16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)
StandardCazoo Search Drive Smile Handicap
- Prize money: £3240
- 0m 5f 21y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
- Win time: 1m 0s
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Scattered showers
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.80
Form: -36511 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 60
Seeks a quickfire hat-trick following recent wins at Lingfield (6f, AW) and Haydock (5f, good to firm, 80-1), the latter from 4lb 'wrong' in a valuable Sunday Series apprentices' handicap; escapes a penalty so is an obvious threat from a low weight with 7lb claimer Morgan Cole remaining on board.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (7) |
6th Dec 2023 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
His Catterick win (5f, good to firm) in June came off a 15lb higher mark; has patchy record since but he ran well for a long way at Wolverhampton last time and has each-way claims if he can build on that respectable fourth. |
10/1 |
|
4th 3 (7) |
14th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
His Catterick win in June came off a 14lb higher mark; patchy record since but he's capable at this modest level; others still more persuasive for win purposes though. |
12/1 |
|
9th 6 (8) |
2nd Nov 2023 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
prominent, weakened over 1f out |
12/1 |
4/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: 488-01
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 74
Ex-Aidan O'Brien; made low-key debut for this trainer but much better when breaking the maiden at the 13th attempt (was able to dictate in refitted blinkers) in a four-runner affair at Bath (5.5f, firm); 2lb higher; is well drawn, and was effective previously on the AW at Dundalk.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (4) |
18th Oct 2021 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Ex-Irish gelding; broke duck for new yard when making all at Bath (5.6f, firm) last month and was a creditable second over C&D next time; on same mark as for that run but he was laboured at Chelmsford 11 days ago and needs to raise his game again after that. |
10/1 |
|
7th 4 (4) |
7th Oct 2021 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Often leads; broke duck for new yard at Bath (extended 5f, firm) last month; no match for clear winner off 2lb higher back on AW at Wolverhampton since but he should have another race in him off current mark. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 3 (2) |
20th Sep 2021 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Ex-Aidan O'Brien; made low-key debut for this trainer but much better when breaking the maiden at the 13th attempt (was able to dictate in refitted blinkers) in a four-runner affair at Bath (5.5f, firm); 2lb higher; is well drawn, and was effective previously on the AW at Dundalk. |
4/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 306121 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 73
Has struck up a good rapport with Ray Dawson and has been in top form of late, winning over C&D in July; fended off a subsequent winner when making all at Chelmsford (5f) latest, for which he's up just 2lb, and he has plenty in his favour from the plum inside berth.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (10) |
20th Oct 2022 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Five-time AW scorer who is on last winning mark; however, has been absent since a below-par effort in C&D event won by Giogiobbo last December; market can guide on reappearance. |
20/1 |
|
8th 6 (9) |
10th Dec 2021 Standard To Slow 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Five AW wins this year, including two here on the Fibresand; another sound effort when second at Chelmsford nine days ago; should give it another good go. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 7 (1) |
7th Oct 2021 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Has been in very good form over 5f at Wolverhampton and here this summer but he couldn't respond at the former track last month after taking another rise for his previous C&D win; needs more off the same mark. |
6/1 |
11/4
Form: 1-4464 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 72
Twice successful here (5f-6f, including for Cieren Fallon) last year; has failed to scale those heights since returning to action in June, but did take a step back in the right direction (fourth) in a first-time visor in the Racing League at Newcastle (5f) latest; worthy of consideration.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (3) |
19th Oct 2021 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
In good form on the AW last year, including here, but hasn't scaled the same heights this season; beginning to drop in the weights but needs to turn a corner; visor discarded after two runs. |
4/1 |
|
4th 6 (3) |
20th Sep 2021 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Twice successful here (5f-6f, including for Cieren Fallon) last year; has failed to scale those heights since returning to action in June, but did take a step back in the right direction (fourth) in a first-time visor in the Racing League at Newcastle (5f) latest; worthy of consideration. |
11/4 |
25/1
Form: 365076 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 9lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 74
Polytrack winner at Lingfield (5f) in April; hasn't exactly offered a great deal on turf since, acknowledging that he was out of his depth in Listed company at Doncaster last time; is ever advancing in terms of years; others make more appeal.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (1) |
30th Dec 2022 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Classy sprinter in his time but rising 14 and recent efforts haven't suggested he is poised to gain a 13th career win. |
14/1 |
|
9th 8 (10) |
27th Dec 2022 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
took keen hold, in rear |
16/1 |
|
6th 7 (8) |
12th Dec 2022 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Classy sprinter in his time but he's rising 14 and is a shadow of his former glory; last two runs haven't been too bad but others appeal more for win purposes. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 717216 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 73
Made all under Hayley Turner at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm; from 5lb lower) on penultimate start; less effective next time under different tactics (held up), and with a less experienced rider aboard; 1-13 on AW, and will face stern competition for the lead if reverting to usual run style.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (3) |
1st Mar 2023 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Dual 5f winner; has had plenty of chances since last win but put a couple of below-par runs behind when third at Chelmsford last time; claims back up in trip with Oisin Murphy up. |
9/4 |
|
3rd 7 (6) |
16th Feb 2023 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
5yo with an overall record of 2-34; two good placed efforts off a higher mark over C&D in November but he's lost his way in his last two starts; drops back in trip but he bled from the nose here last time and needs a major revival in new combination of headgear |
9/2 |
|
6th 4 (5) |
3rd Jan 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Well held in first-time blinkers (retained) at Southwell recently but he likes this track, is favourably treated now and the return to 6f shouldn't be an issue; is one of the better options. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 2-1475 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 66
Picked up the pieces when winning on seasonal reappearance at Lingfield (5f, AW) in June; hasn't necessarily had things go her way since (rider lost an iron when a beaten favourite at Haydock), yet was weak in the closing stages at Chester (5f) latest; the return to the AW may assist.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (3) |
24th Jan 2023 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 3 |
8st 8lb |
Tough mare who has been holding her form very well, most recently making all to beat Murbih over C&D last week; penalty against stiffer opposition and other pace influences mean she'll need to step forward again. |
11/2 |
|
1st 4 (6) |
17th Jan 2023 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
made all, ridden 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong |
5/2 |
|
2nd 5 (6) |
5th Jan 2023 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
led, shaken up 2f out, ridden 1f out, faced challenge final 110yds, no extra and headed towards finish |
11/4 |
9/1
Form: 355473 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 76
C&D specialist (six wins); closing third on return to this track last month, and remains on his last winning AW mark; always afforded respect here and a projected strong early pace is in his favour, albeit does have a disadvantageous wide draw to overcome.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 (10) |
13th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Multiple 5f winner at this track, most recently in May, but patchy form since and he hasn't won over this trip since June 2018. |
20/1 |
|
6th 10 (2) |
24th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Eight wins around here, seven over this trip including when ending a long losing run back in May; his five efforts since then raise serious doubts, though. |
33/1 |
|
10th 7 (4) |
17th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Inconsistent these days but he's effective here and he did win a minor handicap at Wolverhampton in May; 66-1 and never in contention here five weeks ago (after three months off) but better expected today. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: -50225
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 70
Headed close home in a 5f maiden at Lingfield (AW; first-time cheekpieces) on penultimate start; continues to ease in the weights as she seeks to break the maiden status (0-13); one of many with blinding early pace but is the worst drawn in stall 10.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (2) |
15th Aug 2022 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
led but pestered, pushed along from over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, no extra and headed final 110yds, soon lost second |
11/2 |
|
5th 1 (1) |
6th Jul 2022 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
slowly into stride, held up in rear, going okay 2f out, pushed along and switched left over 1f out, ridden final 110yds, not pace to challenge |
100/30 |
|
1st 6 (5) |
6th Jun 2022 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
prominent, pressed leader 2f out, ridden and led narrowly over 1f out, headed 1f out, no extra and lost second towards finish |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: 332937
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 67
Maiden (0-14); placed on return from wind surgery at Newcastle (5f, novice; 14-1); ran well below that level after doing too much too early at Musselburgh subsequently; the return to the AW is in his favour.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 (1) |
5th Jul 2023 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Has a 2-38 strike-rate and this season's form has been patchy, but some runs have been fair and he can be in the mix if on a going day. |
6/1 |
|
6th 5 (7) |
13th Jun 2023 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Poor strike-rate but one of his wins came over this C&D; a reproduction of either of his last two AW starts would see him in contention. |
8/1 |
|
4th 10 (5) |
5th Jun 2023 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
midfield |
10/1 |
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+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £445.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £386.50 |
| Tricast | £2113.30 |
| Trifecta | £2133.00 |