April 26 / 18.45 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.45

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  • Prize money: £3888
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £1.80
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 22

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in both starts over C&D last month and although beaten further on the second occasion, the winner of that race went on to land a 0-100 handicap at Newmarket; looks the one to beat.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(5)

23rd May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

French Sand

8st 12lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Runner-up in March on first two starts (6f, AW) before 3l win at 4-5 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) four weeks ago; her dam was a 6f Group 2 winner in Australia and she skips handicaps to go straight into Listed company; very bright prospect, but this is a vastly tougher test of her credentials.

16/1

6th

8

(5)

23rd May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

French Sand

8st 12lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Runner-up in March on first two starts (6f, AW) before 3l win at 4-5 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) four weeks ago; her dam was a 6f Group 2 winner in Australia and she skips handicaps to go straight into Listed company; very bright prospect, but this is a vastly tougher test of her credentials.

16/1

1st

7

(2)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

French Sand

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Runner-up in both starts over C&D last month and although beaten further on the second occasion, the winner of that race went on to land a 0-100 handicap at Newmarket; looks the one to beat.

100/30

9/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 5326-

Last run: 184 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Useful form in a couple of turf maidens last summer, especially when beaten a neck at Nottingham (6f, good to firm); found the trip too sharp at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) in October, but a player back over this distance if ready to roll after six months off.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(9)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:40 Windsor

Kalahari Blue

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ollie Sangster

Placed in three of her five qualifying runs including a rallying second on her Wolverhampton reappearance (6f maiden) in April; conditions should be fine on this return to turf and this unexposed filly needs a close look on handicap debut.

11/4

3

(9)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:40 Windsor

Kalahari Blue

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ollie Sangster

Placed in three of her five qualifying runs including a rallying second on her Wolverhampton reappearance (6f maiden) in April; conditions should be fine on this return to turf and this unexposed filly needs a close look on handicap debut.

11/4

2nd

8

(6)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kalahari Blue

9st 2lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ollie Sangster

Useful form in a couple of turf maidens last summer, especially when beaten a neck at Nottingham (6f, good to firm); found the trip too sharp at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) in October, but a player back over this distance if ready to roll after six months off.

9/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2-

Last run: 165 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off 33-1 for her Southwell debut (6f, Tapeta) in November, but showed plenty of promise in staying on into second of ten (first and third have won since); shortlisted if building on that.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(6)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:45 Windsor

Cuban Lady

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tom Clover

Runner-up on her Southwell debut (6f, AW) in November and she built on that with a creditable third behind an odds-on rival at Wolverhampton in April; that form puts her firmly in the picture and she's open to more progress; respected.

4/1

1st

5

(6)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:45 Windsor

Cuban Lady

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tom Clover

Runner-up on her Southwell debut (6f, AW) in November and she built on that with a creditable third behind an odds-on rival at Wolverhampton in April; that form puts her firmly in the picture and she's open to more progress; respected.

4/1

3rd

5

(4)

26th Apr 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cuban Lady

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tom Clover

Sent off 33-1 for her Southwell debut (6f, Tapeta) in November, but showed plenty of promise in staying on into second of ten (first and third have won since); shortlisted if building on that.

8/1

Form: 2-

Last run: 276 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
7-2 when a promising second of eight (just ahead of May Encounter) on her Salisbury debut (6f, good to firm) last July; a player if in similar form back from nine months off, though she has an awkward draw.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(7)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:45 Windsor

Tropical Heat

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

7-2 when a promising second on her Salisbury debut (6f, good to firm) last summer; didn't build on that when fourth at Wolverhampton in April but that was from a tough draw and she wasn't far behind Cuban Lady; still early days and she could have a big role to play back on turf.

4/1

4th

9

(7)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:45 Windsor

Tropical Heat

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

7-2 when a promising second on her Salisbury debut (6f, good to firm) last summer; didn't build on that when fourth at Wolverhampton in April but that was from a tough draw and she wasn't far behind Cuban Lady; still early days and she could have a big role to play back on turf.

4/1

4th

12

(12)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tropical Heat

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Clive Cox

7-2 when a promising second of eight (just ahead of May Encounter) on her Salisbury debut (6f, good to firm) last July; a player if in similar form back from nine months off, though she has an awkward draw.

5/1

Form: 38-

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed promise when third of eight on her Salisbury debut (6f, good to firm) last summer (just behind Tropical Heat) and faced a stiff task in a Newmarket sales event (6f, good to soft) in October; half-sister and dam both won on the AW and worth a market check back from seven months off.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(9)

16th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newmarket

May Encounter

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Lightly raced filly whose qualifying runs weren't devoid of promise and she's the type to pay her way in handicaps; worth checking in the betting.

11/2

4th

4

(9)

16th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newmarket

May Encounter

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Lightly raced filly whose qualifying runs weren't devoid of promise and she's the type to pay her way in handicaps; worth checking in the betting.

11/2

5th

9

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

May Encounter

9st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Henry Candy

prominent

9/1

10/1

Form: 238-

Last run: 176 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Beaten only half a length on her debut for Ger Lyons at Naas (5f, good) last July, but regressed in her next two starts, the latest at Dundalk (5f, Polytrack) in November; makes her stable debut (same owners) after six months off and the market should be revealing.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(3)

17th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Tempest Star

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

Went down only narrowly on her Naas debut (5f, good) for Ger Lyons last July, but not matched that form in four starts since including three for this yard; cheekpieces given a go and only of interest if attracting support.

14/1

9th

5

(6)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Yarmouth

Tempest Star

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Butler

Ex-Irish filly who has failed to back up debut effort; however, may be capable of improvement back at 5f on handicap debut and second start for new yard; check the betting.

8/1

9th

5

(6)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Yarmouth

Tempest Star

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Butler

Ex-Irish filly who has failed to back up debut effort; however, may be capable of improvement back at 5f on handicap debut and second start for new yard; check the betting.

8/1

Form: 7/2- BF

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts at Kempton a year apart, sent off 8-15 when beaten a length into second of four (1m) in November; winner landed a handicap next time and this trip may be more suitable on breeding; shouldn't be far away.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

(4)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Dubai Beach

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Mixed form in her first three starts but the standout effort was a second of four in C&D novice in November; never involved at Wolverhampton (6f) in April but she now steps back up to 1m and this unexposed filly needs a close look on handicap debut; hood added.

9/2

7th

1

(8)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dubai Beach

9st 13lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Saeed bin Suroor

slowly into stride, towards rear

11/10

Form: 9

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Behind two of these when last of nine on her Southwell debut (6f, Tapeta; 80-1) this month.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(4)

19th May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Piddies Pearl

9st 2lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

Big prices and hasn't shown much in her two runs this spring including over C&D last time; hood is now added and she needs a transformation.

100/1

8th

7

(4)

19th May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Piddies Pearl

9st 2lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

Big prices and hasn't shown much in her two runs this spring including over C&D last time; hood is now added and she needs a transformation.

100/1

100/1

Form: 88

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and beat a total of one rival in her first two starts over 6f at Chelmsford and Southwell; handicaps are likely to be her thing after this.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(3)

11th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:45 Yarmouth

Desert Beauty

8st 12lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Dylan Cunha

Marginally the best of her five runs came when third at Bath (1m, firm) on handicap debut last month; sixth of 15 but beaten a fair way at Leicester (7f, good to soft) next time; return to this trip should suit and it's still relatively early days.

14/1

6th

10

(14)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Leicester

Desert Beauty

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Oasis Dream filly took a big step forward on her first go in handicaps when third of seven at Bath (1m) 27 days ago; that form has been franked so she's very much one to consider with further progress on the cards.

8/1

6th

10

(14)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Leicester

Desert Beauty

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Oasis Dream filly took a big step forward on her first go in handicaps when third of seven at Bath (1m) 27 days ago; that form has been franked so she's very much one to consider with further progress on the cards.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-0

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in two 7f Tapeta novices four months apart, albeit hinted at abililty on the first occasion; handicaps an option after this.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

11

(9)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

21:00 Windsor

Aoifes Thunder

8st 10lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

0-4 and showed little on stable/turf/handicap debut when sixth of nine at Ripon (1m, good) last month; steps up in trip and may have more to give.

20/1

9

(1)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Ripon

Aoifes Thunder

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Warren Greatrex

Well held in AW maiden/novice events over shorter trips for the Dr Richard Newland and Jamie Insole stable but worth a precautionary betting check now handicapping for new trainer Warren Greatrex

14/1

9

(1)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Ripon

Aoifes Thunder

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Warren Greatrex

Well held in AW maiden/novice events over shorter trips for the Dr Richard Newland and Jamie Insole stable but worth a precautionary betting check now handicapping for new trainer Warren Greatrex

14/1

100/1

Form: 69

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to beat a rival in two 5f AW maidens this month.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(3)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

A Day In Bloom

9st 2lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Jack Jones

slowly away, towards rear

100/1

11th

2

(3)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

A Day In Bloom

9st 2lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Jack Jones

slowly away, towards rear

100/1

9th

7

(2)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

A Day In Bloom

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

28-1 for 5f debut at Chelmsford last Thursday and was beaten a long way after starting slowly; best watched for now.

50/1

Non-runners

Crimson Flo, Vamp

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.80
Straight Forecast £20.51
Trifecta £77.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

French Sand

NEWMARKET:

Dubai Beach

Daily Mail:

Cuban Lady

RP RATINGS:

French Sand

POSTDATA:

French Sand

The Times:

French Sand

The Guardian:

French Sand

The Sun:

French Sand

Daily Record:

French Sand

Telegraph:

Dubai Beach

D Express:

Dubai Beach

Daily Mirror:

Dubai Beach

The Star:

Dubai Beach