September 02 / 19.45 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.45

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  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.80
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 446635

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
0-9 on turf and doesn't appear to be progressing; has shaped as though returning to this sort of trip may suit (bred to stay), but he needs to find improvement now switched to the AW.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Worcester

Arbitration

10st 11lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Won over 9.4f on the AW last September for Karl Burke and bought for 67,000gns at the sales; the hood could be a significant addition as he pulled way too hard when beaten 9l behind the favourite at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good).

3/1

2nd

6

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

17:30 Newton Abbot

Arbitration

10st 10lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Won over 9.4f on the AW last September for Karl Burke, his only win in 12 outings; of useful ability and he fetched 67,000gns at the sales.

5/2

8th

12

(4)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

16:30 Nottingham

Arbitration

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Won at Wolverhampton last month when upped to 9.4f on his only AW start; creditable fourth of 11 to Stormy Monday at Doncaster (good to soft) 12 days later when upped to 1m2f, but he raced freely at and near the front and others prove stronger late on; concern same will happen today.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 6227

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in small fields at Bath (1m, firm) in May and at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm) in June, but well held on handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f, good) in July; needs to step up from that, but the stable is in fine form and she is a sister to two AW winners (one smart); respected.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bintalina

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Ran her best race so far when second at this track last month (9.5f); found wanting for pace back in maiden company at Kempton (1m3f) 17 days ago; improvement required now tackling 1m4f for the first time.

9/2

3

(1)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:23 Kempton (AW)

Bintalina

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Well-related filly who's proved expensive to follow in five starts (1m-1m2f) and was again inclined to lug left on her AW (Tapeta) debut in handicap company early last month; about sets the standard on that effort though.

7/4

2nd

4

(8)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bintalina

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Runner-up in small fields at Bath (1m, firm) in May and at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm) in June, but well held on handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f, good) in July; needs to step up from that, but the stable is in fine form and she is a sister to two AW winners (one smart); respected.

6/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 32-283

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
0-6 but placed in all four starts on the AW including when beaten a head in a maiden over C&D in April (third and fourth won next time); makes her handicap debut after 75 days off and holds each-way claims again.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(3)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Leicester

Mythical Bird

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Hughie Morrison

Some promising AW runs as a 3yo and she was an emphatic winner on her reappearance at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in April, albeit the second, who has won since, was not seen to best advantage; up 8lb but has hopes of doing better again in her first turf handicap.

Evs

1st

1

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Lingfield (AW)

Mythical Bird

10st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Hughie Morrison

Ten-race maiden; made the frame three consecutive times on AW in September/October (1m-1m2f) and is quite well handicapped on those efforts but not seen since a lesser run at the end of October.

8/1

7

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Mythical Bird

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Hughie Morrison

Maiden who has run to a similar level when in the frame in three AW handicaps this autumn, most recently when fourth of 13 over C&D (similar chance to Nibras Angel); more needed in a competitive race.

10/1

Form: 70500

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has hinted at ability but only beat one home on AW debut at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last time; this trip more in line with his breeding, but it still takes a leap of faith to support him.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(8)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Implied Volatility

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jennie Candlish

Eight-race maiden who has finished down the field in his five handicaps (6f-1m2f); now 10lb lower than opening mark but he needs to raise his game after 104 days off.

14/1

7/4

Form: -56111

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has won his last three starts over 7f/1m on turf, all by a neck; another 6lb higher and up again in trip on this return to the AW (0-5), but folly to dismiss him in current mood.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(12)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Salisbury

Kodi Fire

9st 2lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Charles Hills

Landed a three-timer last summer, including one over C&D; should strip fitter following his recent fifth of 11 at Windsor (1m, good to firm) but may need to come down the weights.

8/1

5th

3

(5)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Kodi Fire

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Charles Hills

Completed a hat-trick over C&D in August but he ended the season with a couple of below-par efforts at Wolverhampton and Newbury; needs to hit the ground running on his seasonal return.

11/2

14th

13

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Newbury

Kodi Fire

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Charles Hills

Rattled off a hat-trick over 7f/1m on good to firm ground in the summer, but looked to fail through lack of stamina when fifth of eight at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) 18 days ago; return to this trip should suit, but is unproven on ground softer than good.

12/1

10/1

Form: 3377

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Showed ability when third in two Southwell maidens (1m3f/1m4f) in February, but well held in both starts on turf including on handicap debut; needs to benefit from the return to Tapeta.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

11

6th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

18:12 Fontwell

Tetsworth

10st 10lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Showed ability on the Flat without winning; faced a stiff task on hurdle debut and was still in contention when unseating at Plumpton in a maiden won by Flash Man; only 11-2 that day and could have a role to play in first-time cheekpieces.

7/1

5

6th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

15:10 Plumpton

Tetsworth

10st 10lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

0-8 on the Flat but has shown a fair level of ability in that code, including on last two starts; shaped when fourth of nine on hurdle debut at Kempton (2m, good) in December as though he would improve for that experience; stable has strong record in race; he could be the main threat to Loriko.

5/1

5th

3

(8)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Tetsworth

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Beaten just over a length on final start for Julie Camacho in October (1m2f); acquitted himself quite well on hurdle/stable debut at Kempton just after Christmas then found just one too good in amateur riders' race at Chelmsford (1m2f; 4l back to the third); key player off same mark.

11/4

12/1

Form: 638

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Best effort in three starts on turf when beaten just over a length into third of five in a Brighton novice (1m, good) in May, but well held in both outings either side; improvement needed upped in trip on AW/handicap debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(1)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Alfie D

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Tate

Five-race maiden; stayed on for third at Wolverhampton (1m4f) most recently, posting one of his better efforts; interesting contender, with improvement possible upped further in distance.

7/2

3rd

7

(7)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alfie D

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: James Tate

Close third in Brighton novice (1m, good) in May but he's struggled in both runs since, including on handicap debut here (9.4f) this month; in good hands and still unexposed but he needs a transformation at this new trip.

16/1

7th

7

(6)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alfie D

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Tate

Best effort in three starts on turf when beaten just over a length into third of five in a Brighton novice (1m, good) in May, but well held in both outings either side; improvement needed upped in trip on AW/handicap debut.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 16-700 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has faced stiff tasks in a Listed race and three Class 2 handicaps since winning her first two starts as a 2yo, including one here (7f); not easy to assess, but this is much easier and she could go well especially if the return here helps.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(2)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bassadanza

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Has faced stiff tasks in a Listed race and three Class 2 handicaps since winning her first two starts as a 2yo, including one here (7f); not easy to assess, but this is much easier and she could go well especially if the return here helps.

8/1

13

(7)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Bassadanza

8st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Faded in Listed race on hat-trick bid last term and took backward steps this season with her heavy defeats in handicaps at Musselburgh (1m1f) and Royal Ascot (1m); best watched at present.

66/1

24th

23

(12)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Bassadanza

8st 6lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Dual winner but has made little impact in Listed/handicap company on her last two starts, going off 40-1 at Musselburgh two weeks ago; couldn't be entertained for this on the back of that run.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £17.90
Straight Forecast £15.70
Tricast £38.19
Trifecta £67.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Kodi Fire

The Times:

Mythical Bird

NEWMARKET:

Bintalina

SPOTLIGHT:

Bassadanza

Daily Mirror:

Bintalina

D Express:

Mythical Bird

Daily Record:

Mythical Bird

RP RATINGS:

Bassadanza

Telegraph:

Kodi Fire

The Guardian:

Kodi Fire

Daily Mail:

Kodi Fire

The Sun:

Kodi Fire

The Star:

Kodi Fire