April 28 / 15.00 Wetherby

15.00

Soft

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  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 4

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise at Pontefract (6f, heavy; finished fourth) this month on belated debut, while shaping as if this extra furlong will suit; the bare form is ordinary but she's open to improvement.
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6th

1

(3)

18th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Sandown

Own Accord

10st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Has had excuses since winning at Wetherby in April and June, the latter at 1m on good ground proving strong form; back near best against an unexposed one at Hamilton (1m1f, heavy) last time and these conditions may suit better; bold show likely if cheekpieces don't put her off.

7/2

2nd

2

(8)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

18:05 Hamilton

Own Accord

10st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Won a novice at Wetherby (7f, soft) in April before following up on her handicap debut there (1m, good) in June; was strong at the finish for both those wins but she hasn't found a great deal in her last two runs (1m2f/1m); still lightly raced but she needs to rediscover her spark.

11/2

4th

1

(3)

31st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:50 Redcar

Own Accord

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

The form of her handicap win at Wetherby (1m, good; 5lb lower) has worked out well and 1m2f perhaps stretched her last time; only had four races and can do better again.

7/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 6-3

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in two AW events at Kempton, keeping-on third over 1m for new stable latest despite failing to settle; should be as effective back at 7f; has a turf pedigree and looks interesting switched to this sphere; shortlisted.
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3

(10)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Extrication

9st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Roger Teal

0-15; third of seven over C&D on his penultimate start; has dropped 11lb this calendar year and has a chance from this mark on several pieces of form in that period; below par at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) latest; jockey has been in the first four in 22-31 rides for this trainer (five seasons).

10/1

8th

2

(10)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Extrication

10st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Roger Teal

0-14; third of seven in an amateur riders' event at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) last month, but still to fully convince he wants this sort of trip; Tapeta debut.

7/1

3rd

1

(3)

21st Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Extrication

11st 9lb

J: Mr Gonzalo Pineda Carmena

T: Roger Teal

0-13; down the field at Lingfield (7f, good) 17 days ago but he now returns to AW off a mark 8lb lower than when second of eight here over 7f in October; stamina for this far is a question mark but his pedigree suggests it's worth exploring (dam 1m2f/15.5f winner).

13/2

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4th
2 (2)
Gunlock

11/8

Form: 21

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred to excel on artificial surfaces and has duly shown strong promise in two races (over 1m) on Tapeta at Newcastle, winning the latest despite still seeming green; unexposed but it remains to be seen whether he transfers the form to turf; incurs 7lb penalty.
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5th

6

(3)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Gunlock

9st 1lb

J: William Carver

T: Ross Burdon

Made a winning start for Martin Dunne at Kempton (7f) in December and not disgraced when eighth here (6f) following month; starts out for another new yard having changed hands for 10,000gns since; hood refitted.

6/1

8th

2

(3)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Gunlock

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Martin Dunne

Couple of sound performances this winter for new yard, winning over 7f at Kempton then close fourth dropped to 6f at Southwell; remains unexposed at this trip; enters calculations.

11/2

16th

1

(3)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Gunlock

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Newcastle maiden winner (1m, Tapeta) for Karl Burke a year ago; out of the frame in all five handicaps, the last two for this yard albeit not beaten far on either occasion; still needs a bit more; hood removed.

25/1

14/1

Form: 41/ D

Last run: 631 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Raced twice for Andre Fabre in summer 2022, winning at Deauville (7f, good) latest; sold for 10,000gns and gelded during his subsequent absence; heed the market signals on belated return to action.
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11th

3

(2)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Cabrillo

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

French 2yo winner who looked to start handicap life on an unrealistic mark for this yard in the spring; didn't build on his Doncaster third last time but has claims if getting away better and settling; yard also responsible for Retraction.

12/1

6th

3

(1)

29th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:40 Ayr

Cabrillo

9st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Ruth Carr

French good-ground winner who returned from long absence for new yard this season and ran his best race yet in Britain when close third at Doncaster (7f, soft) this month; entitled to respect after that.

4/1

3rd

5

(4)

11th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Cabrillo

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

Missed almost two years after winning as a 2yo in France; is back on a competitive mark on the evidence of his latest effort here (blew the start and hit traffic) but the drop in trip may not be optimal.

12/1

16/1

Form: 23/

Last run: 570 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in a couple of Scottish contests (1m, soft/heavy) in 2022; absent since; similar type to Cabrillo and the betting should be a helpful guide with regard to both.
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5th

4

(2)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Eastvan

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Lucinda Russell

pulled hard, led at fast pace, soon clear with one other, went clear after 3f, much reduced lead over 4f out

25/1

7th

6

(5)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Hamilton

Eastvan

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Lucinda Russell

Promise in two novice events at around 1m on soft/heavy as a 2yo; was then absent for 570 days and has finished well beaten on both outings since (7f, 1m, tailed off on good to firm last time); should do better back on easier ground; up markedly in trip.

20/1

8th

5

(4)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:30 Pontefract

Eastvan

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

Placed in both starts in 2022; missed 2023 and seemed to need his reappearance run eight weeks ago; forecast faster ground is an unknown on handicap debut (raced only on soft/heavy).

16/1

Form: 23 BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts on AW at Newcastle, close second over 7f then below that form when favourite over 1m; only half a length behind subsequent winner Gunlock last time and now gets a 7lb pull with that rival; drops back in trip with tongue-tie fitted; has a turf pedigree and is worth another chance.
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2nd

10

(10)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Gemstar

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

took keen hold, in rear on near side of group, headway and went second over 1f out, went clear with winner inside final furlong, ran on

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £33.60
Straight Forecast £38.95
Trifecta £100.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Gunlock

LAMBOURN:

Extrication

SPOTLIGHT:

Gemstar

The Star:

Own Accord

Telegraph:

Gunlock

Daily Mirror:

Gunlock

The Sun:

Gunlock

Daily Record:

Gunlock

The Times:

Extrication

D Express:

Extrication

RP RATINGS:

Gemstar