December 27 / 18.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.30

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talkSPORT Powered By Fans Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5372.99
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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talkSPORT Powered By Fans Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 42

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pleasing debut fourth over 1m at Kempton and another solid effort there, without looking likely to succeed, when chasing home a penalised winner 20 days ago; looks likely to have a say again.
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1st

10

(6)

27th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Anisette

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Pleasing debut fourth over 1m at Kempton and another solid effort there, without looking likely to succeed, when chasing home a penalised winner 20 days ago; looks likely to have a say again.

11/4

2nd

10

(4)

7th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Anisette

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

pressed leader

7/2

4th

12

(7)

2nd Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Anisette

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

26,000gns yearling; fourth foal; half-sister to 1m winner Chasing Aphrodite (RPR 93); dam placed 7f-1m4f (including 2yo; 75), closely related to 1m2f Group 1 winner Sultanina; trainer, whose string is on good form, is 12% with AW 2yos over five seasons; market check suggested.

20/1

OUR TIP

14/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
4,500gns 2yo; second foal; half-brother to 6f AW winner Nomasee (including 2yo; RPR 83); dam unraced half-sister to Listed-placed 1m-9.4f AW winner Festive Fare out of 1m winning half-sister to Racing Post Trophy/Dante winner Dilshaan; pleasing pedigree but no surprise if he needs the run.
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7

(2)

28th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Perfect Approach

8st 10lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Marco Botti

2nd

2

(9)

27th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Perfect Approach

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Marco Botti

4,500gns 2yo; second foal; half-brother to 6f AW winner Nomasee (including 2yo; RPR 83); dam unraced half-sister to Listed-placed 1m-9.4f AW winner Festive Fare out of 1m winning half-sister to Racing Post Trophy/Dante winner Dilshaan; pleasing pedigree but no surprise if he needs the run.

14/1

13/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has a very useful pedigree and although he showed signs of inexperience on his 7f debut here behind a smart-looking winner he did show very promising signs in second; open to improvement over this longer trip; good chance.
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8th

11

(6)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Overactive

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

raced wide, midfield, headway over 3f out, weakened over 2f out

7/1

7th

6

(5)

9th Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:10 Ascot

Overactive

8st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Ralph Beckett

Progressive in handicaps, all on good to firm ground; recorded comfortable wins at Lingfield (11.5f) and Leicester (1m4f) the last twice; may not have reached his ceiling yet and commands respect upped further in grade.

6/1

1st

5

(5)

13th Aug 2023

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 4

16:28 Leicester

Overactive

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

prominent, shaken up over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well, comfortably

13/8

5/1

Form: 5

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising debut over 1m at Lingfield this month when keeping on well in the closing stages to take fifth; open to improvement and this longer trip can only help.
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1

18th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

13:20 Plumpton

Kilcummin

11st 10lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Mark Gillard

raced in second, raced wide early

9/2

1

18th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

13:20 Plumpton

Kilcummin

11st 10lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Mark Gillard

raced in second, raced wide early

9/2

1st

13

21st Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

15:25 Plumpton

Kilcummin

11st 0lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: Mark Gillard

took keen hold, prominent, pushed along after 3 out, led before 2 out, 2 lengths ahead when mistake last, ridden and hung right run-in, kept on well

16/1

Form: 58

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed signs of ability on Brighton debut in October but she never threatened over C&D 17 days ago; probably best left for handicaps now.
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5th

11

(6)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:27 Newcastle (AW)

Carouselle

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

0-7 but her fifth at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) last Saturday was one of her better runs and she made her headway out wide; wears first-time cheekpieces today and she's not discounted.

9/1

5th

8

(11)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Carouselle

9st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Well beaten in all three handicaps, most recently when upped to 1m4f on turf last month; with a good stable and not written off just yet but it takes a big leap of faith to support her here.

16/1

6th

7

(7)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Epsom

Carouselle

9st 0lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

Well-bred filly but she's been regressive in her five runs so far and has finished a tailed-off last in both her handicaps (1m/1m1f); dropped another 4lb but has a lot to prove on her step up to this trip.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unplaced in bumpers, half-sister to 6f winner Akkeringa and 1m AW winner Annie De Vega out of Group-placed 7f 2yo winner Annie's Fortune; has possibilities on paper and market move would be interesting.
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9th

12

(4)

21st Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jolie En Rose

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Attracted some support into 12-1 here (8.6f) last month but she weakened into a well-held sixth of 12; took a strong hold in that race and now drops in trip but she needs to leave her debut form well behind.

25/1

6th

13

(4)

27th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jolie En Rose

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

dwelt start then ducked right start

10/1

6

(14)

20th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Jolie En Rose

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Dam unplaced in bumpers, half-sister to 6f winner Akkeringa and 1m AW winner Annie De Vega out of Group-placed 7f 2yo winner Annie's Fortune; stable can get them ready first time and the market should be informative, but the outside stall does make things tricky.

16/1

Form: 7

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
125-1 for her Nottingham debut over 1m in October and although she never featured she did show some minor promise; open to improvement but is drawn out wide.
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4

(10)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Cherryhawk

9st 10lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Nikki Evans

In good form this time last year when winning over C&D (soft) but her career has gone south since, including over hurdles this year; just 1lb higher than for the win but revival desperately needed.

33/1

10th

4

(10)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Cherryhawk

9st 10lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Nikki Evans

In good form this time last year when winning over C&D (soft) but her career has gone south since, including over hurdles this year; just 1lb higher than for the win but revival desperately needed.

33/1

4th

5

2nd Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:15 Ludlow

Cherryhawk

10st 7lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Nikki Evans

Won on the Flat last spring but was badly out of form in that sphere in the autumn and struggled (albeit on heavy ground) on hurdling debut at Chepstow in January.

66/1

Form: 70

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Well held in both starts, at Beverley in August and over C&D 17 days ago; another for whom handicaps will offer better opportunities.
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11th

4

(8)

22nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

20:00 Nottingham

Charlies Humour

9st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Hint of ability on Beverley debut as 2yo; showed nothing in two AW runs after but ought to be of more interest now handicapping back on grass with some encouragement in pedigree for the new trip.

14/1

9

(6)

17th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:10 Redcar

Charlies Humour

8st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Raced three times as a 2yo, best effort on sole turf run (debut); possible improver now qualified for a mark and returned to grass; market support should be heeded.

20/1

8th

8

(13)

27th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Charlies Humour

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David Loughnane

Well held in both starts, at Beverley in August and over C&D 17 days ago; another for whom handicaps will offer better opportunities.

66/1

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-sister to prolific 6f AW winner Swiss Pride (RPR 83); dam 8.6f AW 2yo winner (69), half-sister to Group placed GB 7f 2yo/US 6f winner Kay Es Jay and useful 1m-1m2f winner Archetype; is likely to need this first run.
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6th

11

(8)

6th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Wood Farm Wag

9st 0lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Nikki Evans

Still a maiden and is far from consistent; yet to be placed; first-time blinkers need to make a big difference.

33/1

6th

11

(8)

6th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Wood Farm Wag

9st 0lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Nikki Evans

Still a maiden and is far from consistent; yet to be placed; first-time blinkers need to make a big difference.

33/1

6th

9

(8)

29th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Wood Farm Wag

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Nikki Evans

Maiden; encouraging fourth in 7f Wolverhampton classified in March but hasn't repeated the form since; no great appeal back at 1m.

33/1

50/1

Form: 08

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No strength behind him in the market for either 1m start at Kempton; handicaps more likely.
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8th

11

(8)

1st Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ausdaisia

8st 13lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Hugo Palmer

Handicap debut fourth at Haydock in June (1m2f, good) wasn't a bad run but he has followed it with two heavy defeats; too much to prove for comfort.

25/1

6th

9

(7)

26th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

19:20 Leicester

Ausdaisia

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Hugo Palmer

Beaten about 8l when fourth of seven on handicap at Haydock (1m2f, good) but then finished stone-cold last on his return visit when upped to a similar trip to today's; the first-time hood needs to bring him on.

12/1

6th

6

(6)

7th Jul 2023

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

18:40 Haydock

Ausdaisia

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Hugo Palmer

Beaten about 8l when fourth of seven on recent handicap and seasonal debut here (1m2f, good), but he kept on well having been denied a clear run and this Australia gelding is open to improvement now up in trip; chance.

8/1

11th
11 (8)
Blaker

100/1

Form:

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1, finished a remote last of 11 on Nottingham debut in October.
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10th

12

(1)

4th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

15:15 Thirsk

Blaker

9st 0lb

J: Graham Lee

T: John Mackie

Offered little in two runs as a juvenile and it's been the same story this season, last of nine in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap ten days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.

50/1

9th

10

(1)

25th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blaker

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Mackie

prominent

50/1

9th

5

(8)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blaker

8st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John Mackie

towards rear on inner

100/1

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
30,000gns 2yo; fourth foal; brother to German 1m3f winner Pfingstblute; dam 6f 2yo/8.5f winner in Germany, sister to German Listed-placed 7f 2yo winner Pagino out of 7f-1m winning sister to German 1m Group 3 winner Peaceful Love; yard's beginners can benefit from a run but needs market check.
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1st

1

(1)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Pfingstberg

10st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

Was building up a head of steam over 2m, winning at Lingfield and Nottingham on fast turf this summer, but the wheels came off at Beverley seven weeks ago; he has run well in both visits to Chelmsford before; considered.

7/2

7th

2

(9)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 32y

Class 6

16:20 Beverley

Pfingstberg

10st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: David Simcock

in touch with leaders, pressed leader after 4f, niggled along halfway, lost second over 2f out, soon dropped to rear and struggling

13/8

1st

3

(5)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Pfingstberg

9st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David Simcock

made all, set steady pace, increased tempo 4f out,

3/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£1,5000 yearling; first foal; gelded; dam runner-up twice at 2m including AW (RPR 66), half-sister to dual US 2yo Grade 1 winner Toccet, out of US Listed-placed 8.5f winner; hooded for debut; others more likely.
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8th

6

(8)

19th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Lens Legacy

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Charlie Wallis

Triple-figure odds and hasn't beaten a rival in two starts around 1m in recent weeks.

100/1

9th

5

(2)

6th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Kempton (AW)

Lens Legacy

8st 10lb

J: William Carson

T: Charlie Wallis

in rear

100/1

13th

6

(11)

27th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lens Legacy

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Charlie Wallis

slowly into stride, always towards rear

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.40
Straight Forecast £31.38
Trifecta £71.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Overactive

TOPSPEED:

Anisette

The Guardian:

Jolie En Rose

The Times:

Kilcummin

RP Ratings:

Overactive

POSTDATA:

Overactive

Telegraph:

Overactive

D Express:

Overactive

Daily Mirror:

Overactive

Daily Record:

Overactive

Daily Mail:

Anisette

The Sun:

Anisette

The Star:

Anisette