October 07 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.30

Standard

bet365 Handicap

  • Prize money: £7955.68
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 374131 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who has done well since switched to handicaps in August including two all-the-way wins on the Kempton Polytrack (6f/7f); still open to further progress, but up 4lb in a better race and not sure he will be able to dominate these rivals in the same way.
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4th

6

(9)

9th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

19:00 Windsor

Change Sings

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Career has been one of steady progress; yet to win this season but he's enhanced his reputation with each run; 3lb rise for latest second here (6f, good to firm; front two clear) makes life tougher and although he should be quick enough for 5f, there are other fast horses in here.

9/2

6

(11)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

15:20 Windsor

Change Sings

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Record of 5-12 in handicaps and he went close off this mark at Newbury (6f, good) on his penultimate run; didn't quite hit the same level at York last time but that was still a solid effort in a Class 2 and he's respected on this drop back in grade.

13/2

6

(11)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

15:20 Windsor

Change Sings

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Record of 5-12 in handicaps and he went close off this mark at Newbury (6f, good) on his penultimate run; didn't quite hit the same level at York last time but that was still a solid effort in a Class 2 and he's respected on this drop back in grade.

13/2

7/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 604122 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Took advantage of a drop in the weights when winning over C&D early last month and has performed at least as well in two starts on turf since, looking unlucky not to win when dead-heating for second at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) nine days ago; only 1lb higher and one to be interested in.
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9th

7

(10)

1st Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Minnetonka

9st 1lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Richard Hannon

took keen hold, disputed lead, raced in second over 4f out

7/1

11th

7

(5)

14th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

17:00 Newmarket

Minnetonka

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Smooth winner of a Class 4 handicap at Wolverhampton last month; runner-up in three runs since and highly likely she's still attractively handicapped; hard to see why she would reverse Pontefract form with Unequal Love on these terms though.

20/1

2nd

8

(4)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Minnetonka

9st 6lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Took advantage of a drop in the weights when winning over C&D early last month and has performed at least as well in two starts on turf since, looking unlucky not to win when dead-heating for second at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) nine days ago; only 1lb higher and one to be interested in.

7/2

16/1

  • Place: £5.70

Form: -10678 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Scored twice at Dundalk (6f, Polytrack) last winter, but held since returning on turf in May including when eighth of ten on stable debut at Chester (7f, good to soft) last month; return to the AW may help and cheekpieces are given a go, but others look more solid.
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5th

6

(6)

30th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Song For Whoever

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Loughnane

prominent

11/1

9th

1

(9)

9th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Song For Whoever

9st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Ex-Irish 3yo who ran creditably in first-time cheekpieces at Wolverhampton last month on second start for new yard, taking form figures over 6f on AW to 2113 and shaping as if this drop back to 5f won't be a problem; still open to further progress in this sphere; shortlisted.

11/2

3rd

6

(6)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Song For Whoever

9st 8lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Scored twice at Dundalk (6f, Polytrack) last winter, but held since returning on turf in May including when eighth of ten on stable debut at Chester (7f, good to soft) last month; return to the AW may help and cheekpieces are given a go, but others look more solid.

16/1

Form: -71073 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Dual Tapeta winner (at Newcastle) who was beaten less than 2l when third of seven at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) last month; down another 1lb and one for the shortlist if getting the breaks from the inside stall.
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4

(1)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Batal Dubai

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Now 2lb lower than when winning a 7f handicap here on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell (6f) in February but his last three runs have been underwhelming; needs a full revival.

12/1

8th

4

(1)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Batal Dubai

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Now 2lb lower than when winning a 7f handicap here on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell (6f) in February but his last three runs have been underwhelming; needs a full revival.

12/1

8th

3

(7)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newmarket

Batal Dubai

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jack Morland

Won a 7f AW handicap at Lingfield on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell in February but his last two efforts have been disappointing; lightly raced on turf but fully effective on fast ground; new visor needs to turn things around.

10/1

Form: 519812 C BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Front-runner whose record on the AW reads 3112112; has been racing over further of late, but he finished runner-up in this contest last year (off 4lb lower) and no surprise if he runs another big race in the returning cheekpieces.
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2nd

1

(2)

7th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Zero Carbon

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

His last four wins have come over 7f at this track; hasn't beaten many rivals home in four runs for this stable but he's dropped 9lb as a result; likely to come good again sooner rather than later; betting to guide.

8/1

2nd

1

(2)

7th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Zero Carbon

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

His last four wins have come over 7f at this track; hasn't beaten many rivals home in four runs for this stable but he's dropped 9lb as a result; likely to come good again sooner rather than later; betting to guide.

8/1

9th

3

(7)

26th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Zero Carbon

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Last four wins gained over C&D for a different stable, the latest in August 2024; has struggled elsewhere in three starts for current trainer, but back down to Class 4 for first time since the latest win and return to this venue may help.

20/1

7/1

Form: 340-07 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner as a 2yo who has endured a couple of lengthy absences in the meantime, but was noted doing some good late work having had a wide trip in a Racing League contest over C&D last month; down another 2lb and one to consider if enjoying a kinder passage.
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10th

11

(9)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

13:48 Haydock

Bosh

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Well treated on last year's best efforts for Richard Hannon but below that level on his three outings this season and needs to raise his game.

40/1

10th

11

(9)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

13:48 Haydock

Bosh

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Well treated on last year's best efforts for Richard Hannon but below that level on his three outings this season and needs to raise his game.

40/1

12th

12

(1)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bosh

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

Had some good results on turf and the AW for previous yard; well held on sole C&D outing, in this race last year, but he acts well on Tapeta elsewhere and is slowly finding his form for this trainer; not dismissed.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 400833 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Suggested a return to form when third of 12 at Thirsk (6f, good) early last month and soft ground an excuse for a lesser effort at Yarmouth (6f) last time; 5lb below his last winning mark, but this still looks a tough ask.
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13th

14

(2)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:42 York

First Folio

8st 10lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Julie Camacho

C&D winner in his pomp; only 1lb higher than for last summer's Yarmouth success but he needs to leave this year's two turf runs well behind; cheekpieces the headgear of choice this time.

25/1

13th

14

(2)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:42 York

First Folio

8st 10lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Julie Camacho

C&D winner in his pomp; only 1lb higher than for last summer's Yarmouth success but he needs to leave this year's two turf runs well behind; cheekpieces the headgear of choice this time.

25/1

Form: 11-673

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won two AW novices over 5f as a 2yo and appreciated the return to the Tapeta when beaten half a length into third of 14 in a Racing League contest at Southwell (5f; first start since being gelded) last month; cheekpieces given a go, but still to prove he stays this far and is drawn widest.
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9

(3)

29th Mar 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Sporting Hero

9st 1lb

J: Alan Casey

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

All six of his wins have been on the AW at between 5f-6f; won back-to-back 5f handicaps at Dundalk last month before another bold showing in second there last week; current turf mark looks harsh so others are preferred.

12/1

2nd

1

(5)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Sporting Hero

10st 0lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

took keen hold, disputed lead, led clearly over 1f out, soon ridden, headed towards finish

11/4

1st

5

(6)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sporting Hero

9st 1lb

J: Alan Casey

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

prominent, soon pressed leader, pushed along to lead up the centre 1f out, kept on well, always doing enough

4/1

16/1

Form: 0-0056 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Smart in his time (Group 3 winner), but losing run up to 19 despite plummeting down the weights; best watched for now.
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9th

2

(9)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tabdeed

10st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Smart in his time (Group 3 winner), but losing run up to 19 despite plummeting down the weights; best watched for now.

16/1

6th

1

(3)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

15:55 Yarmouth

Tabdeed

10st 0lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

Without a win in three years; this season is turning into a struggle and not sure his recent fifth of seven at Thirsk offered sufficient encouragement that he's about to turn a corner; soft ground is unlikely to be ideal.

7/1

5th

1

(3)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Tabdeed

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Archie Watson

Over three years since his last win; down the field in two hot handicaps this season but last season's peak effort came when a close second in the Stewards' Cup and he's now 4lb lower; not straightforward but more than enough ability to contend.

13/2

Form: 502674 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Latest win came in a Pontefract Listed contest (6f, good to firm) in August last year, but not particularly consistent in the meantime; fair effort when fourth of seven at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack; first-time tongue-tie) last month (Batal Dubai third), but she wouldn't be sure to build on it.
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1

(7)

19th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Princess Shabnam

9st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

Seen more regularly on turf and it's over two years since her one AW win (6f) but she's been running well off much-reduced mark of late; shouldn't be too far away if no ill effects from leaving off the headgear.

9/2

6th

1

(7)

19th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Princess Shabnam

9st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

took keen hold, prominent, pressed winner over 4f out, lost second over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

9/2

3rd

1

(7)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Princess Shabnam

9st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

took keen hold, led, headed over 1f out, weakened and lost second towards finish

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £40.90
Straight Forecast £29.57
Tricast £455.90
Trifecta £649.90

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Change Sings

SPOTLIGHT:

Minnetonka

LAMBOURN:

Zero Carbon

POSTDATA:

Song For Whoever

The Sun:

Sporting Hero

NEWMARKET:

First Folio

The Times:

Change Sings

Telegraph:

Change Sings

The Guardian:

Change Sings

Daily Mirror:

Change Sings

RP RATINGS:

Minnetonka

Daily Mail:

Minnetonka

The Star:

Minnetonka

Daily Record:

Minnetonka

D Express:

Zero Carbon