September 22 / 17.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.00

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  • Prize money: £3672
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

OUR TIP

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 72

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a low-key start at Kempton (7f) last month but she left that form a long way behind when a strong-finishing second at Chepstow (7f, good) two weeks later; sets the standard on that form and she's open to more progress on this step up in trip; big player.
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1st

2

(8)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Anywaythewindblows

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Made a low-key start at Kempton (7f) last month but she left that form a long way behind when a strong-finishing second at Chepstow (7f, good) two weeks later; sets the standard on that form and she's open to more progress on this step up in trip; big player.

7/4

2nd

5

(4)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

13:53 Chepstow

Anywaythewindblows

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Jonathan Portman

9-1, never involved when beaten over 10l on debut at Kempton (7f, AW) 14 days ago; not inconceivable she'll come on a good deal for the run and play a part.

20/1

6

(8)

11th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Anywaythewindblows

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

March foal by Zoustar; dam French 1m 2yo winner, half-sister to French 7.5f 2yo/9.5f winner Miz Vega, out of dual BC Turf Sprint winner Mizdirection; holds a sales race entry at Newmarket later this month, but stable has few 2yos go in first time; yard also runs Quatro Netas.

14/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
9,000gns half-sister to five winners including Das Rote (Italian Listed-placed 5f/6f; RPR 94), Texas Man (5f including 2yo; 80) and Clipsham Tiger (1m AW; 71); dam 5f AW winner (77); well drawn on debut and she needs checking in market.
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1st

1

(2)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lizzana

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Favourite last autumn for both starts, finding one too good over C&D before obliging with zero fuss when 5-4 at Kempton (1m); that's easily the best form in this, and pretty useful, but there are newcomers to worry about.

6/5

1st

9

(8)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Kempton (AW)

Lizzana

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Sent off favourite for her Wolverhampton debut three weeks ago (8.6f) and she made a promising start, keeping on well but just unable to claw back the winner; each-way claims once again.

5/1

2nd

8

(1)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lizzana

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

9,000gns half-sister to five winners including Das Rote (Italian Listed-placed 5f/6f; RPR 94), Texas Man (5f including 2yo; 80) and Clipsham Tiger (1m AW; 71); dam 5f AW winner (77); well drawn on debut and she needs checking in market.

12/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 5562

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has not progressed in her four starts and was beaten 8l when runner-up at Lingfield (7f, AW) last month; has quite a bit to find at this new trip and nurseries will be more suitable.
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11th

2

(11)

28th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ffos Las

Sunshine And Roses

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Having only third run on turf when second at Haydock (1m, good; unraced on softer) and she came from some way back to go close at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW), the scene of her sole success; strongly considered.

11/4

2nd

9

(5)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sunshine And Roses

9st 4lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Pounced to break her duck over C&D (beat Blue Celestial by half-a-length) on penultimate start; gave a good account of herself back on turf when second at Haydock (1m) subsequently; it's likely she'll be in the mix again with Rose Dawes retaining the ride.

5/1

2nd

7

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 5

17:10 Haydock

Sunshine And Roses

8st 11lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Got up late to shed her maiden tag at the 12th attempt at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 18 days ago; comfortably held on both turf starts but it's too soon to suggest she won't prove as effective on the grass.

5/1

Form: 5

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to a fairly useful winner (1m2f/1m3f), but was 25-1 at Lingfield (7f, AW) last month and she finished a remote fifth of eight; should know more this time but she needs a transformation on her second start.
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10

(12)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Make Her Believe

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Down the field at Lingfield on debut (7f) but she fared much better when fourth over C&D last month, not enjoying a clear run but keeping on well; drawn wide but plenty to recommend her otherwise.

4/1

4th

9

(10)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Make Her Believe

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Alice Haynes

Sister to a fairly useful winner (1m2f/1m3f), but was 25-1 at Lingfield (7f, AW) last month and she finished a remote fifth of eight; should know more this time but she needs a transformation on her second start.

50/1

6

(7)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Make Her Believe

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

15,000euros yearling; seventh foal; Make Believe sister to 1m2f/1m3f winner Abbey Actress (RPR 81), half-sister to winners Crema Inglesa (1m-1m2f; 90), Hilts (1m2f-12.4f; 85), Point In Time (1m4f including AW; 84) and Creme Chantilly (1m AW including 2yo; 75); dam 1m2f winner (97); yard is 0-16 with juveniles this month; market helpful on debut.

14/1

9/1

Form: 46

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal from a useful 1m2f winner; made an encouraging start when fourth here (7f) in July but she failed to build on that at Chelmsford (well-held sixth) last month; still early days but she needs improvement upped in trip.
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7th

11

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ffos Las

Lapidarist

9st 2lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

A maiden after 14 starts but looked suited by step up to 1m2f when coming from the rear to go close in this grade at Lingfield (good to firm) three weeks ago and has each-way claims at least if in similar form.

6/1

2nd

3

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield

Lapidarist

9st 1lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

13-race maiden; placed in two AW handicaps in early part of this year (1m/9.4f) but beaten about 16l when fourth of five on turf return at Windsor (1m, good to firm) in June; must do better here.

5/1

4th

6

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

17:15 Windsor

Lapidarist

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: David Simcock

Yet to score but she posted a good second in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap and wasn't seen to best effect when sixth in 8.5f handicap there later in March; possibilities after a break.

10/1

15/8

Form: 62

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both runs have been on Polytrack; ran green at Kempton (7f) last month but she found plenty of progress when going close behind the favourite at Chelmsford (1m) 19 days later; that form puts her firmly in the picture and she's respected with Hollie Doyle booked again.
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9th

7

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:20 Hamilton

Mimis Magic

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ed Dunlop

Nine-race maiden; two fair runs on the AW in the spring, but well below form last three starts (visor tried last time, but left off here).

20/1

9th

7

(6)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mimis Magic

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ed Dunlop

0-8; weakened late when runner-up over 9.5f here (12-1) in May; has regressed race by race since; returns to AW in added visor with plenty to prove.

20/1

8th

7

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

20:00 Windsor

Mimis Magic

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Dunlop

Remains winless and she came in a below-par sixth of ten in 1m Newmarket handicap last month; more is required if she's to gain a win at the eighth attempt.

11/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam 11.6f/1m4f winner (including AW; RPR 85), is granddaughter of 1m4f Group 3 winning half-sister to Oaks winner Eswarah; could be a longer-term prospect and is best watched unless market suggests otherwise.
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2nd

1

(9)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Crazy Plan

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Dan Horsford

0-5 but has improved to make the frame since stepped up in trip in handicaps at Wolverhampton (1m4f) and at this track (1m2f); looks sure to run her race once again.

2/1

4th

11

(1)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Crazy Plan

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Dan Horsford

Stepped up considerably on previous efforts when second of ten on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) four weeks ago; a couple of those behind have won since and she remains unexposed, but she has gone up 3lb and not sure the return to a sharper test will suit.

3/1

2nd

12

(11)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Crazy Plan

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Dan Horsford

Well beaten in two starts last year at around 1m and it was the same story on her reappearance at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) in May; dam won over 1m4f and she now steps up in trip for her handicap debut.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
14,000gns yearling; Cracksman half-sister to six winners including Bobby Kennedy (11.6f; RPR 67), Anna Jammeela (1m4f AW; RPR 64) and Sir Maxalot (Italian 1m1f-1m3f); dam a useful dual Flat winner (1m/10.5f) who also won twice over hurdles; yard 15% with 2yos this season and she needs watching in market on debut.
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3rd

4

12th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

17:41 Market Rasen

Cracking Anna

10st 7lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Limited on the Flat (40-rated); cautious hurdles debut at Hexham (2m, good; fourth to Tiny Riot) last Saturday but she ran her race, beaten just over 6l, and she's entitled to draw benefit for that; the task isn't an impossible one.

8/1

4th

6

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:05 Hexham

Cracking Anna

10st 5lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Flat form for Michael Bell isn't overly encouraging, beaten in excess of 8l in a 1m2f Class 6 at Yarmouth (good; 12-1) six weeks ago; dam won over hurdles though (2m5f) and she's in pretty safe hands with Greenall and Guerriero; receives the 7lb fillies' allowance.

33/1

6th

10

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

15:22 Yarmouth

Cracking Anna

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Beaten between 12.5l and 15.5l in maiden/novice races on the AW (9.4f/7f); nicely bred and disappointing should she not be a great deal more competitive off this low a mark.

10/1

Form: 05

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at a big price here (7f) on debut in July and same story at Chepstow (7f, soft) 20 days ago.
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4th

9

(4)

28th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ffos Las

Alices Influence

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: David Evans

Has won in a visor and might have won in the new blinkers at Beverley (handicap over an extended 7f) had she not been short of room when it mattered; respected, although soft ground would be a worry.

7/2

5th

9

(8)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

Alices Influence

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: David Evans

Showed improved form when a visor was first fitted; no further progress kept to turf since but today's change of headgear may have positive effect.

13/2

100/1

Form:

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Started slowly and was outpaced throughout when 200-1 on Windsor debut (6f, good) in July.
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8th

10

(7)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:06 Brighton

Maryland Star

8st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Dean Ivory

Never closer than 6l in nine defeats and has raced from 6f to 1m4f; unconvincing.

20/1

9th

14

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Lingfield (AW)

Maryland Star

9st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Offered just a modicum of promise in her eight starts (6f-1m4f); this summer's efforts leave her with a point to prove.

20/1

7th

10

(1)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Windsor

Maryland Star

9st 1lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Seven-race maiden who hinted at ability in a couple of maidens but hasn't built on it in handicaps, including when fitted with a hood last time; makes limited appeal despite the drop in grade.

20/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
10,000gns yearling; fifth foal; closely related to Omani 6f winner Ingleton, half-sister to 1m4f winner Gold Cup Day (RPR 86); dam 1m4f winner (92), closely related to 1m2f-2m4f Group 1 winner Fame And Glory; yard 14% with 2yos this season and interesting to see how she figures in market.
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2nd

6

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Chepstow

Head Girl

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jonathan Portman

Off the mark at the seventh attempt when justifying favouritism in a Beverley handicap (1m4f, good to firm) last month; up 5lb, but that was a dominant display and this well-bred filly has fast and soft ground winners on the dam's side of her pedigree; key player.

11/4

1st

7

(7)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

14:10 Beverley

Head Girl

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jonathan Portman

Took a big step forward in first-time cheekpieces with third at Lingfield (11.5f) in May but she beat only one in 1m4f Epsom handicap 27 days ago; well in the mix if back on song here.

4/1

9th

8

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

19:32 Epsom

Head Girl

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Jonathan Portman

Improved effort in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when third of ten at Lingfield (11.5f, good to firm) one month ago; that was just her fifth start and she's one of few legitimate threats to Sarangpur.

9/2

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
3,000gns yearling; seventh foal; half-sister to 5f winner Ghostman (RPR 73); dam 7f 2yo winner (85), half-sister to 1m2f-1m6f (including Breeders' Cup Marathon) winner London Bridge, out of 1m winning half-sister to US 1m1f/1m2f Grade 1 winner Magical Fantasy; has speed and stamina in pedigree and market should guide on debut.
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1st

3

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Newmarket (July)

Emmas Letter

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ed Dunlop

Added to her Newcastle novice last autumn when landing a Nottingham handicap (1m2f, good to firm) last month; held in third of four at Lingfield last time but that was a respectable effort in a tactical race and she should be in the mix again.

5/2

3rd

3

(1)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Lingfield

Emmas Letter

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ed Dunlop

Similar run of juvenile form included a win in Newcastle novice (1m, AW) last year and it was a first win since when taking Nottingham handicap (good to firm) over this trip three weeks ago; 3lb nudge but the runner-up has won since; firm contender.

5/2

1st

5

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Nottingham

Emmas Letter

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ed Dunlop

On a handy mark on last year's form up to 8.6f and it's possible the drop back in trip will help, but she's been beaten a long way on both starts this season (1m4f/11.4f) and has something to prove.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £29.50
Straight Forecast £21.97
Trifecta £168.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Anywaythewindblows

NEWMARKET:

Mimi's Magic

The Guardian:

Lizzana

The Times:

Cracking Anna

POSTDATA:

Sunshine And Roses

Daily Mirror:

Mimi's Magic

LAMBOURN:

Anywaythewindblows

Telegraph:

Anywaythewindblows

Daily Record:

Anywaythewindblows