October 25 / 17.25 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.25

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly sunny

1st
4 (6)
Fanjove

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 084213 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
In good form, winning over this trip at Newcastle before a solid effort under a penalty (now 3lb higher) at Kempton; interesting runner back in distance.
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7th

8

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Fanjove

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

Both wins came on the AW last autumn; 1lb lower than for the latest, but he has beaten just one rival in four starts on turf; blinkers removed after one use and are replaced by cheekpieces.

10/1

6th

2

(12)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:02 Newcastle (AW)

Fanjove

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Ed Dunlop

C&D winner, who was beaten by a short-head on only other visit (6f) to Newcastle; won off this mark at Wolverhampton (7f) last October, but his last two efforts were low key - last of nine at Goodwood latest; first-time headgear needs to have a reviving effect.

10/1

9th

5

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Goodwood

Fanjove

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

The winner of two 7f handicaps on the AW and has shown he can threaten off this mark; last run was disappointing but could bounce back, and no doubt a better horse now than when last seen on turf.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 8454

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
No improvement in first-time cheekpieces on nursery debut and will have to raise his game if he's to win this back in distance.
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11th

7

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Ebn Sabt

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Ben Lund

1m win here in February when with the Muir/Grassick stable; big prices and beaten just one rival home in his five starts for new yard; the return to AW is not enough to tempt.

33/1

6th

7

(6)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Salisbury

Ebn Sabt

8st 12lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Ben Lund

Beat a rival for the first time this term when eighth of nine at Ffos Las nine days ago; still finished 16l adrift and he's impossible to recommend.

80/1

8th

8

(3)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:30 Ffos Las

Ebn Sabt

9st 4lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Ben Lund

Has failed to beat a rival in three starts for this yard this year; change of headgear but can't consider.

50/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 55623

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Respectable efforts on last two starts (both races have thrown up winners) and well drawn for one who can make the running; interesting back over 7f on this handicap debut.
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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: 528

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Failed to match form of last month's C&D run when down the field at Southwell last time; return to this track should suit and isn't without a chance in an open event.
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4th

8

(9)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stepinmydirection

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Failed to match form of last month's C&D run when down the field at Southwell last time; return to this track should suit and isn't without a chance in an open event.

16/1

8th

13

(2)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:28 Southwell (AW)

Stepinmydirection

9st 0lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Twice-raced filly who went close at Wolverhampton (upped to 7f) last time; recorded only a modest RPR but may be capable of the necessary further progress.

10/1

11

(5)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stepinmydirection

9st 2lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Prominent for a long way on her Ayr debut (6f, good) six weeks ago; should stay this extra furlong and is open to improvement.

12/1

20/1

Form: 4904

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Shaped better than the bare facts on nursery debut at Newcastle and now gets cheekpieces but work to do to reverse placings with Fanjove.
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7

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Ellies De Vega

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

14-race maiden; good second over C&D on final start for Noel Wilson in July; fair run when second back on turf on stable debut next time; could go well.

7/1

6th

12

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Ellies De Vega

9st 1lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Philip Kirby

0-13 but consistent and was a rallying second on yard debut over 5f here (good to firm) two weeks ago; considered back at 6f with Tom Kiely-Marshall taking off 5lb.

8/1

2nd

7

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:19 Redcar

Ellies De Vega

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Philip Kirby

Consistent in handicaps for Noel Wilson this year, signing off for him with a second at Newcastle (5f, AW) a fortnight ago; dips into this basement grade for stable debut (same owners) and has the services of Cieren Fallon; good chance.

3/1

12/1

Form: 458

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
No more than a hint of ability and looks on a stiff mark for what he's achieved; however, he's open to improvement on this nursery debut and market should be a reasonable guide.
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6th

5

(2)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

15:05 Hamilton

Watchdog

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ended 2025 with a pair of Class 6 wins on AW (7f/6f); his progress has continued back on turf, making all in 6f handicaps at Redcar and Doncaster; another 5lb higher today and also steps up into a Class 4 but he is still more appealing than many.

5/2

1st

7

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

19:08 Doncaster

Watchdog

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Appreciated the drop in class back on turf when well supported at Redcar last month (6f, good to firm; made all); up 4lb and this is stronger but he enters the equation.

3/1

12/1

Form: 745353

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Reasonable effort back over 7f at Chelmsford on latest start but she'll have to be at the top of her game to win this from stall 11.
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10th

8

(12)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flying Macs

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Usher

Her two best efforts came over 7f and she is still to convince over 1m; cheekpieces added for first time; others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

4th

3

(6)

14th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Flying Macs

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Usher

0-9 but she has run some fair races in defeat; finished behind Chinchin at Chelmsford 12 days ago, however, and she needs to raise her game.

16/1

7th

10

(11)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flying Macs

9st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

Reasonable effort back over 7f at Chelmsford on latest start but she'll have to be at the top of her game to win this from stall 11.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 066324

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has been running respectably in nurseries and now drops back in distance; vulnerable to anything progressive but should give another good account from low draw.
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8th

3

(4)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vintage Heat

9st 9lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Has been running respectably in nurseries and now drops back in distance; vulnerable to anything progressive but should give another good account from low draw.

11/2

8

(1)

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:40 Nottingham

Vintage Heat

9st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Kept on for third on nursery debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month and suited by the step up in trip when second there (8.6f) last time, when clear of the third; thereabouts if the return to turf isn't an issue.

9/1

2nd

7

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vintage Heat

9st 6lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Too Darn Hot colt who is out of 1m/8.5f winner; no impact in four runs so far but he made some late headway when third on nursery debut here (7f) 12 days ago; that was eyecatching and he looks interesting on this step up in trip.

11/2

Form: 333

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Placed on each of three starts, most recently over this C&D (fourth won next time); blinkers fitted for handicap debut but could have been better drawn.
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9th

2

(10)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Champagne Dream

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Dylan Cunha

Placed on each of three starts, most recently over this C&D (fourth won next time); blinkers fitted for handicap debut but could have been better drawn.

6/1

3rd

2

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Champagne Dream

9st 7lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: Dylan Cunha

Has shown some ability with his couple of third-place finishes at Epsom (7f); may show improvement switched to this sphere, being a brother to a triple AW winner; interesting contender.

5/1

2

(3)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

14:10 Epsom

Champagne Dream

9st 5lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: Dylan Cunha

15,000gns yearling; ran well for a long way when third of six on C&D debut (good to soft) last month, but he has plenty to find in this stronger race and could be one for further down the line.

10/1

Non-runners

Prancy Peer, Sand Lily, Shes Crafty

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £24.10
Straight Forecast £27.15
Tricast £123.74
Trifecta £108.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Vintage Heat

RP RATINGS:

Flying Macs

Daily Mail:

Fanjove

The Times:

Ellie's de Vega

D Express:

Sand Lily

Telegraph:

Prancy Peer

SPOTLIGHT:

Sunshine And Roses

The Star:

Vintage Heat

The Sun:

Flying Macs

Daily Record:

Fanjove

The Guardian:

Ellie's de Vega

Daily Mirror:

Sand Lily