October 24 / 17.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.30

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Stay Golden With BetMGM Safer Gambling Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Stay Golden With BetMGM Safer Gambling Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Scattered showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 955170 CD

Last run: 166 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off 3lb lower last December and struck off this mark at Kempton in March; had possible excuses when soundly beaten the last twice; market could be revealing back from a break.
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1st

2

(2)

15th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:55 Bath

Hannahs Return

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Gary Brown

in touch with leaders, headway and went second over 2f out, ridden to lead towards finish, just did enough

10/1

12th

4

(1)

22nd Aug 2024

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Hannahs Return

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Gary Brown

Effective over 5f-7f and though her last two AW successes came in 0-50 classified events, she landed a handicap at Brighton (5f, good) last time (cheekpieces she wore than now removed); off 105 days, but has won after a longer absence so is one of the main contenders.

5/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 470456

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Achieved similar amount in trio of small-field maiden/novice contests (RPR 62 or 63) but is yet to really trouble the judge in handicap company, starting 14-1 or bigger; possible front-runner.
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7th

8

(1)

23rd Sep 2024

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Outreach

9st 5lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

Both wins have been gained at this track (7f) but he's still 3lb higher than for his latest win (in July) and was a long way below form at Chelmsford last time; comes with risks attached back up in trip.

16/1

10th

9

(8)

31st Aug 2024

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0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Outreach

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Usher

Two 7f wins at Wolverhampton since December, the latest last month when cheekpieces were tried for the first time; creditable third of ten at Lingfield (7f, AW) last time.

10/1

3rd

2

(6)

13th Aug 2024

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Outreach

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

prominent

9/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 143257 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Veteran should appreciate returning to shorter given he can take a good hold and both wins here came over this trip; hasn't shown enough the last twice to make the shortlist.
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10

(8)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

14:05 Chepstow

Kenstone

9st 3lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Adrian Wintle

Veteran with two course wins (1m) to his name; promising effort here in June but he wasn't in the same form in a classified event here in July; one of three runners for the stable.

12/1

6th

4

(8)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:55 Chepstow

Kenstone

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Adrian Wintle

It's now 14 outings since his last victory but this veteran C&D scorer wasn't discredited when third of nine in C&D handicap last month; considered.

5/1

3rd

8

(3)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Chepstow

Kenstone

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Adrian Wintle

11yo whose losing run is up to 13 (nearly 7l behind Bhubezi at Brighton (1m, good) 18 days ago), but this dual C&D winner is 4lb lower than when winning this race last year; worth a second look.

8/1

Form: 750143 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Will need luck from stall 2 if again missing the break and/or usual hold-up tactics are deployed but she struck over C&D in August and saw 1m out better than expected when third at Kempton 45 days ago; place claims.
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4th

6

(3)

17th Jan 2024

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cheese The One

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

reluctant to load, led, faced challenge from over 2f out, no extra and lost three places inside final furlong

100/30

2nd

4

(12)

4th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Cheese The One

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

prominent

12/1

7th

8

(6)

18th Dec 2023

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cheese The One

9st 3lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Stella Barclay

midfield

10/1

Form: -B9888

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Eighth the best she's managed in six completed starts, with cheekpieces making no difference the last twice.
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7th

4

(7)

26th Mar 2024

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Gracious Grace

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Still seeking first win (0-12) and there were no positives to be taken from her latest C&D effort (weakening last of eight; 66-1); far better to look elsewhere.

33/1

8th

5

(4)

25th Jan 2024

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:10 Southwell (AW)

Gracious Grace

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

led, headed 3f out

20/1

7th

9

(1)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gracious Grace

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Loughnane

Yet to win and, although gets blinkers for the first time, she'll have to raise her game if she's to figure on these terms.

33/1

Form: 867638

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
0-9 but finished third in 3yo handicap over C&D on penultimate start and that race is working out pretty well; was trapped wide at Chelmsford next time and can bounce back; major player returned to this track.
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7th

6

(2)

31st Aug 2024

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:25 Lingfield (AW)

Lynwood Lad

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

took keen hold, prominent

12/1

6

(4)

6th Aug 2024

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:47 Chelmsford (AW)

Lynwood Lad

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Two AW wins last November for Jonathan Portman; has a question mark over current form; market helpful on debut for new yard.

10/1

9th

7

(10)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Lynwood Lad

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Jonathan Portman

Dual AW winner late last year who's achieved litte in four turf starts, latterly behind Midnight Flame over C&D a few weeks ago; would be a surprise winner, returning to the usual cheekpieces from blinkers.

12/1

Form: 948890

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Course regular but is hard to recommend given best two performances of 2023 came when beaten about 5l (second time by Cheese The One); record now 0-25.
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11th

24

27th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Broomy Law

8st 13lb

T: Scott Dixon

Poor, regressive maiden who hasn't gone close to making the frame in a long time; can't be recommended.

50/1

11/2

Form: 566773

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Slow starter is drawn on the inside; seemingly right back to form when 100-1 third over C&D last time but very much benefited from sitting off a strong pace; this may not pan out so well.
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8th

7

(1)

24th Oct 2023

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reversion

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Charlie Wallis

Slow starter is drawn on the inside; seemingly right back to form when 100-1 third over C&D last time but very much benefited from sitting off a strong pace; this may not pan out so well.

11/2

17

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

13:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reversion

8st 10lb

T: Charlie Wallis

3rd

11

(10)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reversion

8st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Charlie Wallis

Habitual slow starter whose only win (28 races) was a maiden in 2021; has not shown enough this July-September.

40/1

40/1

Form: 606740

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Made the frame for the first time in 8.6f novice here last month but was seemingly flattered as she beat just two home when 100-1 for a 3yo handicap over C&D 15 days ago.
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6th

11

(8)

6th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Wood Farm Wag

9st 0lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Nikki Evans

Still a maiden and is far from consistent; yet to be placed; first-time blinkers need to make a big difference.

33/1

6th

11

(8)

6th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Wood Farm Wag

9st 0lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Nikki Evans

Still a maiden and is far from consistent; yet to be placed; first-time blinkers need to make a big difference.

33/1

6th

9

(8)

29th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Wood Farm Wag

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Nikki Evans

Maiden; encouraging fourth in 7f Wolverhampton classified in March but hasn't repeated the form since; no great appeal back at 1m.

33/1

Non-runners

Alyara

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Payout
Exacta £22.90
Straight Forecast £19.90
Tricast £130.83
Trifecta £128.10

Selections

Telegraph:

Cheese The One

SPOTLIGHT:

Lynwood Lad

RP RATINGS:

Reversion

POSTDATA:

Lynwood Lad

The Guardian:

Lynwood Lad

The Times:

Reversion

Daily Mail:

Cheese The One

D Express:

Cheese The One

Daily Mirror:

Cheese The One

The Sun:

Cheese The One

The Star:

Cheese The One

Daily Record:

Cheese The One