September 02 / 18.45 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.45

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  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 14-665 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Had the run of the race when making all to win a novice here in December (8.5f); hasn't done as well since, although more encouraging run when fifth over same C&D last time (not best of runs); first go at this trip.
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8

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Waiting For Love

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Promise as a 3yo, including a comfortable win in a Wolverhampton novice last December (8.6f); struggled since returning to action in June though and risky, for all she is dropping down the weights.

16/1

2

(1)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Waiting For Love

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: James Tate

Looked to start handicap life on an unrealistic mark and has struggled, latterly over further round here; didn't look to see out the extended 1m1f last time and worth a second look back over 7f with stable in fine form.

8/1

1

(6)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Waiting For Love

10st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Had the run of the race when making all to win a novice here in December (8.5f); hasn't done as well since, although more encouraging run when fifth over same C&D last time (not best of runs); first go at this trip.

9/1

Form: 981829 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off 9lb lower in December; gained another AW win at Lingfield in April (1m2f) when blinkered for first time; mixed form since; quite interesting with visor now tried.
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10th

9

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Molly Valentine

10st 1lb

J: Mr Jake Holman

T: Stephanie Cassidy

String of poor efforts since going close for Dean Ivory here last June; would be a surprise winner back in headgear under Jake Holman (0-7 to date).

50/1

10th

4

(5)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Molly Valentine

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Lost her way for Dean Ivory last backend and has struggled in two runs for two yards this spring; would be a surprise winner.

100/1

7th

2

(13)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Molly Valentine

11st 2lb

J: Mr Jake Holman

T: Stephanie Cassidy

All four wins when trained by Dean Ivory; finished last of 12 at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) on her sole start for Clare Hobson last month; headgear removed for stable debut; hard to make a case for.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 44-535

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Maiden; creditable third over 7f here last October and put in another good effort when close third at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) in June; below par last time at Windsor (final start under the care of Raphael Freire) but could bounce back.
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4th

5

(1)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tequila

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Showed enough to suggest she could win a race when trained in Britain; below best when last seen at Pontefract in September; has joined yard that can ready one and has run well on the AW before, so monitor the market.

5/1

4

(5)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

17:05 Pontefract

Tequila

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Maiden; good effort when close third at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) in June but below that on her next two starts, including when under the care of Kevin Philippart De Foy and beating one home at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) three weeks ago; backed into favouritism that day so interesting to see if her supporters return.

10/1

3

(8)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tequila

9st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Maiden; creditable third over 7f here last October and put in another good effort when close third at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) in June; below par last time at Windsor (final start under the care of Raphael Freire) but could bounce back.

10/1

Form: 5-33

Last run: 211 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Unexposed; third in a Newcastle novice in Janiuary (1m; odds-on) and over this C&D in February; off since but commands respect on her handicap debut.
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7

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:28 Ffos Las

Baikal

11st 7lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Grace Harris

Three hurdle wins this season, most recently when given a nicely judged Joe Anderson ride from off the pace over C&D (good) 12 days ago; 4lb rise is not excessive but the ground may have turn against him now.

4/1

7

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:28 Ffos Las

Baikal

11st 7lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Grace Harris

Three hurdle wins this season, most recently when given a nicely judged Joe Anderson ride from off the pace over C&D (good) 12 days ago; 4lb rise is not excessive but the ground may have turn against him now.

4/1

Form: 6-55

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Unexposed; fair form in two AW novices this term, last time finishing fifth over 1m at Southwell (66-1); likely improver now up in trip on handicap debut.
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9th

5

(7)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 88y

19:10 Killarney

Concert Party

9st 3lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual winner last year for Richard Hannon; bought to go hurdling but little to recommend in that discipline; best watched on her return to the level.

33/1

9th

6

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Concert Party

11st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual Flat winner is rated 77 in that sphere; was beaten 11l on h'cap debut at Clonmel last time but can do better so shortlisted.

11/2

Form: 5-3333 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f fillies' maiden here last August; mixed form in handicaps since, latterly on turf following wind surgery (last two starts over 1m2f); can be free and hood is back on for first time since creditable third at Southwell in April (7f); a possible.
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2nd

4

(2)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Veraison

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Won twice in a fortnight last October (C&D and 1m4f at Wolverhampton); latest Chelmsford run was a dip in her fortunes but the extended 1m5f may have stretched her; each-way shout.

4/1

5th

6

(6)

15th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Veraison

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Won at Kempton (1m3f, AW) and Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in October; 4lb higher than the most recent of those wins but her last two efforts have been solid; up in trip.

6/1

1st

4

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Veraison

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Seemed to benefit from the removal of tongue-tie at Kempton (1m3f) most recently, taking form figures without that equipment to 7411; may have more to offer upped further in distance; major contender.

7/2

Form: 9-85

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Unexposed; mainly modest form, best run when fifth of nine in a Nottingham maiden fillies' event last time (8.5f, good); tailed off on only previous AW start, but is a half-sister to Group 3 UAE 1m dirt winner, so the return to this sphere is worth exploring and longer trip (by Teofilo) should suit; contender on handicap debut.
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7

(2)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pearl Dubai

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Owen Burrows

Unexposed; mainly modest form, best run when fifth of nine in a Nottingham maiden fillies' event last time (8.5f, good); tailed off on only previous AW start, but is a half-sister to Group 3 UAE 1m dirt winner, so the return to this sphere is worth exploring and longer trip (by Teofilo) should suit; contender on handicap debut.

9/2

7

(2)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:20 Nottingham

Pearl Dubai

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

100,000gns yearling who was beaten a long way when 28-1 for debut (AW) in November; bit better after wind surgery and 224-day break when eighth of 11 with a first-time tongue-tie at Windsor (1m, good to firm; 200-1) in June; still early days for respected yard.

25/1

8th

11

(2)

30th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 2

18:45 Windsor

Pearl Dubai

9st 1lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Owen Burrows

100,000gns yearling who started 28-1 on her Tapeta debut last November, when beaten a long way; since undergone wind surgery and sports a first-time tongue-tie; market useful after such a layoff.

50/1

Form: 117174 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Three wins from four starts over C&D this season, the latest off a 2lb lower mark in June; not been quite at her best on last two outings, but a contender now back here.
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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

7th

2

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Romantic Spirit

10st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: David Menuisier

Has won four of 12 races on the AW, three over C&D, and the latest at Southwell last October (1m3f) off this mark; should come on for her latest run in April when back from a break; can go well.

6/1

Form: 5424-6

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Showed fair form on turf at up to 1m2f for Ian Williams last season; slowly away in first-time visor when well beaten on stable debut in July; headgear dispensed with for this AW debut; a bit to prove.
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5th

2

(4)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:00 Doncaster

Little Miss India

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Often slowly away but it hasn't prevented her from winning three times on the AW since October (9.4f-1m4f); this trip more suitable than the 1m she tackled at Bath 19 days ago; untried on faster than good.

8/1

8th

4

(8)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Bath

Little Miss India

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Owen

3-9 since a hood went on, including wins under Ashley Lewis at Wolverhampton (1m4f and 9.4f) on two of her last three starts; unraced over a trip this short since her pre-handicap days and the hood is removed; also unraced on turf since last July and none of her turf form matches this mark.

4/1

1st

2

(1)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Little Miss India

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Owen

Recorded her second win when scoring over 1m4f here last month but she was a well-held fourth in follow-up bid at Southwell on Saturday; has a bit to prove after that and this is a quick turnaround.

5/2

Form: -00435

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Best form has been at Southwell, winning a 7f nursery last season and finishing third over 1m3f in July; tailed off at Doncaster last time (1m2f, good to firm); others preferred.
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9th

9

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Liberty Bird

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: James Evans

Both wins came in 2024 when trained by Charlie Johnston; has lost her form and is now with her third trainer since; pulled up here (bled from the nose) on penultimate start; first headgear today.

20/1

7th

1

(9)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Chepstow

Liberty Bird

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

Both wins came in 2024 when trained by Charlie Johnston; has lost her form and now with her third trainer since; pulled up at Windsor last time (bled from the nose).

10/1

6

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Liberty Bird

9st 9lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: James Evans

Nicely treated on some of last year's form for Charlie Johnston (consistency was an issue) but didn't shine in subsequent short spells with Alice Haynes and Lemos De Souza; never figured when ninth at Lingfield (1m, AW; stays further) on her debut for this yard last month.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £55.70
Straight Forecast £51.56
Tricast £268.81
Trifecta £268.20

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Baikal

The Guardian:

Veraison

SPOTLIGHT:

Romantic Spirit

The Times:

Pearl Dubai

RP RATINGS:

Liberty Bird

Telegraph:

Baikal

Daily Mail:

Baikal

D Express:

Baikal

The Sun:

Baikal

Daily Record:

Baikal

Daily Mirror:

Veraison

The Star:

Veraison

POSTDATA:

Romantic Spirit