November 21 / 18.45 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.45

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  • Prize money: £5832
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 62

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Did plenty wrong on her debut in September but much more like it next time, when having newcomer Chorus behind at Newmarket (third a winner since); is a half-sister to a 1m6f winner and tonight's stiffer test should suit.
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9th

9

(5)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

16:45 Haydock

Strutting

8st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

pressed leader

10/1

3rd

4

(10)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Strutting

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Unraced on softer than good; good fourth in a 1m2f Listed race here on third start this term and proved herself thoroughly back at 1m when second of 30 in the fillies' handicap at Royal Ascot (breezed through it and led over 2f out); up 6lb but looks sure to go well.

5/1

2nd

27

(33)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Strutting

8st 2lb

J: Rachel King

T: John & Thady Gosden

Sole win came at about 1m on the AW; at least arrives here on the back of her best run of the season when close up in a Listed race at Goodwood (1m2f, good), though might have been flattered off steady fractions; handicapper thought otherwise as she's 8lb well in in theory for this.

33/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 5

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stamina on the dam's side (half-sister to St Leger winner Milan) and she found 7f on fast turf an inadequate test on her debut in September; she caught the eye, though, coming home nicely behind Strutting and is open to plenty of improvement.
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2

(6)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Chorus

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Close Listed third over 1m4f at Chantilly in June but she's come up short in Group races on her last two runs and a similar outcome is likely.

20/1

6th

1

(7)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 115y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Chorus

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Unraced on worse than good to soft; always up with pace when close third in Chantilly Listed race (1m4f) in June, looking well worth a crack at this longer trip and two smart half-brothers tasted notable success at 1m6f; needs overall improvement, though, and to put the lesser efforts on her last two starts well behind her.

20/1

4th

2

(5)

14th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:22 Cork

Chorus

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: William Haggas

Progressive during last year's 3yo campaign (including on fast ground) and form has gone to new level this season, notably close third in Chantilly Listed (1m4f, good to soft); has to bounce back from unfathomably poor run at Newmarket last time, however.

9/2

20/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 9

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
160,000gns yearling who proved easy to back when only beating one home on her Kempton debut three weeks ago; needs to improve a deal on that for a trainer who saddles three others.
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1st

6

(6)

9th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Sea Ice

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

About sets the standard on this winter's three placed efforts against her own sex and tonight's easier 1m2f should suit; holds obvious claims in receipt of the 5lb sex allowance.

7/4

2nd

10

(10)

22nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sea Ice

8st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

0-3 but has improved with each of her three starts, showing promise at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) on her second run before 3l second to exciting stablemate at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) in December; sets a good form standard and her dam was a 1m4f winner, so this new trip could suit.

5/2

2nd

7

(5)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

12:30 Lingfield (AW)

Sea Ice

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Gosden filly who has been easy to back in both outings but showed improvement with her front-running third at Wolverhampton (8.5f) latest; that form sets the standard, albeit an undemanding one.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Successful siblings Forza Orta and Fox Journey both improved with time and for tackling middle-distances and beyond; this 625,000gns yearling is an interesting newcomer nonetheless for a yard in cracking form.
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2nd

8

(2)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

De Ville

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Both starts in stronger novice events than this one, finishing fourth at Wolverhampton (8.5f) as a 2yo then sixth at Sandown (1m2f) last April; latter threw up the Musidora winner; favourable chance at the weights.

11/8

6th

5

(6)

26th Apr 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

16:10 Sandown

De Ville

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Not entered in the Oaks but is an interesting type, as she cost 625,000gns as a yearling and should build on her 2yo Wolverhampton effort (8.5f, AW; finished fourth) with this longer trip a likely plus.

7/1

6th

5

(6)

26th Apr 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

16:10 Sandown

De Ville

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Not entered in the Oaks but is an interesting type, as she cost 625,000gns as a yearling and should build on her 2yo Wolverhampton effort (8.5f, AW; finished fourth) with this longer trip a likely plus.

7/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Related to three winners (two for this yard), notably Gold Mount, who improved sharply once tackling middle-distances as a 3yo; is one to keep an eye on but maybe not for today.
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11th

12

(6)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Implacable

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Alan King

Ran well up in distance on her handicap debut when third at Wolverhampton (1m4f) last month; has scope to improve further on another step up in trip and has place claims.

10/1

3rd

1

(3)

30th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Implacable

9st 7lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Alan King

Showed ability and promise when outsider in all three novice/maiden races, keeping on but never dangerous over 1m2f on both starts this term; dam was fairly useful over 1m2f/1m4f and this filly could have a big say upped in trip for this handicap debut.

5/2

8th

7

(5)

6th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:05 Haydock

Implacable

9st 2lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Alan King

Clear signs of ability in two races, latest at Nottingham (1m2f) where she kept on from rear into midfield; however, likely to be more interesting in handicaps shortly.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to the trainer/owner's Oaks winner Anapurna/half-sister to four other useful winners, including two on debut; is a fascinating newcomer and it will be interesting to see how she goes in the market against her three stablemates.
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5th

8

(6)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

Twin Peaks

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: John & Thady Gosden

Sister to the trainer/owner's Oaks winner Anapurna but was a weak 17-2 shot at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) two weeks ago and she finished a remote sixth of 11; one of two runners for the yard here and she could be a longer-term prospect.

16/1

6th

10

(5)

21st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twin Peaks

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

Sister to the trainer/owner's Oaks winner Anapurna/half-sister to four other useful winners, including two on debut; is a fascinating newcomer and it will be interesting to see how she goes in the market against her three stablemates.

8/1

Form: 7 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
120,000euros foal who started favourite for an ordinary-looking Chelmsford novice on her debut ten days ago, when always on the back foot after a slow start; ought to fare better but this looks somewhat tougher.
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4th

1

(7)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:10 Ffos Las

Calm Waters

9st 11lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Rod Millman

slowly into stride

11/4

5th

5

(1)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Sandown

Calm Waters

9st 4lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Rod Millman

2-5 in handicaps for new stable this season, the latter win gained in first-time cheekpieces at Ffos Las (1m, good) last month; ought to have been suited by the good to soft ground when only fourth of five there three weeks ago, though, and now has a point to prove.

10/1

4th

4

(5)

10th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:50 Ffos Las

Calm Waters

9st 1lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Rod Millman

Well held in three runs for the Gosdens but she's been progressive for her current yard and made it 2-4 in handicaps when scoring over C&D (good; cheekpieces added) two weeks ago; a 5lb rise for that comfortable success looks fair and this well-bred filly could continue on the upgrade; big player.

11/4

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Half-sister to the yard's Al Waqidi, who won on her C&D debut three years ago almost to the day; started favourite on heavy ground early in the month, when a clear second to a stablemate of Chorus's, and holds obvious claims on that.
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5th

5

(6)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Newmarket

Dubai Melody

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Charlie Appleby

led, joined 3f out

5/2

1st

3

(10)

20th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newbury

Dubai Melody

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Appleby

Favourite both starts and looked pretty useful on debut at Newmarket (7f, heavy) even though finding one too good; flopped at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) later in November but needs a close look on this reappearance.

5/2

8th

4

(9)

21st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dubai Melody

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Half-sister to the yard's Al Waqidi, who won on her C&D debut three years ago almost to the day; started favourite on heavy ground early in the month, when a clear second to a stablemate of Chorus's, and holds obvious claims on that.

2/1

50/1

Form: 77

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in two starts to date and will likely find life easier once handicapping.
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7

8th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:15 Taunton

Flowering

10st 8lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Modest ten-race maiden on the Flat for Charlie Johnston; just did enough at 33-1 to win tactical race at Warwick (2m, good) on stable/hurdle debut; pulled up in a Listed race next time and beaten 10l at Catterick latest, but she still needs considering on this handicap hurdle debut.

9/2

7

8th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:15 Taunton

Flowering

10st 8lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

9/2

4th

5

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

13:00 Catterick

Flowering

11st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Low-grade handicapper on the Flat for Charlie Johnston; just did enough to win tactical race at Warwick (2m, good) on last month's stable/hurdle debut but the form isn't anything to get too excited about and she was pulled up after racing too freely in a Listed race 18 days ago.

11/2

100/1

Form: 96

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well held in two runs last month; handicaps are probably next on the agenda.
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11

12th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

13:43 Hereford

White Coco

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

midfield, outpaced and lost position 4 out, pulled up after 2 out

100/1

10th

10

20th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:05 Warwick

White Coco

10st 7lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Poor maiden on Flat for David Simcock; sold for 1,200gns since last run; brings no potential to this code.

66/1

10th

10

20th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:05 Warwick

White Coco

10st 7lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Poor maiden on Flat for David Simcock; sold for 1,200gns since last run; brings no potential to this code.

66/1

200/1

Form: 7

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Started a big price and finished well held in a Chelmsford maiden early in the month; big surprise to see her involved.
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13

10th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

14:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Global Compassion

9st 2lb

J: Harry Burns

T: John Butler

11th

6

(12)

21st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Global Compassion

9st 2lb

J: Harry Burns

T: John Butler

Started a big price and finished well held in a Chelmsford maiden early in the month; big surprise to see her involved.

200/1

7th

9

(4)

4th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Global Compassion

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Dam an unraced half-sister to 6f-1m winner Kodiline; stable not renowned for winning newcomers and others have much more pressing claims.

20/1

Non-runners

Windcrack

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Payout
Exacta £16.60
Straight Forecast £14.14
Trifecta £124.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Dubai Melody

SPOTLIGHT:

Chorus

POSTDATA:

Strutting

Daily Mail:

De Ville

Telegraph:

Calm Waters

The Guardian:

Dubai Melody

D Express:

Dubai Melody

Daily Mirror:

Dubai Melody

The Sun:

Dubai Melody

The Star:

Dubai Melody

Daily Record:

Dubai Melody

The Times:

Chorus

NEWMARKET:

Strutting