May 06 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.30

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  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 064-2

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Better with each run last backend and took another forward step, having been gelded, when an unlucky loser on turf/handicap debut at Bath (1m) a fortnight ago; holds leading claims upped only 1lb for a yard in good form.
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6th

2

(8)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Yellow Card

10st 1lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Mickey Bowen

Dual Flat winner for Ollie Sangster, including at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) last May; has mostly been hurdling for this yard and he's been getting better in that sphere, a June win followed by solid second the following month; last two Flat starts for this stable will need improving on, however, and soft ground generates a query.

8/1

2nd

2

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:06 Worcester

Yellow Card

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Converted a realistic opportunity at Newton Abbot latest (2m6f, good) for a first hurdling win in five tries; penalty demands more, but a tidier round of jumping than any to date could unlock further improvement.

5/2

1st

8

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

14:30 Newton Abbot

Yellow Card

10st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Dual Flat winner (AW and turf; 1m1f-1m4f) but form slumped after a promising start for this stable; however, he produced a much-improved effort when runner-up at Ffos Las (2m4f, good) last month on his fourth hurdle start and a repeat of that performance would give him leading claims.

11/10

20/1

  • Place: £7.20

Form: 657129 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
8.6f winner here off 7lb lower in February who ran poorly on his turf debut behind Georginio a fortnight ago; needs to find more from somewhere off this mark.
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1st

5

22nd Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:30 Ludlow

Sonic Pioneer

11st 1lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Martin Keighley

Dual Flat winner whose form in juvenile hurdles includes an emphatic success at Kempton (2m, good) and two non-completions (pulled up both times) in Grade 2 races; drops back in class after a break but he has a bit to prove and probably needs to kick on again to make a major impact.

5/1

7

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

12:40 Cheltenham

Sonic Pioneer

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

Progressed well at an ordinary level for previous Flat yard and looked a jumper with a future when rattling home by 14l at Kempton in November (good; Flat winner on soft); only 5-2 for the Grade 2 at Chepstow over Christmas won by Tenter Le Tout and hard to believe he gave his true running; retains potential but probably vulnerable for win purposes even if back on song.

25/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 4-4453

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Didn't see out 1m4f on his first run since being gelded early last month and fared better over C&D in first-time cheekpieces (retained) latest; that puts him into serious contention under Rossa Ryan (9-40 for the yard) but he's a bit more exposed than some.
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2nd

5

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:40 Perth

Crackalackin

11st 1lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland

Fair Flat racer who posted the best of his three hurdle runs when second to a fairly useful rival at Huntington (2m, good to firm) in May; not seen since but enters calculations.

5/1

2nd

6

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

18:00 Huntingdon

Crackalackin

10st 12lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Fair Flat racer who won over 1m4f on Polytrack last autumn; began hurdling career with respectable third of four at Fakenham (2m, good) last month and didn't run badly before weakening into fourth at Hexham more recently; holds each-way claims at least here.

11/2

4th

6

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:15 Hexham

Crackalackin

10st 12lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Fair Flat racer who won over 1m4f on Polytrack last autumn; satisfactory start over hurdles when 6l third of four at Fakenham (2m, good) last month, jumping soundly in the main; open to improvement and high on the list.

11/4

12/1

Form: 449-60

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three awful efforts round Meydan (half-brother to a dual winner there) leave him plenty to prove back from two months off; goes without blinkers on tonight's Tapeta debut and good support would be needed before he's considered.
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1

(1)

23rd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Windsor

Channagide

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Marco Botti

Seven-race maiden; struggled in three runs on dirt in Dubai but he's returned to Britain with a close fourth at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) and good second behind Zarakerjack on turf debut at Newbury (1m2f, good); up 4lb but he pulled clear of the third last time and raised his form to a new level with that eyecatching effort; respected.

11/4

2nd

1

(1)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newbury

Channagide

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Marco Botti

Struggled in three runs on dirt in Dubai but his three AW runs in Britain have all been respectable, beaten just over one length into fourth at Wolverhampton ten days ago; Oisin Murphy booked for turf debut; needs more but the longer trip can help.

4/1

2nd

1

(1)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newbury

Channagide

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Marco Botti

Struggled in three runs on dirt in Dubai but his three AW runs in Britain have all been respectable, beaten just over one length into fourth at Wolverhampton ten days ago; Oisin Murphy booked for turf debut; needs more but the longer trip can help.

4/1

10/1

Form: 8314-4 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Scrambled home off a 3lb lower mark over C&D late last year and has run to a similar level in defeat twice since; stall 12 isn't ideal for one happiest in front, though, and he's exposed now.
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5

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:37 Uttoxeter

Georginio

11st 0lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Archie Watson

Fair Flat racer; shaped with quite a bit more promise than eventual 29l defeat might suggest when fourth on recent hurdling debut at Stratford (2m, good to firm); considered each-way.

20/1

3

13th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:52 Stratford

Georginio

11st 0lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Archie Watson

Yet to make any further progress on the Flat since winning 9.4f AW nursery in December (RPR 68) but should be fine stamina-wise over hurdles and has possibilities if he takes to this game.

10/1

8

(6)

30th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:00 Pontefract

Georginio

10st 2lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Keen from a wide draw but was beaten a little over 2l at Wolverhampton two months ago (9.4f); seems as effective on turf and can go well.

4/1

Form: 0830-6

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Highly tried last season and still to get involved in a finish, having cracked late on her first run beyond 7f on comeback last month; needs to improve on her AW debut (half-sister to a Polytrack winner).
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11

(6)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:35 Doncaster

Hot Like Me

9st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Richard Spencer

Remains winless but she arrives in decent form, blinkered when fourth of six in 1m Yarmouth handicap 22 days ago; possibilities eased 2lb.

10/1

1

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:47 Yarmouth

Hot Like Me

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Has run to a similar level of form on her last two starts, the latest when a beaten favourite at Newmarket (1m, good; first-time visor); drops a further 2lb and blinkers now go on; wouldn't have to improve too much to get competitive.

100/30

4th

5

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Newmarket

Hot Like Me

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Just about her best run yet when beaten 3l behind an improver at Wolverhampton (9.4f) ten days ago; had no excuses there but always a chance that the new headgear might trigger something.

3/1

Form: 530-11 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Much improved this spring, winning twice over C&D, latterly when seeing off Silent Affair off a 4lb lower mark; this looks more competitive but she has a fair chance of the hat-trick.
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5

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Romantic Spirit

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David Menuisier

All four wins on Tapeta, the latest from 2lb higher at Southwell (1m3f) last October; hasn't been shaping as if about to capitalise on her declining mark, though, and this trip looks right on the limit of her stamina.

10/1

7th

4

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Romantic Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: David Menuisier

Four-time AW winner at up to 1m3f but she's disappointed in both starts this year; has dipped below her last winning mark, however, so can't be confidently ruled out tackling this trip for the first time.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 964-0

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Below market expectations on his handicap debut, having been gelded, when getting fired up after taking an early bump; no surprise to see him fare better if he settles in first-time blinkers.
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4th

5

(3)

5th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:50 Kempton (AW)

Golden Garden

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Warren Greatrex

Back off the same mark as when making all at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) last September when in the care of Jamie Osborne, but not at his best lately and similar tactics won't be easy in this field.

11/1

7th

7

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Bath

Golden Garden

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Warren Greatrex

Sole success came on AW at Wolverhampton last September when trained by Jamie Osborne; flattered by his finishing position when fourth of ten at Goodwood (1m6f, good) last month and finished last of six subsequently at Yarmouth (1m6f, good); cheekpieces are introduced for the first time and needs more.

12/1

6th

2

(1)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 17y

Class 5

19:10 Yarmouth

Golden Garden

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Made all to win a 1m6f handicap at Wolverhampton for Jamie Osborne last September; unplaced in two hurdle runs for this yard but he didn't run badly returned to the Flat at Goodwood 19 days ago (1m6f, good); down in class today and should have a big run in him.

9/2

12/1

Form: 54-0

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Stamina on the dam's side and tonight's stiffer test should suit now he's handicapping for a trainer who boasts a good record with 3yos here; well worth tracking in the market.
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5th

4

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Westlain

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Pick of Flat form when close third at Lingfield last June (11.6f; turf; Betelgeuse behind); won twice over hurdles since and is now asked to go further back on the level; interesting candidate.

100/30

5th

7

18th Feb 2026

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:05 Ludlow

Westlain

11st 1lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jack Jones

Won juvenile hurdle at Fontwell (2m1f, good to soft) in November and returned to form to win handicap against older horses at Huntingdon (2m, soft) a fortnight ago; did it easily last time and a 9lb rise may not stop him.

15/8

1st

6

5th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:35 Huntingdon

Westlain

11st 1lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jack Jones

Juvenile hurdler who came up rather short in Fontwell handicap most recently, failing to back up the form of his 66-1 win there; others preferred.

10/1

Form: 6641-9

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Cheekpieces had a positive effect when he closed out last season with a Chelmsford win off 3lb lower; made a poor C&D comeback behind Romantic Affair five weeks ago, however.
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3

(9)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Chepstow

Pine Cliffs

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jonathan Portman

Improved for the step up to 1m2f when winning final 2yo start on AW (first-time cheekpieces); modest Tapeta form this year, however, and this will be his first turf run since soundly beaten on debut; now visored.

25/1

3

(9)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Chepstow

Pine Cliffs

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jonathan Portman

Improved for the step up to 1m2f when winning final 2yo start on AW (first-time cheekpieces); modest Tapeta form this year, however, and this will be his first turf run since soundly beaten on debut; now visored.

25/1

10th

12

(4)

6th May 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pine Cliffs

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jonathan Portman

Cheekpieces had a positive effect when he closed out last season with a Chelmsford win off 3lb lower; made a poor C&D comeback behind Romantic Affair five weeks ago, however.

20/1

Form: 57-128 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Well supported when allowed to dictate in a small field over 8.6f here in March, winning off 9lb lower; backed that up at Newcastle next time but a poor effort on turf latest.
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4

(12)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Hock Eye The Noo

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Back on a good mark and went too hard up front when beaten about 3l at Wolverhampton (8.6f; first-time cheekpieces) on latest start; could go well.

7/1

4th

4

(4)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Hock Eye The Noo

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Charlie Johnston

Latest effort (1m, turf) suggests this new trip is worth exploring; has shown best form on AW and returns to this sphere off a handy mark with Jack Nicholls taking off a bonus 3lb.

8/1

7

(3)

12th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Hock Eye The Noo

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Won at Wolverhampton (8.5f; from 3lb lower) in March but has been way short of her best since, including tried in blinkers and a visor on her last two starts at Lingfield (7.5f) and Wolverhampton (8.5f) respectively; no reason to anticipate better reverting to turf; risky.

20/1

Non-runners

Silent Affair

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £76.50
Straight Forecast £72.97
Tricast £304.24
Trifecta £643.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Yellow Card

RP RATINGS:

Romantic Spirit

POSTDATA:

Georginio

NEWMARKET:

Sonic Pioneer

The Times:

Yellow Card

The Guardian:

Yellow Card

Daily Mail:

Yellow Card

D Express:

Yellow Card

The Star:

Yellow Card

Telegraph:

Romantic Spirit

Daily Mirror:

Romantic Spirit

The Sun:

Romantic Spirit

Daily Record:

Romantic Spirit

LAMBOURN:

Georginio