December 27 / 17.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.30

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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

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 23 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Solid debut over 5f here early last month and ran to a similar level when coming away with his market rivals last time; tonight's extra furlong looks sure to suit and he sets the standard.
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1st

9

(10)

27th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Many Questions

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

pressed leader, pushed along when made sustained challenge from over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on to lead inside final 110yds, all out

2/1

3rd

7

(5)

26th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Many Questions

9st 7lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

Finished just in front of the reopposing Great State when second to an impressive winner over C&D 19 days ago; wouldn't be sure to confirm those placings today.

100/30

2nd

4

(3)

7th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Many Questions

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

£85,000 yearling; by Showcasing; closely related to 5f winner Mystify Me, half-brother to winners Al Raya (5f including Group 3) and Grisons (5f-6f including AW); dam 5f and 6f (Listed) 2yo winner; looks a likely type on the page; interesting debutant.

7/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to numerous winners, notably Daban (Group 3 Nell Gwyn) and Thikriyaat (Group 3), both of whom went in on their 2yos debuts on the AW; has undergone wind surgery ahead of tonight's debut and is a likely looking newcomer.
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2nd

4

(4)

30th Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

20:30 Chester

Razoni

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: George Boughey

7f AW novice winner; runner-up in four of his five handicaps, including C&D last month; got going too late over 1m at Doncaster since and the return to further should suit, as could more severe headgear (first-time blinkers for cheekpieces); unlikely to be far away.

7/1

2nd

3

(5)

18th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 4

16:25 Doncaster

Razoni

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

towards rear but in touch with leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden 1f out, no impression until kept on well final 110yds, went second final strides

11/2

2nd

1

(2)

27th May 2023

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:15 Chester

Razoni

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

prominent

11/2

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 44

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Yard has a poor record with 2yos here but this filly was among the favourites for her debut in the spring and again back from a break a fortnight ago; remains open to improvement and helps force the standard in receipt of the sex allowance.
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5th

6

(4)

25th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Samba Lady

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Ran as well as she ever has when second of eight at Southwell last month, her first attempt at this trip; hit with a 2lb rise for that effort but there could be more to come.

7/2

2nd

1

(2)

21st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Samba Lady

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David Loughnane

Showed a useful level of form in a novice and maiden event in December; no progress in two sprint handicaps this year but dropped 4lb for her troubles; some encouragement for this new trip on breeding.

6/1

5th

2

(4)

25th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Samba Lady

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David Loughnane

Bred to be sharp and showed plenty of speed when a close third in 6f Wolverhampton novice just after Christmas; failed to improve for a switch to handicap company at Chelmsford (5f) 11 days ago but it's still very early in her career.

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
11,000gns yearling who's a half-brother to Forbearing, winner of two ordinary Tapeta handicaps in the spring; yard has a poor recent record with 2yos and he's surely best watched.
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11th

8

(5)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Smasher

9st 5lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Goes well here and has twice won over C&D; 2lb lower than his last winning mark and although two of his last three starts have been below par, they were at Chelmsford; likely contender back here.

7/1

6th

5

(4)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Smasher

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Attwater

Five-time AW winner over 6f, most recently at Kempton in October off today's mark; unfortunate not to finish closer there ten days ago but this drop back in trip may not prove ideal.

7/1

5th

3

(4)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Kempton (AW)

Smasher

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Won twice over C&D last year and back off the same mark as for the latest in October; respected, especially if getting a solid pace to aim at.

7/2

25/1

Form: 67

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not without hope in two runs at big prices but blew the start on debut (7f) before coming from some way back over 1m last time; the drop to sprinting wouldn't look ideal and he may find his level once handicapping.
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8th

11

(6)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Marinakis

8st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Robert Stephens

Gained all three wins for Ian Williams at classified level on AW; always behind on stable debut at Bath (11.6f, firm) last month but he now returns to Polytrack and has claims if he can get back near best; hood is removed and tongue-tie returns.

10/1

6th

5

(7)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

14:00 Bath

Marinakis

8st 12lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Gained all three wins for Ian Williams at classified level on AW; remains to be seen whether he can hold his form back on turf; wears new headgear on stable debut.

5/1

4th

10

(6)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marinakis

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

All three wins have been in classifieds; has been running well in such events recently and needs to translate that form back in a handicap.

6/1

33/1

Form: 99

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor debut over C&D last month and did worse again on Polytrack last time; can't be recommended.
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6th

6

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:42 Lingfield

Hitched

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: David Simcock

A regular on the AW here (three wins) who's much higher in the weights than when last seen frequently on turf; generally consistent but whether he's up to this mark on grass is the leading question, and Quamby looks his trainer's best chance.

25/1

13th

14

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Hitched

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: David Simcock

Four-time winner over 1m/1m2f here and just 1lb higher than when beating a dual subsequent winner at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in January, but he has the outside stall and will require some luck given his come-from-behind style.

25/1

4th

6

(4)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hitched

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: David Simcock

C&D win in January off a 1lb lower mark; not so good twice since but he is not the type to stay down for long.

15/2

200/1

Form: 00

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Huge prices for two runs to date and finished last each time.
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10th

9

(7)

4th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

15:57 Brighton

Danchovska

9st 2lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Charlie Wallis

Finished second in a classified event in January (6f, AW), his fourth run, but nothing comparable since, including when tailed off behind Gatwick Kitten at Yarmouth on Friday; blinkers now added.

20/1

9th

8

(2)

30th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:10 Yarmouth

Danchovska

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Charlie Wallis

Beaten just under 3l when second in a 6f classified event at Wolverhampton but nothing to shout about since then, latterly tried in cheekpieces; others preferred.

20/1

10th

9

(11)

2nd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Danchovska

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Charlie Wallis

Beaten just under 3l when second in a 6f classified event at Wolverhampton but trailed the principals by 12l here last time on the return to 7f; that penultimate effort offers some hope.

10/1

Form: 7

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trainer boasts a poor recent record with 2yos on the AW and this filly didn't look set to change that any time soon when well held on her recent Lingfield debut.
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10th

11

(8)

24th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:54 Ayr

Must Catch Up

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Paul Robson

Out of the frame in all six starts (first three for Marcus Tregoning) and big improvement needed, even at this level.

16/1

6th

4

(3)

7th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:10 Ripon

Must Catch Up

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Paul Robson

Not devoid of promise in a couple of starts when with Marcus Tregoning but has gone backwards in both starts this year.

25/1

5th

5

(6)

26th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Must Catch Up

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Paul Robson

Failed to build on the minor promise of her debut in two further starts for Marcus Tregoning; never seriously involved on debut for this trainer at Newcastle (7f, AW) latest; drops 3lb.

12/1

Form: 66

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
260,000gns yearling who was among the favourites on his debut for Ralph Beckett (well held); no better early last month, having been gelded, and has since changed hands for just 7,000gns; the market will show what's expected for a yard in flying form.
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12th

12

(7)

8th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Chelmsford (AW)

You Saw Brigadoon

8st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

took keen hold, midfield, pushed along and brief headway on outer 3f out, ridden and weakened from 2f out

8/1

1st

6

(8)

4th May 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

You Saw Brigadoon

9st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Has form figures of 3312 since handicapping, the win gained at Wolverhampton (8.5f); ran creditably at Yarmouth (1m) last time; placed over C&D in February; has solid claims.

5/2

2nd

7

(2)

15th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

13:30 Yarmouth

You Saw Brigadoon

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Stuart Williams

Has improved since switched to handicaps on the AW, making it sixth-time lucky at Wolverhampton (8.6f) three weeks ago; 4lb higher and needs to prove he can do it back on turf, but comes into this in good heart so has to make the shortlist.

5/2

10th
11 (6)
Mcs Wag

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to dual 1m2f turf winner Mc'Ted (dam was also best at that sort of trip); stable is 2-13 with 2yos here but just 1-33 with them this season and has a 7lb claimer up on debut.
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5th

5

(4)

13th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:40 Yarmouth

Mcs Wag

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Joseph Parr

awkward start, in rear

10/1

9th

6

(4)

3rd Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

14:30 Brighton

Mcs Wag

9st 9lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Joseph Parr

11-race maiden who has been well held back on turf the last twice and this looks tough on adjusted figures; down the list.

10/1

6th

9

(9)

9th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

16:55 Brighton

Mcs Wag

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Joseph Parr

held up in rear

7/1

11th
4 (12)
Fadi

50/1

Form: 08

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in two runs thus far and is drawn wide; likely he'll find life easier once handicapping.
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13th

13

(6)

19th Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:05 Windsor

Fadi

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Richard Hughes

Eight-race maiden who has some encouraging AW form; gelded prior to creditable fourth in Lingfield classified race (1m4f) last time; possibilities if he takes well to first-time headgear on turf debut.

14/1

4th

12

(8)

6th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Fadi

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

in rear

10/1

9th

8

(7)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Fadi

9st 0lb

J: Deon Le Roux

T: Richard Hughes

Struggled in three 6f novice events but she went very close on her handicap debut at Kempton (1m) last month and was runner-up again in a 1m3f classified event there (Dafyre third) last time; open to more progress on this drop back in trip and she's a key player off an unchanged mark.

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded first son of the yard's ordinary 6f winner (including here) Wedgewood Estates; likely he'll be one for handicaps down the line.
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7th

7

(3)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:10 Windsor

Agent Mayfair

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Scored at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) in February and he made a winning turf debut at Bath (5.6f, firm) last month; disappointing back on AW last time but he lost a shoe in that race and still looks feasibly treated on his penultimate form; could bounce back and he's not ruled out back on turf.

7/1

1

(1)

31st May 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Agent Mayfair

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

C&D winner off 8lb lower in February who won at Bath on turf debut last time (5.5f, good to firm); no easy task at the weights now; each-way chance.

9/4

1

(1)

31st May 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Agent Mayfair

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

C&D winner off 8lb lower in February who won at Bath on turf debut last time (5.5f, good to firm); no easy task at the weights now; each-way chance.

9/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
130,000gns yearling who's out of a 7f-1m (including Listed) winner in Germany, herself from a good family; powerful yard can ready a newcomer and the market should be revealing from a wide stall.
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2

(11)

27th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baahill

9st 7lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

130,000gns yearling who's out of a 7f-1m (including Listed) winner in Germany, herself from a good family; powerful yard can ready a newcomer and the market should be revealing from a wide stall.

3/1

1

(9)

8th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Baahill

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

130,000gns yearling; dam a 7f-1m winner in Gernmany (including Listed; RPR 106), herself from a good family; powerful stable can ready a newcomer and the market should be revealing.

5/1

Non-runners

Agent Mayfair, Baahill

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £3.40
Straight Forecast £2.92
Trifecta £11.20

Selections

RP Ratings:

So Many Questions

Telegraph:

Baahill

SPOTLIGHT:

Samba Lady

The Sun:

Razoni

The Guardian:

Baahill

Daily Mirror:

Baahill

The Times:

So Many Questions

Daily Mail:

So Many Questions

D Express:

So Many Questions

The Star:

So Many Questions

Daily Record:

So Many Questions

POSTDATA:

Samba Lady