November 18 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.30

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Safer Gambling Week 2024 At BetMGM Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Safer Gambling Week 2024 At BetMGM Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Scattered showers

12/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 241747

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Fairly exposed 3yo who has raced mostly at 6f and on turf, winning once; mixed messages in record with regard to this step back up in trip; still has something to prove on AW.
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3

(7)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

16:00 Yarmouth

Infinity Blue

9st 10lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Julie Camacho

Sole win from 20 starts came at Newmarket last summer; good second off reduced mark at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in August but he's taken two backward steps since and has something to prove again; first-time cheekpieces replace visor.

8/1

11

(3)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:03 Redcar

Infinity Blue

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Only win in 15 attempts came off 1lb higher at Newmarket in August last year (6f, good); fair efforts in a visor (on again) when in the frame on last two starts; has each-way claims.

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 321036 D

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Record is 3-18; had wind surgery since last appearance three months ago and may need this run, having never won when fresh; that said, market support would be encouraging.
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6th

3

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:20 Leicester

Charencey

9st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Ian Williams

Goes well here but hasn't won in two years and become expensive to follow, finishing a beaten-favourite in two runs back; soft ground may have been behind his latest effort but he was withdrawn twice in May on account of good to firm, which is a worry.

6/1

7th

2

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:55 Chepstow

Charencey

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Ian Williams

His losing run goes back to July 2024 and his mark has plummeted since but he could build on April's fifth at Nottingham; not discounted.

11/2

12/1

Form: P45507

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on best efforts but has an underwhelming strike-rate and a question mark over her current form; chance depends on how well she responds to drop in grade.
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6th

3

(6)

30th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Kempton (AW)

Holy Fire

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Both wins have come here (6f/7f), the latest two starts ago; kept on for 2l fifth of 12 over C&D last time on her first crack at 1m and can better that performance when getting a stronger gallop, but there are doubts on that score this afternoon.

12/1

5th

7

(7)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Holy Fire

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

Snapped losing run of 25 when seen to advantage (pace was contested and it set up for the closers) over 7f here four weeks ago; 4lb rise is of no great concern but tackling 1m for the first time raises a question.

11/2

1st

6

(6)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Holy Fire

8st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

Won track novice (6f) in May 2023; hasn't scored since despite a declining mark and she needs to bounce back from a poor run last time; down the list.

10/1

6/1

Form: 860452

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Went down by only a neck at Kempton (7f) two weeks ago on debut for new stable and has a good chance provided he builds on that effort; remains well treated on best turf form.
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10th

9

(8)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:14 Southwell (AW)

Vince Lombardi

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Completed a double over C&D in November and he got back on the scoresheet when making all at Wolverhampton (7f) three weeks ago; that was a narrow success but he's only 1lb higher and could make another bold bid back in trip.

8/1

1st

8

(1)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vince Lombardi

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

6f wins at Wolverhampton and Southwell in the autumn; runner-up twice since and he wasn't beaten far when favourite at Southwell (fifth of eighth) last time; now returns to 7f but he has plenty of form at this trip and he's in the mix.

10/1

Form: 060373

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Both wins on turf but has been back in better form since switched to AW and ran encouragingly in first-time blinkers at Kempton (7f) most recently; possibilities off current mark.
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6th

2

(12)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bluelight Bay

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

raced wide, towards rear

11/4

6th

2

(12)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bluelight Bay

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

raced wide, towards rear

11/4

3rd

1

(9)

4th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Kempton (AW)

Bluelight Bay

9st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

held up in rear, headway up the centre over 1f out, went third final strides

7/1

Form: 041698 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Haydock (7f) in June when making handicap debut; however, easy to back and nowhere near that form in three subsequent runs; going the wrong way.
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6th

5

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Sedgemoor

8st 10lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Ryan

Sole win on turf came over two years ago and his last two efforts have been moderate; this mark is fine if first-time cheekpieces spark him back to life, however.

16/1

9th

15

(16)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newbury

Sedgemoor

8st 11lb

J: Connor Planas

T: John Ryan

Two wins at Newcastle (6f, AW) this year, but not very consistent and was well beaten at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) last month; 2lb out of the weights; stable also runs White Ladder.

25/1

Form: 662235 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner whose largely consistent record on AW includes two placed efforts at Southwell this autumn; form dipped at Newcastle last time but could well rebound.
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4th

4

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Cancan In The Rain

9st 13lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gihan Arnolda

Won two from five last season and made an encouraging reappearance/stable debut when fourth of nine at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; stepping back down to 7f looks a positive move and the booking of promising claimer Jake Dickson is a plus; high on the list.

13/2

4th

4

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Cancan In The Rain

9st 7lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Gihan Arnolda

In fine form for Denis Quinn last summer, winning Class 5 handicaps at Southwell and Newmarket in August and running well when fourth of 17 at Ascot 258 days ago; he will need to be cherry ripe to defy this mark back from his absence though.

12/1

5

(17)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Ascot

Cancan In The Rain

11st 5lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: Denis Quinn

Record of 211 since wearing visor, the wins at Southwell (7f, AW) and Newmarket (1m, good to firm); back on career-high mark and back up in class but may have more to offer in the retained headgear.

12/1

Form: 1-8087 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins last term for previous yard but has regressed sharply this year; best watched on second start for new stable, unless the betting suggests otherwise.
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4th

13

(4)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eden Storm

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Hard to fault on the score of consistency this year but it's nearly two years since his last success and others appeal as likelier winners.

8/1

2nd

3

(7)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eden Storm

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Patrick Morris

Both wins came over C&D in 2023, but losing run now up to 17 despite a slipping mark; beaten only 3l into fifth of 13 at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) eight days ago and could play a part if building on that in the returning cheekpieces.

5/1

12

(7)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Eden Storm

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Both wins over 7f at Wolverhampton; has form at 1m, too, but he hasn't excelled himself in two C&D starts and others have stronger claims.

12/1

16/1

Form: 488109 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Interesting back in Class 5, being 5-9 at this level including wins off this mark in May/September; just has something to prove back at 7f, having raced mainly over sprint trips.
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4th

3

(5)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:50 Yarmouth

Mart

9st 11lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Dylan Cunha

Seven wins (5f/6f), the most recent at Lingfield (6f, good) last May off a 13lb higher mark than today's; below his best 13 days ago and his stamina is a concern on his first attempt over 1m.

6/1

6th

16

(14)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Mart

8st 12lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Dylan Cunha

Solid in-frame efforts in his last two turf runs, the latest when third of nine at Yarmouth (6f, soft; for Zac Lloyd) nine days ago; more minor money perhaps his best hope.

20/1

3rd

7

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Mart

9st 4lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Dylan Cunha

Seven wins from 47 starts, the most recent success coming at Lingfield (6f, good) last May off an 11lb higher mark; respectable effort when fourth of 12 at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago and now needs to build on that.

8/1

40/1

Form: 7-0800 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful in 2023 but form has tailed off since last winter, latterly for another new yard; similar type to stablemate Eden Storm, being in need of a huge revival.
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5th

5

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:55 Nottingham

Sceptic

9st 4lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Ian Williams

Not the force of old but gained his fifth success, at Kempton (1m, AW) in May; beaten 4l at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last month in an 18-runner contest but this smaller field should play to his strengths (all five wins have been in races with less than ten runners).

5/1

9th

7

(5)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Sceptic

9st 8lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ian Williams

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf but went close in most recent attempt in this sphere; scored at Kempton (1m) last time; may well remain competitive.

9/2

1st

3

(8)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Sceptic

9st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Ian Williams

Triple AW winner who showed signs of a revival at Wolverhampton in March and he went close back on turf at Nottingham (8.3f, good) last month; 2lb higher here but he was a well-backed favourite last time and he remains very well treated on old form; big player.

6/4

OUR TIP

Form: 42321 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Suited by the switch to 7f at Newcastle (scored easily) two weeks ago, opening his account at the fifth attempt; may have more to offer at this trip; respected on handicap debut.
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9th

5

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Vibrato

10st 1lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Cian Collins

Four-time AW winner at 7f/1m for Jennie Candlish with his last win coming at Southwell off 70 in August; not at the same level since, but the best of three runs for this yard came last time here over 5f when 3l behind the winner; into 0-60 company now and returns to winning distance.

16/1

7th

8

(3)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:28 Dundalk (AW)

Vibrato

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Cian Collins

Useful AW form in Britain, winning four times; well below his best in final runs for Laura Morgan and poor form has continued in two outings here for new yard; Colin Keane takes over for the first time now.

33/1

10th

4

(8)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Vibrato

9st 9lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Cian Collins

Useful overall AW form in Britain, winning four times; a long way below best since Southwell win last August; never threatened in a 7f handicap here on Irish debut.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £78.40
Straight Forecast £64.32
Tricast £319.53
Trifecta £559.00

Selections

Telegraph:

Vibrato

POSTDATA:

Cancan In The Rain

RP RATINGS:

Holy Fire

SPOTLIGHT:

Vince Lombardi

The Guardian:

State Flag

The Times:

Charencey

NEWMARKET:

Mart

D Express:

Eden Storm

The Sun:

Vibrato

Daily Record:

Vibrato

Daily Mail:

Cancan In The Rain

The Star:

Cancan In The Rain

TOPSPEED:

Holy Fire

Daily Mirror:

Vince Lombardi