May 22 / 16.10 Carlisle

16.10

Good

Wreay Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 173y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Wreay Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £10.30
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 17-153

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has gained both wins at 7f; ran creditably over that trip at Musselburgh last time; failed to convince over 1m on penultimate start; not crying out for this step back up in distance.
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10th

1

(3)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

17:05 Yarmouth

Gone

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Handicapped to the hilt since winning three fast-ground handicaps during early summer but she continues to run well and again gave it her all last week at Bath (1m, good); solid chance once more, though ground softer than good to soft would spell danger.

5/1

2nd

5

(1)

13th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Bath

Gone

9st 10lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Paid the price with the handicapper for three fast-ground wins in early summer but has generally done well since and ran another honest race last time at Ripon (1m, good); hard to knock.

100/30

2nd

7

(7)

5th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Ripon

Gone

9st 3lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Went up 10lb for three fast-ground wins in early summer and has generally run well off her revised mark since, usually from the front; fair chance she's able to get her own way, in which case she'll be dangerous, with the drying weather in her favour.

8/1

OUR TIP

11/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 68-3

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to his promising third in Thirsk novice contest (1m, soft) on seasonal debut, staying on from rear; represents in-form yard and looks open to further progress now handicapping; respected.
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13th

4

(5)

12th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Hills Of Gold

9st 13lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Michael Dods

0-8 and well beaten when placed in 7f maidens the last twice (good to firm/good to soft) but he's on a competitive mark now back in a handicap and has shown promise on soft ground; might not be far away.

10/1

3rd

5

(1)

27th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Redcar

Hills Of Gold

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Placed in four of his last five starts, two of those in nurseries; 6l second when returned to maiden company at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) latest; should be involved but remains vulnerable in this company for win purposes.

11/2

2nd

3

(5)

13th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:25 Carlisle

Hills Of Gold

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Placed in his first three starts after returning in April, his best effort when beaten half a length on handicap debut here (7.7f, good to firm) in May (form worked out very well); didn't appear to stay when eighth of ten at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) last time and should appreciate the return to this trip; respected.

7/2

100/30

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 368-1

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Made all for ready success in 7f AW novice event at Wolverhampton ten days ago on reappearance; still unexposed; possibilities if she copes with this different scenario (stiffer test back on turf).
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4

(5)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

13:33 Doncaster

Sophias Starlight

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Record of 7-24 on turf; made all at Pontefract (6f) on Monday, scoring with something to spare and confirming that she's well suited by soft ground; may well remain competitive, even with 5lb penalty.

8/1

3

(4)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:33 Pontefract

Sophias Starlight

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Won this 12 months ago off 3lb higher before a good fourth in a Doncaster Listed race; this season started slowly but the blindfold was removed late on her penultimate start and she did a solo when fifth of 12 at Ripon; not ruled out.

9/4

11/4

Form: -42231

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Consistent in defeat prior to opening his account at Hamilton (1m, good to soft) two weeks ago, beating a subsequent scorer; earlier form also has some substance; holds very solid claims up just 3lb.
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9th

3

(9)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Leap Year Lad

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Just 2-31 but had dropped in the weights and undergone wind surgery before finishing a creditable third of ten at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in December; each-way claims if backing it up.

9/2

9th

3

(9)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Leap Year Lad

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Just 2-31 but had dropped in the weights and undergone wind surgery before finishing a creditable third of ten at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in December; each-way claims if backing it up.

9/2

3rd

4

(10)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Leap Year Lad

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

He's been disappointing since July and has undergone wind surgery since finishing seventh here (1m2f) last month; drops in trip/grade and a market check looks prudent.

10/1

20/1

Form: 457-68

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ex-French maiden; not disgraced at Southwell (7f, AW) on British debut; totally failed to match that form at Epsom (8.5f, soft; tailed-off last) later in April, so needs to bounce back in a big way.
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5th

9

(6)

23rd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sea Urchin

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

prominent

25/1

6th

7

(7)

6th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Sea Urchin

8st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Ex-French maiden who is 0-4 in Britain and not particularly solid on form; wind surgery is a possible source of improvement but others have stronger claims as things stand.

25/1

9th

1

(5)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

20:50 Haydock

Sea Urchin

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ian Williams

towards rear

20/1

20/1

Form: 470-

Last run: 268 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Regressive results in 6f/7f novice contests at Redcar last summer (debut was promising); gelded since; may turn things around now qualified for handicaps and attempting a new trip.
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5th

7

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:40 York

Optician

9st 10lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Herrington

Five-time AW winner who made it sixteenth time lucky on turf when seeing off five rivals over 1m4f at Doncaster (good to soft) under Conor Whiteley 26 days ago; 3lb higher in a deeper race now but the Michael Herrington stable continues in good form.

8/1

1st

3

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

14:00 Doncaster

Optician

9st 13lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Herrington

5-19 on AW but 0-15 on the grass after finishing well behind at Thirsk two weeks ago (1m4f, good); he'll be of greater interest when back on the synthetics.

11/2

10th

8

(12)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Optician

8st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

0-14 on turf (5-19 on AW) but he ran well when he last tackled grass in summer 2024; returned from some time off with promising fourth at Southwell (1m3f, AW) last month and can be in the mix if building on that effort.

12/1

Form: 53-4

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Consistent RPRs in three races, most recently fourth at Pontefract (1m, good) on seasonal debut and first run since being gelded; looks a solid contender on handicap debut and should go well again.
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7th

1

(4)

10th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:20 Catterick

Farhhfromforgotten

9st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

in touch with leaders, lost ground quickly when switched to near side over 2f out, tailed off from over 1f out, eased inside final furlong

20/1

8th

1

(9)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Farhhfromforgotten

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Liam Bailey

Continues to drop down the weights and there was a hint of a revival over 1m here two starts ago; however, he was well beaten here (1m2f) last time and is back to having plenty to prove (including stamina).

20/1

8th

1

(8)

14th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Ayr

Farhhfromforgotten

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

always behind

20/1

Form: 0049

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-4 in Ireland, clear best effort when 200-1 fourth in Cork maiden (7f) two starts ago; that form may not be entirely reliable; chance largely depends on how well he responds to change of scenery.
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11

14th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

17:00 Hexham

Red Shield

10st 5lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

12-race maiden; yet to show any obvious signs of ability, and faces a stiff task on these terms; first run for three months; swiftly dismissed.

25/1

6th

6

19th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

13:00 Catterick

Red Shield

11st 0lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Modest Flat maiden in Ireland; poor efforts over hurdles for this yard; others appeal more.

50/1

5th

7

24th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

12:40 Catterick

Red Shield

11st 0lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

towards rear, not fluent 2nd, outpaced and lost touch after 3 out

100/1

Form: 2649-9

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Not badly treated on a couple of her maiden efforts; however, down the field in two handicap attempts, latest at Beverley (7.5f) on seasonal debut; doesn't look a solid option.
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10th

4

(11)

18th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:10 Beverley

Bowland Prince

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Of interest on the pick of his 2yo form but he's been struggling this year; down to a good mark but he has stamina to prove and there are risks involved.

16/1

10th

3

(2)

29th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Bowland Prince

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Second of ten in a maiden over C&D last summer but has gone badly the wrong way since (gelded before penultimate outing); cheekpieces given a go but a major turnaround is required.

16/1

9th

6

(1)

22nd May 2023

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

16:10 Carlisle

Bowland Prince

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Not badly treated on a couple of her maiden efforts; however, down the field in two handicap attempts, latest at Beverley (7.5f) on seasonal debut; doesn't look a solid option.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £61.90
Straight Forecast £62.51
Tricast £305.73
Trifecta £213.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Leap Year Lad

POSTDATA:

Farhhfromforgotten

Daily Mirror:

Sophia's Starlight

D Express:

Gone

Telegraph:

Hills Of Gold

The Times:

Farhhfromforgotten

The Star:

Sophia's Starlight

RP RATINGS:

Leap Year Lad

The Guardian:

Leap Year Lad

Daily Mail:

Leap Year Lad

The Sun:

Leap Year Lad

Daily Record:

Leap Year Lad