May 22 / 21.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

21.00

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Race And Rest – Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Fillies’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Race And Rest – Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Fillies’ Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

10th
12 (1)
Boubou

25/1

Form: 66-64

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Failed to beat a rival on stable/seasonal debut at Kempton (6f, AW) and beaten 8l when below-form fourth of six here on handicap debut over 8.5f; drops back in trip with more needed from her.
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7

(1)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Bath

Boubou

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Robert Stephens

Poor maiden for two yards who went off big prices, and finished well beaten, in two Wolverhampton handicaps this spring; little to recommend her.

33/1

10th

12

(1)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Boubou

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Robert Stephens

Failed to beat a rival on stable/seasonal debut at Kempton (6f, AW) and beaten 8l when below-form fourth of six here on handicap debut over 8.5f; drops back in trip with more needed from her.

25/1

10th

12

(1)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Boubou

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Robert Stephens

Failed to beat a rival on stable/seasonal debut at Kempton (6f, AW) and beaten 8l when below-form fourth of six here on handicap debut over 8.5f; drops back in trip with more needed from her.

25/1

Form: 4293 BF

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Showed ability at Chelmsford (1m/7f) first two starts but hung badly left in the second of those and proved virtually unrideable here over 6f on her final qualifying run; off since third of eight on handicap debut here (6f) three months ago; up in grade but the step back up in trip should suit.
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10

(12)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:05 Brighton

Dance Recital

8st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Keady

Runner-up in a 7f AW maiden on her second start but that's as good as it's got; did get placed on handicap debut but all downhill since.

33/1

13

(14)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

15:02 Windsor

Dance Recital

8st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Keady

3yo maiden; raced mainly on AW; placed over 6f on handicap debut but subsequent form is poor; enough to prove on first attempt beyond 1m.

40/1

8th

5

(9)

21st Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Dance Recital

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Third on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in February but she's struggled in her three starts since (7f/1m); tongue-tie and cheekpieces now applied (replacing recent blinkers).

12/1

Form: 345233 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three-time Newcastle winner (6f-7f) with the most recent of those wins coming last March off 14lb higher; has been in the first three in each of her three starts since wind surgery, including here over 6f 16 days ago; 5lb claimer is recruited; steps back up in trip and holds claims.
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3rd

2

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Sibyl Charm

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Three-time AW winner; only 1-17 on turf but gained the success off current mark at Ayr (6f, good) in August; good chance provided she returns to that form.

10/1

3rd

2

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Sibyl Charm

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Three-time AW winner; only 1-17 on turf but gained the success off current mark at Ayr (6f, good) in August; good chance provided she returns to that form.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 086-16 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Showed improved form when winning over C&D off 4lb lower in February on handicap debut but she was unable to back that up when switched back to turf at Leicester (7f, good; raced freely) following an 82-day break; worth another chance now returning to AW.
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5

(1)

19th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ornately

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

C&D winner off 2lb lower in February; mixed form since, best run when neck second to Dream Illusion (same terms) over C&D in May; rather disappointing since but may revive now she's back here, particularly from good draw.

9/1

4

(2)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

17:35 Haydock

Ornately

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: James Fanshawe

Chance on the form of this year's Wolverhampton win and neck second (both 7f), but yet to record an RPR better than 61 away from Tapeta, including two backwards steps on Polytrack most recently.

12/1

3

(1)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:08 Kempton (AW)

Ornately

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Made a winning handicap debut at Wolverhampton in February (7f); better form when second over that C&D in May; latest Chelmsford run not the one to judge her on and this free-going filly could benefit from dropping to 6f; one to consider.

6/1

Form: 045-49 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a 7f maiden at Epsom last August; not disgraced at Nottingham (8.5f, good) on return and her most recent effort, when beating only one home at Doncaster (1m, good), is probably worth forgiving given a wide trip; drops back to 7f and holds place claims on her second attempt on AW.
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6th

10

(5)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Graduated

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Consistent sort but is yet to win a handicap from 11 attempts; solid third of ten at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month and holds place claims once again.

6/1

9

(9)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Graduated

9st 4lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Has run consistently in handicaps all summer and wasn't beaten far from a similarly wide stall over C&D off 5lb higher in the spring; needs to find a bit more from somewhere back up from 6f.

6/1

6

(8)

31st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:22 Brighton

Graduated

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Beaten favourite in the Brighton race won by Pietro but broadly consistent of late and ran creditably dropped back to 6f last time (AW); 0-9 in handicaps but unexposed at this trip and has possibilities off current mark.

13/2

Form: 199-60

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f soft-ground Class 5 nursery at Carlisle last August off 2lb higher but well below form since, beaten 12l at Beverley last time; tried AW on penultimate start.
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8th

8

(2)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:13 Thirsk

Suzette

10st 10lb

J: Mr William Pearman

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Returns to her ideal sphere but has a doubt over current form, having achieved little in AW event on stable/seasonal debut; 0-12 since winning on handicap debut two years ago.

25/1

11th

2

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Suzette

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Won a nursery at Carlisle (7f, soft) off a 15lb higher mark in August 2024; not at the same level last year but starts out for her new yard off a reduced mark; tongue tied; worth a market check.

12/1

7th

10

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Suzette

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Won a 7f Carlisle nursery (soft) off a 13lb higher mark in August last season; ran one of her best races since then when third at Beverley last time (8.5f, soft); below par both previous AW runs (first after a break); bit to prove.

8/1

Form: 354324

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
0-8; placed in her first two outings in cheekpieces (both over C&D) but below her best back on turf over 6f at Yarmouth 30 days ago; has place claims returned to AW with the step back up in trip likely to suit.
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7

(10)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Empress

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

15-race maiden but she has dropped in the weights and ran well for second (clear of the third) behind Diligent Henry (runs in the 4.55) over C&D two weeks ago; can win a race around here but the widest stall dents confidence this time.

5/1

10

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Empress

8st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Maiden who's been expensive to follow, in two forms of headgear, as she's tumbled down the weights since handicapping; a case could be made on more than one of her previous C&D efforts though.

8/1

8th

7

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:38 Southwell (AW)

Blue Empress

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

0-12 but she has been in the first four in six of her eight AW starts; made the running when fourth at Wolverhampton five weeks ago (7f); not ruled out back down in trip.

8/1

Form: 43-45

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Seems to have regressed slightly in novice/maiden company; steps back up to 7f on handicap debut; watch the market.
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2nd

9

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Little She

9st 13lb

J: Miss Alice Tregoning

T: Marcus Tregoning

Longstanding maiden whose form dipped in the Brighton race won by Wrist Art; chance of finally opening her account largely depends on the effects of added cheekpieces.

10/1

6th

5

(6)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

Little She

10st 6lb

J: Miss Alice Tregoning

T: Marcus Tregoning

Has made the frame on several occasions but remains a 19-race maiden; her mark continues to fall and she should find one of these soon.

5/1

4th

7

(6)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

13:35 Beverley

Little She

10st 2lb

J: Miss Alice Tregoning

T: Marcus Tregoning

18-race maiden; some fair form this season, including when second at Chepstow two runs back; handles these conditions and has an each-way chance.

11/2

Form: -53442

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
0-7 but she wasn't beaten far when fourth of 12 on handicap debut over C&D in March and backed that up with another solid effort at Southwell last month; the cheekpieces worn for those two starts are replaced by second-time blinkers; place claims once again but may prove vulnerable.
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9

(1)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 5

14:15 Salisbury

Enchanted Way

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Archie Watson

Eight-race maiden whose best form has been in cheekpieces and the return of blinkers backfired last time at Wolverhampton (7f); with those aids retained, others look safer propositions.

14/1

7th

8

(5)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enchanted Way

9st 5lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Archie Watson

0-7 but she wasn't beaten far when fourth of 12 on handicap debut over C&D in March and backed that up with another solid effort at Southwell last month; the cheekpieces worn for those two starts are replaced by second-time blinkers; place claims once again but may prove vulnerable.

9/1

8

(5)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enchanted Way

9st 5lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Archie Watson

0-7 but she wasn't beaten far when fourth of 12 on handicap debut over C&D in March and backed that up with another solid effort at Southwell last month; the cheekpieces worn for those two starts are replaced by second-time blinkers; place claims once again but may prove vulnerable.

9/1

Form: 75662

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Best effort when second of 11 in first-time cheekpieces under Jack Nicholls over C&D this month in her second handicap; steps up in grade but should be competitive.
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5

(8)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:20 Haydock

Dream Illusion

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Tough filly whose 14 runs for Karl Burke last year included a win at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) and an unlucky runner-up spot in this race (good); kept busy for this yard too, adding another three AW wins to her record; not far off her best when second last time and she could have a say if soft ground doesn't dent her prospects.

8/1

2nd

4

(9)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dream Illusion

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

All four wins have been on AW, including one over C&D; no obvious excuses for latest 8l defeat at Southwell (1m, AW) though.

8/1

8th

1

(8)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:06 Southwell (AW)

Dream Illusion

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

All four wins have been on AW and last two were over C&D in the spring; remains feasibly treated off only 1lb higher than for her last success and she's run well on turf in last two starts including a near-miss at Wetherby (7f, good to firm); usually comes from off the pace and she's strongly respected back up in trip.

11/2

Form: 5530-4

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Best two efforts from five starts have been over this C&D; ran well from the front on handicap debut 16 days ago, weakening late on having raced freely on her first start for 173 days; steps up in grade but she's entitled to come on for that outing and has each-way claims.
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1st

8

(7)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:12 Brighton

Sheephavenbaystory

8st 12lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: James Horton

Regressive maiden who hasn't always looked the easiest; no better for the step up to 1m last time and goes without the usual hood back down in trip.

20/1

6

(3)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:52 Nottingham

Sheephavenbaystory

9st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: James Horton

Six-race maiden whose form is over 7f, mostly on AW; doesn't shape as if she's crying out for this new trip.

12/1

6

(3)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:52 Nottingham

Sheephavenbaystory

9st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: James Horton

Six-race maiden whose form is over 7f, mostly on AW; doesn't shape as if she's crying out for this new trip.

12/1

Non-runners

Maids Head

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £37.80
Straight Forecast £31.52
Tricast £112.69
Trifecta £238.50

Selections

The Times:

Dream Illusion

RP RATINGS:

Sibyl Charm

NEWMARKET:

Ornately

SPOTLIGHT:

Maids Head

Telegraph:

Graduated

POSTDATA:

Blue Empress

Daily Mail:

Ornately

The Star:

Maids Head

The Guardian:

Dream Illusion

The Sun:

Dream Illusion

Daily Record:

Dream Illusion

D Express:

Sibyl Charm

Daily Mirror:

Sibyl Charm