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StandardRace And Rest – Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Maiden Handicap
- Prize money: £3977.84
- 1m 0f 142y
- Class 5
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Light rain
Form: 523-53
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (4) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
No significant improvement for the switch to a handicap here (1m, good) in May but that was his first run after a break and he showed clear promise as a 2yo; still has time to deliver something more potent. |
9/1 |
|
5th 11 (10) |
16th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
8st 10lb |
Showed ability over 7f on AW last year, notably when close second (in front of Euston Hall) at Kempton; gelded since last run; may be capable of progress now handicapping in a new scenario; one to consider. |
12/1 |
Form: -34420
Last run: 189 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 (2) |
24th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
0-18 but has shown ability as when second of nine at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) ten days ago; return to this trip not a problem and he holds each-way claims again. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 1 (4) |
14th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
0-17 but he got right back on track when fourth of 11 in 1m Southwell handicap nine days ago, doing best of those held up off a steady pace; he's effective at this longer trip and is one for the shortlist. |
6/1 |
Form: 222705
Last run: 52 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
Form: 53-364
Last run: 54 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (7) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Fair form shown when twice placed over 1m; hood refitted when a respectable sixth of eight on his handicap debut at Chester (7.5f) last month; this son of Lope De Vega needs this step up in trip to spark improvement. |
10/1 |
|
6th 6 (3) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Son of Lope De Vega who has shaped with promise on all his three runs, proving more settled (gelded over winter) on his recent return when third of ten in 1m maiden at Redcar; has more to offer now stepping into handicap company in a refitted hood; interesting. |
13/2 |
Form: 3-3234
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (3) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
0-5 but she's never been out of the first three and went fairly close when third of 12 in Southwell novice (7f, AW) six weeks ago; shaped that day like the step up to this trip will suit; makes her turf and handicap debut. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 4 (4) |
5th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Remains a maiden after four starts but she was third over 6f on her first three outings (including on Tapeta) before an improved showing when second at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) last time; leading claims. |
11/4 |
Form: 356466
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (3) |
26th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Six-race maiden who's failed to make a serious impact in his three handicaps (7.6f, 6f and 7f); dropped 5lb in the process and returns to 1m but others are more persuasive. |
8/1 |
|
6th 1 (4) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Maiden; promise in maiden/novice company and fair fourth of five at Nottingham on second handicap start last time (6f, good to firm); should improve back at 7f; wouldn't rule out. |
8/1 |
Betting Forcast
7/4 Media Legend, 13/2 Forest Caper, 6/1 Showcasing Star, 7/2 Norman Invasion, 11/2 Hamdas Joy, 6/1 Master Of Entropy
Verdict
None of these can be dismissed but MASTER OF ENTROPY, with Billy Loughnane on board for the first time, is worth another chance after suffering in a bout of scrimmaging when still in contention at Pontefract in July. Media Legend is second best after running his best race when third at Newbury last time. This also looks an easier assignment for Norman Invasion and he should not be far away, while Hamda’s Joy would do better if she settles. [Andrew Bladen]
Selections
The Times:
Media LegendRP RATINGS:
Norman InvasionDaily Mirror:
Forest CaperPOSTDATA:
Showcasing StarSPOTLIGHT:
Master Of EntropyNEWMARKET:
Hamda's JoyThe Guardian:
Media LegendD Express:
Media LegendDaily Record:
Media LegendTelegraph:
Norman InvasionDaily Mail:
Norman InvasionThe Star:
Norman InvasionThe Sun:
Forest Caper