October 03 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.30

Standard

Download The At The Races App Handicap

  • Prize money: £5508
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
SKY
View Course
Download The At The Races App Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.60
  • Place: £5.10

Form: 605727 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner, including two at this track; nearly pinched a 1m amateur rider's event off his lower turf mark in July but less good last time; return to both 7f and AW will help and he's not a forlorn hope.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(10)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gavi Di Gavi

9st 12lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Alan King

in rear

20/1

13th

12

(8)

17th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Newbury

Gavi Di Gavi

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Alan King

Seven-time AW winner but he's finished a well-held seventh at Kempton in last two starts; on much lower mark back on turf and he's just 1-11 in this sphere; that win was a narrow success off 4lb lower; others preferred.

12/1

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.60
  • Place: £5.10

Form: 323218 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Impressive when landing a Class 5 at Lingfield in August but ran poorly at Musselburgh nine days later; possible a six-week break will have freshened her up but a career best will be required to win.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(1)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

14:02 Lingfield (AW)

Jilly Cooper

8st 11lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: James Owen

Four wins for the Johnstons, including C&D, and she ran well over 1m here on her final start for that yard in November; down the field in two runs for Philip Makin this winter; sold for 12,000gns last month; latest new yard quick to try headgear.

12/1

6th

5

(3)

1st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Jilly Cooper

8st 6lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Phillip Makin

Triple 7f AW winner for previous yard; outstayed over 8.5f at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day when making debut for new stable; on a handy mark and has possibilities returned to her optimum distance.

14/1

5th

7

(6)

26th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jilly Cooper

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Phillip Makin

The winner of four races when trained by the Johnstons, two here over 7f; close second at Lingfield last month (1m) after which she changed hands for 16,000gns; stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust but it's a move that looks well worth exploring.

10/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 822833 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins as a 2yo; hasn't added to his tally this year but he has often run well, including when placed over C&D three weeks ago (first-time visor, retained); unlikely to be far away.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(7)

3rd Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Manhattanville

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ed Dunlop

midfield, shaken up and hung left over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, went third towards finish

11/2

3rd

9

(11)

13th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Manhattanville

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ed Dunlop

travelled strongly, towards rear, shaken up and headway on outer from 3f out, prominent 2f out, ridden and up the centre when edged left over 1f out, pressed leader inside final furlong, no extra final 110yds

7/1

4th
10 (12)
Laheg

10/1

Form: 210-7

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f Haydock novice last September (solid form) on his second start; struggled in Listed company (reportedly unsuited by the good to soft ground) on final 2yo run; hooded for his reappearance 19 days ago when finishing well beaten; headgear off today; up in trip with something to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(6)

23rd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Laheg

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Marco Botti

took keen hold, in rear

3/1

1st

2

(2)

4th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

14:02 Lingfield (AW)

Laheg

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Marco Botti

Scored twice on AW in 2022; made an encouraging start to his 2024 campaign with close third in C&D contest (back from layoff) three weeks ago; warrants respect off unaltered mark.

7/4

3rd

4

(8)

14th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Laheg

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Marco Botti

slowly away, in rear

12/1

OUR TIP

7/2

Form: 721-24 CD

Last run: 117 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
C&D winner one year ago off a 5lb lower mark; good second off this mark (6f) on his reappearance in April but not quite at the same level when last seen in June; no surprise to see him go well back at this track.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form: 1-2809

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f Doncaster novice last summer on his racecourse debut (only start for Richard Fahey); good start for Kevin Philippart De Foy at Doncaster in June (5f) but he hasn't made a significant in three handicaps since; now with another new yard who are quick to up him in distance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(6)

3rd Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Abu Malek

9st 7lb

J: Robert Tart

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

disputed lead early, lost second and prominent over 5f out, not clear run when switched right and bumped rival under 2f out, ridden and pressed leaders 1f out, weakened inside final 110yds

12/1

9th

5

(3)

14th Aug 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

15:53 Southwell (AW)

Abu Malek

9st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

towards rear, nudged along from 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, never near to challenge (jockey said gelding hung right-handed from 3 furlongs out)

12/1

11th

14

(7)

7th Aug 2022

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Haydock

Abu Malek

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

towards rear, pushed along and headway into midfield over 2f out, weakened over 1f out (jockey said gelding hung right-handed)

12/1

Form: 188603 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Multiple course winner who put some low-key runs behind him when third over C&D last week; in the mix with a repeat.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(8)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Chookie Dunedin

8st 7lb

J: Franny Norton

T: R Mike Smith

raced in last

50/1

13th

14

(10)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:42 Ayr

Chookie Dunedin

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: R Mike Smith

towards rear

100/1

20/1

Form: 376268

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Multiple 1m winner, mainly on AW; not hit top gear in two runs for this yard but he looks to retain his ability; edging down the weights but a revival might coincide with a step back up in trip and the return of blinkers
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Brains

10st 2lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: R Donohoe

Veteran has shaped very nicely the last twice at Leopardstown (7f, yld-sft) and Roscommon (7.5f, good); close third off 3lb higher over C&D last summer; big chance with the step back up to 1m sure to suit.

11/4

2nd

2

(5)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Brains

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: R Donohoe

Veteran won over C&D at this meeting two years ago; ran well under Foley, successful on him the only other time he rode him, on seasonal debut at Leopardstown.

4/1

Form: 1-2609 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
The winner of her only 2yo start, she shaped very well when second at Kempton on her return in April; stiff tasks on her next two starts and came up short; latest Newcastle run was more promising though (first run after a wind op) and she still has time to do better; one to consider dropped in grade.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

6

(5)

19th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:35 Yarmouth

Golden Mayflower

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Amy Murphy

0-12 since her winning 2yo debut and comes here after very disappointing 1m2f AW run last month; may benefit from today's drop back in trip but all her best form is on Polytrack and others have much less to prove.

33/1

11th

11

(1)

22nd Jun 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Golden Mayflower

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Amy Murphy

Beaten 11 times since winning her sole start as a 2yo at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack), but placed in three consecutive starts over 1m on Polytrack earlier in year; blinkers make a return, but she is yet to prove she wants this far.

20/1

5th

1

(5)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Lingfield

Golden Mayflower

9st 11lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Amy Murphy

Sole win on 2yo debut; looked as though her turn was coming round again in early AW starts this year but she found little over 1m at Kempton two starts ago and never featured back at 7f since; now trying a new tack returned to 1m2f (highly tried in one previous try); reservations.

8/1

Form: -35337 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Two wins as a juvenile, including a C&D novice; series of respectable handicap runs this season but she needs to pull out more to come out on top.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(1)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

15:52 Musselburgh

Rock Melody

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Record of 0-9 this season but she's much better off with Jannas Journey on C&D running four starts ago; successful off higher marks in this race for the last two years; very attractively weighted and warrants respect.

11/2

6th

9

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Ayr

Rock Melody

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Soft-ground winner who is below her last winning mark and ran some pretty good races in defeat last month; however, she made it 0-8 for the year when finishing last here (7f, soft) last week and has to bounce back.

14/1

9

(4)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Rock Melody

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

In reasonable form, having made the frame in last three starts, latest over C&D when one place behind Quest For Fun; 2lb below last winning mark; enters the reckoning.

8/1

Form: 342844 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
He has looked as good as ever this year, finishing second at Leicester in April and running on for fourth over 1m at Windsor five weeks ago; two C&D wins to his name but he will need a good pace to come out on top.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

5

(4)

3rd Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Freedom And Wheat

9st 8lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Michael Blake

raced in last, ridden over 1f out, no impression and eased inside final furlong (vet said gelding finished lame on his left fore)

8/1

4th

4

(3)

27th Aug 2022

Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:05 Windsor

Freedom And Wheat

9st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Blake

held up in midfield, ridden over 2f out, headway and hung left from over 1f out, ran on

10/1

Form: 20-576 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won a Newbury novice (7f, good; for Charles Hills) on his second 2yo start but he has drawn a blank in eight runs since; not fired in 2022, including on debut for new yard 11 days ago, and hopes pinned on this drop into a 0-80 sparking a revival.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

5

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

17:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Ibiza Rocks

11st 5lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Regressive on the Flat since last autumn and yet to show anything more than minor promise after three hurdling starts this season; open to improvement in handicap hurdles but others here have more pressing claims.

16/1

4th

4

24th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

14:15 Cartmel

Ibiza Rocks

11st 2lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Regressive on the Flat over last couple of years and safely held in two novice hurdles this season; difficult to enthuse over.

33/1

7th

4

21st Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

16:00 Stratford

Ibiza Rocks

11st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

midfield

33/1

Non-runners

Ibiza Rocks

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £121.10
Straight Forecast £114.69
Tricast £656.14
Trifecta £1550.40

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Secret Moment

SPOTLIGHT:

Gavi Di Gavi

POSTDATA:

Chookie Dunedin

NEWMARKET:

Golden Mayflower

Daily Mirror:

Manhattanville

Daily Express:

Rock Melody

Telegraph:

Golden Mayflower

Daily Record:

Manhattanville

The Times:

Secret Moment

The Sun:

Secret Moment

RP Ratings:

Gavi Di Gavi

The Star:

Gavi Di Gavi

The Guardian:

Chookie Dunedin

Daily Mail:

Chookie Dunedin