September 09 / 18.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.30

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  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 305364

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has won four of her 17 races which isn't a bad strike-rate and the latest was off this mark; not at her very best of late but cheekpieces could bring something.
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10th

8

(6)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Of Arabia

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

midfield

14/1

10th

8

(6)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Of Arabia

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

midfield

14/1

5th

2

(7)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:10 Southwell (AW)

Lady Of Arabia

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

held up in rear, switched to near side over 2f out, headway on outer over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

6/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 711005 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Useful 7f/1m handicapper who has won four times; after a couple of wobbles he ran okay at Ripon last time (1m); no great margin for error off this mark but has each-way claims.
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18th

2

(6)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:20 York

Eagle Day

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: David Evans

Five-time AW winner who is 1-13 on turf; ran into some trouble when respectable third at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago but he was beaten 5l and this race is tougher; has some work to do back up in trip.

25/1

3rd

4

(2)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Salisbury

Eagle Day

9st 7lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

5-23 on the AW and just 1-12 on turf, albeit his win came over this trip on good to firm ground at Haydock last summer; still 10lb higher, though, and well beaten on his return to grass at Newbury (1m2f, good) eight days ago (did too much early).

14/1

3rd

4

(2)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Salisbury

Eagle Day

9st 7lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

5-23 on the AW and just 1-12 on turf, albeit his win came over this trip on good to firm ground at Haydock last summer; still 10lb higher, though, and well beaten on his return to grass at Newbury (1m2f, good) eight days ago (did too much early).

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: -45461

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the eighth attempt when making all for a cosy success at Pontefract (1m, good to firm); did have the run of things and a 6lb rise spells danger.
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11th

8

(9)

21st Oct 2024

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1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Cloudy Skye

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

disputed lead

5/1

2nd

8

(8)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cloudy Skye

9st 1lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

Opened her account at Pontefract (1m) in July; not well drawn when last of 12 in 7f Ayr handicap two weeks ago and is the sort to bounce back.

16/1

12th

8

(10)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Cloudy Skye

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

towards rear

8/1

Form: 074525

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
All five wins on the AW and not a lot wrong with his recent efforts at Kempton and Southwell, the latest a 7f Racing League Handicap; stays this far and can again make presence felt.
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5th

1

(3)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Kempton (AW)

Ayr Harbour

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

in touch with leaders, took keen hold over 5f out

7/1

4th

2

(3)

9th Sep 2024

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1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ayr Harbour

10st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

All five wins on the AW and not a lot wrong with his recent efforts at Kempton and Southwell, the latest a 7f Racing League Handicap; stays this far and can again make presence felt.

5/1

5th

8

(1)

29th Aug 2024

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0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:14 Southwell (AW)

Ayr Harbour

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Behind a couple of these over C&D last month but he signalled he was ready to strike when second at Kempton two weeks ago, coming from well back having been dropped in from a wide stall; 3lb rise shouldn't prevent a bold showing.

12/1

Form: 116855 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won three times on Tapeta earlier in the year (twice here) and should appreciate returning to this surface after failing to offer much on turf; nothing wrong with his mark.
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1st

5

(2)

12th May 2025

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tasmanian Legend

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Dual course winner last year who's slid to a dangerous mark, being 5lb lower than when favourite for a similar race over C&D in January; said to have hung left when below market expectations last time and goes back to cheekpieces from a hood.

10/1

1st

5

(2)

12th May 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tasmanian Legend

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Dual course winner last year who's slid to a dangerous mark, being 5lb lower than when favourite for a similar race over C&D in January; said to have hung left when below market expectations last time and goes back to cheekpieces from a hood.

10/1

7th

7

(3)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Tasmanian Legend

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Has become inconsistent; best effort this year when second at Wolverhampton in January; stone below last winning mark but doesn't look a particularly solid option.

12/1

Form: 695555

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Continues to fall in the weights but still struggling to have a major say in his races; others preferred.
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1st

15

(2)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:20 York

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

Snapped a long losing run off a reduced mark at Beverley last month and he followed up with a 4l win at Nottingham (also 1m2f, good) last Wednesday; remains very well treated on his old form and he still looked in form when coming from well off the pace into fifth in an amateur jockeys' race at Newbury on Thursday; could be a potent force again.

4/1

5th

1

(7)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Newbury

Dawn Of Liberation

11st 3lb

J: Miss Charli Parker

T: Ruth Carr

Having dropped down the weights he snapped a long losing sequence when back up in trip at Beverley (1m2f, good) last month and he followed up at Nottingham (1m2f, good) last Wednesday, for which he carries a 5lb penalty today; had 4l to spare last week and remains well treated on old form.

5/2

1st

4

(7)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Way down the weights and finally made the most of it when strong late on in a five-runner race at Beverley (1m2f, good) 11 days ago, recording his first win since 2022; back up 4lb and needs to take his revival to another level but he's not fully exposed at this trip.

5/1

7th
8 (5)
Photon

7/1

Form: 262249

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Runner-up three times on AW in early part of this year (1m-9.4f) and was again close up at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) two runs back; it could be that the ground was too fast when tried in cheekpieces at Salisbury; considered.
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7th

8

(5)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Photon

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Roger Teal

Runner-up three times on AW in early part of this year (1m-9.4f) and was again close up at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) two runs back; it could be that the ground was too fast when tried in cheekpieces at Salisbury; considered.

7/1

9th

4

(5)

16th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

17:00 Salisbury

Photon

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Teal

in touch with leaders

9/2

4th

2

(2)

23rd May 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Photon

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Roger Teal

towards rear, headway from 2f out, ran on and nearest finish

4/1

Form: 521165

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
High in the weights after three wins this year but not disgraced the last twice and claiming 3lb through William Carver can aid his cause; won't be far away.
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10th

2

(6)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:43 Southwell (AW)

King Of Scotia

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

took keen hold, led

16/1

8th

1

(4)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Scotia

10st 1lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

High in the weights after three wins this year but not disgraced the last twice and claiming 3lb through William Carver can aid his cause; won't be far away.

15/2

5th

3

(10)

31st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

16:55 Beverley

King Of Scotia

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Jamie Osborne

Three wins this year, the latest at Newmarket this month (1m, good); solid effort in a Racing League handicap 16 days ago; not handicapped out of it on last year's best but a lower draw would have been preferable for one that likes to race prominently.

8/1

Form: 125134 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Course winner over 7f in July and ran right up to his best when fourth in a Class 4 at Epsom two weeks ago; unraced over this far but it's worth a go.
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3rd

1

(3)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:20 Yarmouth

Giorgio M

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Both wins over 7f, on good ground and AW; ground easier than good would be a first for him but he only just missed out here last week.

3/1

Form: 11-225 C

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner who was twice second at Newcastle (1m4f/1m) before struggling with a wide draw at Lingfield; had wind surgery; hard to rule out.
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16th

8

(14)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:20 York

Its A Love Thing

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Good third back over hurdles at Aintree last month and he's won three of his last five Flat starts, including a front-running win at Pontefract (1m2f, good) on penultimate run; it's not going to be easy to dominate in this big field but he still looks on a workable mark and should go well.

12/1

8

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 103y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Its A Love Thing

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Maiden hurdle winner in October 2023; not seen over hurdles since pulled-up favourite on handicap debut the following month but has collected three Flat wins in recent weeks and could still have untapped potential in this sphere; interesting.

5/1

8

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 103y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Its A Love Thing

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Maiden hurdle winner in October 2023; not seen over hurdles since pulled-up favourite on handicap debut the following month but has collected three Flat wins in recent weeks and could still have untapped potential in this sphere; interesting.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £45.70
Straight Forecast £38.18
Tricast £370.50
Trifecta £545.20

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Giorgio M

Telegraph:

Cloudy Skye

SPOTLIGHT:

Photon

RP RATINGS:

Dawn Of Liberation

TOPSPEED:

Ayr Harbour

The Star:

King Of Scotia

The Guardian:

It's A Love Thing

The Times:

Giorgio M

Daily Mail:

Giorgio M

The Sun:

Giorgio M

Daily Record:

Cloudy Skye

D Express:

Photon

POSTDATA:

Dawn Of Liberation

Daily Mirror:

Ayr Harbour