Today / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

Form: 5-3446 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Sole win came off this mark over the 9.5f here last October; subsequent AW form (at up to 1m3f) is respectable and it's best to forgive her turf effort last time; however, she's not crying out for this drop back to an extended 1m.
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3

(6)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:05 Bath

Fast Affair

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sue Gardner

Her two wins for James Fanshawe came around 1m1f in cheekpieces on AW, most recently last June; sold 16,000gns the following month and she got tired on her stable debut at Chepstow (1m4f, good) one week ago; that was her first run for a year, however, and the drop in trip and returning cheekpieces are interesting.

25/1

10

(4)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Fast Affair

9st 5lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sue Gardner

Her two wins for James Fanshawe came at about 1m1f and 1m on AW, most recently last June; sold 16,000gns the following month; stayed 1m3f on the AW but she has much to prove this time.

25/1

8th

10

(4)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Fast Affair

9st 5lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sue Gardner

Her two wins for James Fanshawe came at about 1m1f and 1m on AW, most recently last June; sold 16,000gns the following month; stayed 1m3f on the AW but she has much to prove this time.

25/1

Form: 341127 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Below par on turf last week; in great form on AW otherwise this spring, nearly completing a Newcastle hat-trick; hard to dismiss, for all that he remains on career-high mark.
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4th

6

(8)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Odd Socks Havana

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Six of his seven wins have been on AW and yet to win beyond 8.5f; second of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) ten days ago where he stayed on to suggest this longer trip should suit.

11/2

4th

6

(8)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Odd Socks Havana

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader from over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

11/2

2nd

3

(7)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Odd Socks Havana

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Seb Spencer

Probably better on the AW but won on turf for David O'Meara in July 2021 (6f, good); good second over 1m at Newcastle two runs back and not beaten far when seventh of 13 at Thirsk last week (7f, good to firm).

9/1

Form: 111542 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Largely in good form for current yard; completed a hat-trick (AW/turf) in February-April; close second off this mark at Lingfield (7f, AW) last week, shaping as if this step back up in trip will suit; solid claims.
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9

(6)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Thoughtful Gift

9st 1lb

J: Katrine Holm

T: Martin Dunne

Weights pull with My Mate Mike on C&D form last May; both with different stables now and she ran quite encouragingly on second start for this one at Leicester recently, when again without regular cheekpieces (all four wins in them) but perhaps she doesn't need them now; competitive back here.

9/1

9

(6)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Thoughtful Gift

9st 1lb

J: Katrine Holm

T: Martin Dunne

Weights pull with My Mate Mike on C&D form last May; both with different stables now and she ran quite encouragingly on second start for this one at Leicester recently, when again without regular cheekpieces (all four wins in them) but perhaps she doesn't need them now; competitive back here.

9/1

4th

8

(1)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Leicester

Thoughtful Gift

9st 0lb

J: Katrine Holm

T: Martin Dunne

midfield

33/1

Form: 108611 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Hat-trick seeker; has proved suited by going back up in trip, winning at Southwell (1m) and this course (8.5f); faces a slightly harder task off new mark in this field but has to be feared in current form.
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7

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Billy McGarry

9st 5lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

Arrives at the top of his game, scoring twice over 1m here before a good second of 12 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap 12 days ago; firmly in the picture off the same mark.

9/2

7th

7

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Billy McGarry

9st 5lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

led early, headed and prominent soon after start, took keen hold and dropped to midfield after 2f

9/2

2nd

1

(11)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Billy McGarry

9st 11lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

C&D winner just under a year ago and comes into this on a hat-trick after two wins at Southwell (1m, Tapeta), the latest a narrow success under Andrea Pinna 11 days ago; up another 2lb and although his wide draw isn't ideal, he has to be respected in his current mood.

7/2

Form: 007413 C BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Irish 4yo who has low mileage; improved form in 7f events here this spring and he won comfortably at Ayr (1m) yesterday; he'll have to be respected under a 5lb penalty if running again today.
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4th

5

(3)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Little Empire

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Anthony McCann

Running consistently well over 6f/7f on AW this winter and when a close fifth of seven at Lingfield (6f, AW) two months ago it was a tough Class 2; five runs on turf have yielded two wins and this Irish challenger is on the shortlist back down in grade and back on grass.

10/1

5th

7

(3)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Little Empire

8st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Anthony McCann

All four wins have come over further; in good form on AW this winter, most recently finishing a close third at Newcastle (7f; cheekpieces first time) three weeks ago; more on his plate in this grade.

12/1

6th
13 (1)
Meng Tian

12/1

Form: 32-515 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Below par on turf last week; strike-rate could be better but he scored over C&D (off 2lb lower) on most recent AW start and looks difficult to dismiss; defied a much higher mark here in 2022.
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6th

6

(2)

2nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Meng Tian

9st 6lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

7f and 8.5f Tapeta winner; below par on his final start of last year and on his return at Wolverhampton; capable of being competitive from this mark but is not the most reliable.

13/2

6th

6

(2)

2nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Meng Tian

9st 6lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

led narrowly, switched right and against near rail soon after start, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

13/2

9th

8

(6)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Meng Tian

9st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

C&D winner one year ago; ended 2024 with a couple of fair efforts at Chelmsford; has an absence to contend with but this is his first foray into 0-50 company and he's a serious player.

9/2

20/1

Form: 2506-8 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Last success came over C&D (off 2lb higher) in October 2022; modest effort over 7f here on seasonal debut; may fare better back up in trip with that outing under his belt.
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6th

5

(1)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Cloch Nua

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Tapeta specialist who returned from a short break with an eye-catching third at Newcastle (1m) two weeks ago; has claims if he can back that up, but he's 0-11 on turf and has had only one run in this sphere in his last 14 starts; mixed messages.

8/1

3rd

2

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cloch Nua

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Four wins in the early part of 2025 including three over C&D; down to a handy mark again but he generally struggled during the winter and was beaten 11l at Wolverhampton (7f) last time; has something to prove after a short break and he needs a major revival back up in trip.

7/1

6th

8

(9)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cloch Nua

9st 5lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Four wins in the early part of 2025 (7f and 1m); down to a handy mark again and his penultimate effort was a step back in the right direction; disappointed 12 days ago (slowly away) but a revival isn't out of the question.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6/5-0

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly who has weak claims on form but is a possible improver now handicapping on second start for new stable; market support should be heeded.
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11th

8

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

15:08 Uttoxeter

Love Is A Rose

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Michael Mullineaux

Lowly rated Flat maiden who struggled (albeit in much better race than this) on hurdling debut in March; difficult to enthuse over.

100/1

4th

5

19th Mar 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 4

15:20 Haydock

Love Is A Rose

10st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Michael Mullineaux

Very modest maiden on the Flat and a win on today's hurdle debut would be a huge shock.

100/1

16/1

Form: -90580

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Bits of promise for previous yard; unconvincing form in handicaps for new stable but this drop to Class 6 may help have positive effect off a reduced mark.
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2nd

8

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

King Sharja

8st 13lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

2lb well in having only just been denied at Southwell (7f, AW) eight days ago and 1lb lower than when successful at Beverley (7f, good to firm) last July; respected.

7/1

2nd

2

(5)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

King Sharja

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

C&D winner who has dropped 1lb below his last winning mark, but would like to have seen a bit more from him on last month's reappearance back here.

8/1

11th

8

(9)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

King Sharja

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Scored off 2lb higher over C&D last April and was also on target off today's mark on turf last summer; ran well when fresh last year and has a fighting chance if fully tuned up for this reappearance outing.

10/1

16/1

Form: 6-3527

Last run: 95 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Defied a 6lb higher mark on turf in 2022; 0-7 on AW but posted a solid effort at Newcastle (1m; split subsequent scorers) in February; absent since March; has the ability to get seriously involved.
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6

(5)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Masterpainter

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

9lb lower than when beaten a head over C&D in February and last month's fourth of 14 back here (just behind Mr Heinz) was another good effort; just 1-21, but shortlist material on the pick of his form; blinkers return.

6/1

4th

12

(4)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Masterpainter

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

1m turf winner who has twice been placed over C&D; 8lb lower than when going close here in February but has been well below that level since.

16/1

5th

9

(9)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Masterpainter

10st 10lb

J: Mr Philip Thomas

T: Michael Dods

Sole win came over C&D (good) two years ago, when 12lb higher; well beaten in his last three turf handicaps; more needed.

20/1

20/1

Form: 645425 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Five-time course winner; best effort this spring when second over C&D on penultimate outing (debut for new stable); losing run is mounting up but she remains well treated on peak form.
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7th

2

(5)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Plumette

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Loughnane

Easy win in a 7f handicap last month but that race rather fell apart and the handicapper took no chances with a 6lb hike; unable to threaten back here 17 days ago; effective over C&D but others appeal more.

10/1

7th

7

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Plumette

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Loughnane

Back to winning ways when readily accounting for seven rivals over C&D 12 days ago; the short-priced favourite fluffed the start there and the race may not have taken much winning; a 6lb rise asks a stiffer question of her.

5/1

7th

7

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Plumette

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Loughnane

slowly into stride, towards rear throughout

5/1

Form: 164299 C BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Has produced best handicap form at this venue, namely a success in February (stable debut) and good second in April; disappointing favourite elsewhere the last twice but this return to Wolverhampton may well prompt a rebound; still of interest.
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5

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enzos Angel

9st 3lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Neil Mulholland

2-26 with both wins coming over C&D, the latest in a 0-50 classified event in January; patchy form since, but the return to this trip should suit and he can't be left out of calculations.

12/1

5

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enzos Angel

9st 3lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Neil Mulholland

2-26 with both wins coming over C&D, the latest in a 0-50 classified event in January; patchy form since, but the return to this trip should suit and he can't be left out of calculations.

12/1

6

(3)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enzos Angel

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Neil Mulholland

Conditions no problem and he should be sharper with last week's return from a 168-day layoff behind him; one to consider, especially if attracting support.

9/2

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Payout
Straight Forecast £335.00
Tricast £3058.62

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Thoughtful Gift

POSTDATA:

Billy McGarry

The Times:

Little Empire

Daily Mail:

Love Is A Rose

The Guardian:

Little Empire

D Express:

Little Empire

RP RATINGS:

Thoughtful Gift

NEWMARKET:

Thoughtful Gift

Telegraph:

Thoughtful Gift

Daily Mirror:

Thoughtful Gift

The Sun:

Billy McGarry

The Star:

Billy McGarry

Daily Record:

Billy McGarry