October 25 / 16.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.30

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Boost Your Acca With BetMGM Nursery Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Boost Your Acca With BetMGM Nursery Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.84
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 58001

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
It was over 1m that he came good at Kempton when well backed and a slow start was no help; was still well on top at the line and he's 11lb well-in even with the penalty.
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8th

10

(13)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:57 Salisbury

Spirit Lead Me

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

4-14 on AW but 0-10 on turf; badly out of form this year (six runs) and needs to turn a corner.

12/1

9th

4

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Newbury

Spirit Lead Me

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Four-time AW winner but holds dismal claims on his 2026 form in that sphere and his unconvincing record on turf adds doubt.

25/1

Form: 857

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Nearer last than first in his 6f novices but has been gelded ahead of handicap debut and he goes up in trip.
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2nd

2

(2)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Crest Of Esteem

9st 10lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

in touch with leaders on inner

20/1

7th

1

(3)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Crest Of Esteem

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Some improvement from debut but no telling impression when fifth of seven at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago; switches to AW (brother Lesson Learned won on sand) seeking more.

12/1

5th

1

(6)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:55 Windsor

Crest Of Esteem

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Cost £88,000 as a yearling but he was a weak 20-1 shot at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) last month and finished a remote eighth of 11; can only be watched after that low-key start.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 9767

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Got closer in each of his qualifying runs and should be capable of better than he showed on nursery debut here (behind Georginio), especially as he was only 3-1; respected.
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3rd

4

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Yehudi

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Has done most of his AW racing on Wolverhampton Tapeta but he's run his two best races on Kempton Polytrack (7f), going close in February and breaking his duck last month; back up 4lb; a likely contender on course debut.

7/2

1st

10

(3)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Yehudi

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Loughnane

Consistent maiden who's 3lb lower than when beaten a neck over C&D in February; continued in form since, the last twice for an inexperienced 7lb claimer, and is one to consider.

5/1

6th

15

(9)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Yehudi

9st 4lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

0-16 (includes turf) but has gone close a couple of times on AW; wore this headgear combination when fourth at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) under Hope Regan three weeks ago.

25/1

6/1

Form: 479771 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Got going in the nick of time to outstay the favourite over 7f at Newcastle; has a penalty over today's sharper 7f but should give his running.
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4th

5

(1)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gold Black

9st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

led but pestered

6/1

1st

6

(9)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gold Black

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Sent off 2-1 favourite for his Hamilton debut (6f, good) in June and showed ability in finishing fourth of eight, but hasn't fared any better in four starts since (gelded before latest outing); more needed.

10/1

7th

10

(3)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

14:20 Musselburgh

Gold Black

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Modest form, although beaten less than 3l when seventh on handicap debut at Southwell last time (6f; cheekpieces tried); gelded since; first run at 7f (dam placed over 1m2f); headgear retained.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 663056

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has offered no more since sent into nurseries and had three attempts now; cheekpieces didn't help last time and now goes in a visor.
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7th

3

(13)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Glitter Code

11st 1lb

J: Miss Nell Biker

T: Edward Bethell

Second five times at up to 1m2f, including in first blinkers at Beverley in April on yard debut; heavy defeat over 1m4f four weeks ago sees a visor return today; 0-21 tally (0-5 on AW) is probably the bottom line.

16/1

10th

10

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glitter Code

10st 5lb

T: Edward Bethell

Remains winless but he shaped well in first-time blinkers for his new yard when second of eight in 8.5f handicap at Beverley last month; can go well again in retained headgear if his stamina holds out over this much longer trip.

5/1

2nd

2

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:52 Beverley

Glitter Code

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

Sold for 9,000gns since his sole start (2m) for Micky Hammond; still a maiden and drops back markedly in trip but has possibilities on the pick of his form for William Knight; wears new headgear on debut for Ed Bethell; market may offer further guidance.

4/1

20/1

Form: 540

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Came wide into the straight when beaten just over 4l at Chelmsford in his middle run; makes handicap debut in first-time cheekpieces after two months away and drawn wide.
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6th

9

(11)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cuban Star

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

slowly into stride, in rear

20/1

11th

2

(8)

26th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:00 Chepstow

Cuban Star

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jack Jones

Havana Gold gelding left his debut fifth behind when fourth of 12 in 7f maiden at Chelmsford 20 days ago, despite coming wide entering the straight; he's open to further progress so is in the mix.

14/1

2

(5)

6th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Cuban Star

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jack Jones

Only a modest fifth at Chepstow but seemed green and perhaps found the 6f trip too sharp; made late headway and looks open to improvement over this longer trip with the experience under his belt.

16/1

7th
11 (5)
Puglia

12/1

Form: 00821

Last run: 67 days

W: 8st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Absent since August when narrowly winning a four-runner 6f nursery at Windsor off just 3lb lower; did beat a subsequent winner so would have claims if resuming in the same form; untried beyond 6f.
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3rd

9

(2)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

15:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Puglia

8st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Ed de Giles

took keen hold, midfield

12/1

3rd

9

(2)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

15:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Puglia

8st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Ed de Giles

took keen hold, midfield

12/1

7th

11

(5)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Puglia

8st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ed de Giles

raced in last

12/1

7/1

Form: 0683

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Didn't travel that well but stuck to the task and went close on nursery debut over C&D one month ago; fitting cheekpieces could help.
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5

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:37 Uttoxeter

Georginio

11st 0lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Archie Watson

Fair Flat racer; shaped with quite a bit more promise than eventual 29l defeat might suggest when fourth on recent hurdling debut at Stratford (2m, good to firm); considered each-way.

20/1

3

13th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:52 Stratford

Georginio

11st 0lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Archie Watson

Yet to make any further progress on the Flat since winning 9.4f AW nursery in December (RPR 68) but should be fine stamina-wise over hurdles and has possibilities if he takes to this game.

10/1

8

(6)

30th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:00 Pontefract

Georginio

10st 2lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Keen from a wide draw but was beaten a little over 2l at Wolverhampton two months ago (9.4f); seems as effective on turf and can go well.

4/1

Form: 5940

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Showed more when fourth at Kempton (6f novice) and outclassed next time in a sales race; likely improver now upped to 7f for nursery debut.
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5th

5

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Rinky Tinky Tinky

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Sole win in 16 starts was gained in a 6f handicap here (good to firm) 14 months ago, and marginally her best effort since last August came when returning here last month; still early days for her this term and she's not dismissed lightly.

12/1

6th

8

(7)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:18 Nottingham

Rinky Tinky Tinky

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

C&D winner on stable debut last April (good to firm) but quiet at the end of 2025; fair fifth of 12 at Bath (5.5f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces replaced blinkers) on reappearance; needs to build on that.

9/1

5th

8

(4)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Rinky Tinky Tinky

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Won stable debut at Nottingham last April (6f, good to firm) but she's gone the wrong way since and was a well-held eighth in her final two runs last year; has something to prove but she's on a reduced mark and her win came after a similar-length absence; first-time cheekpieces.

16/1

Non-runners

River Blackwater, Piranha Rama

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £7.90
Straight Forecast £6.09
Tricast £59.99
Trifecta £78.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spirit Lead Me

POSTDATA:

Gold Black

NEWMARKET:

Cuban Star

The Guardian:

River Blackwater

The Times:

Puglia

Telegraph:

Georginio

The Star:

Gold Black

RP RATINGS:

Spirit Lead Me

Daily Mail:

Spirit Lead Me

D Express:

Spirit Lead Me

Daily Mirror:

Spirit Lead Me

The Sun:

Spirit Lead Me

Daily Record:

Spirit Lead Me