October 09 / 17.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.30

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  • Prize money: £3564
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

4/5 (Won)

  • Win: £1.40
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 1 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000euros yearling who's a half-brother to four winners and related to French Derby winner Blue Canari; is entitled to have come on for his Yarmouth debut (third a winner since) and has been found the right race under a penalty.
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1st

3

(5)

28th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

13:35 Doncaster

Edge Of Blue

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Got up close home on debut at Yarmouth (7f, good) last month and comfortably made it 2-2 in Wolverhampton novice (7f, AW); he's a half-brother to French Group 3 winner Devant (on very soft) and it remains to be seen where his limitations lie; in top hands and has plenty of potential.

3/1

1st

1

(10)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Edge Of Blue

9st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

200,000euros yearling who's a half-brother to four winners and related to French Derby winner Blue Canari; is entitled to have come on for his Yarmouth debut (third a winner since) and has been found the right race under a penalty.

4/5

1st

3

(7)

20th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

15:10 Yarmouth

Edge Of Blue

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

200,000euros yearling; fifth foal; half-brother to four winners including Devant (6.5f/7f 2yo including Group 3; RPR 102), Dojo (12.5-1m7f; 96) and Tabaretta (8.6f 2yo/1m4f AW; 95); dam French 1m3f winner, half-sister to French Derby winner Blue Canari; already gelded but has an excellent pedigree and looks very interesting on paper.

3/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 43 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
210,000gns yearling who shaped nicely on his 6f debut at Thirsk in August; didn't build on that there next time, upped to 7f, again coming off the bridle some way out, and now goes in a first-time visor.
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2nd

5

(5)

9th Oct 2023

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0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Firing Squad

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

210,000gns yearling who shaped nicely on his 6f debut at Thirsk in August; didn't build on that there next time, upped to 7f, again coming off the bridle some way out, and now goes in a first-time visor.

3/1

3rd

2

(3)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Thirsk

Firing Squad

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

210,000gns yearling; carried no great wave of confidence over 6f here three weeks ago (good; 12-1) but he ran a nice first race behind a Godolphin newcomer and two others who had shown ability; could easily be the answer.

5/4

4th

3

(7)

18th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Thirsk

Firing Squad

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

68,000euros foal, 210,000gns yearling; ninth foal; half-brother to winners Coronation Day (6f-7f; RPR 94), Melissa Jane (6f-1m, including 2yo/US; 92), Kamchatka (6f-7f; 83) and The Cotswold Wasp (5f 2yo/US 8.5f; 83); dam placed at 5f/6f as 2yo (59); one to note for powerful connections.

7/1

33/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form:

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
145,000gns half-brother to six winners; started 50-1 when always in rear on his Kempton debut a month ago; needs a big step forward.
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3rd

7

(2)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heater

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

145,000gns half-brother to six winners; started 50-1 when always in rear on his Kempton debut a month ago; needs a big step forward.

33/1

12th

7

(11)

8th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Heater

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Bell

145,000gns half-brother to six winners including Craftsman (7f-1m including 2yo Group 3; RPR 105) and Paris Peacock (9.4f including Group 3; 103); dam 6f winner (68), half-sister to US 1m1f Grade 1 winner; looks the part on paper and he's one to keep an eye on.

20/1

Form: 57

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well below market expectations on his debut and didn't fare much better at Thirsk latest, when some way behind Firing Squad; well related but may want more time.
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7th

9

(8)

27th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Hand Jive

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Nine-race maiden who appeared to be going the wrong way, but bounced back in the first-time visor when third of nine at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) ten days ago; 1lb lower, but much depends on whether the headgear continues to work.

7/1

3rd

7

(3)

17th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Hand Jive

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Johnston

Has bits of encouraging form but ran badly (finished last of 11) at Newcastle most recently; hopes of shedding his maiden status are pinned on first-time headgear.

12/1

11

(1)

28th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Hand Jive

8st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

0-7 but some fair runs since switched to Tapeta and from a bad draw he didn't run too badly last time at Kempton (7f); that might be more his trip but he's still considered.

10/1

Form:

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went off 150-1 for his debut, from a wide draw at Kempton, and never featured after a slow start; may well be one for handicaps down the line.
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8th

10

(12)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Pop Noodle

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Mark Loughnane

Much lower in the weights than when running in 1m2f turf handicaps last summer but he's been vulnerable in ordinary AW events this year and he's down the list this time.

12/1

8th

10

(12)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Pop Noodle

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Mark Loughnane

Much lower in the weights than when running in 1m2f turf handicaps last summer but he's been vulnerable in ordinary AW events this year and he's down the list this time.

12/1

8th

9

(6)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pop Noodle

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

Returned to form with a fair third over C&D (classified event) in February but that took his record to 0-12 and he needs to find more to make a big impact back in a handicap.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 35 BF

Last run: 103 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away, pulled hard and ran green when shaping nicely on his 5f debut in June; well below that level at a short price next time (also 5f; again missed the kick and never looked happy; saddle slipped late) and has since been gelded.
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6th

2

(9)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

All Is Fair

9st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Slowly away, pulled hard and ran green when shaping nicely on his 5f debut in June; well below that level at a short price next time (also 5f; again missed the kick and never looked happy; saddle slipped late) and has since been gelded.

6/1

5th

1

(7)

28th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Carlisle

All Is Fair

9st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

slowly into stride, in rear, outpaced and pushed along after 1f

13/8

3rd

1

(4)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Haydock

All Is Fair

9st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

slowly away, in rear

12/1

100/1

Form: 59

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Huge prices and well beaten in two runs to date; low-grade handicaps likely next on the agenda.
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9

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Falmouth Boy

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Tony Carroll

Ended 2024 under a cloud and insufficient promise in two runs this year to earn him the vote.

40/1

9

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Falmouth Boy

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Tony Carroll

Ended 2024 under a cloud and insufficient promise in two runs this year to earn him the vote.

40/1

7th

9

(5)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Falmouth Boy

8st 7lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Tony Carroll

13-race maiden who has struggled in his last six runs, including when pulled up on reappearance at Brighton (reported to have bled from the nose) in June; has lots to prove after another break and can only be watched.

40/1

Form: 07

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trainer far from noted for 2yos and this one has finished well beaten in two runs at huge prices; likely to find things easier once handicapping.
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1st

3

(1)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:18 Newmarket

Sunny Corner

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Kittow

His form can be up and down but he bolted up at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) last month and ran pretty well behind two 3yos when third at Newbury (1m, good) last time; might not be far away.

8/1

5

(1)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:25 Newbury

Sunny Corner

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Stuart Kittow

Three wins last May-July (including C&D) and won by 7l at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) recently; inconsistent and a 6lb rise takes him to a career-high mark, but he has to be respected in view of that latest dominance.

3/1

1st

2

(6)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Salisbury

Sunny Corner

10st 2lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Stuart Kittow

Three 1m wins (one C&D) on turf last May-July and latest was off just 1lb lower than today; pretty up and down since, a slow-starting favourite when well beaten on latest start but his second at Newbury the time before was a reminder that he's well capable of getting seriously involved.

9/2

Form: 7

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and needed the experience on his Yarmouth debut three weeks ago; that was a satisfactory start, he's entitled to improve and is one of a handful with realistic claims.
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8th

4

(1)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

True Blue Gent

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Marco Botti

prominent

4/1

2nd

5

(8)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Kempton (AW)

True Blue Gent

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Marco Botti

in touch with leaders

9/2

Form: 8

Last run: 95 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Started 200-1 for his 6f debut at Newbury three months ago, when finishing a remote last; expect similar for a yard also responsible for Falmouth Boy.
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3

(10)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Cut To The Chase

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Won three of his last four starts over 6f at different venues; shrugged off a 6lb rise last time and bids to do so again returned to further here (unlikely to be an issue); course debut.

13/8

1st

1

(4)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cut To The Chase

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

prominent, shaken up and pressed leaders against far rail over 1f out, soon led

6/4

1st

1

(4)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cut To The Chase

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

prominent, shaken up and pressed leaders against far rail over 1f out, soon led, hung right inside final furlong, went further clear inside final 110yds, readily

6/4

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £2.20
Straight Forecast £2.50
Trifecta £16.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Edge Of Blue

The Times:

Firing Squad

The Guardian:

All Is Fair

RP RATINGS:

Edge Of Blue

POSTDATA:

Edge Of Blue

NEWMARKET:

Edge Of Blue

Telegraph:

Edge Of Blue

Daily Mail:

Edge Of Blue

D Express:

Edge Of Blue

Daily Mirror:

Edge Of Blue

The Sun:

Edge Of Blue

The Star:

Firing Squad

Daily Record:

Firing Squad