November 14 / 18.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.00

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  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 1755 C

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Looked interesting when making a winning debut here (6f) in May, but hasn't progressed in three starts since and didn't appear to stay when fifth of six on nursery debut at Ayr (7f, good to soft) in September; needs to turn things around.
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6th

4

(9)

21st Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Never Fear

9st 10lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Charlie Johnston

Seemingly back in good form when third over C&D in July but two very disappointing runs (8.6f/7f) have followed; dangerously well handicapped now but a very hard filly to predict; visor removed after one use.

12/1

10th

3

(9)

20th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Never Fear

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Johnston

Three wins on Tapeta last year including one over C&D; third of eight (again over C&D) last month, but failed to beat a rival over 8.6f back here last time; return to this trip should suit and 8lb below her last winning mark, but not quite sure what to expect; visor given a go.

9/1

13th

12

(6)

1st Aug 2024

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1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Never Fear

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Won three times on Tapeta last year including twice at this track (6f/7f); quiet after returning in April, but put up a better performance when third of eight back here (7f) last month; down another 1lb, but is still to fully convince over this far.

20/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 503

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Promise in two of her first three starts, as when third of seven after 130 days off at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last month (runner-up has won since); considered on nursery debut if stepping up again.
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5th

3

(3)

1st Jun 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

South Kensington

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Adam Kirby

Won two of her last three starts for previous yard (7f; AW and turf) once tongue tied; has come to hand for new connections on AW of late, finishing well into second of 13 at Wolverhampton (about 1m) then slowly away but getting to the front quite readily at Southwell (7f) since; now 4lb higher but should have another race in her.

7/2

1st

1

(1)

21st May 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

South Kensington

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Adam Kirby

Dual 7f winner for Martin Dunne last year and ran her best race for this yard when second of 13 at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) ten days ago, meeting trouble turning in yet still finishing well clear of the third; major player from the same mark (3lb well in) if enjoying a bit more luck.

13/8

2nd

2

(2)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

South Kensington

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Adam Kirby

Dual 7f winner last autumn who hasn't achieved much in a few runs over 1m; ran better than her final position on turf last time but stamina would be a worry.

6/1

OUR TIP

11/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 4210

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Progressive in her first three starts on turf, getting off the mark in a Windsor maiden (6f, good to firm) in September; failed to beat a rival on nursery debut at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last time, but that was a much warmer race than this one; dam won over 8.6f around here; shortlisted.
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5

(9)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:35 Nottingham

Falling For You

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Richard Hughes

Successful in 6f Windsor maiden in the autumn but has run more moderate races than good ones in handicaps since; reservations with blinkers refitted.

20/1

9th

6

(5)

16th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

14:25 Salisbury

Falling For You

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Richard Hughes

held up in rear, outpaced 4f out, no impression

20/1

9th

9

(2)

28th May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Falling For You

8st 13lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Richard Hughes

Of interest on her 2yo best but she's finished out the back in two runs this spring; back down in class but not easily recommended.

33/1

Form: 53203

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Placed in three of her last four starts, including when third of ten on nursery debut at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) 13 days ago; 1lb lower; claims.
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4th

7

(2)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Xaarine

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Menuisier

Placed in three of her last four starts, including when third of ten on nursery debut at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) 13 days ago; 1lb lower; claims.

11/4

3rd

6

(4)

1st Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Xaarine

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David Menuisier

midfield

13/2

2nd

13

(4)

24th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:50 Windsor

Xaarine

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Menuisier

Beaten 2l in novice events at Lingfield (6f, AW) in June and Newbury (6f, good); has raced a bit freely both starts, in the latter showing plenty of speed and losing out in only the final 1f, wandering under pressure; looks capable of better with the benefit of that experience and is one to consider.

9/2

14/1

Form: 067

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in three starts but caught the eye when seventh of 12 at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) last time; has 3l to find with Delicacy on that form but open to more progress now handicapping and the longer trip shouldn't be a problem.
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4th

9

(3)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:48 Yarmouth

Berry Clever

9st 4lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Chris Dwyer

Added to his three AW wins when justifying favouritism over C&D (good) last week; goes back up in grade under a penalty but he was as good as ever last time and he's effective on good to firm; shortlisted.

9/2

1st

8

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Berry Clever

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

His three wins have all come at Kempton (7f/1m) but he is fully effective on turf, runner-up over C&D (soft) last week; won't be far away with a repeat.

5/1

2nd

9

(1)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:28 Yarmouth

Berry Clever

8st 13lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Chris Dwyer

All three of his wins have been at Kempton (7f/1m) but he was runner-up here over 1m last April (good to firm); has posted two solid efforts on the AW since returning from a break and has place claims back on turf.

8/1

Form: 255

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
All three turf runs on soft ground, showing promise in the first two over 6f/7f but not running so well when fifth of six at Haydock (6f) last time; open to further progress on nursery/AW debut, but she has taken a keen hold in each of her starts so far so could do with settling better.
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6th

4

(2)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

16:20 Nottingham

Marie Ellen

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Marco Botti

Hasn't progressed from her first two starts last year; last of five at Pontefract (6f, soft) last month; yet to race on ground faster than good; first-time hood is now worn; easy to look elsewhere.

16/1

5th

4

(1)

1st May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Pontefract

Marie Ellen

9st 4lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Marco Botti

Showed promise on soft ground in her first two starts (6f and 7f); hasn't progressed from there, including two comprehensive defeats in handicaps.

10/1

5th

4

(1)

1st May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Pontefract

Marie Ellen

9st 4lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Marco Botti

pressed leader, outpaced 2f out, weakened and eased over 1f out

10/1

Form: 564

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
All three starts over 6f, twice showing ability with her fourth of 12 at Chelmsford (Polytrack) 17 days ago even better than it looked given that she did plenty early and was returning from four months off (runner-up has won since); not bred to improve for the extra furlong on nursery debut, but should get it and her form does put her high on the list.
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16th

7

(5)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Delicacy

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: James Owen

Two out of two since joining James Owen, last time coming from off the pace to win by 0.5l over C&D (good to firm; several of today's rivals behind her); has gone up 4lb but should give another good account.

7/2

16th

7

(5)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Delicacy

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: James Owen

Two out of two since joining James Owen, last time coming from off the pace to win by 0.5l over C&D (good to firm; several of today's rivals behind her); has gone up 4lb but should give another good account.

7/2

1st

19

(12)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Delicacy

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: James Owen

Returned to form on last Saturday's stable debut with 1l win at Leicester (7f, good to firm); trainer does very well with recruits from other yards and she could have plenty more to offer; on the shortlist under 5lb penalty.

8/1

Form: 22167 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Did well in his first three starts on turf in the summer; narrowly getting off the mark at Brighton (7f, good to firm); with cheekpieces added he hasn't built on that in two starts in nurseries including when seventh of ten at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) 13 days ago (Xaarine third); needs to bounce back.
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8th

9

(7)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Loaded Quiver

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: John C McConnell

Ran a bit better over C&D last month but still only midfield and was beaten about 6l; more needed.

14/1

8

(6)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Loaded Quiver

9st 5lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Has been poor in three starts for this yard lately and not easy to fancy at present.

33/1

13th

1

(6)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Loaded Quiver

10st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Useful enough 2yo form in Britain but very lightly raced in recent years, soundly beaten both runs for current yard this summer; drops in grade but remains opposable.

16/1

16/1

Form: 023366

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Went close in a Thirsk maiden (5f, good) in May but her form has gradually regressed since then, including in two nurseries on turf/Tapeta; needs the extra furlong to help halt the slide.
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9th

8

(6)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tokyo Drift

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Went close in a Thirsk maiden (5f, good) in May but her form has gradually regressed since then, including in two nurseries on turf/Tapeta; needs the extra furlong to help halt the slide.

16/1

6th

4

(6)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tokyo Drift

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Loughnane

Front-runner; no improvement for the switch to nurseries at Leicester in August despite being well backed; looks on a tough mark and there is other pace to worry about here.

12/1

6th

5

(1)

23rd Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:32 Leicester

Tokyo Drift

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David Loughnane

Has finished placed in three of her five starts but she was well below form when a well-held third of five at at Bath (5f, firm) in June; now switches to a nursery after a break but she needs to kick on again to make a serious impact.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £38.80
Straight Forecast £37.60
Tricast £276.47
Trifecta £319.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Xaarine

SPOTLIGHT:

Delicacy

Daily Mail:

Berry Clever

NEWMARKET:

Marie Ellen

LAMBOURN:

Falling For You

The Times:

Never Fear

D Express:

South Kensington

The Guardian:

Tokyo Drift

RP RATINGS:

Loaded Quiver

TOPSPEED:

Delicacy

Telegraph:

Xaarine

Daily Mirror:

Xaarine

The Sun:

Xaarine

The Star:

Xaarine

Daily Record:

Xaarine