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18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • Prize money: £3942
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Wolverhampton (AW)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 41- D

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict

Both starts over 7f at Newmarket last July, finishing fourth to useful stablemate (subsequent Group 3 winner) on debut then justifying favouritism two weeks later; held a Group 1 entry at the time; leading player even with 7lb penalty.

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6th

1

(6)

7th Nov 2024

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1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:10 Southwell (AW)

Race The Wind

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Appleby

took keen hold, prominent, switched to near side over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

9/2

1st

2

(3)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Race The Wind

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Both starts over 7f at Newmarket last July, finishing fourth to useful stablemate (subsequent Group 3 winner) on debut then justifying favouritism two weeks later; held a Group 1 entry at the time; leading player even with 7lb penalty.

13/8

1st

9

(5)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:40 Newmarket (July)

Race The Wind

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

prominent, against near rail from over 3f out

100/30

7/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2- BF

Last run: 232 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict

Sister to two turf/AW winners; absent since her front-running second at Beverley (7.5f) last June on debut; one of the main players, provided she backs up that promise.

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11th

2

(7)

15th Nov 2024

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spiritual Pursuit

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: D Donovan

mounted in chute and taken down early

25/1

8th

4

(4)

26th Oct 2024

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Spiritual Pursuit

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: D Donovan

Promise for Archie Watson over the winter; 100-1 and hasn't beaten a rival in two runs for new yard this autumn; blinkers replace a hood; down in weights but risky.

33/1

10th

4

(6)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:45 Yarmouth

Spiritual Pursuit

9st 11lb

J: Connor Planas

T: D Donovan

midfield, dropped to rear over 2f out, soon struggling

25/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 3-2 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict

Blue Point filly who has shown promise in a couple of 6f events, clear second (behind an improving sort) at Southwell latest; major contender provided she stays this extra furlong.

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4th

1

(3)

26th Apr 2024

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Blue Virtue

9st 11lb

J: Cameron Noble

T: Roger Varian

Consistent rather than hugely progressive in five runs this winter; disappointed at Lingfield on Good Friday (raced freely out wide) but the fact she was sent off favourite for that is noteworthy; two best efforts have come over 6f.

7/2

11th

13

(14)

29th Mar 2024

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0m 7f 1y

Class 4

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Blue Virtue

8st 7lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Roger Varian

Four-race maiden but she has a solid record and was a creditable second behind a major improver on her handicap debut at Newcastle (6f) three weeks ago; didn't get much luck before keeping on well in that race and she looks interesting back up in trip.

10/1

2nd

5

(8)

7th Mar 2024

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Blue Virtue

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Placed in three Tapeta novices, coming closest to winning when beaten half a length at Southwell (6f) in January; a bit keen when third of ten at Wolverhampton (7f) last time, so the return to this trip may help on handicap debut; respected.

5/2

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict

140,000gns foal, 600,000gns yearling; Bated Breath half-sister to two winners, notably Chindit (7f/1m including Group 2); dam 7f AW winner, out of close relative of Derby/Racing Post Trophy winner Motivator; stablemate of Race The Wind; interesting newcomer.

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2nd

4

(5)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newmarket (July)

Auroras Beauty

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

midfield but in touch with leaders, hung left and ridden over 1f out

7/2

3rd

3

(7)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 2

18:10 Windsor

Auroras Beauty

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

600,000gns yearling; half-sister to multiple Group 2/3 winner Chindit; made fairly low-key start over 7f on Wolverhampton AW in January but her third of 12 at Newmarket (1m, good) to one who was Listed-placed next time was a step forward; may well take another today; better than most.

9/2

3rd

1

(4)

17th Apr 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Auroras Beauty

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Nicely bred filly who cost 600,000gns as a yearling; showed promise in 7f AW contest at Wolverhampton in January and, while the bare form is ordinary, she should improve with this longer trip likely to suit.

5/2

25/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict

Only sixth of seven, albeit seemed to need the outing/experience, in 7f contest at Lingfield just before Christmas; may do better.

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4th

1

(3)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Midnight Drive

9st 10lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

reared start, in rear, good headway and pressed leaders over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

5/2

5th

4

(10)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Midnight Drive

9st 10lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

took keen hold, led, headed over 1f out, weakened and lost position inside final furlong

4/1

13

(6)

16th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Midnight Drive

9st 4lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

Record of 113 since switched to handicap level, winning twice over C&D in the spring then creditable third at Salisbury last month; remains open to further improvement back here; respected.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict

No Nay Never half-sister to winners Queen Me (Group-placed 6f) and Alia Choice (5f AW/5.4f turf); from a line of Lowther winners; a family that has served her connections well; heed the market signals.

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11th

11

(5)

26th Aug 2024

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1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Star Of Kilfrush

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Ryan

Went close in a Thirsk maiden (1m, good to firm) in June but she weakened into a remote fourth in a Redcar novice last month; still unexposed after only four starts but she'll need improvement for the switch to handicaps.

14/1

4th

7

(7)

31st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Star Of Kilfrush

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Improved RPR each start and was one of two to give the hot favourite a major fright when back from a break at Thirsk last month; has BHA mark of just 69 and minor honours could be her best hope.

100/30

100/1

Form: 5-8

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict

Sole 4yo in the field; has plenty to find on her two efforts; fitting of tongue-tie needs to make a big difference.

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11th

11

(3)

28th Sep 2024

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1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Daffin

10st 3lb

J: Miss Lauren Frost

T: Kevin Frost

Has shown ability on AW elsewhere at 7f and 1m but she's been well beaten at big prices since back from wind surgery; others more likely.

25/1

9th

9

(9)

26th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:30 Ripon

Daffin

10st 4lb

J: Miss Lauren Frost

T: Kevin Frost

Still a maiden and she arrives well below par, only seventh in 1m2f Nottingham handicap 13 days ago; others are much preferred.

20/1

7th

7

(9)

13th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

14:30 Nottingham

Daffin

11st 1lb

J: Miss Lauren Frost

T: Kevin Frost

She was returning from wind surgery when eighth of 13 at Wolverhampton two weeks ago, finishing over 9l behind Showlan Spirit; dropping down the weights but looks vulnerable.

20/1

25/1

Form: 8-0

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict

Down the field in both runs (turf/AW); in good hands and was supported last time but application of hood needs to prompt big improvement.

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8th

11

(5)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wren House

8st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Down the field in both runs (turf/AW); in good hands and was supported last time but application of hood needs to prompt big improvement.

25/1

11th

13

(2)

3rd Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Wren House

8st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Out of a sister to 1m2f-2m4f Group 1 winner Fame And Glory; unable to justify prominence in the betting when only eighth of ten at Newbury (7f, soft) last July and not seen again since but may fare better on today's less testing surface.

9/1

8th

11

(6)

27th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newbury

Wren House

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Fourth foal; sister to 1m2f AW winner Symbolic Power (RPR 92), half-sister to connections' 6f 2yo winner Game And Set (89); dam 1m2f winner (87) from classy family; one of two newcomers for good yard; could go well.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict

Filly by Bated Breath and the first foal of a Listed-placed 7f/1m AW winner who is from the family of Group 1 winners Johann Quatz and Hernando; wears tongue-tie on debut; check the betting.

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5th

9

(6)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Venus Slipper

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Runner-up in 7f Chelmsford maiden in February but generally very disappointing since; has been as far as 11.4f, and it's hard to tell whether this drop to 6f will pay dividends.

16/1

8th

9

(11)

8th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Venus Slipper

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

raced wide, prominent

16/1

9th

9

(11)

21st Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Venus Slipper

9st 4lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

towards rear on outer

25/1

100/1

Form: 7-P

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict

Midfield at Kempton then pulled up (something amiss; jockey said the filly moved poorly) at Chelmsford; the debut form is modest.

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7th

7

(5)

19th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Ratification

8st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

towards rear, ridden 3f out, soon struggling

66/1

10th

6

(6)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ratification

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Butler

Midfield at Kempton then pulled up (something amiss; jockey said the filly moved poorly) at Chelmsford; the debut form is modest.

100/1

0

8

(9)

13th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Ratification

8st 5lb

J: William Cox

T: John Butler

towards rear

10/1

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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Race The Wind

The Times:

Blue Virtue

Daily Mirror:

Blue Virtue

RP RATINGS:

Race The Wind

POSTDATA:

Race The Wind

NEWMARKET:

Race The Wind

Telegraph:

Race The Wind

The Guardian:

Race The Wind

Daily Mail:

Race The Wind

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Race The Wind

Daily Record:

Race The Wind