January 28 / 17.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.00

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Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3942
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

1/2 (Won)

  • Win: £1.40
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Can't rate the bare form of his debut win over C&D three weeks ago too highly but he picked up strongly off a slow pace in the straight and the effort should be marked up; open to improvement and he holds strong claims despite the penalty.
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1st

1

(3)

15th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Treasure Fleet

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Bought for 800,000gns at the breeze-ups here a year ago; justified favouritism in two novice events at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) in January, shaping as if he'll be suited by this extra yardage; respected with further progress on the cards.

6/4

1st

1

(3)

15th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Treasure Fleet

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Bought for 800,000gns at the breeze-ups here a year ago; justified favouritism in two novice events at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) in January, shaping as if he'll be suited by this extra yardage; respected with further progress on the cards.

6/4

1st

1

(3)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treasure Fleet

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

raced in second, challenging over 1f out, soon ridden to lead, kept on well

1/2

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7/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 7-

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
The fog prevented a clear view of what was happening early in the straight on his debut here last month but he wasn't beaten far at the finish and it was a pleasing start; open to improvement.
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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 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; half-brother to 1m AW winner Lzaz (RPR 70); dam German 1m1f winner (103), herself from an excellent German family; betting should be a good guide as to expectation levels.
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4

(2)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Aqab

9st 8lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Displayed significant promise in all three qualifying races, most recently when sixth of 15 in good 1m maiden here a fortnight ago; upped in trip for this handicap debut; no surprise if he features.

5/1

4

(2)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Aqab

9st 8lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Displayed significant promise in all three qualifying races, most recently when sixth of 15 in good 1m maiden here a fortnight ago; upped in trip for this handicap debut; no surprise if he features.

5/1

3

(4)

22nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Aqab

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Sea The Stars colt who improved on his debut effort when contesting a Southwell novice event (1m, Tapeta) latest; should be capable of being more competitive when upped in trip but not written off here.

16/1

Form: 86-

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two runs at Kempton (1m) in late 2024, shaping with some promise on both occasions; gelded since latest start; has more to come but probably once handicapped.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5

(6)

19th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:30 Ripon

Pivotal Affair

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Michael Bell

Showed some promise in novice company but failed to build on it when seventh in 1m2f Leicester handicap 23 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now with more required.

9/1

9

(8)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Leicester

Pivotal Affair

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Son of Lope De Vega made the frame for the first time when fourth of seven in 8.5f Wolverhampton novice in January; possibilities stepping up in trip for his first go in handicaps.

14/1

9

(8)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Leicester

Pivotal Affair

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Son of Lope De Vega made the frame for the first time when fourth of seven in 8.5f Wolverhampton novice in January; possibilities stepping up in trip for his first go in handicaps.

14/1

Form: 90-

Last run: 55 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two AW events this winter; hard to recommend.
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6th

11

(8)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Chepstow

Resilient Lady

10st 2lb

J: Mr Kieran Wood

T: Gary Brown

Yet to finish placed after 14 starts and was beaten a long way back on turf at Lingfield in May.

25/1

9th

13

(8)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

Resilient Lady

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Gary Brown

13-race maiden (Flat/hurdles) who has yet to be placed, but it was a respectable run when fourth of nine at Kempton (1m, AW) 55 days ago; struggled in her two starts on Flat turf.

20/1

4th

8

(2)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Resilient Lady

9st 1lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Gary Brown

Nine-race maiden who has yet to be placed and has been well held in classified events in her last three runs; opposable.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eighth foal; half-brother to five winners including Time Warp (7f-1m2f including AW/Hong Kong Group 1; RPR 122), Glorious Forever (1m-1m2f including Hong Kong Group 1; 116) and Davideo (1m2f/1m4f including AW; 103); dam 7f winner (71); lots to like on paper.
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6th

5

(7)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thermal Energy

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

dwelt start, always behind, not pace to challenge

8/1

6th

5

(7)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thermal Energy

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Eighth foal; half-brother to five winners including Time Warp (7f-1m2f including AW/Hong Kong Group 1; RPR 122), Glorious Forever (1m-1m2f including Hong Kong Group 1; 116) and Davideo (1m2f/1m4f including AW; 103); dam 7f winner (71); lots to like on paper.

8/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
250-1 and tailed off at Chelmsford (1m) last month; no appeal.
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7th

7

(5)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sister Seagull

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Christine Dunnett

took keen hold, always behind, weakened 2f out

200/1

7th

7

(5)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sister Seagull

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Christine Dunnett

250-1 and tailed off at Chelmsford (1m) last month; no appeal.

200/1

13th

13

(3)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Sister Seagull

8st 11lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Christine Dunnett

slowly away, always behind

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £4.50
Straight Forecast £4.75
Trifecta £25.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Treasure Fleet

POSTDATA:

Island Hero

RP RATINGS:

Treasure Fleet

NEWMARKET:

Treasure Fleet

The Times:

Treasure Fleet

Telegraph:

Treasure Fleet

The Guardian:

Treasure Fleet

Daily Mail:

Treasure Fleet

D Express:

Treasure Fleet

Daily Mirror:

Treasure Fleet

The Sun:

Treasure Fleet

The Star:

Treasure Fleet

Daily Record:

Treasure Fleet