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

6th

1

(8)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:08 Ayr

Novak

10st 0lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

There's a question mark regarding ground slower than good to soft and he was below par at Thirsk a fortnight ago (even allowing for slight interference); however, he was in good form previously, finishing second over C&D (good to soft) then winning at Musselburgh (7f, good); not discounted.

8/1

7th

8

(3)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:21 Thirsk

Novak

9st 4lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Iain Jardine

Gained a deserved first success of 2026 in 7f handicap at Musselburgh 20 days ago; back up 3lb but this reliable sort can go well again.

9/2

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

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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2nd

3

(8)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Snooze Lane

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Sarah Hollinshead

The last of his four wins came back in April 2024; creditable efforts here on his last three starts but he needs a thorough test at this trip and that doesn't look assured this time.

10/1

3rd

5

(4)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Snooze Lane

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Course regular; came second over 8.6f here in June 2025 and his third of seven over C&D later that month was respectable but this is his first appearance since.

10/1

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

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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6th

7

(9)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:42 Catterick

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Good course record, with four wins (three at 7f) and a second from eight starts; caught wide when he ran poorly over C&D last month but it was a step back in the right direction when fifth at Thirsk a fortnight ago, and he's down to the mark he won a 6f course handicap from in May; draw not overly helpful but he's considered.

7/1

5th

4

(7)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:21 Thirsk

Evocative Spark

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

A three-time 6f/7f winner in the first half of 2026; caught wide throughout when last of nine in 7f Catterick handicap four weeks ago and no surprise to see him bounce back here.

11/1

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

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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9th

6

(8)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Ormolulu

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Gemma Tutty

Five-time C&D winner who's slid to a handy mark after a handful of runs on turf this season; looked an unlucky loser back on Tapeta last time, when a slow start cost her off 1lb lower, and she's high on the shortlist in a race that may set up for her.

5/1

2nd

5

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ormolulu

9st 3lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Gemma Tutty

Hold-up mare who's a five-time winner over this trip at Southwell (two previous runs here came off much higher marks); best effort of a light season came at Carlisle last time, back down from 7f, and the return to Tapeta is clearly in her favour.

5/1

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

13

(10)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Em Jay Kay

9st 4lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Two of his six wins have been at this track, one of which was over today's distance; best run for a while when fourth of nine at Windsor (5f, good to firm) last month but he needs to back that up here.

9/1

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