March 04 / 18.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.00

Standard

Spreadex Sports First Goalscorer Insurance Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £4291.88
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Spreadex Sports First Goalscorer Insurance Classified Stakes

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 0-5494

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden but he ran well in a first-time hood when a staying-on fourth in classified event at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) three weeks ago; was only beaten 2l in that race and has each-way claims if he can find some extra spark.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(2)

15th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Furniture Factors

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ronald Thompson

in touch with leaders

7/2

1st

1

(2)

4th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Furniture Factors

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ronald Thompson

16-race maiden but he ran well in a first-time hood when a staying-on fourth in classified event at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) three weeks ago; was only beaten 2l in that race and has each-way claims if he can find some extra spark.

5/1

4th

7

(7)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Furniture Factors

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ronald Thompson

Modest maiden who wore blinkers here (7f) the last twice, running well on first occasion; chance of first success largely depends on how well he responds to headgear switch (now goes in hood).

20/1

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2nd
7 (3)
Qaabil

7/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 900-05

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has record of 1-27 and sole win was at Gowran Park (1m, good to firm) last August but he ran his best race for a while when fifth in a Dundalk handicap (1m, Polytrack) last month; has possibilities if he can back that up and he's not ruled out.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(9)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Qaabil

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Ex-Irish; strike-rate of 1-38 is offputting (0-19 on the AW) but he was a close fourth at Newcastle last time (7f); could run into a place.

12/1

4th

8

(4)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Qaabil

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle

Arrives on a long losing sequence but he fared better than of late when sixth of 12 in 1m classified event here nine days ago; shortlisted.

9/1

0

8

(1)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Qaabil

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle

1-36; with Peter Fahey when notching that sole win in a 1m apprentice handicap at Gowran Park in the summer of 2022; a bit better on third start for Tony Coyle at Southwell (1m, classified; sixth of 11; 18-1) last week.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 7845-5

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden but he hit a personal best with his 3l fifth in a classified event at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) 12 days ago and that can be marked up because he had some traffic issues in the closing stages; could be dangerous if he gets the breaks this time and he's in the mix.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(1)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Catterick

Mr Gambino

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

taken down early

50/1

11th

11

(1)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Catterick

Mr Gambino

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

taken down early, dwelt start

50/1

11th

12

(8)

13th May 2024

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:17 Catterick

Mr Gambino

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John David Riches

16-race maiden who has shown his best form on the AW; cheekpieces tried on return from a break; 1lb out of the handicap; others stronger.

33/1

25/1

Form: 050-68

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Has generally struggled in the last 15 months and he was tailed off in a classified event at Newcastle (1m2f) ten days ago; that took his record to 1-36 and he makes no appeal back at this trip.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

19th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

17:30 Market Rasen

Le Bayou

11st 0lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Pulled up behind Roll With It here last month and finished tailed off back here 13 days ago.

100/1

8th

4

6th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:10 Market Rasen

Le Bayou

11st 4lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

always behind, tailed off

100/1

0

6

22nd Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

16:25 Market Rasen

Le Bayou

11st 2lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

1-40 on the Flat; struggled off basement mark on last couple of starts for Ian McInnes and can't be recommended on today's stable/hurdle debut.

100/1

Form: 389-35

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden after 15 starts but she's had some close calls including when third in a classified event at Chelmsford (7f) on her penultimate run; that form puts her in the picture but she wasn't at the same level over C&D last time and needs to step up again after that.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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: 822452

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-23 but he's finished runner-up in three of his last five runs including in a 1m classified event at Newcastle (Tapeta) 12 days ago; should make another bold bid back at this track and he's a key player.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(4)

4th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Laoch Gach La

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

0-23 but he's finished runner-up in three of his last five runs including in a 1m classified event at Newcastle (Tapeta) 12 days ago; should make another bold bid back at this track and he's a key player.

5/2

2nd

4

(4)

20th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Laoch Gach La

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

It's now 22 outings without a win but he comes here in good order, fifth of 12 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap nine days ago; he can make his presence felt once more.

8/1

5th

10

(12)

11th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Laoch Gach La

10st 3lb

J: Miss Nicola Thornton

T: Stella Barclay

0-21 but ran very well when second twice at Newcastle (1m2f and 1m) on consecutive days late last month, including for Nicola Thornton; fair fourth at Chelmsford on Friday; drawn wide but considered.

8/1

16/1

Form: 85-060

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has not finished closer than 9l to a winner in his six starts and he was tenth of 12 in a classified event at Kempton (1m4f) last time; takes a big drop back in trip but he has plenty to prove and others are preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(9)

4th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Moon Knight

9st 2lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Mark Usher

Has not finished closer than 9l to a winner in his six starts and he was tenth of 12 in a classified event at Kempton (1m4f) last time; takes a big drop back in trip but he has plenty to prove and others are preferred.

16/1

10th

11

(7)

22nd Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Moon Knight

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mark Usher

took keen hold, held up in rear

20/1

6th

3

(9)

4th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Moon Knight

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mark Usher

steadied start, held up in rear, pushed along and headway but still plenty to do over 1f out

25/1

12/1

Form: 2990-0

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in novice events but she's struggled in handicaps including a tailed-off effort at Southwell (1m, Tapeta; first-time blinkers) on her recent return for new yard; record now stands at 0-7 and she has a lot to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

13

(3)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Salve Japan

9st 0lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

always towards rear

33/1

8th

8

(1)

4th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Salve Japan

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Showed some promise in novice events but she's struggled in handicaps including a tailed-off effort at Southwell (1m, Tapeta; first-time blinkers) on her recent return for new yard; record now stands at 0-7 and she has a lot to prove.

12/1

10th

6

(6)

17th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Salve Japan

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Showed some promise in novice events but he struggled at increasingly big prices in three handicaps in the autumn; mark is tumbling but he left Hugo Palmer for just 2,500gns and has plenty to prove back in trip on his stable debut; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.

14/1

Form: 00-977

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Sole win was in October 2021 and he's generally struggled for his current yard but he didn't get any luck when a 6l seventh in a classified event at Chelmsford (1m) last time; that was a bit more like it and it will be interesting to see if he can build on that.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(7)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:20 Yarmouth

Good Humor

9st 10lb

J: Jonathan Fisher

T: John Butler

First-time visor and belatedly returning to turf when he snapped a losing run over C&D 12 days ago (good to firm); won well enough to earn this 7lb higher mark and must go well if as good in the new blinkers.

7/2

1st

7

(4)

30th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

13:45 Yarmouth

Good Humor

8st 9lb

J: Jonathan Fisher

T: John Butler

Twice in the frame on Tapeta this year but was always in rear on that surface last month and remains without a win since October 2021; swaps hood for first-time visor on this first turf start since August 2021; stable has more obvious chance with Red Evelyn.

14/1

12th

9

(11)

25th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Good Humor

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

1-23 but, having dropped a long way in the weights, he has run a couple of creditable races over C&D this year, including when third of seven 13 days ago; drawn high, but capable off this mark and worth monitoring in the market.

7/1

Non-runners

Good Humor

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.90
Straight Forecast £14.30
Trifecta £71.90

Selections

RP Ratings:

Good Humor

Telegraph:

Qaabil

SPOTLIGHT:

Laoch Gach La

Daily Mirror:

Somedayonedaynever

The Guardian:

Mr Gambino

Daily Record:

Laoch Gach La

POSTDATA:

Good Humor

The Times:

Good Humor

Daily Mail:

Good Humor

D Express:

Qaabil

The Star:

Qaabil