October 11 / 16.10 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.10

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Stay At The Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Stay At The Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 257757

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Campaigned on turf since handicapping, winning off 2lb higher in first attempt; inconsistency has crept in; return to best form would give her a fighting chance, in keeping with her name.
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10th

2

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:36 Chepstow

Fighting Queen

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Made a successful handicap debut in a 0-60 contest at Bath (1m, firm) for Joe Ponting in May last year, but not built on it and her two efforts since returning this May have been poor; needs the change of stable and drop in class to make a big difference; yard also runs Judge Frank.

25/1

11th

8

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

Fighting Queen

8st 13lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

Won a C&D handicap (firm) last May; mixed bag since then and she was a remote 14th of the 15 runners at Windsor three weeks ago; now tried in a tongue-tie.

10/1

14th

11

(14)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Fighting Queen

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Joe Ponting

Made a winning turf/handicap debut at Bath (1m) last May and posted a creditable second upped to 1m2f at that track (also firm) nine days later; didn't match that form subsequently but last year was this 5yo's first season racing so chance she might have a shade more to offer this term.

16/1

Form: 321505

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Needs to improve on his two efforts for new yard and the latest one took his AW record to 0-18.
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3

(11)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Life On The Rocks

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Needs to improve on his three efforts for new yard and the latest one took his AW record to 0-19.

40/1

2

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Life On The Rocks

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Needs to improve on his two efforts for new yard and the latest one took his AW record to 0-18.

14/1

5th

1

(6)

11th Sep 2025

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Life On The Rocks

9st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

All six of his wins have been on turf but he has form on AW; won by a head at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) in May before a lesser effort on his final start for Richard Fahey; failed to beat a rival on yard debut at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) and the visor now returns.

12/1

Form: 978112 BF

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 3yo who has form figures of 112, all over 1m on turf, since wearing a tongue-tie; likely to stay this longer trip and may still have further progress in him; respected.
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2nd

8

(2)

2nd Oct 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Typeface

9st 0lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ian Williams

Gained both his wins over 1m on turf but posted a good effort when third of 11 over C&D a fortnight ago and is 1lb lower today; no surprise if he features.

5/1

3rd

7

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Typeface

9st 3lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ian Williams

Both wins were gained over 1m at Ffos Las (good) last summer; ran well over this trip at Leicester (1m2f) on his penultimate run but he wasn't at the same level at Bath last time and needs to step up again after that.

7/1

4th

3

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Bath

Typeface

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ian Williams

Both wins were gained over 1m at Ffos Las (good) last summer, but he's finished a creditable third at Ffos Las (1m) and Leicester (1m2f) in his last two starts; continues to edge down the weights and he's respected back in trip.

4/1

Form: 621540

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in 1m contest at Bath in May but has failed to build on that success; well held, having pulled hard, in sole C&D attempt.
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3rd

1

(4)

13th Oct 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Club

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Adrian Wintle

C&D winner; only 2lb higher than for his win at Bath (1m, firm) in July; below par on his last two starts but a revival could be forthcoming back into 0-55 company.

5/1

8th

12

(8)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:02 Bath

Havana Club

9st 5lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Adrian Wintle

Narrow winner from Blue Hero over C&D in July (firm) and then third from off the pace at Windsor; didn't run well back here last time on ground officially described as good; trainer said he needs it quicker, so watch the weather.

14/1

8th

3

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Havana Club

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Edged out stablemate Blue Hero over C&D in July and ran well from off the pace at Windsor since; not handicapped out of it.

11/2

Form: 506163 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Recorded sole win for current yard in turf classified event in August; balance of recent handicap form gives her something to find.
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10th

7

(2)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

Celebrating Ethel

9st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Two of her four wins have come over C&D, the latest a weak 0-50 classified event in August; creditable second in a Chepstow handicap (1m2f, good to soft) three weeks later; each-way shout.

8/1

2nd

4

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chepstow

Celebrating Ethel

9st 8lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Has a patchy profile but she's won twice this year including a comfortable one under Myla Coppins at Brighton (1m2f classified) last time; hard to rule out another good run, but her turf wins have been on good/good to firm and it would be a concern if the conditions become testing.

9/2

1st

1

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Celebrating Ethel

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Won this last year and a weak 0-50 on Tapeta in March; has never been anything close to consistent but ran respectably, beaten only 2l despite traffic issues, returned to classified level here (1m) on Wednesday.

8/1

8/1

Form: 764827 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner, including over C&D, for Joseph Parr then 0-6 (placed once) for Michael Keady; starts out for Martin Dunne looking well handicapped on best form.
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11th

11

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:42 Yarmouth

McTed

9st 0lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Won first three handicaps for new yard on AW and turf (1m-1m2f) by emphatic margins but he couldn't defy a penalty in October and was a further 5lb higher when soundly beaten in November; now has to show he can cope with current mark; regular cheekpieces left off.

25/1

3

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:57 Newmarket

McTed

9st 11lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Ridden last three years by Alice Bond; 3-3 for Martin Dunne with his wins over 9.4f at Wolverhampton, 1m2f at Brighton and 8.6f at Wolverhampton, with varied tactics but all in good style; 4lb penalty and just six days off but that latest run was career-best form and this 7yo is on the march.

2/1

4th

3

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:57 Newmarket

McTed

9st 11lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Ridden last three years by Alice Bond; 3-3 for Martin Dunne with his wins over 9.4f at Wolverhampton, 1m2f at Brighton and 8.6f at Wolverhampton, with varied tactics but all in good style; 4lb penalty and just six days off but that latest run was career-best form and this 7yo is on the march.

2/1

Form: 422230

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Record is just 1-37 but he has largely consistent turf form (1m-11.5f) for current stable and the 1m5f trip partly provides an excuse for latest effort; could go well.
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8th

5

(3)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

14:05 Bath

Bobby Dassler

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Barry John Murphy

Scored off 2lb higher at Chepstow (1m, good) in June but in poor form since; suited by this C&D and will find this race easier than valuable series final he contested last time but still looks too risky.

40/1

Form: 937627

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden at the age of six but penultimate effort, namely second over 1m2f on turf, gives him an each-way squeak.
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10th

1

(9)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bondi Man

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Sarah Hollinshead

22-race maiden who is far from solid on his form, all at Wolverhampton, this winter.

40/1

8th

12

(11)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bondi Man

9st 11lb

J: Mr Cameron Hillhouse

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Inconsistent 21-race maiden who has finished ninth in classified events here (9.4f) in his last two runs; has plenty to prove again and he's struggled in three attempts at this trip.

33/1

9th

3

(1)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bondi Man

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Inconsistent 20-race maiden who finished last of nine in a classified event over C&D last Monday; others preferred.

25/1

Form: 964200 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Posted duck eggs elsewhere the last twice but this return to Wolverhampton may have reviving effect; six-time course winner.
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12th

3

(3)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Port Noir

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Robert Stephens

Eight wins here including three over this trip; back off the same mark as when successful here in April, but whether she will be at her sharpest after four months off remains to be seen.

16/1

8th

7

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Port Noir

9st 3lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Has enjoyed a good year with four wins, two of them over C&D; last two efforts leave her with a bit to prove, though.

14/1

12th

2

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Port Noir

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Hardy mare who landed four races on AW (1m to 9.5f) between February and April; also a previous four-time winner on turf but this is just her second crack at 1m2f on her 111th start; still not discounted.

12/1

33/1

Form: 752667

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
4yo maiden who recorded sole placed effort at classified level; far from solid on overall form.
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10

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rohilla

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

4yo maiden who recorded sole placed effort at classified level; far from solid on overall form.

33/1

7

(1)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rohilla

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Longstanding maiden who hasn't improved for the step up to middle distances of late; had plenty of chances now, including in 0-50 company, and would be a surprise winner.

20/1

6

(7)

29th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

16:03 Ffos Las

Rohilla

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Most of her runs since awarded a mark have been at up to around 1m1f but she finished runner-up in a 1m2f classified event at Lingfield (good) this month; never involved upped to about 1m3f there since; needs improvement.

12/1

Form: 600798

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden who has weak claims on his 6f/7f form; however, pedigree suggests this new trip may prompt improvement.
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16th

16

(3)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Yorkshire Myth

8st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Maiden ran well enough at times for the Easterbys but has been down the field in two runs for this yard and isn't easy to fancy.

33/1

12th

12

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:58 Gowran Park

Yorkshire Myth

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: R P Burns

Ten-race maiden in Britain but produced best effort when 2.25l second at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in October; tailed off on stable debut at Dundalk in January; blinkers go on, plenty to prove.

22/1

Form: 465409 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Not solid on her turf form for new stable; may benefit from this return to Wolverhampton, having gained sole win here (8.5f).
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12

(1)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Perfect Parole

8st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

Not solid on her turf form for new stable; may benefit from this return to Wolverhampton, having gained sole win here (8.5f).

33/1

9th

11

(8)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:22 Bath

Perfect Parole

8st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Gallagher

Didn't look in love with soft ground at Brighton two weeks ago but his fourth on stable debut was in a classified race; others safer.

20/1

12th

15

(10)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

14:12 Brighton

Perfect Parole

8st 7lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: John Gallagher

Fair fourth in classified event here (7f, good to firm) on stable debut in June; this step back up in trip looks a positive but she's now 1-14 and still has something to prove on slow ground; mixed messages.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £104.70
Straight Forecast £71.02
Tricast £748.57
Trifecta £878.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Typeface

POSTDATA:

Mc'ted

RP RATINGS:

Port Noir

The Times:

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Telegraph:

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The Guardian:

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Daily Mail:

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D Express:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Sun:

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The Star:

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Daily Record:

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