October 03 / 18.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.00

Standard

At The Races App Market Movers Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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At The Races App Market Movers Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 375569

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
In the frame in all four visits here, so the return to this surface should suit having not shown much in four starts on turf since returning in June from four months off; may need a stiffer test than this now, though.
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15

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

16:25 York

Master Of Combat

9st 1lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Kevin Frost

Runner-up twice in a row on AW in the winter before two heavy defeats; didn't run badly back on turf at Haydock (1m, good) last month after a break but the AW seems to be his preferred sphere (just 1-15 on grass).

33/1

7th

7

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

19:45 Haydock

Master Of Combat

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Four-time AW winner but he was disappointing at Southwell (1m) in his final two runs during the winter; has won on turf but that was a long time ago and he doesn't have a great record when fresh; opposable on return.

16/1

11th

4

(6)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Master Of Combat

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Disappointing here three weeks ago but he'd been in good form beforehand, second at Wolverhampton and Lingfield around the turn of the year; needs a full revival to win though.

8/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: -59113 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won her first two handicaps at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) and Ffos Las (7.4f, good to soft) in August; beaten only just over a length into third of 11 in her hat-trick bid at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) 15 days ago and the step back up in trip should suit, but the outside stall makes things tricky.
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11th

10

(6)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Port Erin

9st 0lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Tony Carroll

Won three 1m handicaps (AW/good) last season but he ended his 5yo campaign with heavy defeats over C&D and at Chelmsford; has bit to prove after six months off and he doesn't have a great record when fresh.

33/1

11th

5

(14)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 2

17:10 Nottingham

Port Erin

8st 13lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Tony Carroll

Has won three of his last five starts, including a dominant display from the front at Sandown (1m, good) in August; this is much tougher off 8lb higher but he was as good as ever last time and his turf record is now 3-7; shortlisted.

11/2

16/1

  • Place: £7.70

Form: 261380

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in all three starts here and back off the same mark as when winning at Bath (1m, good) in July; moderate effort when last of 13 at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) last time, however.
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2

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Outrace

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

4lb lower than when winning at Wolverhampton last November; 2025 has been a struggle but he's eligible for this lowly level as a result and today is the first time he hasn't been apprentice-ridden in over two years; risky but not impossible.

8/1

2

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Outrace

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

4lb lower than when winning at Wolverhampton last November; 2025 has been a struggle but he's eligible for this lowly level as a result and today is the first time he hasn't been apprentice-ridden in over two years; risky but not impossible.

8/1

10th

2

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Outrace

9st 6lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Decent record over C&D (13022; all in 2023) but has become very hard to predict; given a seven-week break since a poor effort at Chepstow and others are more reliable.

10/1

Form: 516008 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won twice over C&D at the start of the year; well held in three starts on turf after returning in June from five months off, but then beaten around only 2l when eighth of ten back here last month; 2lb lower and worth a second look.
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10th

9

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

Noodle Mission

9st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

May have needed the run at Kempton 12 days ago but he ended up well beaten; he has a lower turf mark to exploit but is a better horse on AW; others look safer.

16/1

10th

5

(1)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Noodle Mission

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Has claims on his best form last year but he ended last season with a poor run at Leicester (7f, good) in October and his last win was 21 months ago; others preferred.

25/1

13

(16)

14th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:44 Leicester

Noodle Mission

9st 4lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Capable but not particularly consistent; won four times last year, at 7f/1m, three on the AW, the other a 7f Newmarket handicap; sound run when fourth at Kempton last time (7f, standard to slow); capable of going well.

33/1

Form: 572211 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Bids for a hat-trick after two wins on turf at Bath (1m, good) and has been raised 4lb since latest; won over C&D a year ago, so no questions over the surface and he's likely to make an impact if getting the strong pace he needs.
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3rd

1

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ciotog

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Has plenty of form over C&D including two wins; losing run up to 18, but he has never raced down at this level before so can't be dismissed by any means; stable also runs Sorted.

5/1

6th

2

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:12 Bath

Ciotog

9st 8lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Has done all his winning at about 1m, including four times at Bath; has bits of 1m2f form but doesn't look the percentage call; losing run is mounting up.

8/1

5th

6

(2)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Ciotog

10st 9lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Four C&D wins on good or slower (handles good to firm, not at best in one run on firm); not at his best this year but that is reflected in his much-reduced mark; risky but not impossible.

6/1

Form: 326688 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Recent efforts leave plenty to be desired but he ran well off higher marks on a couple of occasions on turf during the summer and is 2lb lower than when winning a nursery over C&D last November; worth keeping an eye on with a visor now given a go.
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7th

2

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

18:30 Bellewstown

Venetian

9st 11lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Second runner for yard; four AW wins; 1-16 on turf; kept very busy on AW in recent months, on latest collared close home when runner-up over 7f off current mark; 7lb claimer takes over from Colin Keane; one to consider.

4/1

2nd

5

(5)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Venetian

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four AW wins up to an extended 1m1f, twice over C&D including in January off 74; kept busy since over various trips, most recently best work at finish after a slow start (stalls slow to open) when beaten 1.5l over 6f; return to 7f to suit and okay mark so one to consider.

5/1

7th
1 (7)
Francesi

7/2

Form: 576892

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Just 1-17 but has plenty of creditable form on the AW, including in stronger company than this; back to form with cheekpieces reapplied when beaten less than a length into second of 12 at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) 15 days ago; has gone well here before and is high on the list.
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7th

6

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Francesi

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 5lb above his last winning mark and all five wins have come over 1m on the AW, including two here; hard to recommend over this trip.

16/1

3rd

7

(2)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Francesi

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Sits third, one place behind Aisling Oscar, in the All Weather Horse of the Year standings after his fine winter; yet to win at Wolverhampton but he has run well here; Billy Loughnane takes over tonight; each-way shout.

5/1

Form: 347607 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Not at her best lately but 1m2f again looked too far at Chelmsford last time; 2lb lower than when making a successful stable debut in January after six months off and cheekpieces make a return, but she does need to bounce back.
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6th

7

(2)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Smiling Sunflower

8st 12lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Michael Appleby

Often starts slowly; came from well back to win at Kempton (1m) in February; stiffer tasks since, 5lb out of the weights at Newcastle on Good Friday; has weakened on both her previous attempts at 1m2f.

20/1

6th

7

(2)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Smiling Sunflower

8st 12lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Michael Appleby

Often starts slowly; came from well back to win at Kempton (1m) in February; stiffer tasks since, 5lb out of the weights at Newcastle on Good Friday; has weakened on both her previous attempts at 1m2f.

20/1

5th

9

(1)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Smiling Sunflower

8st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Michael Appleby

Habitual slow-starter; came from well back to win a 1m handicap at Kempton last month but a similarly patient ride didn't pay dividends last time; looks up against it from 5lb out of the weights.

33/1

Form: 6-1827

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
200 days off before winning a Chester novice (7.7f, good) in July but, despite just the six starts, her form already has an uneven look to it; chance if at her best with cheekpieces given a go.
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3rd

1

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:10 Redcar

Princess Niyla

10st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Alan Brown

Placed off today's mark at Beverley (8.4f, good to soft) last month and also suited by this C&D but had to settle for fifth when back at Beverley on Tuesday and some of the unexposed 3yos in this line-up look much more interesting; visored last time; usual cheekpieces back on today.

12/1

5th

6

(6)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Princess Niyla

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Campaigned mostly over middle distances and she's a dual 1m2f winner at Beverley; placed over C&D on penultimate start but the ground was on the slow side; others preferred.

14/1

6th

8

(9)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Princess Niyla

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Alan Brown

Close third at Beverley (8.5f) 11 days ago and she's won twice there at 1m2f, but her record at 1m3f-1m4f (six races) is less convincing.

7/1

OUR TIP

9/2

Form: 8-7371 CD

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Would probably have won with a clear run when third of ten over C&D in June and, despite a troubled start, she made no mistake with a tidy success under Morgan Cole back here in August; 5lb higher and off two months, but has won after a similar absence; shortlisted.
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3rd

3

(5)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:28 Southwell (AW)

Nikkis Girl

9st 5lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Ed Dunlop

All wins at up to 8.5f; ran respectably in first-time blinkers at Kempton (1m3f) most recently, while shaping as if this drop back in trip will prove ideal; possibilities off same mark in the retained blinds.

6/1

3rd

2

(3)

3rd Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Nikkis Girl

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ed Dunlop

Turf/triple AW winner who is probably in slightly better form than her two runs at Wolverhampton this year might suggest; blinkered first time on this first attempt over 1m3f (stays 1m2f); has form figures of 122334 when partnered by Hollie Doyle in handicaps; could play a prominent role.

9/2

9th

1

(4)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

15:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nikkis Girl

9st 12lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Ed Dunlop

Turf/triple AW winner who is better than she was able to show (denied room at a crucial stage) here last time; should go well back up in trip with capable apprentice back on board.

6/1

Form: 542837 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
4lb lower than when winning over C&D last December; returning from 100 days off when third of nine back here last month but he didn't build on it at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) ten days later; losing run up to 14 and he's drawn wider than ideal.
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10th

1

(3)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

11-time course winner, including three since December; only 1lb higher than when completing a C&D double in February but he has struggled on his last four starts; needs to get back on track.

20/1

9th

8

(4)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

11-time course winner, including three since December; only 1lb higher than for the latest win but he has struggled on his last three starts.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.50
Straight Forecast £19.47
Tricast £397.73
Trifecta £409.20

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Nikki's Girl

POSTDATA:

Port Erin

The Times:

Noodle Mission

SPOTLIGHT:

Francesi

Telegraph:

Ciotog

RP RATINGS:

Master Of Combat

Daily Mail:

Port Erin

The Star:

Noodle Mission

The Guardian:

Francesi

The Sun:

Ciotog

Daily Mirror:

Nikki's Girl

Daily Record:

Nikki's Girl

D Express:

Master Of Combat