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

6th

6

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

13:42 Newton Abbot

Arbitration

10st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Fairly useful Flat racer who came second in two novice hurdles (one over C&D) in spring; well beaten on last month's handicap debut at Fontwell (2m1f, good), though, and his tendency to race too freely remains a worry.

16/1

5th

5

22nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

14:12 Fontwell

Arbitration

11st 2lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Joe Tizzard

Fairly useful Flat racer who came second in two novice hurdles for new stable in the spring, despite racing too freely; probably needs to improve on this handicap debut but that's possible.

5/1

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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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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4th

8

(8)

25th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket

Mythical Bird

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Hughie Morrison

This season's wins have come at 1m2f but 1m1f here should be fine; a greater concern would be her last two runs, which were backward steps.

14/1

5th

7

(3)

18th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newbury

Mythical Bird

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Hughie Morrison

Two wins in 1m2f handicaps this season, the latest at Salisbury last month; no improvement for a step up in trip at Bath 16 days ago; needs to raise her game.

12/1

5th

4

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 4

17:02 Bath

Mythical Bird

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

Had 16 races; ran on well to lead where it mattered at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago and this belated first run beyond that trip could be a good thing; raised 3lb.

5/1

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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10th

5

(1)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Implied Volatility

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Unplaced in 12 starts and recent efforts don't suggest much is about to change; application of cheekpieces needs to make a big difference.

16/1

12th

6

(3)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Implied Volatility

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Yet to make the first three after 11 races from 6f to 1m2f; 18lb lower now than on last summer's handicap debut but others are more solid.

16/1

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.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(6)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Newmarket

Kodi Fire

10st 11lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: Charles Hills

Seemingly perked up by first-time cheekpieces when making all at Chepstow (1m, good to firm) in July but was below form at Sandown last month and needs to bounce back again.

20/1

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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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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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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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