November 13 / 17.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.00

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Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4104
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 32

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Zoustar colt who has shown clear promise in two novice events on Tapeta, finishing third over 1m at Southwell then going very close over 9.5f here; dam won over this C&D; respected in receipt of weight from his main form rivals.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(10)

7th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Running Star

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

ducked right start, raced wide but in touch with leaders, led after 2f, headed over 3f out, dropped to rear over 1f out, soon struggling

14/1

11th

7

(1)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Running Star

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

prominent, weakened quickly from 2f out

4/1

10/11

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 61-

Last run: 458 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism in 1m maiden at Newmarket when last seen 15 months ago, beating stablemate Castle Way who has subsequently developed into a smart performer; gelded since; leading claims provided all is well on belated return to action.
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No / Draw
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3rd

1

(12)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lenormand

9st 11lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Justified favouritism in 1m maiden at Newmarket when last seen 15 months ago, beating stablemate Castle Way who has subsequently developed into a smart performer; gelded since; leading claims provided all is well on belated return to action.

10/11

1st

3

(4)

12th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Newmarket (July)

Lenormand

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

ducked right start, prominent, shaken up when pressed leader from over 2f out, pushed along when led under 2f out, soon drifted left, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, always doing enough

6/4

Form: 6

Last run: 277 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seemed to need the outing/experience at Newcastle (7f, AW) nine months ago on sole run for Kevin Ryan; sold for 13,000gns in July; open to improvement and market support should be heeded.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12

12th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

13:35 Taunton

Youm Jameel

11st 0lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Modest form at best in three AW contests on Flat; best watched on stable/hurdles debut, unless the betting suggests otherwise.

66/1

12

12th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

13:35 Taunton

Youm Jameel

11st 0lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Modest form at best in three AW contests on Flat; best watched on stable/hurdles debut, unless the betting suggests otherwise.

66/1

6th

7

(5)

15th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Youm Jameel

9st 4lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

midfield

14/1

Form: 45

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two bumpers; hasn't fared so well in two Flat outings (at about 1m4f) but shapes as if this shorter trip will suit; pedigree backs up that impression; could go well.
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10th

8

(1)

17th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:57 Newcastle (AW)

Femme Patronne

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: K R Burke

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, dropped to rear and struggling from 2f out

20/1

3

15th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Femme Patronne

9st 9lb

T: K R Burke

4

(11)

30th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Femme Patronne

9st 8lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: K R Burke

Runner-up in both bumpers and ran her best race on the Flat when beaten half-length into second of six at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) 13 days ago; races off the same mark and remains unexposed.

13/2

Form: 70

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in a couple of 1m contests (AW/turf); poor claims.
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8th

7

(9)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Lingfield (AW)

Cathaya

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

in touch with leaders

16/1

6th

12

(8)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cathaya

8st 13lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Well beaten in a couple of 1m contests (AW/turf); poor claims.

200/1

10th

9

(11)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:15 Windsor

Cathaya

9st 2lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Comfortably held in 1m AW event at Kempton, having been friendless in the betting; hood worn that day is now removed; others preferred.

100/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
60,000gns yearling; Sea The Stars half-brother to US 8.5f turf winner Split Then Double, out of 5f/6f winner (including Listed); looks best of the newcomers and market support should be noted.
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No / Draw
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8

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:25 Stratford

Katstar

10st 10lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

in touch with leaders, lost ground and mistake 2nd

25/1

9th

6

18th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Worcester

Katstar

10st 10lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Made the frame in a low-grade Flat handicap in April and ran well to a point on hurdling debut in May but struggled over C&D three weeks ago and is not the most obvious answer today.

66/1

8th

7

26th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Worcester

Katstar

10st 13lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Made the frame in a low-grade Flat handicap in April and ran well to a point before weakening into sixth (albout 17l behind Nowmelad) on recent stable/hurdle debut at Ffos Las (2m, good); not ruled out each-way.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brazen Beau half-brother to 1m AW winner Kadima Imperial, out of maiden half-sister to 1m2f-2m2f winner Arabescato; stable not associated with debut scorers.
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No / Draw
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24

27th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Metal Beau

8st 13lb

T: Sarah Hollinshead

24

27th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Metal Beau

8st 13lb

T: Sarah Hollinshead

12th

11

(12)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Metal Beau

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Has not had many chances but little of note as yet in handicaps and a classified at 6f to 1m2f.

100/1

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
5,500gns foal, 1,000gns yearling; by Bungle Inthejungle out of a 6f/7f winner; best watched on belated debut, unless the market suggests otherwise.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

18:48 Stratford

Lewis Barnes

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Won a low-grade 6f AW handicap for Stuart Williams in October but was a well-beaten 200-1 shot on recent stable/hurdle debut at Warwick.

100/1

3

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Warwick

Lewis Barnes

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Related to a couple of hurdles winners but still brings a stamina doubt to debut in this sphere, having gained sole Flat win over 6f; left Stuart Williams since last run; fitted with hood.

20/1

3

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Warwick

Lewis Barnes

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Related to a couple of hurdles winners but still brings a stamina doubt to debut in this sphere, having gained sole Flat win over 6f; left Stuart Williams since last run; fitted with hood.

20/1

100/1

Form: 0/4

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

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

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Form dipped markedly on latest bumper start (debut for new yard), taking overall record to 0-5 (including points); bred to be suited by this new scenario but others are preferred on form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4

13th Mar 2024

Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:10 Huntingdon

Gregorian Diamond

11st 6lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Max Young

Form has dipped markedly in bumper and Flat contest since joining new yard, taking overall record to 0-6; big turnaround is required on hurdles debut.

40/1

11th

3

(2)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gregorian Diamond

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Max Young

Form dipped markedly on latest bumper start (debut for new yard), taking overall record to 0-5 (including points); bred to be suited by this new scenario but others are preferred on form.

100/1

8th

4

23rd Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

16:52 Stratford

Gregorian Diamond

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Max Young

in touch with leaders

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 61

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twice-raced gelding who is open to further progress; won going away at Newcastle (7f, AW) last time and, as pedigree confirms, should be suited by this longer distance; one of the main players.
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No Results Found

100/1

Form: 00/

Last run: 1168 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed-off last in two races in 2020 for Frank Bishop; best watched on return from mammoth absence.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(8)

19th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Lingfield (AW)

Mazaminsky

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Adam West

ducked sharply right start, in rear early, took keen hold and led after 1f, headed under 3f out, soon struggling

50/1

7th

7

(10)

13th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Mazaminsky

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Adam West

Tailed off all three starts, most recently when making stable debut after mammoth 1,194-day absence in 1m4f Wolverhampton novice last month; drops in trip/grade here and remains unexposed but huge improvement needed.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £17.20
Straight Forecast £12.00
Trifecta £29.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Lenormand

SPOTLIGHT:

Running Star

The Times:

Light Speed

POSTDATA:

Running Star

Daily Mail:

Running Star

The Star:

Running Star

Daily Record:

Running Star

Telegraph:

Light Speed

NEWMARKET:

Lenormand

The Guardian:

Lenormand

D Express:

Lenormand

Daily Mirror:

Lenormand

The Sun:

Lenormand