November 02 / 12.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

12.30

Standard

BetUK. Home Of The Acca-Fenwa Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4104
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 5
  • 4 runners
  • Win time: 2m 1s
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BetUK. Home Of The Acca-Fenwa Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

4/5 (Won)

  • Win: £1.40

Form: 53

Last run: 149 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth on debut at Newbury (1m, soft) in April and built on that when third at Leicester (1m, good to firm) in June; returns from a break having been gelded; this Cracksman 3yo is a half-brother to a useful 1m2f Polytrack winner and he's a strong candidate now up in trip on his AW debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(4)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 2

15:52 Windsor

To Catch A Thief

8st 10lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Back-to-back AW wins at the end of 2023; tongue tied, respectable third in 1m2f handicaps at Redcar (soft; Zetland Gold Cup) and Haydock (good to firm; six ran) on last two starts and had similar form three starts back on his second crack at about 1m4f, but he needs a bit extra.

7/2

3rd

1

(7)

22nd Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

19:45 Haydock

To Catch A Thief

9st 11lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Hasn't progressed in quite the manner that looked likely after back-to-back AW wins at the end of 2023 but his latest third of ten in the Zetland Gold Cup at Redcar (1m2f, soft) was a creditable effort; likely to be competitive if in similar form.

7/2

3rd

6

(2)

27th May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 2

16:35 Redcar

To Catch A Thief

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Returned from break with novice and handicap AW wins at about 1m2f in late 2023, but he hasn't put it together at this trip and 1m4f in three starts since (cheekpieces latest; now tongue tied); the return to 1m2f can suit but soft ground is not sure to improve matters.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1-9 C

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on sole run this season, in a hot novice at Newmarket (1m2f, good) in April; however, he won here (8.6f) last October on his only 2yo start and retains potential for his top yard now back from a break.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(1)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 99y

Class 3

13:20 Newcastle (AW)

Quantum Cat

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Well held on turf in April but this lightly raced 3yo from a top yard has a progressive profile on AW, leading near the finish on his C&D handicap debut 31 days ago, with the reopposing Franberri back in fourth; a 2lb nudge seems unlikely to prevent another prominent showing.

5/2

1st

8

(1)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

15:37 Newcastle (AW)

Quantum Cat

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Made a winning debut at Wolverhampton last October and he got back on track after seven months off when second of four in 9.5f novice there 13 days ago; he may do better back up in trip for his handicap debut so needs considering.

6/1

2nd

1

(1)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

12:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Quantum Cat

9st 11lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

led at steady pace, increased tempo 3f out, soon went clear with winner, pushed along when headed 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, weakened and eased inside final 110yds, no match for winner

Evs

Form: 6

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
125-1, well-beaten last on debut at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) in September.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(2)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

12:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Climate Queen

8st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Robyn Brisland

in touch with leaders, outpaced 3f out, soon lost touch, tailed off

66/1

6th

5

(3)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Climate Queen

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Robyn Brisland

£1,500 yearling; second foal; dam 6f-7f winner (including 2yo; RPR 99), half-sister to fairly useful winners Ballylemon (1m4f) and Inaad (1m) out of unraced half-sister to 2m2f Group 2 winner Honolulu; will have to be pretty useful to make a winning debut in this company.

66/1

Form: 0/

Last run: 856 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in 2021 on sole Flat start and pulled up at Wincanton on Sunday on first run since, when 150-1 on her hurdle/stable debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(1)

10th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Apple Gin

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Sue Gardner

Latest heavy defeat has earned her a BHA mark of just 27; holds poor form claims.

66/1

10th

9

(10)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Apple Gin

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Sue Gardner

Pulled up in maiden hurdle and tailed-off last of four in 9.5f novice event for new yard; still has no worthwhile form.

100/1

4th

3

(3)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

12:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Apple Gin

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Sue Gardner

steadied start, held up in rear, outpaced 3f out, soon struggling and lost touch, tailed off

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £1.10
Straight Forecast £1.41
Trifecta £1.50

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To Catch A Thief

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Quantum Cat

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Quantum Cat

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