October 09 / 20.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.30

Standard

At The Races App Form Study Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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At The Races App Form Study Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 234643 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Currently 3-4 over C&D and returns to Tapeta 3lb lower than when last successful here 18 months ago; has been running well enough on turf all summer to suggest he's up to taking this, back to a visor from blinkers.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(7)

21st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Major Gatsby

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Bill Turner

Won at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last October and now 2lb lower; however, he hasn't been at the same level on either outing this year and needs to raise his game; just one win from his last 17 starts.

16/1

6th

10

(7)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Major Gatsby

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Bill Turner

1lb lower than when gaining his fourth C&D success in October, but out of the frame in three starts since; well backed last time, though, so interesting to see if the money comes for him again now returned here.

16/1

10th

5

(8)

8th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

Major Gatsby

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Bill Turner

String of good runs on turf and AW last season and there were feasible excuses for his last two defeats (drawn wide/raced close to a strong pace); handicapped to be competitive.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 208423 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Had a good few battles with Mutanaaseq (same ownership) round Catterick this year and generally been consistent; she too is best suited by that course, though, and is currently 0-10 on Tapeta.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(2)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:50 Beverley

Liberty Breeze

9st 11lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Simon Whitaker

All three wins on turf have come at Catterick; returned from a break with a close fourth there (7f, good to firm) last month but she failed to back that up at Thirsk (eighth of nine) last time; has something to prove again after that and others are preferred.

13/2

8th

9

(4)

24th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Thirsk

Liberty Breeze

9st 5lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Simon Whitaker

prominent

13/2

4th

7

(10)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:20 Catterick

Liberty Breeze

9st 5lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Simon Whitaker

raced wide early, midfield, towards rear after 1f, outpaced over 3f out, switched right when good headway over 1f out, kept on well

10/1

3rd
6 (9)
Alyara

7/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 355933

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has regressed this year, latterly in cheekpieces, and returns to Tapeta on a career-low mark; has raced over as far as 1m3f and only run over 7f once, so will likely need a strong pace and some luck from stall 9.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(4)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Alyara

8st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Joe Ponting

Three wins, all around 1m, but the most recent was in December 2024; has been sprinting but had issues at the start on her last two outings, including when beating one home at Bath last week.

25/1

6th

7

(1)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:09 Bath

Alyara

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Joe Ponting

On a long losing sequence and she failed to beat a rival in a 6f Salisbury handicap ten days ago; others appeal more.

25/1

7th

8

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Alyara

10st 2lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Joe Ponting

Two of her three wins have come on turf, but seen much more often on the AW these days; latest efforts have been respectable, but a losing run of 26 sounds a note of caution.

8/1

Form: 9-5108 CD

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Two wins last winter, including over C&D, came off lower marks and he's been absent since a poor run on turf in July; others have more obvious claims.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(7)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Swiss Rowe

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Mark Loughnane

Winner in a first-time visor last spring and again for headgear going back on early in the year (aids off tonight); has lost his way of late and remains 3lb above his last successful mark.

7/1

6th

1

(7)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Swiss Rowe

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Mark Loughnane

Winner in a first-time visor last spring and again for headgear going back on early in the year (aids off tonight); has lost his way of late and remains 3lb above his last successful mark.

7/1

7

(8)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Swiss Rowe

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Loughnane

Returned to form when landing a Kempton handicap (cheekpieces reapplied) in January; backed that up with a close third over C&D but his form has gone the wrong way since then and he was laboured behind Port Noir here last Monday; headgear is now removed and he has something to prove again.

12/1

Form: 007924 CD

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Does well at this time of year, going back to her Irish days, and off the same mark as when winning over C&D last October; couple of costly defeats for Ronald Thompson over C&D in the summer but her new yard is in form, so she's considered.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(3)

9th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Crystal Dawn

9st 10lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Jessica Macey

Has something to find on her two Wolverhampton efforts for new yard but holds possibilities if she takes well to first-time cheekpieces; C&D winner off this mark last year.

11/2

10th

12

(8)

26th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Crystal Dawn

9st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Jessica Macey

Conditions to suit and there were some encouraging signs behind Major Gatsby on her stable debut 17 days ago; each-way claims.

16/1

5th

3

(5)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Crystal Dawn

9st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Jessica Macey

Does well at this time of year, going back to her Irish days, and off the same mark as when winning over C&D last October; couple of costly defeats for Ronald Thompson over C&D in the summer but her new yard is in form, so she's considered.

5/1

16/1

Form: 8-8069 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Now 6lb lower than when springing a surprise over C&D last autumn (sole win); hung left without the usual hood last time and should do better at this lower level but stall 12 isn't good for one happiest on the sharp end.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12

(7)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

11:30 Lingfield (AW)

Aviary

8st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Adrian Wintle

Sole win came off 8lb higher last September but hasn't been shaping as if she's ready to take advantage of her reduced mark; has first-time cheekpieces added to her regular hood.

25/1

6th

4

(2)

24th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aviary

9st 6lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Adrian Wintle

Sole win came over C&D off 7lb higher last September and better effort in defeat under same conditions the following month; ran better than it looked from a wide draw here 15 days ago and she could be poised to strike.

13/2

6th

7

(12)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aviary

9st 1lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Adrian Wintle

Now 6lb lower than when springing a surprise over C&D last autumn (sole win); hung left without the usual hood last time and should do better at this lower level but stall 12 isn't good for one happiest on the sharp end.

16/1

25/1

Form: 306800 C

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Hood had a positive effect in the spring but he's reverted to type since and offered little back from a summer break, including on Saturday; this trip is a bare minimum too.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

12

(4)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buachaill

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Stella Barclay

Hood had a positive effect in the spring but he's reverted to type since and offered little back from a summer break, including on Saturday; this trip is a bare minimum too.

25/1

10th

9

(7)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buachaill

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Stella Barclay

always behind

33/1

10th

12

(6)

25th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buachaill

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Stella Barclay

C&D winner in March but below par on last three starts; perhaps best watched on return from a break.

33/1

6/1

Form: 214119 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Four wins this season at Catterick have seen his turf mark go up 20lb and he's much better treated on the AW now; boasts a patchy record on Tapeta but always round Newcastle and this course ought to suit better.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(4)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:37 Redcar

Mutanaaseq

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Suited by soft ground and 7f, and on a very good mark now (13lb lower than when winning at Catterick in September 2023); mainly out of form this season; probably best watched.

12/1

9th

10

(9)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mutanaaseq

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ruth Carr

Four 7f wins at Catterick in 2023 but he's been struggling since the spring and his much-reduced mark isn't helping him much at the moment; 0-11 on AW and has it to prove at present.

7/1

6th

2

(3)

10th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

18:05 Catterick

Mutanaaseq

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ruth Carr

Has an excellent record at this track and won this 12 months ago off a 10lb higher mark (on soft); powers are on the wane now a 9yo and he's not made much of an impact this year, including when third here 22 days ago.

7/1

Form: 658227 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Almost two years since he won and is knocking on now but he remains pretty consistent for his age; has won a couple of times round here and, while he'll need luck if dropped in as usual from a wide stall, he remains capable back in headgear.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(10)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Madrinho

8st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Tony Carroll

Almost two years since he won and is knocking on now but he remains pretty consistent for his age; has won a couple of times round here and, while he'll need luck if dropped in as usual from a wide stall, he remains capable back in headgear.

7/1

7th

6

(10)

4th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:45 Brighton

Madrinho

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tony Carroll

Getting long in the tooth now and hasn't won for a while but chased home Reel Power in C&D classified race in July and was close second to He's Our Star in that grade over 7f here last month; probably won't be far away.

15/2

2nd

4

(7)

10th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Madrinho

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and went second final 110yds, kept on well towards finish

7/1

10th
11 (11)
Macon Belle

25/1

Form: 300367

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Longstanding, regressive maiden who's drawn wide; has become wildly inconsistent this year and, while the return to 7f will help, she only holds outside claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(11)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Macon Belle

8st 11lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Ed de Giles

Longstanding, regressive maiden who's drawn wide; has become wildly inconsistent this year and, while the return to 7f will help, she only holds outside claims.

25/1

7th

10

(9)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Macon Belle

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Ed de Giles

Exposed 29-race maiden; the occasional run that offers hope she can win a small race, as when a close third over 7f here last month, but still to convince in terms of her stamina.

16/1

6th

7

(6)

16th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Macon Belle

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ed de Giles

28-race maiden; has run the off good race this summer, including a third of 11 at Wolverhampton a fortnight ago (7f), but she's far from certain to back it up.

9/1

33/1

Form: 778098

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Sharply regressive since coming over from France and pulled hard on his first run at beyond sprint trips last time (long way behind Liberty Breeze); can't be recommended.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Fai Fai

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Daniel Steele

Pretty consistent last spring-autumn but doesn't win very often and made a low-key reappearance over C&D last month; needs to have taken significant benefit from that recent outing.

10/1

10th

12

(10)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:52 Lingfield (AW)

Fai Fai

8st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Daniel Steele

Remains generally consistent but is moderate these days and there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh; this a bit tougher than he's used to on his return from a layoff.

20/1

4

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:45 Brighton

Fai Fai

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Daniel Steele

Losing run is mounting up but he has a few pieces of encouraging recent C&D form; creditable third to State Of Madness, despite traffic issues, last week; in the mix.

7/2

7/1

Form: 027356 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Hard to win with in recent times but went close over C&D for previous yard in August and tonight's easier 7f will suit; should fare better.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(1)

15th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Merry Secret

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Has a patchy profile and was never involved at Newcastle (6f) last Monday but his last win was on Tapeta and he went close in a classified event over C&D in August; looks interesting on that form and he's not ruled out back up in trip; change of headgear.

12/1

5th

7

(1)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Merry Secret

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Went close in 7f classified at Wolverhampton in August but he's not hit the same level since including in three runs for this yard; losing run is now up to 16 and others are more persuasive.

8/1

35

10th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Merry Secret

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Went close in 7f classified here in August but soundly beaten in Tapeta handicaps on his two runs for this yard and has to raise his game.

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £16.50
Straight Forecast £16.09
Tricast £101.13
Trifecta £91.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Major Gatsby

RP RATINGS:

Mutanaaseq

D Express:

Aviary

POSTDATA:

Merry Secret

The Sun:

Liberty Breeze

The Guardian:

Crystal Dawn

The Times:

Major Gatsby

Daily Mirror:

Major Gatsby

Daily Record:

Major Gatsby

The Star:

Aviary

Telegraph:

Mutanaaseq

Daily Mail:

Mutanaaseq