December 27 / 17.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.00

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  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 4
  • 19 runners
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Runners: 19 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 72

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Promising start to his career at Newmarket last month (7f, good) and duly stepped forward when a fast-finishing short-head second at Newcastle 24 days ago; still looked green under pressure there and he remains capable of better; strong form claims.
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2

(4)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

14:30 Goodwood

Merchant

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Improving colt who has strong handicap form this term and is 2-2 since upped to 1m4f, last time winning at Royal Ascot (good to firm) where he beat the subsequent Irish Derby runner-up; very much a Group performer in the making and commands major respect upped further in class.

11/10

8

(20)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Merchant

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Favourite for his two handicaps this season, both on good to firm and the win was never in doubt through the last 3f at York last time on his step up to 1m4f; 8lb rise demands more from him but he was impressive at York and the form has been boosted; Group 1 King George entry here next month.

11/4

1st

5

(8)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

17:25 York

Merchant

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Edged it in the second of two very close finishes over about 1m on AW in December; failed to justify 11-10 favouritism in seven-runner handicap at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) on reappearance 11 days ago but kept edging closer to go down by a length and 1m4f now seems plausible.

2/1

6/4

  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Paper claims there for all to see, being a half-brother to seven winners, notably Too Darn Hot (Group 1; RPR 125), So Mi Dar (Group 3; 118) and Lah Ti Dar (Group 2; 117); dam a top-class middle-distance performer (120); stable have sent out some exciting winning newcomers in recent weeks and he's one to take seriously.
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2

(4)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Mallorca

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John & Thady Gosden

Half-brother to seven winners, including Too Darn Hot (Group 1; RPR 125) and So Mi Dar (Group 3; 118); 4-1 on debut at Wolverhampton (8.5f, Tapeta) last December, when collared close home; can clearly go well when fresh and, with any improvement, he could prove tough to beat.

1/2

2nd

12

27th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mallorca

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Paper claims there for all to see, being a half-brother to seven winners, notably Too Darn Hot (Group 1; RPR 125), So Mi Dar (Group 3; 118) and Lah Ti Dar (Group 2; 117); dam a top-class middle-distance performer (120); stable have sent out some exciting winning newcomers in recent weeks and he's one to take seriously.

6/4

2nd

12

27th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mallorca

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Paper claims there for all to see, being a half-brother to seven winners, notably Too Darn Hot (Group 1; RPR 125), So Mi Dar (Group 3; 118) and Lah Ti Dar (Group 2; 117); dam a top-class middle-distance performer (120); stable have sent out some exciting winning newcomers in recent weeks and he's one to take seriously.

6/4

8/1

Form: 24

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
He made an encouraging start to his career when second of 12 at Newcastle last month (7f); no immediate improvement when fourth at Southwell 17 days ago but he was tapped for speed in a slowly run race and should find today's extra yardage in his favour.
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4th

9

(10)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Joseph

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Both wins have came on AW over 1m2f at Lingfield this year; beaten 20l at Kempton (1m) in May and it may be best to wait until he returns to his favoured track.

20/1

13th

2

(13)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Joseph

9st 13lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: John Butler

Two wins (one for this jockey) and a second since asked to go beyond an extended 1m; has form at shorter but wide draw could put him on the back foot early; one of three runners for John Butler.

7/1

25/1

Form: 65

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

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His two runs this winter haven't been without hope but he'll need improvement to trouble the principals.
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8th

2

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Kokanee

10st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ed Dunlop

Ended a losing run in 1m2f handicap at Lingfield (on soft) last month; up 4lb here and any rain would be a help given he goes well on soft ground.

9/2

1st

2

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Lingfield

Kokanee

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

Yet to make any significant further progress since winning handicap debut at Beverley (1m2f, good) in spring 2025 but went close at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) two starts ago and should cope if the ground remains soft.

7/1

6th

1

(6)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

18:15 Nottingham

Kokanee

9st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

Winner over 1m2f at Beverley (good) last spring and went agonisingly close to a second career success on Pontefract reappearance (1m, good to soft) 11 days ago; a 2lb nudge shouldn't prevent another prominent showing if in similar form.

4/1

Form: 8

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
By Frankel out of a 1000 Guineas winner so bred to be a class act; too green to do himself justice on this month's Kempton debut (1m) but could take a big step forward with the run behind him.
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8th

6

(10)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 5

15:35 Haydock

Komodo Island

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Brother to Group 1 winner Snow Lantern but failed to raise his modest profile on handicap debut over this far (17-2); too much to prove.

12/1

5

(8)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:55 Doncaster

Komodo Island

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ed Walker

Brother to Group 1 winner Snow Lantern/half-brother to the yard's useful Midnight Gun; yet to be involved in a finish (1m) and absent since poor turf debut in the spring; interesting to see how he goes in the market.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
25,000euros foal; half-brother to six winners, notably Listed-placed Clemmie C (RPR 103); dam a useful 1m/9.5f winner; fair standard to aim at on debut and others appeal more.
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11th

4

(6)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Island Hero

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Heather Main

Promising second in a Wolverhampton novice (8.6f) last January but he's struggled in both subsequent runs, including on handicap debut at Sandown (1m, soft) last August; still unexposed but he has plenty to prove after another absence; hooded first time.

33/1

9th

8

(14)

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Sandown

Island Hero

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Heather Main

Handicap and turf debutant who has a workable opening mark judged on the pick of his AW novice form; gelded since last run six months ago; market may give further guidance.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

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100,000gns yearling; first foal of a 5f AW winner (including Listed; RPR 99); gelded prior to debut; one of two newcomers for connections.
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3rd

2

(9)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:20 Leicester

Hachiman

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Struggled since winning a Polytrack maiden for the Crisford team last August and has come more than a stone down the weights for his current yard this season; goes beyond an extended 1m for the first time and is hard to recommend.

25/1

14th

11

(12)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Hachiman

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

AW winner for previous yard; inconsistent for new stable but ran encouragingly at Redcar (1m) in most recent turf attempt; could go well.

16/1

9th

5

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hachiman

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Wildly inconsistent for the Crisford yard and his current trainer; one of his better efforts back on turf last time but he's no certainty to build on it and his four previous efforts on Tapeta were ordinary.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
200,000gns yearling; half-brother to winners Bold Act (7f-1m4f including 2yo/AW/US/UAE Grade 2; RPR 116), Wakening (7f 2yo; 88) and Dazzling Star (6f 2yo; 85); dam French 1m AW/German 1m turf Listed winner (106); one of two newcomers for connections; market can guide.
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4th

8

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

13:10 Sligo

Pebble Island

10st 13lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Modest Flat maiden ran his best race over hurdles when fourth in a Bellewstown novice last time; has a chance if backing up that run.

4/1

4th

5

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

17:15 Bellewstown

Pebble Island

11st 0lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Has returned to form on the Flat recently, making the frame in handicaps at Fairyhouse and Down Royal; weak form in two juvenile hurdle runs last year.

33/1

4th

8

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 207y

17:13 Down Royal

Pebble Island

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: John C McConnell

Snapped a dismal run of form when dropping into this grade at Fairyhouse and taking the runner-up spot (1m4f, good); nudged up 1lb but if he can build on that latest run he's a player.

5/1

100/1

Form: P57

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Modest form in his two completed starts and minor handicaps will prove more suitable after this.
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3rd

11

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:02 Warwick

Spuddling

11st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Kathy Turner

Gained only Flat win in basement-grade classified race; made pretty good start to hurdling career when third at Fontwell (2m1f, good) in September but was soundly beaten there last month and others look stronger.

16/1

3rd

11

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:02 Warwick

Spuddling

11st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Kathy Turner

Gained only Flat win in basement-grade classified race; made pretty good start to hurdling career when third at Fontwell (2m1f, good) in September but was soundly beaten there last month and others look stronger.

16/1

Form: 35

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

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1st

2

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

19:42 Pontefract

Best Rate

9st 8lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Gained a deserved first win since 2024 in 1m apprentices' handicap at Ascot a week ago, when well on top at the finish; escapes a penalty and is able to race off 2lb lower than last time, so he's very hard to side against.

10/11

1st

4

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Ascot

Best Rate

9st 11lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

7f AW novice winner in 2024 but 0-17 subsequently; in the frame at 7f on his last four starts, though, and he stays 1m; due for a 2lb drop but still considered.

4/1

4th

3

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Best Rate

10st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

7f AW novice winner at two; 0-16 in handicaps but yet another sound effort in defeat last time at Newmarket (7f, good); handicapped about right but one of these can come his way.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

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1st

4

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Boatswain

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Has some good form on turf but latest defeat took his record in that sphere to 0-8; two attempts on AW comprise a win at Lingfield (1m2f) on debut and keeping-on third at Kempton (1m4f) in May; unexposed on artificial surfaces and looks interesting assuming he stays the new trip.

11/4

7th

7

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Boatswain

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Contested some tough turf handicaps in last season's 3yo campaign and, having dropped down the weights, he returned to form when third at Kempton (1m4f, AW) last month on his second start of the year; kept on well last time and today's extra yardage may well be a positive; chance.

8/1

3rd

7

(5)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Boatswain

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Ready winner on debut last year (1m2f, Polytrack) and ran to an RPR in the 90s each start after; returned from nearly eight months off with lacklustre effort at Ascot and is suddenly best watched; cheekpieces return.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

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1st

4

(12)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Daiquiri Bay

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

After just the solitary run as 2yo he made steady progress last season and delivered a clear personal best when reeling in the front-running Gamrai in a 1m4f Newmarket handicap at the Guineas meeting (good to firm; first run since gelded) on reappearance; up just 4lb and this return to a longer trip won't bother him; hard to knock.

6/1

1st

6

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Daiquiri Bay

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Sole win in eight runs was a Chester maiden; best efforts, however, when third in both the 1m6f Melrose at York (good to firm; led over 2f out) and another valuable handicap over C&D (good; finishing strongly) in October; gelded soon afterwards; interesting prospect as 4yo.

5/1

3rd

1

(5)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:30 Newmarket

Daiquiri Bay

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Alan King

Sole win in seven runs was a Chester maiden; good third in the 1m6f Melrose at York (good to firm) on penultimate start, having led over 2f out; failed to back that up at Ascot two weeks later, when soft ground rather than the 1m4f could have been the issue; one to consider.

8/1

Form: 7

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

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4

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 90y

13:53 Galway

Hawkesbury Legend

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Declan Queally

Made all for 1m2f Brighton win (off 49) in April (good-to-firm) on his final start in Britain for Kevin Philippart De Foy; keen, dropped away quickly on hurdles debut at Tipperary in July; tried hooded now.

20/1

3

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Tipperary

Hawkesbury Legend

11st 0lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Declan Queally

Improved for handicapping on the Flat this spring, getting off the mark at Brighton (1m2f); interesting recruit for this yard after 15,000gns sale and worth a market check.

5/1

Form: 7233 BF

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 75

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3rd

3

(1)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:40 Epsom

Jiffs Army

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Brings good stats as he's 2-3 since wearing cheekpieces and gained those wins over C&D (good/good to firm) to take his Epsom record to 2311; respected in the retained headgear.

2/1

4

(2)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:28 Epsom

Jiffs Army

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Took advantage of a reduced mark when scoring over C&D (cheekpieces added) last month but he finished ninth of 12 in his follow-up bid at Brighton; now drops back in grade but he's not easy to predict and comes with risks attached.

13/2

9th

11

(7)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 4

15:45 Brighton

Jiffs Army

9st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stuart Williams

Sole run here wasn't his best at two but that was on soft; resurgent the last twice, a close third (good) followed by a stylish win (also Epsom, 8.5f; good to firm) last month in first-time cheekpieces; seems to love that track which bodes well for Brighton; back up 5lb which looks perfectly fair.

7/1

Form:

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

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12th

10

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Kamekist

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

Unable to land a telling blow when favourite here (6f) this month but was close third off much-reduced mark here two starts ago and ought to be suited by today's return to 7f; tongue-tie removed after one use; it might pay to give him another chance.

9/1

7th

2

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Kamekist

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

Lost his way last year after a spring win for Eve Johnson Houghton off 13lb higher; well supported ahead of his C&D comeback in February, when faring much better off this mark, and is one to consider in a first-time tongue-tie for a yard going well of late.

4/1

3rd

1

(9)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Kamekist

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ivan Furtado

Quite impressive when winning over 6f at Wolverhampton last spring; mixed efforts since but he's been running over an inadequate 5f for this yard, dropping 15lb in the process; might do much better back at 6f.

20/1

Form: 94

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

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13th

2

(12)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

March To The Band

10st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: John S O’Donoghue

Back with yard after a spell in Britain; yet to place in eight starts and no real progression on AW over the winter; just second run on turf here.

20/1

11th

2

(16)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

March To The Band

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: John S O’Donoghue

Bought out of Archie Watson's yard for 2,000gns last July and didn't run too badly on yard debut over C&D in December; faded late over 1m here when last seen; still unexposed so don't rule out; poor draw.

20/1

6

(3)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

March To The Band

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

No improvement for the switch to handicaps when a distant fifth at Haydock two weeks ago; new blinkers and the return to AW the straws to clutch at.

16/1

Form: 45

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

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13th

9

(3)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

McKenna

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: D Donovan

Beaten a long way all four starts for this yard, last two following wind surgery; headgear (blinkers, worn alone for the first time) returns.

33/1

11th

8

(3)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

15:55 Southwell (AW)

McKenna

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: D Donovan

Won 7f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Newcastle for George Boughey early last year, but three starts since returning for this yard in October have been blowouts; no headgear today and probably only of interest if backed.

25/1

11th

4

(5)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

McKenna

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: D Donovan

Won twice over 7f when trained by George Boughey; well beaten in two runs for new connections and only dropped 1lb for his troubles; has had a wind op since latest but not easily recommended.

33/1

Form: 95

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

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4th

5

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

14:54 Leicester

Spec Of Light

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tony Forbes

Runner-up on stable debut at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in February but unable to get competitive since; latest start was a rare turf race and (poor form in this sphere) and overall score is 1-19.

20/1

8th

3

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Spec Of Light

10st 0lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: Tony Forbes

Runner-up on stable debut at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in February but unable to get competitive since and needs something extra today.

33/1

8th

6

(6)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spec Of Light

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tony Forbes

Regressive gelding who's lacked consistency of late, including in two forms of headgear; having a first crack at beyond 1m4f and needs to improve for the stiffer test.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(1)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

12:41 Newcastle (AW)

Wanderlust

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Paul Midgley

Flopped badly on final start for Sir Michael Stoute, taking record to 0-5; sold for 1,000gns since; now goes in new headgear; market may prove best guide.

12/1

5th

6

(1)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

12:41 Newcastle (AW)

Wanderlust

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Paul Midgley

led at steady pace, raced awkwardly after 1f, went clear after 3f, switched to near side over 3f out, headed and lost second 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £5.40
Straight Forecast £4.92
Trifecta £107.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Merchant

The Times:

Mallorca

D Express:

Pebble Island

POSTDATA:

Joseph

Daily Mail:

Mallorca

Telegraph:

Merchant

The Guardian:

Merchant

Daily Mirror:

Merchant

The Sun:

Merchant

The Star:

Merchant

Daily Record:

Merchant