December 16 / 17.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.30

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  • Prize money: £3564
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 041 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Suited by the step up in trip when scoring over C&D four weeks ago; may be open to further improvement and is one of the main players again.
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9th

5

(5)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

21:00 Beverley

Bigtime Bridget

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Bell

First and second at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) late last year, but her turf form doesn't match up and she was well beaten on handicap debut at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm; first-time tongue-tie) last time; down 6lb and hood now given a go, but others are more convincing.

12/1

10th

5

(4)

11th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

17:07 Salisbury

Bigtime Bridget

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

dwelt start, took keen hold, never better than midfield

20/1

6th

1

(2)

11th May 2024

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 1

14:25 Lingfield

Bigtime Bridget

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Oaks entry, whose dam was sixth in that race; won novice at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in November and nearly followed up over that C&D in December; those aren't the most exciting credentials on paper but the step up in could be a big help.

40/1

Form: 193

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Made all in a small field at Brighton in July and wasn't far off that form when third of 12 at Chelmsford (again 7f; AW debut) last month; bred to be well suited by today's longer distance; could still be unexposed and is one to take seriously.
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8th

10

(11)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

The African Queen

9st 5lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, prominent

20/1

8th

10

(11)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

The African Queen

9st 5lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, prominent

20/1

8th

1

(9)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

The African Queen

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

led narrowly, headed over 4f out, weakened over 1f out

7/1

Form: 5

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Caught the eye when a never-dangerous fifth of ten at Kempton (7f; 28-1) on debut six weeks ago; open to plenty of improvement, especially over this longer trip; might be the answer.
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5th

7

(4)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:20 Kempton (AW)

Expected Arrival

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has been generally progressive in her five starts and she got off the mark in a Haydock handicap (10.4f, good to firm) in August; up 4lb but she found plenty to score with something in hand last time and this return to Polytrack is no problem; key player.

7/2

1st

3

(7)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 100y

Class 5

15:35 Haydock

Expected Arrival

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Progressive on AW on first three starts before fair third of seven on last month's handicap and turf debut at Windsor (1m2f, soft); needs to step up on that latest performance but it's possible.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Street Boss; dam 6f-1m winner (including 2yo/AW; RPR 85), half-sister to Group-placed 1m1f/10.5f winner Hug And A Kiss; worth a market check, with stable also responsible for The African Queen.
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3

(6)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

La Fleur Petrus

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David Menuisier

Free-going sort who won over 7f on AW in February 2024 in her time with Charlie Johnston; no serious impact this year in her three starts for new yard, making her first turf appearances on last two occasions and latest was over 1m2f here; fair bit to prove.

10/1

3

(6)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

La Fleur Petrus

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David Menuisier

Free-going sort who won over 7f on AW in February 2024 in her time with Charlie Johnston; no serious impact this year in her three starts for new yard, making her first turf appearances on last two occasions and latest was over 1m2f here; fair bit to prove.

10/1

4th

1

(5)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

19:00 Nottingham

La Fleur Petrus

10st 2lb

J: Enzo Crublet

T: David Menuisier

dwelt start, took keen hold, raced in last, went modest fourth inside final furlong

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
48,000euros yearling; first foal; dam runner-up 1m2f (RPR 75), half-sister to useful winners Pure Excellence (5f-1m 2yo) and Antinori (9.5f-1m4f); interesting newcomer for a yard that does well (16% strike-rate last five seasons) with its juveniles.
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10th

1

(3)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

16:30 Salisbury

Organic

10st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Neil Mulholland

Three-time winner for George Boughey last year, latterly in a seller; has struggled over hurdles for this yard (past twice in cheekpieces) and returns to the Flat weighted to her best; needs a major revival.

33/1

7

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

19:00 Stratford

Organic

11st 1lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Developed into fairly useful Flat racer for George Boughey in 2024 (three wins); soundly beaten in all five hurdle races for new stable this year, the last twice in handicaps, but heavy ground would not have suited on her latest outing (first-time cheekpieces) and there is still hope she can transfer some of that Flat ability to this code; watch the betting.

9/1

Form: 7

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
200-1 and finished detached on debut; hard to fancy.
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7th

7

(3)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

14:10 Windsor

Potters Diamond

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Matt Crawley

Safely held off today's basement mark in her first two handicaps, the latter over C&D in April; goes without cheekpieces today; needs to find some improvement from somewhere.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
57,000gns yearling; second foal; dam 1m1f/1m2f winner (RPR 82), sister to 1m4f/2m Group 3 winner Nayef Road, closely related to Listed-placed 1m winner Middle East; quite a useful pedigree; likely to be suited by 1m2f+ in due course.
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9th

1

(9)

24th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Springbecamesummer

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Bell

No better than midfield at Chelmsford latest (1m2f), having weakened out of first two starts; thus no given that she's ready for further, for all she's a niece of Sagaro/Gordon Stakes winner Nayef Road.

6/1

6th

5

(11)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Springbecamesummer

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Michael Bell

held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out

33/1

10th

6

(8)

25th May 2024

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:20 Goodwood

Springbecamesummer

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

raced in second

14/1

Form: 00

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has beaten just one rival in each of her two outings; may be of more interest when handicapping.
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10th

12

(1)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Spirit Charmer

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Patrick Chamings

In good form of late and again looked worth another try at this longer trip when just behind Monks Mead over 1m here four weeks ago; had plenty of chances now though.

20/1

4th

9

(6)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

Spirit Charmer

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

Low-grade maiden but he ran as well as he ever has when third in a similar C&D event 15 days ago (1.5l behind Nicely Curved); wouldn't be sure to be in the same form a second time.

14/1

3rd

6

(3)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:48 Lingfield (AW)

Spirit Charmer

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Patrick Chamings

Never figured in a 7f classified race here a month ago on return from a break; that was won by Tilsworth Max; unfavoured by the weights.

40/1

Form: 07

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hasn't achieved much in two Kempton runs to date, 12l seventh of 12 on second occasion; plenty to find.
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11

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 144y

18:45 Clonmel

Pegasus Of Harry

10st 7lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Sole win came on AW in Britain in 2024; respectable effort when third over 1m5f at Ballinrobe in July; this trip may help to produce improvement.

6/1

3rd

8

(9)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 184y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Pegasus Of Harry

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Sole win came on AW in UK in 2024; mixed form since joining this yard and was poor on fast ground at Tipperary last time; needs a lot more but this ground a help.

22/1

Form: 66

Last run: 156 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-held sixth of seven on both starts for Charlie Johnston, joint-favourite on first occasion; changed hands for 2,500gns in October; needs major improvement for the stable switch.
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9th

10

(1)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Quick Away

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Kevin Frost

Won two 0-50 classified events here (8.6f) early last year and finished third of nine over this trip in between, but it did appear to expose her stamina; others preferred.

12/1

4th

5

(6)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Quick Away

9st 1lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: Kevin Frost

Won twice at Wolverhampton over 8.5f last year but she's been below her best in five starts since the latest of those wins; cheekpieces which were worn last time are now removed, and the tongue-tie returns.

33/1

10th

5

(8)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Quick Away

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Dual C&D winner in similar events to this and has saved her better efforts for this surface; well below par since winning here last March; plenty to prove in first-time cheekpieces.

14/1

Form: 06

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seemed to show some improvement on debut form when sixth of 11 over C&D (250-1) three weeks ago; could make frame if progressing further.
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9

(5)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Where Is The Love

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Joseph Parr

Close up in 1m2f and 1m4f events at Chelmsford and here in August and October but she's achieved little since, including in a C&D classified 15 days ago; different headgear replaced with blinkers.

14/1

8th

9

(5)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Where Is The Love

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Joseph Parr

Close up in 1m2f and 1m4f events at Chelmsford and here in August and October but she's achieved little since, including in a C&D classified 15 days ago; different headgear replaced with blinkers.

14/1

10th

10

(6)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Where Is The Love

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Joseph Parr

in rear

14/1

Non-runners

Kingmont

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Expected Arrival

POSTDATA:

Bigtime Bridget

The Guardian:

The African Queen

The Star:

Kingmont

RP RATINGS:

Expected Arrival

The Times:

Expected Arrival

Daily Mail:

Expected Arrival

D Express:

Expected Arrival

Telegraph:

Bigtime Bridget

Daily Record:

Bigtime Bridget

Daily Mirror:

The African Queen