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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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

9th

1

(10)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Spirit Lead Me

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

A dual AW 7f/1m scorer in September but he's failed to beat a rival in his four starts this season, latest over C&D; tried in different headgear here.

10/1

9th

8

(9)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Spirit Lead Me

8st 11lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Richard Hughes

Won twice in four days last September (7f and 1m) and he is well handicapped on that form; yet to shine this winter though and may need a drop in class and/or the return of cheekpieces.

20/1

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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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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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

12

(15)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Leicester

Glitter Code

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

Mainly consistent but yet to win a race; several decent placed runs from 1m to 1m3.5f this season; goes on any ground; each-way chance.

12/1

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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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

2

(10)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

17:40 Brighton

Rinky Tinky Tinky

9st 5lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Hasn't kicked on from a successful stable debut at Nottingham in April (6f, good to firm); now 2lb lower but needs a revival.

8/1

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