October 03 / 17.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Follow @attheraces On Twitter Nursery Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 659733

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; two creditable runs in low-grade nurseries at Musselburgh this summer; she'll need to raise her game to come out on top switched to AW for the first time.
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9th

11

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Ripon

Lady Bouquet

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

In good form in the main this year, twice running well at Pontefract (5f/6f, good) last month before respectable fourth of seven at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) on Thursday; possible player.

12/1

4th

4

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Hamilton

Lady Bouquet

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Philip Kirby

All three turf wins at 5f, including on this course, but she has won over this trip on the AW and ran well enough over 6f at Pontefract (good) recently to expect her to be on the premises.

9/2

3rd

7

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Lady Bouquet

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Philip Kirby

Has made the frame twice since dropped back to 5f, both times shaping as if this return to 6f is likely to suit; indeed, she gained most recent win over this trip; close fourth at Pontefract latest; in the mix.

5/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 971323 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism on his nursery debut at Bath (5f, good to soft); beaten three times since but he's run well on each occasion and dropping back to 5f should be beneficial.
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4th

9

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Pinpoint

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Suzzanne France

Ex-Ewan Whillans; sound run on stable debut when second at Wetherby last time (5.5f, good to firm); each-way chance.

8/1

2nd

7

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

15:40 Wetherby

Pinpoint

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Suzzanne France

Won a Hamilton seller last June for Ewan Whillans (5f, good; visor first time); disappointing since; stable debut.

50/1

6th

6

(8)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Pinpoint

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Three turf wins over 5f but 0-13 and it has been a while since he has shone on this surface; new headgear tried today and the tongue tie worn on his last two starts dispensed with.

16/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 9603

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in his first three starts but there was more promise when third of seven in a Brighton nursery three weeks ago; wide draw back at 5f though and he'll need further improvement to win.
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4th

10

(7)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dadas Boy

8st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Loughnane

Has bettered novice/maiden form in nuseries and shaped at Wolverhampton last time as though he'd be suited by the return to this trip; claims with Hollie Doyle up.

6/1

3rd

7

(10)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dadas Boy

8st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Well beaten in his first three starts but there was more promise when third of seven in a Brighton nursery three weeks ago; wide draw back at 5f though and he'll need further improvement to win.

7/1

3rd

4

(5)

11th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Dadas Boy

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David Loughnane

Struggled in his three maiden/novice events, most recently when 11th of 13 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW; 150-1) last month; still early days but he needs to do much better on this switch to a nursery.

10/1

5/2

Form: 4902 BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Market springer ahead of Thursday's nursery debut at Southwell (5f) and he duly stepped forward, finding just one rival too strong (raced away from the winner in the straight); more to come and he's clearly begun his handicap career off a handy mark.
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1st

1

(1)

11th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:03 Kempton (AW)

Amroon

9st 10lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Marco Botti

6f Polytrack and 7f Tapeta winner; largely consistent earlier in the campaign but the handicapper looks to have gained control on his last couple of starts.

11/2

8th

5

(4)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amroon

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Marco Botti

C&D win in July; couldn't muster sufficient pace in a 6f handicap at Southwell two weeks ago (tried in cheekpieces which are now left off); not discounted back up in distance.

9/2

6th

6

(6)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:22 Southwell (AW)

Amroon

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Marco Botti

Well on top at the finish in a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; 3lb rise not excessive and cheekpieces could help; will need luck in running back at 6f but he's capable.

3/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 00786

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Big prices for all five starts and she hasn't really progressed for the switch to nurseries the last twice; dropping down the weights but others look safer.
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6th

5

(4)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Ritzy

8st 13lb

J: Shariq Mohd

T: Sylvester Kirk

Exposed maiden who's still to finish placed for a yard enduring a quiet year; having a 7lb claimer up and first-time cheekpieces fitted may help but others are stronger.

8/1

5th

11

(3)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Ritzy

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sylvester Kirk

Unplaced in all six starts; has hinted at better but such progress is a requirement if she's to shake up the principals.

16/1

5th

3

(6)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ritzy

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sylvester Kirk

Big prices for all five starts and she hasn't really progressed for the switch to nurseries the last twice; dropping down the weights but others look safer.

14/1

10/1

Form: 053

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Only beaten one rival in his three starts, albeit latest third of four at Bath was a bit better; remains to be seen how generous this opening mark is.
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11th

11

(10)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Ludberg

8st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Wallis

Still seeking a first win; competed over 1m4f on penultimate start and, although better suited by the return to sprinting, was brushed aside by So Obsessed at Chelmsford (5f); headgear tweak and improved terms probably not enough.

14/1

2nd

5

(1)

9th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Ludberg

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Charlie Wallis

swerved right start, niggled along under 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, no match for winner

6/1

5th

5

(6)

26th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ludberg

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Charlie Wallis

Modest performer who has yet to threaten in seven attempts, including four handicaps (5f-1m); mark has bottomed out now and he has plenty to prove on this step up to 1m4f.

16/1

7th
10 (2)
Perelle

12/1

Form: 3005

Last run: 55 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Market springer and showed much more on her nursery debut at Bath eight weeks ago (5f, good to soft; after wind surgery), making the running before weakening in the final furlong (race won by Pinpoint); good draw and she still has time to do better.
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12th

12

(9)

9th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Perelle

8st 8lb

J: Rhiain Ingram

T: David Evans

Has poor RPRs and is comfortably held by Lady Bouquet judged on most recent effort; opposed.

25/1

7th

10

(2)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Perelle

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: David Evans

Market springer and showed much more on her nursery debut at Bath eight weeks ago (5f, good to soft; after wind surgery), making the running before weakening in the final furlong (race won by Pinpoint); good draw and she still has time to do better.

12/1

5th

9

(1)

9th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:40 Bath

Perelle

8st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David Evans

led narrowly or disputed lead, headed over 1f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

25/1

Form: 05658

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Patchy overall record and the switch to AW and change of headgear aren't enough to tempt this time.
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6th

5

(6)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Musical Diva

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

prominent

9/2

4th

7

(2)

24th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:55 Beverley

Musical Diva

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Beaten on her last 14 starts but has often run well in that spell, including when third at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) a fortnight ago; also effective on turf (unproven on slow ground); could be thereabouts.

11/2

3rd

1

(6)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Musical Diva

9st 10lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Two wins in January, one of them over C&D; not at her best at Southwell ten days ago but she had been threatening before that; type to bounce back quickly.

4/1

Form: 038797

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
No progress for the switch to nurseries in recent starts; dropping down the weights but with too much to prove for comfort.
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7th

9

(5)

14th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Naval Flight

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: David O’Meara

Eight-race maiden who isn't progressing and she needs the addition of cheekpieces to give her a lift.

25/1

9th

8

(9)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Naval Flight

8st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

No progress for the switch to nurseries in recent starts; dropping down the weights but with too much to prove for comfort.

20/1

7th

8

(2)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Carlisle

Naval Flight

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Arrives well below par in nurseries, ninth of 13 at Beverley (5f) three weeks ago; in good hands but plenty more is needed despite a falling mark.

11/1

Form: 008

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Down the field in three runs this summer; gelded since; faces first realistic challenge in this field but others have more pressing claims.
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2nd

8

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Havana Mojito

9st 1lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: John Gallagher

All three wins have been over 7f/1m on good/good to firm at Brighton; has finished second over 7f/1m there in blinkers on last three runs; each-way chance.

7/2

2nd

2

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Havana Mojito

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Gallagher

Three wins over 7f/1m here; runner-up in his last two starts back at this venue including when beaten half a length by Dion Baker eight days ago; a 4lb pull plus Jack Callan's 3lb claim gives him every chance of reversing the form.

3/1

2nd

2

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

20:40 Brighton

Havana Mojito

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Straightforward three-time course winner who looked like making it four (first-time blinkers, switched from cheekpieces) until nabbed late by Aim For The Bull late last month; in off the same mark and his claims are obvious back down in trip.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £29.50
Straight Forecast £24.64
Tricast £98.37
Trifecta £120.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Amroon

The Times:

Perelle

SPOTLIGHT:

Pinpoint

Daily Mirror:

Lady Bouquet

POSTDATA:

Amroon

NEWMARKET:

Amroon

The Guardian:

Amroon

Daily Mail:

Amroon

The Sun:

Amroon

The Star:

Amroon

Daily Record:

Amroon

D Express:

Perelle

Telegraph:

Pinpoint