April 13 / 18.10 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.10

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  • Prize money: £3942
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Download The Racecourse App Raceday Ready Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 22083- BF

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Regularly ran to a useful level as a 2yo, runner-up twice in 6f novice events on good to soft and ending his campaign with a good third at York (7f, soft) in October; gelded shortly afterwards; encouragement for this longer trip on dam's side of the pedigree; one to consider.
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1

(1)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:25 Doncaster

Grey Cuban

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Front-runner who defied top weight at York (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago and won over this C&D (good to soft) last September; has run some good races on soft ground in the past; he's just 2lb higher than last time and can produce another bold show.

5/1

1

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Grey Cuban

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Front-runner who won at Chester (1m2f, good) in July and returned to form when third of five in Listed race there (1m4f, good to soft) last month; he's saved his best for Chester this season but has shown promise at York in the past and the drop back in trip is a likely plus; can make a bold bid.

20/1

3

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 1

14:05 Chester

Grey Cuban

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Hugo Palmer

This course rather dominates his turf record, most notably with a big career best to win 1m2f handicap in July in good style from the front; the scale of his defeats at other tracks on his last two outings is a concern and although better seems likely on this return to Chester, stamina is in doubt.

14/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 19-

Last run: 211 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Created a positive impression when running away with a 1m novice at Kempton on debut last August; pitched into Listed company for his second start but he got bogged down in the soft ground at Doncaster (7f); leading claims back down in grade and he's a strong contender.
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5

(7)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Local Hero

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

All three wins, and top five RPRs, achieved here; found just the favourite too strong following a gelding operation last time; major claims despite 4lb rise.

4/1

8

(1)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

Local Hero

8st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Gelded since last run; best at Kempton and has a record of 11142 here, most recently going very close off 5lb higher in March; attractively treated and enters calculations returned to his ideal location.

6/1

Form: 34

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two runs at Dundalk this year, shaping well over 1m on debut and not seeing out the extended 1m2f when fourth on his second outing (stayed up the middle of the track while the first three home came stands' side); cheekpieces now added; one to take seriously.
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4th

3

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

14:39 Yarmouth

Currumbin

9st 11lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Keady

Both wins on the Flat have been over longer trips (1m6f/2m); most struggled since winning a maiden over hurdles last June and he was well beaten here over 1m2f in April; off since and others are preferred.

16/1

12th

13

(6)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:42 Yarmouth

Currumbin

8st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Michael Keady

Two staying wins on AW last winter and has since won over hurdles but he was tailed off in the latter discipline when last seen in October and, reappearing over 1m2f, others are higher up the list.

25/1

6th
10 (10)
Malinka

11/2

Form: 73-

Last run: 129 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field on soft turf on her debut (7f) in October; late gains for third at Lingfield in December (1m) and open to further progress this year; possible that will coincide with a step up in trip though.
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6th

5

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

18:10 Huntingdon

Malinka

10st 12lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Won at Cartmel on stable debut in August but has failed to match that level since and her latest effort back from a break was underwhelming; visor now goes on and she's down in the weights but she has a bit to prove at present.

10/1

6th

5

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

18:10 Huntingdon

Malinka

10st 12lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Won at Cartmel on stable debut in August but has failed to match that level since and her latest effort back from a break was underwhelming; visor now goes on and she's down in the weights but she has a bit to prove at present.

10/1

6th

7

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

18:25 Sedgefield

Malinka

10st 10lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Won at Cartmel in August on stable debut (2m1f, heavy); rather disappointing since and was beaten a long way when stepped up to 2m3f on second handicap start at Huntingdon last time (good to soft; first run for 72 days); may do better with first-time cheekpieces.

8/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 1 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Travelled well but ultimately had to work quite hard to make a winning debut over 9.5f here three weeks ago; that form doesn't look anything out of the ordinary and she'll need much more to defy her penalty against male opposition; that's not impossible but others look safer.
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8th

5

(5)

6th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Toxic

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Richard Spencer

Soundly beaten in both starts since Wolverhampton debut success (9.5f); gives the impression this drop in distance is worth a shot but she isn't a particularly solid option.

16/1

7th

7

(2)

21st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:40 Nottingham

Toxic

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Richard Spencer

Made a winning debut in what looks an ordinary maiden at Wolverhampton (1m1f) in March; ran below that form in a novice there last month; makes turf/handicap debut and requires improvement.

14/1

7th

7

(2)

21st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:40 Nottingham

Toxic

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Richard Spencer

Made a winning debut in what looks an ordinary maiden at Wolverhampton (1m1f) in March; ran below that form in a novice there last month; makes turf/handicap debut and requires improvement.

14/1

33/1

Form: 08-

Last run: 130 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hung to his right going right-handed at Kempton on debut and then left at left-handed Lingfield on his second run (both 1m); showed some promise on each occasion but unlikely to come into his own until handicapping over further; hood tried for the first time.
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11

29th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Emerald City

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

Competitive in all his six handicaps and off the mark at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) on latest; far from ruled out by today's 3lb higher mark.

5/2

1st

3

(4)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Emerald City

9st 6lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

Has run consistently well in defeat since handicapping, again only finding one too good at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) eight days ago; already due a 2lb rise for that and should be bang there.

7/2

2nd

9

(3)

28th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Emerald City

9st 3lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

Consistent maiden and the horse who beat him a head at Nottingham last time (1m2f) nearly followed up at the weekend; having first run over this far and his dam was a triple hurdle winner.

3/1

100/1

Form: 7

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
125-1, green and beaten over 9l in a 9.5f maiden here 11 days ago; one for the longer term.
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10th

10

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

16:20 Market Rasen

Takes Time

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

in rear

25/1

10th

10

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

16:20 Market Rasen

Takes Time

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

in rear

25/1

8th

12

1st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 3

13:30 Doncaster

Takes Time

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

always behind

100/1

100/1

Form: 0-6

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
200-1 and ran to just a modest level on his first two starts; likely to stay this longer trip but not easily recommended.
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7th

9

(1)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ffos Las

Master Toney

9st 2lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Stuart Kittow

taken down early, awkward start, soon led, switched to near side 4f out, headed over 3f out, soon weakened

16/1

8th

8

(2)

30th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:55 Lingfield (AW)

Master Toney

8st 13lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Stuart Kittow

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

14/1

50/1

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Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
24,000euros yearling; half-brother to a 6.7f-1m winner Inner Beauty (US; RPR 94); dam a maiden from a good family; yard's newcomers usually better for a run.
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5

(4)

30th Aug 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Ffos Las

Signature Blue

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

The odd bit of promise in two of his runs but beaten between 10l and 20l in the other four; he's not the solid option.

5/1

6th

6

(5)

20th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Signature Blue

8st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Jamie Osborne

in touch with leaders

12/1

Form: 57-

Last run: 170 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in two AW runs last October (7f and 1m); further progress will be needed to come out on top here though and he looks the stable second string.
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No Results Found

Form: 64

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two runs in 1m novice/maiden events this year, faring better when fourth at Southwell on the second occasion; capable of better but Grey Cuban looks the stable's main contender.
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6th

8

(7)

28th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Rock City Falls

8st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

Sold for 12,500euros then 21,000euros as a yearling; by Inns Of Court out of a 7f/1m winner (including AW); one of several newcomers in the field; market helpful.

20/1

Non-runners

Sweet Painted Lady

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £3.90
Straight Forecast £3.10
Trifecta £30.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Local Hero

Telegraph:

Toxic

POSTDATA:

Grey Cuban

The Star:

Malinka

The Sun:

Toxic

Daily Record:

Toxic

The Times:

Grey Cuban

RP RATINGS:

Local Hero

The Guardian:

Local Hero

Daily Mail:

Local Hero

D Express:

Local Hero

Daily Mirror:

Local Hero