January 03 / 17.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.30

Standard

talkSPORT Powered By Fans Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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talkSPORT Powered By Fans Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 54-

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Both starts over 1m; faded after racing freely at Yarmouth, then settled better and posted a bigger effort at Kempton where he finished fourth of 13 and shaped as if he'll stay this longer trip; leading player.
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4

5th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

14:51 Stratford

God Of Fire

11st 8lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Made all in small-field Newton Abbot maiden (2m2f, good to firm) in July and has performed well in all three subsequent handicaps (2m1f-2m2f); probably won't be far away but some of the others look more progressive.

9/2

5th

3

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:30 Newton Abbot

God Of Fire

11st 11lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won small-field maiden here (2m2f, good to form) in July and ran at least as well when clear second in Fontwell handicap (2m1f, good) last month; still lightly raced over hurdles; no surprise if he features.

8/1

2nd

1

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

19:33 Fontwell

God Of Fire

12st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Useful on the Flat a couple of years ago and won a small-field maiden hurdle last month, after a layoff; weakened into fourth after making most of the running on recent handicap debut at Market Rasen (2m3f, good) but still considered.

7/2

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7/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 735- BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Mixed results over 7f, beaten favourite at Kempton most recently; penultimate effort gives him respectable claims and this new trip may prompt improvement (out of a 10.5f winner); shortlisted.
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5th

3

(1)

9th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Al Alaali

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

took keen hold, led

6/1

3rd

2

(5)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

21:00 Haydock

Al Alaali

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

led, rallied when headed over 1f out, kept on final 110yds

7/2

2nd

1

(3)

2nd Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Al Alaali

9st 9lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

raced in last, shaken up when some headway from 2f out, soon on outer, ridden and stayed on from over 1f out, went second towards finish

15/8

9/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
35,000gns yearling; Recorder half-brother to four winners, notably George William (7f-1m including AW); dam 1m winner out of French 1m 2yo Listed winner; check the betting.
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1st

3

(2)

24th Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

18:00 Haydock

Chronograph

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

led, headed but raced in second after 1f, led again over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well

2/5

8

(4)

3rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 2

16:00 Doncaster

Chronograph

8st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Hugo Palmer

Placed early this year in three AW maidens (subsequently gelded) and he went down by a neck in another at Chester (1m4f, soft) three weeks ago on turf debut in first-time cheekpieces; made most and kept going in the last named, so this longer trip for handicap debut may well be within reach.

9/1

2nd

2

(2)

12th May 2023

Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 2

15:45 Chester

Chronograph

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

led at steady pace, pushed along and went clear 3f out, much reduced lead over 1f out, soon ridden and headed, rallied final furlong, just held

6/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
7,000euros foal, 50,000euros yearling, 160,000euros 2yo; Expert Eye half-brother to Listed-placed 1m1f/1m4f winner In Favour; dam 1m2f AW winner, sister to 1m2f-1m4f Group 1 winner Midday; interesting newcomer.
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5th

9

(4)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Snipers Eye

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

midfield

8/1

1st

2

(3)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:05 Yarmouth

Snipers Eye

10st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Simcock

Found three races not run to suit his hold-up style in the summer and this mark is likely within range when he gets a decent pace to track; maybe that will happen today, under Silvestre De Sousa (11-46 for the yard), back from a short break.

4/1

3rd

3

(6)

27th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

17:50 Chester

Snipers Eye

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: David Simcock

Won a Southwell novice (1m) last September and that was it for the season; hasn't threatened in either handicap this year, though wasn't beaten far at Newmarket last time (1m2f) when held up in a slowly run affair; has a handicap in him.

10/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Made no impact in 8.5f contest here three weeks ago, finishing last of seven (beaten about 8l); however, may do better upped in trip with the experience under his belt and headgear now fitted.
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10th

4

(1)

3rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Doncaster

Aclaimed Art

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Tate

Displayed a willing attitude to win a 1m maiden at Kempton in January and advanced his RPR again when narrowly denied on his Southwell handicap debut (1m again) in February; the Southwell form hasn't really worked out but his very useful pedigree marks him down as one who could have more to offer now switching to turf after a break.

13/2

2nd

2

(3)

21st Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Aclaimed Art

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Tate

He has improved with each of his three starts, displaying a willing attitude to win a 1m maiden at Kempton last month; he will need to improve again to defy this opening mark but his pedigree suggests that is highly likely (half-brother to seven winners, including at Group 1 level).

9/2

1st

6

(14)

28th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Aclaimed Art

8st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Improved a little on his debut form when fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (9.4f; 28-1) at the start of this month, making the running; the cheekpieces are retained and he may continue to progress.

5/1

Form: 07-

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Both runs at Kempton; well beaten over 1m on debut having blown the start, then fared better when midfield over 1m3f; possibly not crying out for this drop back in trip and looks a handicap type.
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5th

7

(10)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Bath

Fair Dinkum

9st 0lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Jeremy Scott

Needs to better his recent efforts but is now 4lb lower than when going very close at Salisbury (1m4f, good) in May and it's worth remembering he landed this valuable prize last season; dangerous to ignore.

20/1

4th

4

(5)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

15:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fair Dinkum

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Jeremy Scott

Dual Polytrack winner who scored twice over this trip on turf last autumn; wasn't helped by being pestered for the lead when a well-held third of four at Salisbury (1m,6f, good to firm) last month, but still 3lb above his last winning mark; more will be needed.

9/1

3rd

2

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

20:51 Salisbury

Fair Dinkum

9st 13lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Jeremy Scott

Gained his most recent success in C&D event (good) last October; best effort this term when going close at Salisbury (1m4f) on penultimate start; not disgraced in higher grade here latest; fighting chance returned to Class 5 and back up in trip.

13/8

16/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Brother to Group-placed winners Ontario (1m 2yo) and Ivy League (1m including AW); dam placed 5f at 2yrs, half-sister to two Listed winners; one of several newcomers in the field; market helpful.
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2

(5)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

African Star

9st 12lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Mark Loughnane

Well held in three runs for this yard (also saddle two others) in the summer and goes without a tongue-tie for the first time since debut back from a break; potentially on a fair mark now and worth a look in the market.

8/1

4th

2

(5)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

African Star

9st 12lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Mark Loughnane

Well held in three runs for this yard (also saddle two others) in the summer and goes without a tongue-tie for the first time since debut back from a break; potentially on a fair mark now and worth a look in the market.

8/1

8th

1

(9)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

African Star

10st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Turf maiden winner a year ago and a close third from 3lb higher at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) in January on his final start for Sylvester Kirk; held in both starts since returning for this yard in May with cheekpieces applied, but the drop in class offers hope.

4/1

Form: 65-

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Showed ability over 1m in the autumn, finishing sixth at Newmarket then fifth (only 1l behind God Of Fire) at Kempton; bred to be suited by this longer distance; enters calculations.
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8th

5

(2)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Another Dimension

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Richard Spencer

Regressive maiden who's often pulled hard and is having his first run at shy of 1m; was among the favourites here a fortnight ago and is better drawn if the first-time headgear helps.

9/2

6th

5

(10)

25th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Another Dimension

9st 8lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Richard Spencer

Mainly disappointing this year, and although has tumbled down the weights, needs to improve to take this on fourth AW start.

8/1

7th

9

(10)

16th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

16:10 Yarmouth

Another Dimension

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Richard Spencer

Seven-race maiden who has struggled in his four handicaps this season; dropped another 4lb but he was beaten 18l at Newmarket last time (1m2f, good) and has plenty to prove.

10/1

12/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Farhh half-brother to Polish 1m2f winner Candy Storm; dam 1m2f-1m5f winner (including Czech Oaks), closely related to Oaks winner Qualify; heed the market signals.
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3rd

9

(1)

13th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 2

20:45 Southwell (AW)

Regal Empire

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: James Tate

Ran well in Racing League event at Yarmouth (1m2f) in July, then rallied tenaciously to land the Shergar Cup Classic at Ascot (1m4f) last month; 2-3 at Southwell early this year and commands respect back here; this 3yo colt is open to further improvement.

5/1

1st

4

(6)

12th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

15:55 Ascot

Regal Empire

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: James Tate

Both wins on Southwell's Tapeta but he has achieved better RPRs on turf since, posting another solid effort when third (Like A Tiger fifth) in a Racing League handicap at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to soft) 16 days ago; steps back up in trip now.

13/2

3rd

9

(3)

27th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 2

20:30 Yarmouth

Regal Empire

8st 3lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: James Tate

First four runs were on Tapeta this January/February, winning 1m novice and 1m3f handicap; good 4l second to Like A Tiger in handicap at Newmarket (1m2f Rowley Course, good to soft) on turf debut in April; not disgraced in Lingfield Derby Trial (run on AW this year) next time and made a solid return to turf when third of ten on the July Course at Newmarket (good to firm) 27 days ago; each-way claims.

9/1

100/1

Form: 97-

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Modest RPR in both outings, latest over 8.5f here when again a 125-1 shot; handicaps more suitable after this.
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3

(9)

13th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:40 Yarmouth

Deep Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Anthony Carson

refused to race

16/1

13th

14

(13)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Deep Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Anthony Carson

raced near side, towards rear

25/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Sea The Moon half-brother to 1m4f/1m6f AW winner Emirates Empire and a winner in Bahrain, out of 9.4f-1m2f winner (including AW); holds a Derby entry; interesting debutant.
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7th

3

(4)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Lingfield (AW)

Al Khawaneej Storm

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Owen Burrows

in rear

25/1

11th

4

(9)

3rd Jan 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Khawaneej Storm

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

midfield on outer

6/1

12th
12 (1)
Juney

16/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Filly by Zoustar out of a 1m2f-winning half-sister to 1m4f Listed winner Queen Of Ice and Listed-placed 7f winner Ice Gala; market instructive.
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12th

12

(1)

3rd Jan 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Juney

9st 2lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

took keen hold, prominent

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £22.00
Straight Forecast £21.04
Trifecta £193.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Al Alaali

SPOTLIGHT:

Sniper's Eye

Telegraph:

Al Khawaneej Storm

The Times:

God Of Fire

D Express:

Regal Empire

Daily Mirror:

Sniper's Eye

The Guardian:

Al Khawaneej Storm

The Sun:

God Of Fire

NEWMARKET:

Al Alaali

Daily Mail:

Al Alaali

The Star:

Al Alaali

Daily Record:

Al Alaali