creek Harbour

9st 0lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Adrian Wintle

took keen hold, disputed lead, led but pestered over 6f out, pushed along when headed 2f out

14/1

7th

2

(6)

3rd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Creek Harbour

9st 2lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Adrian Wintle

It has been a while since his last win but he was second at Wolverhampton in December over the extended 1m; has the speed to cope with this return to sprinting but others look stronger.

20/1

11/2

Form: 460652

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Currently 0-17 but she ran as well as she ever has when second of eight in a 1m2f selling handicap at Lingfield seven weeks ago; has run well here in the past and she has place claims once again.
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8

9th Mar 2023

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

14:05 Wincanton

Birkie Girl

10st 4lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Barry Brennan

Placed three times off basement marks on the AW last year (1m2f-1m4f) but was pulled up in Lingfield race won by Walk Of No Shame on recent hurdle debut.

66/1

10

20th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Lingfield

Birkie Girl

10st 4lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Barry Brennan

Flat maiden who went close to getting off the mark over 1m2f on Lingfield AW in August but lesser efforts since, including for new yard in January, and major turnaround needed now hurdling.

100/1

12th

9

(11)

23rd Jan 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Birkie Girl

9st 2lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Barry Brennan

Went close in Lingfield handicap (1m2f, AW) last August but she struggled here (8.6f/1m4f) in her final two runs in the autumn; record now stands at 0-19 and she has something to prove on return for new yard; regular cheekpieces are missing.

16/1

Form: 0/006-

Last run: 415 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner in Ireland; poor form in that sphere since joining this yard and he returns to the Flat with a good deal to prove.
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9th

7

(3)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

14:07 Bath

Voice Of Hope

10st 8lb

J: Mr Billy Marshall

T: Max Young

led, prominent after 1f, lost ground from over 8f out

25/1

7th

12

28th Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

16:05 Market Rasen

Voice Of Hope

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Max Young

His sole success came back in 2021 but he showed more than of late when fifth of 11 in 2m6f Stratford handicap chase three weeks ago; more is required from 5lb out of the handicap however.

33/1

5th

12

7th Sep 2024

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

17:20 Stratford

Voice Of Hope

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Max Young

held up in rear, some headway 4 out, weakened from 2 out

100/1

16/1

Form: 66-549

Last run: 200 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Made a winning handicap debut for Richard Hughes last summer (1m, AW) but he couldn't build on it in five subsequent runs for that yard; mixed record for this stable over the winter and he looks best watched back from 200 days off.
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6th

4

(7)

24th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:05 Redcar

Romulan Prince

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Olly Williams

in touch with leaders on outer, pushed along over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened and behind

20/1

12th

2

(12)

3rd Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Romulan Prince

9st 8lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Olly Williams

midfield and raced wide, lost position and well behind home straight

16/1

Form: 385660

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Placed twice in June but he quickly went off the boil and he hasn't been revitalised by a switch of yard on his last two starts; tongue-tie left off today; others appeal more.
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12

(6)

3rd Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ramamaras Boy

9st 0lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Placed twice in June but he quickly went off the boil and he hasn't been revitalised by a switch of yard on his last two starts; tongue-tie left off today; others appeal more.

16/1

11th

13

(12)

26th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ramamaras Boy

8st 11lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

awkward start, in rear throughout

25/1

6th

10

(7)

14th Sep 2022

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

13:42 Beverley

Ramamaras Boy

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

took keen hold, held up in rear, some headway on outer 3f out, pushed along and switched left over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on

12/1

Non-runners

Ramamaras Boy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £68.70
Straight Forecast £64.15
Tricast £490.06
Trifecta £556.30

Selections

RP Ratings:

Three Dons

SPOTLIGHT:

Inexplicable

The Star:

Ramamaras Boy

The Sun:

Birkie Girl

NEWMARKET:

Guitar

POSTDATA:

Three Dons

The Times:

Three Dons

Telegraph:

Three Dons

The Guardian:

Three Dons

Daily Express:

Three Dons

Daily Mirror:

Three Dons

Daily Record:

Three Dons

Daily Mail:

Inexplicable