May 25 / 16.50 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.50

Standard

At The Races App Expert Tips Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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At The Races App Expert Tips Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.60
  • Place: £1.80

Form: P-5809 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who has dropped 4lb lower than when last successful, but has shown little since returning last November (hooded last three outings); best watched unless market suggests otherwise; stable also runs Good Humor.
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0

10

(7)

18th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Sweet Bertie

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: John Butler

Wins have come over further, aside from one over a stiff 7f, and his record here has been patchy at best; this is rather tougher than the Wolverhampton 0-55 he won off a 5lb lower mark when last seen in May.

8/1

1st

2

(6)

25th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sweet Bertie

9st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: John Butler

C&D winner who has dropped 4lb lower than when last successful, but has shown little since returning last November (hooded last three outings); best watched unless market suggests otherwise; stable also runs Good Humor.

10/1

33/1

  • Place: £6.30

Form: 346068

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden who was running with credit at the start of the year as when beaten less than 2l into third of seven here (9.5f) in February; now 8lb lower, but his last five efforts leave a lot to be desired.
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11th

11

(4)

2nd Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Grand Central

9st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Phil McEntee

Placed in two of his three visits here (8.6f/9.5f), but 0-22 and has a bit to find, even at this level.

40/1

13th

14

(12)

7th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Grand Central

8st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Phil McEntee

pressed leader

33/1

9th

12

(1)

25th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Grand Central

8st 6lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Phil McEntee

20-race maiden; recent efforts have been very underwhelming but it's worth noting he's now 6lb lower than when going close over C&D in May on latest visit to Wolverhampton.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 75-442 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Just 1-37, but he has run well over this C&D before was only beaten just over a length into second of five at Leicester (1m, soft) 12 days ago; frame material again but drawn wide and others are more likeley winners.
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6th

7

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Distinction

9st 2lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Kept to a track that suits as his form at Pontefract features wins in 2024/2025 and a resurgent effort (close third) in latest start; faces some unexposed types among his younger rivals but holds a solid chance.

5/1

3rd

10

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Distinction

8st 9lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Conditions no problem and he has slipped back down the weights but this year's efforts leave him with a point to prove.

20/1

8th

9

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:17 Ripon

Distinction

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

Nine career wins but operating below his best for some time; best watched.

16/1

Form: 171222 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who has been running consistently well this year including two wins at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta); runner-up in his last three starts (including a neck defeat back here) and high in the list.
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4th

6

(8)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Odd Socks Havana

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Six of his seven wins have been on AW and yet to win beyond 8.5f; second of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) ten days ago where he stayed on to suggest this longer trip should suit.

11/2

4th

6

(8)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Odd Socks Havana

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader from over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

11/2

2nd

3

(7)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Odd Socks Havana

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Seb Spencer

Probably better on the AW but won on turf for David O'Meara in July 2021 (6f, good); good second over 1m at Newcastle two runs back and not beaten far when seventh of 13 at Thirsk last week (7f, good to firm).

9/1

6/1

Form: 08-743

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
0-6; beaten less than a length into third of four at Ripon (1m, soft) 13 days ago but that trip appeared to stretch him, so it's not hard to have reservations under these conditions from a wide draw; cheekpieces added.
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6th

13

(6)

14th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Centerstage

8st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Ed Dunlop

11-race maiden; whiff of promise at up to 1m2f earlier in the summer but the drop to sprinting asks a different question of him.

25/1

7th

12

(8)

14th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Centerstage

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ed Dunlop

Went close off 5lb higher at Ripon (1m, soft) in May but that was in a four-runner race and down the field in last three runs; record now stands at 0-10 and others are more persuasive; change of headgear.

20/1

9th

10

(8)

11th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

19:30 Brighton

Centerstage

9st 2lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Ed Dunlop

He hasn't made the progress that may have been expected in handicaps but could be a greater threat at this level; shown enough to believe he can win a race.

6/1

8/1

Form: 398363

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
1-14 over jumps and 0-11 on the Flat, albeit he has made the frame on five occasions as when third of nine at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) last time; cheekpieces given a go, but he may prefer a stiffer test than this.
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5th

3

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:18 Cartmel

Pittsburg

11st 8lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Ryan Potter

Won over C&D in June (good to soft) and runner-up to Rory's Story in his only subsequent chase start; however, he was very disappointing over hurdles here on Saturday.

14/1

6th

7

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:45 Cartmel

Pittsburg

10st 11lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Ryan Potter

Latest chase win on this track (2m1f, good to soft; several wins on good) in June; creditable hurdle run the time before but below best in this sphere subsequently, including over C&D latest; needs revival.

8/1

10

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

13:42 Cartmel

Pittsburg

10st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Ryan Potter

Six-time chase winner, who won here (2m1f, good to soft) in June and was runner-up back at this track on Saturday; his hurdling defeat at Uttoxeter on penultimate run was in an unsatisfactory race (most flights omitted) and he's not ruled out back in this sphere.

7/1

Form: -35234

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Sole win came at Southwell (7f, Fibresand) in April 2021, but last few efforts have been creditable as when fourth of 14 at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) last time (race has produced winners); respected if ready to go after 11 weeks off.
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2nd

9

(8)

24th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Send In The Clouds

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Won two in a row on turf (11.6f/1m2f) in September 2023 but he's been lightly raced since and has finished down the field in his three runs this winter; AW record now stands at 1-24 and others are preferred.

9/1

6th

4

(7)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

12:25 Southwell (AW)

Send In The Clouds

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

in touch with leaders, headway from over 3f out, soon went second, lost second then weakened over 1f out

7/1

7th

8

(5)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Send In The Clouds

9st 4lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

midfield

25/1

20/1

Form: 00069

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Not finished within 9l of the winner in five starts over 6f-1m2f on turf/AW; cheekpieces will need to make a big difference.
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8th

12

(7)

25th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Covertly

8st 6lb

J: Franny Norton

T: George Boughey

Not finished within 9l of the winner in five starts over 6f-1m2f on turf/AW; cheekpieces will need to make a big difference.

20/1

9th

14

(3)

17th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:10 Bath

Covertly

9st 0lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: George Boughey

prominent, led after 1f, ridden over 2f out, headed under 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

20/1

6th

12

(6)

1st May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:18 Bath

Covertly

9st 3lb

J: Connor Planas

T: George Boughey

slowly into stride

7/2

10/1

Form: 8362-8

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Won off 2lb higher at Epsom (1m2f, good to firm) for Adam West last July and went close here (1m4f) early last year, but well held on stable debut at Bath (1m, good to soft) this month; has to step up and this trip looks too sharp.
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5th

5

(6)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ffos Las

Rita Rana

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

mounted in chute and taken down early, in touch with leaders, switched to near side 4f out, weakening when hung left over 2f out

20/1

5th

4

(3)

13th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield

Rita Rana

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

pushed along briefly soon after start, led, headed over 2f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong

14/1

5th

7

(4)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Rita Rana

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Sole win was at Epsom (1m2f, good to firm) two years ago; she ran well when runner-up in this race 12 months ago but not yet doing as well this year and has nowhere to go from a handicapping perspective.

10/1

Form: 538734

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Losing run is mounting up but he didn't run badly when beaten just over a length into third of eight over C&D this month, considering not a lot went right, while he again ran well when fourth of eight here (7f) on Tuesday, considering the trip would have been a bit sharp; each-way claims.
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8th

10

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Hasn't troubled the judge since returning in December from a short break and finished well behind Spirit Of Bowland over C&D last time.

33/1

9th

8

(5)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Last win away from Newcastle was in 2021; slow starts have been holding him back so both classified fourths over C&D this month can arguably be upgraded; chance rests largely on the start.

20/1

4th

5

(7)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

It has been a long time since he won away from Newcastle and he has run to just a modest level in two Southwell runs this year; others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

Form: 508-05

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress in five runs for David O'Meara and, having been gelded, has been well held in both starts since returning for this yard including when over 3l behind Odd Socks Havana at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) last time.
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14th

7

(13)

9th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Ayr

Depart A Minuit

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Stella Barclay

Some early promise in winter 2021-22 but hasn't built on it and he's struggled to get competitive on his four starts this season.

50/1

8th

5

(12)

24th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:54 Ayr

Depart A Minuit

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Stella Barclay

Some early promise for David O'Meara, but hasn't built on it and probably flattered by his fifth of six in a Newcastle handicap (1m, AW) on his penultimate outing; needs to improve for the cheekpieces (has worn a visor).

25/1

11th

3

(8)

25th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Depart A Minuit

9st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Stella Barclay

Didn't progress in five runs for David O'Meara and, having been gelded, has been well held in both starts since returning for this yard including when over 3l behind Odd Socks Havana at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) last time.

20/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 772973

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 00-6

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Not started at less than 200-1 in three novices over 7f/1m and has been beaten a total of 150l (in cheekpieces last time); needs something extraordinary on handicap debut, especially from the outside stall.
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6th

3

(4)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:10 Yarmouth

Miss Maisiepaige

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Christine Dunnett

took keen hold, prominent, ridden and lost position 4f out, soon weakened

50/1

10th

12

(12)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

15:00 Yarmouth

Miss Maisiepaige

8st 9lb

J: Royston Ffrench

T: Christine Dunnett

Has struggled at massive prices in all four starts including on her handicap debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) last week; can only be watched until she shows some promising signs.

100/1

13th

13

(13)

25th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Maisiepaige

8st 6lb

J: Royston Ffrench

T: Christine Dunnett

Not started at less than 200-1 in three novices over 7f/1m and has been beaten a total of 150l (in cheekpieces last time); needs something extraordinary on handicap debut, especially from the outside stall.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £72.60
Straight Forecast £62.50
Tricast £493.38
Trifecta £805.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Odd Socks Havana

NEWMARKET:

Good Humor

D Express:

Send In The Clouds

Telegraph:

Distinction

RP RATINGS:

Odd Socks Havana

POSTDATA:

Odd Socks Havana

The Times:

Odd Socks Havana

The Guardian:

Odd Socks Havana

Daily Mail:

Odd Socks Havana

Daily Mirror:

Odd Socks Havana

The Sun:

Odd Socks Havana

The Star:

Odd Socks Havana

Daily Record:

Odd Socks Havana