October 11 / 17.20 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.20

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  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.40
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 089

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Always behind in three races; may fare better now handicapping but her form claims are poor.
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3

(7)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Leicester

Calypso Breeze

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Denis Quinn

Little to show for early efforts but said to have been treated for physical issues before she was well supported for handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) when winning with something to spare; up 7lb with very different conditions today but she looks promising.

2/1

7th

3

(7)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Leicester

Calypso Breeze

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Denis Quinn

Little to show for early efforts but said to have been treated for physical issues before she was well supported for handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) when winning with something to spare; up 7lb with very different conditions today but she looks promising.

2/1

1st

10

(5)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Calypso Breeze

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Denis Quinn

Always behind in three races; may fare better now handicapping but her form claims are poor.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £7.00

Form: 6857

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to making no impact in similar event over C&D (nursery debut) last time; fitting of headgear needs to prompt improvement.
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3rd

2

(6)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Athenian Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: William Knight

0-8 but he's finished runner-up in three of his five handicaps, including at Lingfield (7f/1m) in last two starts; looks interesting off unchanged mark and he shaped as though this drop back in trip would suit last time; key player.

3/1

2nd

1

(2)

14th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Athenian Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: William Knight

Runner-up in two of his three runs since cheekpieces went on, including here last week when unable to hold the late challenge of Giles Glory (runs in the 1.25); clearly handicapped to go well but his stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust.

11/4

2nd

5

(10)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Athenian Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: William Knight

Gelded prior to making no impact in similar event over C&D (nursery debut) last time; fitting of headgear needs to prompt improvement.

12/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 990

Last run: 92 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor figures in maidens; absent for three months and gelded since last run; market may indicate whether improvement is expected.
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3rd

11

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aneedahbeer

8st 13lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Keady

Poor figures in maidens; absent for three months and gelded since last run; market may indicate whether improvement is expected.

16/1

1

(1)

11th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Newmarket (July)

Aneedahbeer

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Only ninth and beaten double-digit lengths at Leicester (7f) and Nottingham (6f); likely to be well outclassed in a maiden of this nature.

200/1

9th

1

(3)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

15:22 Nottingham

Aneedahbeer

9st 7lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Keady

£10,000 yearling, 15,000gns breeze-up 2yo; Kodi Bear half-brother to four winners; 33-1 and hinted at ability before being well beaten on his debut at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 23 days ago; this shorter trip might help but work to do.

33/1

7/2

Form: 7754 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Got going too late when favourite for the Chelmsford race (7f; handicap debut) won by Miss Ayala but was beaten only 2l and now goes in headgear, which may prove beneficial; respected with another step forward on the cards.
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5th

7

8th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Thanh Nam

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Won a C&D nursery in November and followed up at Wolverhampton (8.6f) two weeks later; didn't really fire in his next two runs, but he got back on track with a creditable second at Wolverhampton on Tuesday; that was his 12th start but he's been generally progressive on AW and he's in the mix.

3/1

2nd

3

(6)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thanh Nam

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Won a 1m nursery at Chelmsford in November and followed up over C&D the following month; last two starts have been disappointing and he needs a full revival.

5/1

5th

4

(2)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

Thanh Nam

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Ended 2025 with a pair of handicap wins (around 1m) at Chelmsford and Wolverhampton but he beat only one (in a change of headgear) in 1m Chelmsford handicap last time; no surprise to see him bounce back with usual cheekpieces now refitted.

11/2

5/1

Form: 866351 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Opened her account with solid front-running performance in Chelmsford nursery (7f; walked to post) most recently; may build on that win, provided widest draw doesn't prove a hindrance.
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6th

9

(7)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:00 Bath

Miss Ayala

9st 1lb

J: William Cox

T: Mark Usher

7f AW win as a 2yo; struggled since and she looks vulnerable dropped in trip on her return to turf and after three months off.

14/1

6th

10

(3)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Ayala

9st 2lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Made all to win a 7f nursery at Chelmsford in September but she's not hit the same level since and was well held over C&D last time; record is now 1-10 and others are more convincing.

10/1

6th

9

(10)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Ayala

9st 4lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Made all to win a 7f nursery at Chelmsford last September; less good since and she has the widest stall to contend with this evening.

12/1

6th
12 (7)
U Heat

33/1

Form: 07487

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Steps up in distance with very poor claims on her sprinting form.
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6th

12

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

U Heat

8st 13lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Noel Wilson

Steps up in distance with very poor claims on her sprinting form.

33/1

7th

8

(6)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

U Heat

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Noel Wilson

Poor form in her four turf starts, albeit she did beat her first horse home when eighth of nine on her nursery debut 17 days ago; was sent off at 150-1 there and she's hard to recommend.

50/1

9

(7)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

U Heat

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Noel Wilson

Failed to beat a rival in three starts (5f-6f; at triple-figure odds); transformation needed in this newly applied hood in order to prove competitive switched to handicap company.

40/1

20/1

Form: 0767

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Nursery debutante who has weak claims on form and doesn't appear to be favourably treated.
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9th

8

(10)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Redcar

Queenies Pal

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Gormley

T: Noel Wilson

Safely held in both nurseries in October, latterly when third of five at Catterick (6f, soft), and needs to have made some progress during 202-day layoff; cheekpieces removed after one use.

16/1

3rd

7

(2)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

13:40 Catterick

Queenies Pal

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Noel Wilson

Two nursery runs over further have yielded no improvement; drops back in trip with cheekpieces fitted; not a solid option.

20/1

3rd

7

(2)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

13:40 Catterick

Queenies Pal

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Noel Wilson

Two nursery runs over further have yielded no improvement; drops back in trip with cheekpieces fitted; not a solid option.

20/1

Form: 964322 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Knocking at the door over 6f since switched to nurseries, close second at Newcastle most recently; possibilities if taking well to added cheekpieces and seeing out this extra furlong.
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5th

7

(5)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:40 Leicester

Woody Y Fernandez

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Ivan Furtado

12-race maiden but he was in pretty good heart this spring on his two starts for Stephen Hanlon (6f, AW/good) and shaped each time as though this return to 7f could be a positive move; possible player.

8/1

6th

7

(6)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:20 Redcar

Woody Y Fernandez

9st 4lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Placed a few times for Jennie Candlish, including on turf, and again when third of eight on 6f Wolverhampton stable debut 37 days ago; ought to be competitive.

6/1

3rd

7

(1)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Woody Y Fernandez

9st 5lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Placed a few times for Jennie Candlish but last of ten at Southwell (6f) in January on final run for that yard; refused to enter stalls and withdrawn from intended stable debut at Newcastle this month (9-2 at the time) when all headgear was removed (same today); might be best watched.

9/1

OUR TIP

13/2

Form: 878732

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; placed in 7f nurseries at Chelmsford (finished third to Miss Ayala) at Brighton (close second) since wearing cheekpieces; solid chance in the retained headgear.
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9th

1

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Molly Mac

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Keady

Six-race maiden; placed in 7f nurseries at Chelmsford (finished third to Miss Ayala) at Brighton (close second) since wearing cheekpieces; solid chance in the retained headgear.

13/2

3

(6)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

15:20 Brighton

Molly Mac

9st 8lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Michael Keady

Moving up to 7f in new cheekpieces triggered an improved display at Chelmsford, going down by only 1.5l; chance if building on that.

5/1

3rd

3

(2)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Molly Mac

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Michael Keady

Soundly beaten after making the running on nursery debut here (6f; jockey said filly ran green) three weeks ago; moves up in trip and sports first-time cheekpieces tonight.

20/1

16/1

Form: 97629

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Improved effort at Catterick on handicap debut but failed to beat at rival at Newcastle (again over 6f) since; first-time headgear needs to prompt a big rebound.
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10th

9

(8)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marthas Shadow

9st 0lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Alan Brown

Improved effort at Catterick on handicap debut but failed to beat at rival at Newcastle (again over 6f) since; first-time headgear needs to prompt a big rebound.

16/1

9th

6

(9)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Marthas Shadow

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Alan Brown

Improved on her novice/maiden form when second of nine in a Catterick nursery (6f, good) 17 days ago; that wasn't a strong race but neither is this so she can't be discounted.

9/2

8

(5)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Marthas Shadow

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Alan Brown

Soundly beaten all three starts, posting an RPR of 39 when sixth of nine at Ripon (6f maiden, good; 66-1) a fortnight ago; significant improvement required on handicap debut; better to look elsewhere.

16/1

Form: 9844

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Faded late in small field over 1m at Yarmouth (handicap debut) last time; may show progress back down in distance, provided she takes to first-time headgear.
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5th

4

(11)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

Cocktail Lounge

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Has form figures of 98440 and that latest run was a tailed-off effort in a Wolverhampton nursery (7f, AW) last Saturday; dropped another 2lb but she needs a transformation back up in trip.

16/1

11th

4

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cocktail Lounge

9st 8lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: James Fanshawe

Faded late in small field over 1m at Yarmouth (handicap debut) last time; may show progress back down in distance, provided she takes to first-time headgear.

8/1

4th

3

(4)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

15:00 Yarmouth

Cocktail Lounge

9st 6lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: James Fanshawe

Beaten at least 8l in a trio of 7f maidens but no surprise should she find her level now into nurseries; market useful.

6/1

10/1

Form: 645239

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Form since handicapping features placed efforts over 5f and 6f on turf; always behind when upped in trip/grade last time but may fare better returned to Class 6.
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8th

8

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Looks Likely

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Placed in her first two nurseries (5f and 6f, both on good ground) but she has finished out with the washing upped to 7f on her last two runs; 1m a query.

25/1

8th

8

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Looks Likely

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Placed in her first two nurseries (5f and 6f, both on good ground) but she has finished out with the washing upped to 7f on her last two runs; 1m a query.

25/1

12th

7

(3)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Looks Likely

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

Form since handicapping features placed efforts over 5f and 6f on turf; always behind when upped in trip/grade last time but may fare better returned to Class 6.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £176.40
Straight Forecast £120.72
Tricast £505.06
Trifecta £1576.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Thanh Nam

Telegraph:

Miss Ayala

Daily Mirror:

Woody Y Fernandez

RP RATINGS:

Molly Mac

POSTDATA:

Thanh Nam

NEWMARKET:

Thanh Nam

The Times:

Thanh Nam

Daily Mail:

Thanh Nam

D Express:

Thanh Nam

The Star:

Thanh Nam

Daily Record:

Woody Y Fernandez

The Guardian:

Miss Ayala

The Sun:

Miss Ayala