November 04 / 15.25 Wolverhampton (AW)

15.25

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

Form: 527

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Enters calculations on the form of her C&D maiden second in October but he came in only seventh in 7f Catterick maiden last time; he needs to bounce back on his first go in nursery company.
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7th

1

(4)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Saxon Raider

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Off the mark in good style when winning a 7f Wolverhampton nursery by over 3l last month; went up 8lb and a bit disappointing at Southwell last time; could bounce back.

9/2

7th

1

(4)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Saxon Raider

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Off the mark in good style when winning a 7f Wolverhampton nursery by over 3l last month; went up 8lb and a bit disappointing at Southwell last time; could bounce back.

9/2

4th

1

(4)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Saxon Raider

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Took a big step forward on his nursery debut when scoring readily from Maids Head at Wolverhampton (7f) two weeks ago; up 8lb but he's not taken lightly in his current mood.

9/4

4/1

Form: 335

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Pinatubo filly has shown fair form in her three runs to date, not disgraced when last of five in 6f Leicester novice 20 days ago; she may do better now going into handicaps so can't be dismissed.
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2

(3)

25th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Maids Head

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Marco Botti

Well ridden by Robert Havlin (he got her handy from a wide draw) to record breakthrough success at Chelmsford this month (7f); is well berthed on this occasion and a 3lb rise could be shrugged off.

6/1

8

(12)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Maids Head

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Marco Botti

In the frame in seven of her nine starts, as when beaten a length into fourth of eight at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) last month (runner-up has won since); return to this trip should suit and, despite her wide draw, she holds each-way claims again.

8/1

8

(12)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Maids Head

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Marco Botti

In the frame in seven of her nine starts, as when beaten a length into fourth of eight at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) last month (runner-up has won since); return to this trip should suit and, despite her wide draw, she holds each-way claims again.

8/1

3rd
9 (2)
Puglia

12/1

Form: 008217

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Opened her account at Windsor (6f) in August and not discredited when seventh over C&D ten days ago when suffering a poor run last 1f; she ought to be in the shake-up.
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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

OUR TIP

Form: 3380

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Fair maiden but he raced too freely when last of 11 on his nursery debut at Nottingham (1m) 19 days ago; hooded for his first go on Tapeta.
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5th

3

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:18 Chester

Knights Gold

9st 11lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Four-time turf winner who scored off 1lb higher over C&D last autumn; took a while to get going this season but he's been placed at with cheekpieces added in his last two runs (1m, good to firm); usually comes from off the pace and has possibilities if he gets some luck.

9/2

3rd

2

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Knights Gold

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Had a fine year in 2025 and he spent the spring in the handicapper's claws; offered more encouragement when tried in cheekpieces at Newbury (1m, good to firm) 17 days ago; should have a big run in him.

9/2

3rd

6

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

Knights Gold

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

A 2025 campaign that featured five wins was always going to be a hard act to follow and he has found it tough going so far this year; has slipped back to a winning mark though and cheekpieces are now given a go.

12/1

Form: 7455 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Dubawi filly showed promise on her first three runs but she failed to build on it (on heavy ground) when fifth on her nursery debut at Haydock (6f) 17 days ago; she remains with potential though on her Tapeta debut; player.
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3rd

2

(3)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Mamma Maria

9st 11lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: William Haggas

Turf winner who would have doubled her tally had she not been disqualified at Salisbury in August (1m); stayed on well for a solid second on the Chelmsford AW last time and this track could suit her better.

3/1

7

(2)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Mamma Maria

9st 10lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: William Haggas

Returned from a 282-day absence to win at Ffos Las (1m, good) in August and she was first past the post at Salisbury 16 days later, only to be demoted to second; didn't run badly dropped to 7f at Thirsk last month but more will be needed if she is to take this.

9/2

3

(10)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Mamma Maria

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won in spite of racing freely on her seasonal return in August (1m, good); first past the post at Salisbury 17 days ago but subsequently demoted after interfering with the second horse; another small rise in the weights shouldn't prevent a big run.

3/1

11/4

Form: 094

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Took his form up a notch after four months off (also gelded) when fourth of seven in 5f Bath novice 25 days ago; he can build on it now up in trip for his nursery debut.
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10th

3

(10)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:42 Ffos Las

Profit Rockit

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Clive Cox

No impact in three handicap runs, suffering heavy defeats in two outings in blinkers this summer; goes without headgear now down into 0-55 company but he's not a solid option.

14/1

8

(4)

16th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Profit Rockit

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Clive Cox

Fourth of seven in Bath novice (5f, heavy) in October was the best of his juvenile efforts but he's raced freely in two starts since, including when weakening a fair way out in first-time blinkers (retained) on his reappearance at Nottingham (8.5f, good) at the start of June; unexposed and the return to sprinting may help.

10/1

4

(9)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

13:55 Nottingham

Profit Rockit

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Fourth of seven in Bath novice (5f, heavy) in October looked the best of his four runs as 2yo; took a strong hold when trying 7f in a nursery next time; blinkered for this reappearance and needs to take a step forward.

10/1

Form: 076189

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark in 6f Catterick nursery in August and run best ignored when last of nine in similar company at Chelmsford last month when badly hampered home turn; possibilities on her Tapeta debut.
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3rd

11

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

The Feminine Urge

9st 3lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Grace Harris

Didn't run badly when 4l seventh of 13 at Windsor (5f, good to firm) ten days ago and she has another career-low mark this evening; however, she hasn't been threatening of late and others are preferred.

25/1

7th

1

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

The Feminine Urge

9st 12lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Grace Harris

Two wins off higher marks last season, including C&D, and promising third at Bath this April on her stable/seasonal debut; however, her form has gone the wrong since and she needs to raise her game substantially.

25/1

11th

1

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

The Feminine Urge

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

Two wins off higher marks last season, including C&D, and promising third at Bath in April on her stable/seasonal debut; however, her form has gone the wrong since and she has to raise her game.

14/1

25/1

Form: 1050

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has failed to go on since her debut 6f maiden victory at Brighton and she failed to beat a rival in 7f Kempton nursery five days ago; blinkers are reached for now.
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2nd

10

(13)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Miss Nifty

9st 3lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

On yard debut took a 1m2f Naas handicap under today's rider in June and ended a poor run of form with unlucky nose defeat by Longseoir over C&D last month, not clear run and allowing winner first run before running on really strongly at the finish; good chance of overturning that form give a clearer run if handling conditions.

13/2

2nd

10

(13)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Miss Nifty

9st 3lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

On yard debut took a 1m2f Naas handicap under today's rider in June and ended a poor run of form with unlucky nose defeat by Longseoir over C&D last month, not clear run and allowing winner first run before running on really strongly at the finish; good chance of overturning that form give a clearer run if handling conditions.

13/2

2nd

10

(13)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Miss Nifty

9st 3lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

On yard debut took a 1m2f Naas handicap under today's rider in June and ended a poor run of form with unlucky nose defeat by Longseoir over C&D last month, not clear run and allowing winner first run before running on really strongly at the finish; good chance of overturning that form give a clearer run if handling conditions.

13/2

Form: 838

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
A good Lingfield third on her final run for Alice Haynes but only eighth in 7.5f Beverley novice for her new yard 47 days ago; she needs to get back on track.
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1st

4

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Leicester

Melissa Honey

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Had plenty of racing but she arrives in good form, following her breakthrough Doncaster win (6f, good to firm) with a good second at Pontefract 13 days ago; still feasibly weighted and she is more appealing than many.

11/4

2nd

9

(6)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Melissa Honey

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Herrington

In-form filly who prevailed by half a length at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) most recently, opening her account at the 16th attempt; back up 3lb but is still unexposed at this trip on turf; following up is not out of the question.

3/1

1st

12

(9)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Melissa Honey

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Herrington

0-14 but she reached the frame over 6f at Southwell (AW) in April and was a creditable third back on turf at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 12 days ago; continues to edge down the weights and has each-way claims again.

8/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £44.26
Tricast £345.34

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mamma Maria

Telegraph:

Maids Head

POSTDATA:

Saxon Raider

The Guardian:

Profit Rockit

The Sun:

Saxon Raider

RP RATINGS:

Mamma Maria

The Times:

Mamma Maria

Daily Mirror:

Mamma Maria

The Star:

Mamma Maria

Daily Mail:

Maids Head

D Express:

Maids Head

Daily Record:

Profit Rockit