March 28 / 17.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.30

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Spreadex Sports First Goalscorer Insurance Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £4428
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Spreadex Sports First Goalscorer Insurance Classified Stakes

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £41.00
  • Place: £8.10

Form: 5-0196 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Veteran; finally resumed winning ways when springing a 66-1 C&D surprise last month (Won Love third); has tackled varying trips (6f-8.5f) to no avail since; may draw benefit from the more experienced handling of Phil Dennis.
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9th

3

(1)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dodgy Bob

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Mullineaux

Veteran who is without a win since September 2023 and looks out of form; faces tough terms as well.

25/1

10

(7)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Dodgy Bob

10st 4lb

J: Mr Sebastian Perry

T: Michael Mullineaux

12yo who is without a win since September 2023 and recent evidence doesn't indicate he's about to end that losing sequence.

66/1

11th

5

(5)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dodgy Bob

9st 9lb

J: Poppy Scott

T: Michael Mullineaux

upset in stalls, midfield

33/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 6-1656 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Produced to lead in the shadow of the post when successful at Chelmsford (7f, classified; 22-1; off a 280-day absence) early in the year; has failed to match that form since, albeit with not much to find with Closeness (from Kempton); it's possible that cheekpieces can assist.
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4

(9)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:58 Catterick

Sirius White

10st 12lb

J: Miss Ellie Mayo

T: L J Morgan

All five wins on AW, with the latest three coming under Ellie Mayo (5f-1m); led for a long way but faded into third at Redcar (1m, good) 63 days ago; has the tongue-tie added and probably needs a strong pace to aim at over this trip (won his only previous start over 5f).

11/2

3rd

6

(3)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Sirius White

10st 13lb

J: Miss Ellie Mayo

T: L J Morgan

All five wins on AW, with the latest three coming under Ellie Mayo (5f-1m); well beaten over 6f in latest two starts but soft ground may not have suited at Carlisle 25 days ago; has something to prove in first 1m run for over a year; visor returns.

18/1

3rd
7 (11)
Martineo

100/30

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 60-663 CD BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since early last year (6f here; from 11lb higher mark) but was well backed when an encouraging third at Southwell (7f, classified) 12 days ago; has worn headgear only once - runner-up in cheekpieces - so it will be fascinating to see if these blinkers can work the oracle.
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9th

6

(11)

26th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Martineo

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Butler

Four-time course winner who has form figures of 33313 on AW since March and he made a bold bid when a close third at Chelmsford (7f) last time; should go well again back in a classified event and he's respected.

5/2

9

(12)

5th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Martineo

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: John Butler

Four-time course winner who has form figures of 33313 on AW since March and he made a bold bid when a close third at Chelmsford 11 days ago; on same mark on this return to Tapeta and he's respected.

11/2

3rd

3

(3)

25th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Martineo

9st 4lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John Butler

Had been knocking at the door prior to a narrow, tough success at Newcastle 16 days ago; 1lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.

4/1

Form: 0-0140 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Just about got the job done over C&D (Class 6, 8-1; Gonzaga fourth) on first start for Mick Appleby; bitterly disappointing on her most recent appearance (Newcastle) and has since switched to the care of Denis Quinn; best watched.
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5

(7)

25th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Wooders Dream

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Denis Quinn

Scrambled home in a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton on her first run for Mick Appleby in February; less good twice afterwards but she didn't run too badly on her first run for this yard in March; others more convicing for win purposes.

16/1

4th

12

(10)

28th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wooders Dream

9st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Denis Quinn

started quickly, prominent, ridden 2f out, kept on but lost two places inside final furlong

12/1

11th

7

(12)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Wooders Dream

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Made an immediate impact on her first start for Mick Appleby when off the mark at the 14th attempt in a 0-55 handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) 13 days ago; caught wide and far from disgraced when fourth in 7f Chelmsford classified event last week; big player back in a handicap.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 04-056

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 6f (turf and AW) for Rebecca Menzies last September; low-key so far (0-3) for current connections, with stamina seemingly overstretched at Southwell (1m) three weeks ago.
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6

(11)

6th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Cheese The One

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

Campaigned mostly on AW; has failed to back up reappearance effort; not seen on turf for nearly two years; not sure what to expect.

16/1

8th

7

(11)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cheese The One

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stella Barclay

Losing run goes back to C&D win nearly two years ago but she missed most of 2024 and her May run here, after another break, was quite promising; however, she didn't do as well over C&D recently and looks risky.

16/1

9th

12

(1)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cheese The One

8st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

C&D winner who was returning from another absence when second of 11 behind Bizarre Law in a first-time hood back here last month; just 1lb higher and again holds each-way claims.

10/1

16/1

Form: 0765-

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Kept on steadily from off the pace when fifth of 12 on C&D handicap debut (Class 6; 66-1) in December; absent since (for 88 days) which is slightly disconcerting, but open to further improvement from a lowly base; monitor the market for clues.
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7th

7

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Romanovich

9st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: John O’Shea

Won off reduced mark at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March and has remained in good form since; only faded out of contention in closing stages when fifth over C&D (good to soft; behind Too Much Trevor and Connie's Rose) last week and ought to be better suited by today's faster ground; one to consider.

9/2

5th

11

(4)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:10 Chepstow

Romanovich

8st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: John O’Shea

Four-time C&D winner, including twice in the month of May; got his head back in front at Wolverhampton (7f) in March; respectable return to turf when third of 11 at Bath (1m good) 17 days ago; can be expected to go well back at Chepstow.

11/2

3rd

3

(3)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Romanovich

10st 13lb

J: Miss Iesha Wilding

T: John O’Shea

Back to winning ways in a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton in March; not so good back at Wolverhampton last month but 1m on fast ground is no problem and he is still on a fair mark.

5/1

6/1

Form: 56-464

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Yet to win (0-39), although has finished runner-up on seven occasions; strong in the market but endured a wide trip when a closing fourth to Wooders Dream over C&D last time; can be involved if able to adopt a handier early position.
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3rd

1

(2)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Gonzaga

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: James Bennett

Unlucky second in 7f handicap at Lingfield 12 days ago (might well have won with a clearer run); however, by no means guaranteed to suddenly go one better, with record now 0-53.

6/1

2nd

14

(6)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Lingfield

Gonzaga

8st 4lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: James Bennett

Longstanding maiden who came in last of seven in 7f Chepstow handicap nine days ago; he's very hard to make a case for.

33/1

7th

9

(2)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:00 Chepstow

Gonzaga

8st 11lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: James Bennett

slowly away, soon recovered and prominent on far side of group

10/1

8th
10 (4)
Tanseeq

8/1

Form: 0708-4 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Irish raider; forced the pace until effort flattened out when fourth of 11 in apprentice handicap at Dundalk (1m; 15-2; stable debut) last month; the drop back to 7f (with Oisin Orr taking over from a claimer) are both likely positives; possibilities in a winnable race.
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15

(7)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:40 Dundalk (AW)

Tanseeq

8st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: H D McGuigan

4th

14

(16)

11th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Tanseeq

8st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: H D McGuigan

Only 2-37; respectable fourth over C&D before never threatening when sent off favourite at Wolverhampton (7f); better expected returned to 1m.

14/1

8th

10

(4)

28th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tanseeq

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: H D McGuigan

in touch with leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

8/1

9/1

Form: 813377 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Well drawn when successful over C&D (classified; 8-1) in January; placed on his next couple of starts, including when third to Dodgy Bob, but has gone off the boil fractionally since; wide draw (stall 12) problematic.
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9th

7

(2)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:55 Chepstow

Won Love

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Loughnane

Recent AW efforts were not his best and his first run on turf for a while 24 days ago was only okay.

8/1

6

(7)

3rd May 2023

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

20:10 Brighton

Won Love

9st 3lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Mark Loughnane

5th

8

(12)

22nd Apr 2023

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:45 Brighton

Won Love

9st 3lb

J: George Rooke

T: Mark Loughnane

Appreciated the drop in class when winning a 0-50 classified event at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in January, but form has regressed since; plenty to prove back on turf (beaten a long way in both starts on grass as a 3yo).

16/1

Form: 0-3249

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Went mightily close to shedding the maiden tag at Kempton (1m, classified; on second start for the Kublers) early last month; no further progress since but, given her positive run style, this drop back in trip is potentially worth exploring.
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10th

1

(11)

31st Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:12 Ffos Las

Closeness

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

First two runs for this yard were positive but it's been a struggle of late and she's now 0-16; has had her chances at classified level.

4/1

6th

11

(11)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:20 Yarmouth

Closeness

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

First two runs for this yard were positive but not her last two and she is now having only her second run on turf; lacks a recent run and others are safer.

25/1

10th

2

(7)

28th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Closeness

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

always towards rear

16/1

9/1

Form: 025434

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
22-race maiden; headed on the post in a similar race at Lingfield (6f; 18-1) in January and generally reliable thereafter; set a searching early pace and, as a result, didn't quite stay 8.5f here (respectable fourth) last time; isn't without a chance dropping back in distance.
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10th

11

(11)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Macon Belle

8st 11lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Ed de Giles

Longstanding, regressive maiden who's drawn wide; has become wildly inconsistent this year and, while the return to 7f will help, she only holds outside claims.

25/1

7th

10

(9)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Macon Belle

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Ed de Giles

Exposed 29-race maiden; the occasional run that offers hope she can win a small race, as when a close third over 7f here last month, but still to convince in terms of her stamina.

16/1

6th

7

(6)

16th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Macon Belle

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ed de Giles

28-race maiden; has run the off good race this summer, including a third of 11 at Wolverhampton a fortnight ago (7f), but she's far from certain to back it up.

9/1

7/2

Form: 2310-5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Two-time Brighton winner (5.5f, Class 6) for Ali Stronge; met with trouble when making debut for Ed Dunlop at Lingfield (6f Class 6, fifth of eight) three weeks ago; low-mileage on AW (0-4) and a noteworthy candidate under Oisin Murphy (who also rode last time).
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9th

9

(6)

10th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Gatwick Kitten

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ed Dunlop

Five wins (5.3f/6f) on turf but he's 0-11 on AW and was down the field here (6f) two weeks ago; has uninspiring form figures beyond sprint trips and is best watched on this step back up to 1m.

12/1

7th

9

(4)

28th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Gatwick Kitten

9st 6lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Ed Dunlop

Five-time turf winner who has finished placed over 6f at Yarmouth (handicap) and Thirsk (classified) in last two runs; has some form at this track but he's 0-10 on AW and this looks competitive back in this sphere; could be vulnerable.

16/1

3rd

2

(2)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Thirsk

Gatwick Kitten

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Dunlop

Multiple sprint winner over 5.5f-6f, mostly on a sound surface; took a step back in the right direction latest but will need to better that effort to win again; each-way player.

5/2

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Payout
Exacta £463.70
Straight Forecast £471.68
Trifecta £3603.10

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Gatwick Kitten

SPOTLIGHT:

Martineo

The Times:

Romanovich

Daily Record:

Macon Belle

The Guardian:

Gonzaga

Telegraph:

Gatwick Kitten

Daily Mail:

Gatwick Kitten

D Express:

Gatwick Kitten

Daily Mirror:

Gatwick Kitten

The Star:

Gatwick Kitten

RP Ratings:

Martineo

POSTDATA:

Martineo

The Sun:

Martineo