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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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

7

(5)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:38 Beverley

Suzette

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Her sole success came on soft ground and she gave the impression this return to 1m would suit when a staying-on fifth of 11 in 7f Catterick handicap two weeks ago; possibilities.

10/1

5th

2

(1)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Suzette

9st 8lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Won a 7f Carlisle nursery (soft) last August but has lost her way since; attracted support from a plummeting mark but never threatened when sixth of ten at Thirsk (1m, good) 11 days ago; has dropped a further 2lb but needs to show more.

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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3rd

4

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

17:23 Leicester

Little She

9st 4lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Marcus Tregoning

Not yet off the mark but in the frame seven times, at 6f to about 1m1f; kept on quite nicely when upped to 1m2f at Windsor recently but needs to show she has the stamina to outstay a couple of proven 1m4f performers.

5/1

5th

12

(4)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Little She

9st 12lb

J: Miss Alice Tregoning

T: Marcus Tregoning

14-race maiden who hasn't progressed from her early promise; placed in two low-grade AW handicaps last October and she should be sharper with her reappearance under her belt; each-way shout.

12/1

6th

11

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:21 Lingfield (AW)

Little She

10st 9lb

J: Miss Alice Tregoning

T: Marcus Tregoning

Yet to register a victory but she ended 2025 in good nick, second of 13 in 9.5f Wolverhampton in October; she has gone well off a break too so needs considering.

7/1

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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12th

2

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:42 Newmarket

Dream Illusion

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Best form on AW and she's 0-7 on turf; exposed filly but she landed her fourth AW handicap when scoring at Southwell (1m) in March and was back in that career-best form when second over that C&D a fortnight ago; chance if she can transfer those efforts to grass.

6/1

2nd

6

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Dream Illusion

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Three wins this year (two over C&D) and bounced back from disappointing Newcastle run with close sixth of eight over C&D this month, when the slow pace was against her; possible player.

9/1

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