December 26 / 13.50 Wolverhampton (AW)

13.50

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  • Prize money: £3564
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 12

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Edged out Be An Angel on 6f Leicester debut in October; stepped up on that form (Be An Angel further behind) when second under a penalty over 6f here last month, worn down late on having briefly gone clear; the drop to 5f could help if anything; should go well again.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

5

(12)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:08 Ayr

Layla Liz

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Archie Watson

First low-key effort when last of ten in a Class 3 handicap at Nottingham (5f, good) in April; won't mind if it rains but she will need a clear personal best to trouble the principals.

25/1

10th

2

(3)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Layla Liz

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Successful at Leicester on 2yo debut and solid record (2121) on Wolverhampton AW since, making all to beat Nad Alshiba Green on reappearance (5f) most recently; progressive filly who warrants respect.

7/2

1st

1

(6)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Layla Liz

10st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Progressive front-runner in sprint novices as 2yo, winning two from three; lost nothing in defeat on handicap debut over C&D last February when giving best to one ahead of his mark and, despite the absence since, she may well give a bold show off the same mark.

11/4

Form: 1 C

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
6-1, readily saw off the reopposing Sandscreendeliverd to make a winning debut over 6f here last month; did that in the style of a useful performer and can defy the penalty.
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11th

14

(7)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Naughty Eyes

9st 1lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Successful debut in 6f Wolverhampton maiden as 2yo but has twice finished behind Lady Manzor, markedly so on handicap debut at Kempton (7f); up against it unless first-time cheekpieces prove a big asset.

16/1

11th

14

(7)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Naughty Eyes

9st 1lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Successful debut in 6f Wolverhampton maiden as 2yo but has twice finished behind Lady Manzor, markedly so on handicap debut at Kempton (7f); up against it unless first-time cheekpieces prove a big asset.

16/1

7th

1

(2)

5th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Naughty Eyes

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

Mehmas filly who made a winning debut in 6f Wolverhampton maiden in November and posted a solid second of seven in 7f Lingfield novice 42 days ago; she needs considering now venturing into handicaps.

8/1

Form: 23

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Chased home Naughty Eyes on debut here (6f) last month and confirmed he possesses a decent level of ability when third over C&D 12 days ago, finishing off well considering he was trapped wide from a high stall; looks capable of better but may struggle to turn the tables on Naughty Eyes even on 7lb better terms (not including jockey claims).
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3rd

8

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Sandscreendeliverd

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Peter Crate

Poor effort last time will need forgiving but he's always been capable of the odd stinker; better drawn than for two runs here early in the year and it wouldn't be a shock to see him bounce back.

14/1

9th

8

(8)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

13:38 Sandown

Sandscreendeliverd

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Peter Crate

Only 1-14 but he's a strong traveller who only narrowly missed out at Lingfield (6f) and Goodwood (5f, good) before a midfield finish at Windsor where never really involved; has a big effort in him.

15/2

5th

2

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Sandscreendeliverd

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Peter Crate

Record of 1-13 but he's been knocking on the door at Lingfield (6f, AW) and Goodwood (5f, good) this spring; up another 2lb but this strong traveller was only just caught last time and the first three pulled clear in that race; key player.

9/2

Form: 234

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Went down by only a neck to Layla Liz on Leicester debut but finished further behind that reopposing rival when fourth over 6f here last month; first attempt at 5f.
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2nd

6

(8)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Be An Angel

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

The addition of cheekpieces saw her return to winning ways in a five-runner apprentice handicap at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) five days ago; 2lb well in but this is a deeper race.

7/2

1st

5

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Salisbury

Be An Angel

9st 5lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Rod Millman

Sole win came over a stiff 6f and she'll be happier back up in trip having lacked early toe at Windsor last time; yard won this last year, she's down to a career-low mark and sports first-time headgear under 5lb claimer Charlie Tucker; reasons for optimism.

10/1

5th

3

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Be An Angel

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Just one win from her 17 starts and no return to form at Chepstow on her recent reappearance, while she might be best at 6f; however, she's 7lb lower than when going close here (6f) last August and is not written off.

12/1

Form: 36

Last run: 122 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise when third on 5f Sandown debut in August but not in the same form when only sixth on AW at Southwell (5f again) later that month; that debut run puts her in the mix but not seen for 122 days and others are more persuasive.
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9

(5)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Mollymook

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Patchy form since a good debut at Sandown last August but she signed off for Darryll Holland with a solid third at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) seven weeks ago; this is just her fourth handicap and she's far from ruled out on stable debut.

5/1

3rd

3

(11)

4th Aug 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Lingfield

Mollymook

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Darryll Holland

Regressive maiden who didn't look to see out 6f on sole attempt (AW here); too soon to write her off but was below par last time, since when she's been withdrawn once on account of unsuitable (officially good) ground; now tried without the hood for the first time.

16/1

Form: 72

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Left her 7f Kempton debut well behind when runner-up over 6f there last month but she'll need to take another good step forward if she's to go one better down another 1f in trip.
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6th

10

(10)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Goodwood

Rye

9st 1lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Longstanding maiden but hard to knock her consistency and she's handily drawn in ten; however, only once has she encountered ground slower than good and she trailed home last.

10/1

2nd

11

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Rye

9st 2lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Regressive, if consistent, maiden who's blown plenty of chances in less competitive handicaps; just behind Elvetham last time (first-time cheekpieces; off tonight) and holds similar claims to that one back on turf.

10/1

4th

4

(8)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Rye

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

15-race maiden but she's returned from a break with three places efforts this spring and first two were over C&D; her mark hasn't moved much and has each-way claims again back at this track; cheekpieces added.

7/1

Betting Forcast

7/2 Layla Liz, 6/4 Naughty Eyes, 3/1 Sandscreendeliverd, 7/1 Be An Angel, 16/1 Mollymook, 8/1 Rye

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Naughty Eyes

POSTDATA:

Layla Liz

RP RATINGS:

Naughty Eyes

The Times:

Naughty Eyes

Telegraph:

Naughty Eyes

The Guardian:

Naughty Eyes

Daily Mail:

Naughty Eyes

The Star:

Naughty Eyes

Daily Record:

Naughty Eyes

D Express:

Layla Liz

Daily Mirror:

Layla Liz

The Sun:

Layla Liz