October 14 / 18.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.00

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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

1st
5 (11)
Novak

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.80
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 482053 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has had plenty of chances since completing a three-timer at Ayr in June last year and is 1-27 on AW; creditable third at Ayr (7f, good) last Thursday but he is difficult to recommend for win purposes.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

Novak

9st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Iain Jardine

Second to an in-form subsequent winner over C&D (good to firm) last month and again ran well when close third at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) nine days ago; remains on a workable mark; must be considered.

6/1

3rd

6

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Novak

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Iain Jardine

On the go since the turn of the year but largely in good nick and he came second of nine in 7f Ayr handicap three weeks ago; must enter calculations off the same mark.

11/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 316443 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
All four wins have been over 8.5f-9.5f at this track; he may find this an insufficient test of stamina.
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3rd

5

(3)

16th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Snooze Lane

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sarah Hollinshead

All four wins have been at this track; his last success was 14 months ago but he's run plenty of good races since including when runner-up here (8.6f) 13 days ago; didn't get a smooth run in that race and has possibilities if he gets a good pace back at this trip.

100/30

2nd

11

(6)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Snooze Lane

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sarah Hollinshead

All four wins have come over 8.6f/9.5f here and now 7lb lower than when twice runner-up over 7f at this venue last October; his last four efforts raise serious doubts over his ability to capitalise, though.

8/1

2nd

11

(6)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Snooze Lane

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sarah Hollinshead

All four wins have come over 8.6f/9.5f here and now 7lb lower than when twice runner-up over 7f at this venue last October; his last four efforts raise serious doubts over his ability to capitalise, though.

8/1

OUR TIP
3rd
2 (1)
Sonmarg

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 923822

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Yet to win a handicap but placed in four of his last five starts, all on AW; his turn is surely just around the corner and must come under consideration.
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4th

1

(7)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:08 Nottingham

Sonmarg

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

led, pressed leader under 4f out, led again over 1f out, lost three places inside final furlong, weakened final 110yds

7/1

4th

1

(7)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:08 Nottingham

Sonmarg

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

led

7/1

10

(5)

26th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Sonmarg

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Turf winner at 6f; maiden on AW and below best in two AW handicaps at this trip but he's dropped a few pounds since making his yard debut and remains of interest on autumn form with Rossa Ryan up for the first time.

9/1

14/1

Form: 224007 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
All four wins at about 7f on turf, the latest in September last year; has been on the downgrade since and no sign of revival over 6f (has form at that trip) in two starts for this yard; returns to 7f on a career-low mark so not totally ruled out.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(3)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John David Riches

Arrives in great form, having won three of his four turf starts this season, two of those here over 7f and the latest over C&D; up another 4lb but looked like he had a bit more up his sleeve last time; big player.

9/4

1st

5

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Thrives here - form figures 72111 - twice accounting for Vince Le Prince over 7f last month; weakened at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago, but this track is a much better fit, and he's unlikely to be hindered by rain; still fairly treated off 67 based on historic form.

7/1

Form: 606555

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won twice as a 3yo, including on Tapeta, but she's been in the grip of the handicapper in 2024; dropping in the weights with hood left off but others look stronger for win purposes.
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5th

2

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Ormolulu

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Gemma Tutty

Hold-up mare who hasn't found her best form yet this season; slipping down the weights and she's likely to come good again soon, albeit her record suggests that might be on AW.

12/1

7th

5

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

Ormolulu

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Gemma Tutty

Quirky sort but she scored twice last term and wasn't seen to ideal effect from a wide draw when tenth of 22 in 7f York handicap last month; not out of things off a 2lb lower mark, especially if starting better.

14/1

10th

8

(19)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Ormolulu

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Gemma Tutty

Has done all of her winning over 6f, mostly on Southwell AW; perhaps needed her Leicester reappearance effort but she's not the percentage call returned to 7f and kept to this sphere.

25/1

Form: 965042 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D in January off 5lb higher and twice at Brighton in the summer; has struggled for consistency since but was beaten a short-head over C&D last Monday and has claims on that off a career-low mark.
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10

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

A Pint Of Bear

8st 13lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Couple of 6f wins at Brighton last term; proved resurgent over C&D (good to soft) last week, going down by only a whisker; now 2lb lower and due to go back up 6lb in future; leading player.

7/2

2nd

9

(1)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

A Pint Of Bear

9st 2lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Won twice here (6f) last year but on a downward trajectory since then; shaped okay here (fifth) on return from a 266-day absence in early September but his more recent AW efforts (6f-7f) have failed to offer further encouragement.

20/1

11th

12

(1)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

A Pint Of Bear

8st 13lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Scott Dixon

Scored three times off higher marks last year but has a doubt over current form, having posted two substandard efforts since belatedly returning to action.

16/1

Form: 853742 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Her sole success was in a Newcastle nursery in August last year; left Craig Lidster for 6,000gns in July; has shaped encouragingly in two C&D starts for new yard and should run well off career-low mark.
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8th

10

(3)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buttercross Flyer

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Won a classified race at Lingfield (7f, AW) last summer; short of her best in three runs this winter though and she needs a full revival.

25/1

8th

1

(9)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buttercross Flyer

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Scott Dixon

Not as her best in handicaps lately, but she was successful the last time she raced at this level at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in August; has run well over C&D and a player; stable also runs Embarked.

6/1

7th

6

(2)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buttercross Flyer

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Dual 7f winner on the AW but a modest strike-rate overall and last win was in a classified race; could still run well off a realistic mark.

14/1

14/1

Form: 933165 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Returned to winning ways at Nottingham (6f, good to soft; 25-1) in July but below form when fifth on return to AW at Chelmsford (6f) last month; he steps back up in trip but last of 11 when tried over 7f at Chelmsford in April.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(7)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Em Jay Kay

9st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Current wellbeing is an issue as he's performed poorly since his win in January; best known for sprinting exploits.

33/1

11th

1

(10)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Em Jay Kay

10st 0lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Two minor 6f wins over the winter; not at his best on last two runs and now returns from 107 days off; drawn wide and others appeal more.

20/1

9th

8

(8)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Em Jay Kay

9st 5lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

6f wins at Newcastle and Lingfield this winter; not at his best at Newcastle (5f; tried in a visor) last month and the return of his usual cheekpieces isn't enough to tempt.

14/1

Form: 672507 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden who hasn't gone on since encouraging second on debut at Haydock in August 2023; failed to justify joint-favouritism when seventh of 12 at Carlisle (7f, soft) last month and doesn't look ready to strike.
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5th

8

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rainwater

10st 12lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

2-34 but only faded late after racing prominently at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and met trouble in running when fifth of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW; 100-30) 12 days ago; on career-low mark and may be ready to take advantage.

5/1

5th

5

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Rainwater

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two wins from 33 starts; runner-up over this C&D in January and he shaped as if still in form when eighth of 22 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) 17 days ago, weakening late; returns to the AW with solid claims.

4/1

8th

16

(8)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Rainwater

10st 7lb

J: Miss Isla Clarkson

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Infrequent winner but he has run some good races in defeat over the winter, including when coming from a long way back to take second at Southwell (7f) for this rider in January; ran poorly at this meeting 12 months ago.

16/1

10th
10 (5)
Vaunted

8/1

Form: 231U31

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Tends to be slowly away but in good form on turf with wins at Chepstow (6f, good to soft) in August and Bath (5.5f, good) last month; it remains to be seen how effective she can be back on AW and back up in trip but must be of interest.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(8)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Vaunted

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Adrian Wintle

6lb lower than when winning the corresponding event 12 months ago; 0-9 this year but she retains ability and she should get a good pace to aim at this time; considered.

7/1

8

(8)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Vaunted

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Adrian Wintle

6lb lower than when winning the corresponding event 12 months ago; 0-9 this year but she retains ability and she should get a good pace to aim at this time; considered.

7/1

5th

7

(10)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:22 Bath

Vaunted

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

C&D winner; yet to score in 2025 but there have been some good runs along the way; drying ground will be in her favour and no surprise to see her in the thick of it.

7/1

Form: 343827

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden but was only beaten a head when second at Haydock (7f, good) in July; raced too freely when seventh of eight at Kempton AW (7f) in August but she may be worth another chance.
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11th

7

(6)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spirit Of The Rose

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Clive Cox

Six-race maiden but was only beaten a head when second at Haydock (7f, good) in July; raced too freely when seventh of eight at Kempton AW (7f) in August but she may be worth another chance.

8/1

7th

7

(7)

7th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:55 Kempton (AW)

Spirit Of The Rose

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

Heavy ground was likely behind her poor handicap debut effort and she did much better at Haydock recently back from a break; is well related, lightly raced and open to improvement.

4/1

Non-runners

Bint Havana Gold

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £51.70
Straight Forecast £30.23
Tricast £110.86
Trifecta £199.00

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Sonmarg

POSTDATA:

A Pint Of Bear

The Times:

Buttercross Flyer

Telegraph:

Vaunted

SPOTLIGHT:

Spirit Of The Rose

RP RATINGS:

Evocative Spark

D Express:

Sonmarg

The Star:

Sonmarg

Daily Record:

Sonmarg

The Guardian:

Vaunted

Daily Mail:

A Pint Of Bear

Daily Mirror:

A Pint Of Bear