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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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(1)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Novak

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Gained last five wins on AW but has proved consistent in Scotland since returned to turf; finished 1l second at Ayr (7f) most recently; reasonably solid contender in current form.

7/1

2nd

5

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Novak

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Hasn't won on turf for more than three years but he's run plenty of good races this season including when runner-up over C&D (good to firm) in May and close third at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) in June; hasn't made an impact in last two runs but this drop back in trip is a positive and he's in the mix.

13/2

4th

5

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Novak

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Tough, consistent sort; hasn't won on turf for more than three years but plenty of decent placed runs this term, including when second over 1m here in May (good to firm) and when close third over 6f at Hamilton in June (good to soft); yet to win over 1m.

6/1

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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9th

2

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Catterick

Evocative Spark

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Three course wins in the first half of the year, the latest (6f, good) off a 3lb lower mark; his form has dipped on his last two starts but a revival wouldn't be a great surprise.

8/1

7th

7

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:38 Haydock

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Three wins at Catterick this spring (7f/6f, good); reportedly never travelling when below par there at the end of May and has had a break since; runner-up here in 2024 on sole previous Haydock visit; not ruled out.

10/1

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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4th

9

(1)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:48 Windsor

Em Jay Kay

8st 13lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Scored at Lingfield (6f) in January but below par since, only tenth on a rare turf start at Newmarket (6f) ten days ago; not easy to make a case for.

40/1

10th

12

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Em Jay Kay

8st 13lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Five of his six wins have been on AW and latest was on Polytrack at Lingfield (6f) in January; 4lb lower here but he's struggled at Wolverhampton in last three runs and has plenty to prove back on turf.

33/1

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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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

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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