October 07 / 16.20 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.20

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 4f 51y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 156763

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Started off for Grace Harris with some disappointing runs this summer, but returned to form with close third over C&D last month and gets another chance off the same mark today; respected.
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9th

7

(6)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sexy Rexy

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

led

33/1

9th

7

(6)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sexy Rexy

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

led

33/1

8th

5

(9)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sexy Rexy

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Grace Harris

Course winner but she came in last of ten in 1m4f handicap here ten days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

20/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 625640

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Ran quite well when keeping-on fourth at Kempton (1m4f) in August, but suffered heavy defeat in first-time blinkers (now removed) there a fortnight ago and is now 0-20; others preferred.
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8th

7

(1)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hill Station

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Not beaten far into fifth in a 2m handicap here four weeks ago; on a fair mark but others bring more persuasive claims.

16/1

2nd

3

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

14:30 Fontwell

Hill Station

11st 9lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Got off the mark at the 15th attempt over hurdles at Stratford (2m, good) 16 days ago; 5lb rise will make it tougher but looks sure to run his race and unlikely to be far away.

11/4

4/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 575-74

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Safely held held after racing too freely on handicap debut in August (1m) but, with a hood fitted, fared better when staying-on fourth at Chelmsford (1m2f) last month; goes without the hood here but is open to further progress now upped in trip again.
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3rd

8

13th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Velvet Vulcan

10st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: R Mike Smith

Twice narrowly beaten at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in the winter but he has struggled to get competitive at Musselburgh, Ayr and here in his last three starts; mark is manageable and trainer won a division of this last year with Follow Charlie but he needs a revival in fortunes.

12/1

6th

9

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Velvet Vulcan

10st 6lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: R Mike Smith

Dual Flat winner who showed best hurdles form when going very close at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in January/February, latterly to The Coffey Boy; does need to shrug off two lesser runs since, though.

11/1

6th

5

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Ayr

Velvet Vulcan

10st 12lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Dual Flat winner who showed best hurdles form when going very close at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in January/February and ties in with The Coffey Boy on the latter effort; had excuses (unsuited by the track and/or removal of hood) at Musselburgh since; has been taking a good hold and may benefit from this drop back in trip; possibilities.

5/1

Form: 0-1997

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
3-38 in Ireland, the latest win gained on return to the Flat at Limerick (11.3f, yielding) in June; not in same form since and has very limited AW experience but still worth a market check on stable debut.
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3rd

5

12th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:03 Ludlow

Bear Claws

11st 8lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Saw plenty of action in Ireland and also won a 1m6f AW Flat race last month on sixth start for current yard; ran respectably in that sphere 15 days ago; heavy defeats in Ireland in his last four starts over hurdles, latest last June, which he needs to put well behind him.

8/1

3rd

5

12th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:03 Ludlow

Bear Claws

11st 8lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Saw plenty of action in Ireland and also won a 1m6f AW Flat race last month on sixth start for current yard; ran respectably in that sphere 15 days ago; heavy defeats in Ireland in his last four starts over hurdles, latest last June, which he needs to put well behind him.

8/1

4th

5

(2)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bear Claws

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Alastair Ralph

Ex-Irish 7yo, who got back on the scoresheet when landing a 1m6f handicap here (13-2) on his return three weeks ago; got first run in that race but a 3lb rise looks fair enough and he's respected on this drop back in trip.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 614456 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Finished well to score off 1lb lower over C&D in March and returned from break with two very respectable runs last month (1m4f/1m3f); can pose a potent threat if this race is run to suit.
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6

(3)

8th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jenny Ren

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Sarah Hollinshead

dwelt start, in rear

20/1

8th

9

(9)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jenny Ren

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Her last three wins have come over C&D and latest was last March; well handicapped on that form but she's finished down the field here in her last five runs and needs a major revival after wind surgery.

25/1

8th

9

(9)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jenny Ren

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Her last three wins have come over C&D and latest was last March; well handicapped on that form but she's finished down the field here in her last five runs and needs a major revival after wind surgery.

25/1

Form: -06786

Last run: 63 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all six starts; not beaten far when sixth of eight at Lingfield (1m2f, soft) two months ago but needs today's step up in trip to enable improvement.
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12th

11

27th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Take My Breath

8st 13lb

J: George Rooke

T: Karen Jewell

Low-level form; she was in last 3f out when upped to 1m4f at Wolverhampton (Tapeta) last time and went on to finish sixth of 12, so that was creditable, but she still needs to show something new.

12/1

6th

12

(10)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Take My Breath

8st 11lb

J: William Carson

T: Karen Jewell

Unplaced all six starts; not beaten far when sixth of eight at Lingfield (1m2f, soft) two months ago but needs today's step up in trip to enable improvement.

25/1

6th

8

(5)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Take My Breath

8st 9lb

J: George Rooke

T: Karen Jewell

midfield

20/1

12/1

Form: 37-574

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who was claimed by Tim Vaughan for £6,000 after finishing fourth in Beverley selling handicap for Ian McInnes in August; could have a say if the change of scenery has done him good.
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6th

11

27th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

13:00 Chepstow

Crossbeau

11st 3lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Tim Vaughan

Made light of a lengthy absence when winning over C&D (good to soft; made most) from Locked Down Lad and Highbury Hill in November but he couldn't repeat the form at Fontwell (about 2m1f, heavy; has form on that surface) last month; well worth another chance back over C&D.

7/1

7th

5

21st Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

17:10 Market Rasen

Crossbeau

11st 3lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

19-race maiden and not progressing but hasn't run badly in 2m4f handicaps at Ffos Las the last twice in races won by a progressive horse.

7/1

4th

7

30th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ffos Las

Crossbeau

10st 8lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

18-race maiden under both codes; had no answer to Jasmin De Grugy over C&D 23 days ago and there are others to worry about.

7/1

20/1

Form: 5508

Last run: 52 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Last of eight when 20-1 for handicap debut at Kempton (1m4f) in August; remains unexposed but needs a big jolt of improvement today.
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2nd

9

5th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

15:48 Ffos Las

Star Turn

10st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

6yo maiden who ran well, one place in front of Les's Destiny Star, in first-time visor over C&D (good to soft) last month on debut for new stable and return from lengthy layoff; likely player provided that effort is backed up and the bounce is avoided.

4/1

2nd

9

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

17:20 Ffos Las

Star Turn

10st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

0-11 under all codes and absent since pulled up in 2m2f chase in February 2025; given a chance by the handicapper but could be considered only if lively in the betting; first run beyond about 2m3f; the visor is new.

25/1

5

4th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 2f 40y

Class 5

15:30 Taunton

Star Turn

11st 2lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

midfield, lost position gradually after 4th, outpaced 6th, detached and struggling when awkward jump 9th

40/1

16/1

Form: 456378

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to her 2yo maiden win; not beaten far when last of three on Flat return at Bath (11.6f, firm; cheekpieces refitted) in June but two lesser efforts have followed; others look stronger.
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2

20th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

17:17 Plumpton

Chelsea Annie

11st 13lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

Caused 66-1 shock in Worcester novice (2m, good to soft) in June but very little has gone to plan since; struggled in two recent handicaps (2m1f/2m) and is not bred to benefit from this big hike up in trip; too risky.

33/1

10th

7

10th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 5

17:30 Chepstow

Chelsea Annie

11st 7lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Caused 66-1 shock in Worcester novice (2m, good to soft) in June but very little has gone to plan since and she was well beaten on latest outing three weeks ago; sports refitted tongue-tie/cheekpieces here; too risky.

33/1

6th

4

19th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

15:48 Newton Abbot

Chelsea Annie

11st 10lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

Caused 66-1 shock in Worcester (2m, good to soft) in June but was well beaten before last-flight fall there on handicap debut in July and lost all chance when virtually refusing to race on the Flat last week; too risky.

10/1

10th
7 (7)
Duchess

8/1

Form: 069664

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden who struggled to get seriously competitive off basement marks on turf this summer; stayed on for never-nearer fourth over C&D two weeks ago and remains unexposed on AW but still makes only limited appeal.
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2nd

4

(10)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Duchess

9st 5lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

Returned to form to win at 28-1 here (1m3f) last month and backed up that performance with close second at Kempton (1m4f); key player.

11/4

2nd

8

(10)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Duchess

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

Doubled her tally when popping up at 28-1 at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta; Karismatique third, Sisterandbrother fifth) ten days ago; 4lb penalty and she's not guaranteed to confirm those placings but can still make her presence felt again.

11/4

Form: 53700

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Well down the field over 1m in first two handicaps (blinkers added last time) and can't be recommended on that evidence, but her pedigree offers significant hope she'll be seen to better effect over today's trip.
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11th

4

(8)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stormy Denise

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Well down the field over 1m in first two handicaps (blinkers added last time) and can't be recommended on that evidence, but her pedigree offers significant hope she'll be seen to better effect over today's trip.

10/1

12th

7

(11)

19th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Stormy Denise

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: James Ferguson

Looked promising when third of nine in a maiden at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) in April but two heavy defeats since, including on handicap debut at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) last month, leave her with something to prove; blinkers need to make a difference.

12/1

11th

14

(2)

14th Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Kempton (AW)

Stormy Denise

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Makes handicap debut after a break and her middle effort was encouraging enough to believe she could be a factor off this low a mark.

20/1

33/1

Form: /887-8

Last run: 100 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Much better known as a hurdler nowadays; well beaten off today's basement mark when returned to the Flat in June, after a layoff, and his subsequent hurdle run was underwhelming; difficult to enthuse over.
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8th

9

28th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

17:45 Market Rasen

Seaborough

10st 2lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Derek Shaw

took keen hold, held up in rear, weakened 2 out

33/1

6th

8

(2)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Seaborough

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Derek Shaw

in touch with leaders

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £112.40
Straight Forecast £151.51
Tricast £1168.89
Trifecta £913.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Sexy Rexy

SPOTLIGHT:

Jenny Ren

D Express:

Velvet Vulcan

NEWMARKET:

Duchess

The Times:

Stormy Denise

The Guardian:

Bear Claws

Telegraph:

Sexy Rexy

Daily Mirror:

Sexy Rexy

Daily Record:

Sexy Rexy

The Sun:

Velvet Vulcan

The Star:

Duchess

RP RATINGS:

Jenny Ren

Daily Mail:

Jenny Ren