Wolverhampton Races & Results Tomform Saturday 9th December 2023
There were 48 Races on Saturday 9th December 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Sandown, 8 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Navan, 8 races at Aintree, 8 races at Wolverhampton, 9 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 9th December 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(1) Assailant 5/4, Half-brother to several winners and shaped encouragingly when third of 7 in maiden at York (7.9f, soft, 9/4) on debut 56 days ago, keeping on well final 1f. Can open his account upped in trip. Promise amidst greenness when third on 1m York debut; looks sure to improve.
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3
2nd (3) (5/2 -11%) Duke's Command
2.5
5/2(-11%)
(3) Duke's Command 5/2, Improved a bit from debut when second of 11 in maiden (5/4) at Chelmsford City (1m) 29 days ago. May do better still as he goes up in trip with cheekpieces on 1st time. Not taken lightly. Stepped up on debut when second over 1m on AW latest; longer trip/cheekpieces may help.
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5
3rd (5) (14/1 -75%) Jacques Cartier
14
14/1(-75%)
(5) Jacques Cartier 14/1, Foaled March 9. Sea The Stars colt. Half-brother to 11f winner Omanense. Watch for market clues with yard capable of readying a newcomer. Well-bred newcomer from an in-form stable; needs a betting check.
4
4
4th (4) (11/2 +66%) French Duke
5.5
11/2(+66%)
(4) French Duke 11/2, Shaped with a little encouragement when eighth of 12 in minor event at Newmarket (1m, good to soft, 16/1) on debut 45 days ago. Could take a step forward upped in distance. Hinted at ability on 1m Newmarket debut; open to progress.
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7
5th (7) (9/1 -29%) Mach Ten
9
9/1(-29%)
(7) Mach Ten 9/1, Showed promise when fourth of 10 in minor event at Salisbury (1m, heavy, 15/2) on debut 65 days ago, taking fourth line. First run for yard after leaving Andrew Balding. Open to improvement over this longer trip. Promise on 1m Salisbury debut for Andrew Balding; likely improver for new stable.
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11
6th (11) (28/1 -40%) Polly Sherman
28
28/1(-40%)
(11) Polly Sherman 28/1, Foaled January 22. €45,000 yearling, Golden Horn filly. Half-sister to 1¼m winner Baselitz. Dam, 1½m winner, closely related to smart 1¼m winner Shanjo. One to consider for yard enjoying a fine season with their 2-y-os. Dam 1m4f Group 2 winner in Germany; betting should help guide to expectations.
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6
7th (6) (14/1 -87%) Lanfranco
14
14/1(-87%)
(6) Lanfranco 14/1, Made plenty of appeal on paper and offered something to work on when fifth of 12 in maiden at Lingfield (10f, AW, 7/2) on his first start 3 weeks ago. Helps to give his yard a strong hand in the race. Fifth of 12 on his 1m2f Lingfield debut 21 days ago; very well bred and should improve.
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2
8th (2) (150/1 -275%) Carnival Day
150
150/1(-275%)
(2) Carnival Day 150/1, Very green on his first outing when seventh of 9 in minor event (50/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 28 days ago. Looks one of the longer term. More one for longer term judged on his Chelmsford debut last month.
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12
9th (12) (150/1 -500%) Shadowofyoursmile
150
150/1(-500%)
(12) Shadowofyoursmile 150/1, Foaled April 26. Gleneagles filly. Closely related to smart/moody 1¼m-1½m winner Grand Alliance and half-sister to 3 winners, including very smart 7f winner Dutch Connection. May just be better for this first experience. Another newcomer from a good family; check the betting..
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8
10th (8) (66/1 -65%) Spartan Warrior
66
66/1(-65%)
(8) Spartan Warrior 66/1, Sent off big odds (50/1) but showed a bit when eighth of 10 in maiden at Kempton (1m) on debut 33 days ago. Could do better with that first outing behind him. Needs to have come on a lot for last month's 1m Kempton debut.
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9
11th (9) (16/1 -191%) Zarandeo
16
16/1(-191%)
(9) Zarandeo 16/1, Foaled March 25. 270,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to Nunthorpe Stakes winner Margot Did, herself dam of US Grade 1 1¼m winner Magic Attitude. Trainer's newcomers command respect. 270,000gns son of Sea The Stars; top yard also runs Duke's Command; check the betting.
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10
12th (10) (250/1 -213%) Dont Blame Tequila
250
250/1(-213%)
(10) Dont Blame Tequila 250/1, Foaled May 13. 7,000 gns yearling, Nathaniel filly. Closely related to winner abroad by Intello. Dam, 1½m-16.5f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1½m (stayed 14.5f) Windshear. Faces a tough task. More one for longer trips next year judged on pedigree.
LTO Selection:
17:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Little went right for DUKE'S COMMAND in a maiden at Chelmsford last month, when starting slowly and meeting trouble in running, and he did well to finish second under the circumstances. That form has been franked by the fourth scoring since and the son of Dubawi can go one place better if he adapts to racing with cheekpieces applied. Assailant took time to get going when third on debut at York in October but is entitled to be wiser for the run, while the selection's stablemate, Zarandeo, appeals most of the newcomers.
ASSAILANT made an encouraging debut when third at York in October, the only one to get involved from off the pace, and he can build on that effort as he goes up in trip. He is taken to get the better of Duke's Command and Mach Ten, who are both also open to improvement over this longer distance.
Several strong stables are represented. ASSAILANT shaped promisingly on his York debut and gets the nod ahead of Duke's Command.
(8) Win Win Power 5/1, Won 4 times at Southwell earlier this year. After 8 months off, ran well back on all-weather when fourth of 8 in handicap (3/1) at this C&D 17 days ago. Can give another good account. Four wins on Tapeta at start of 2023; solid return from a break over C&D recently; claims.
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5
2nd (5) (5/1 +41%) Outrace
5
5/1(+41%)
(5) Outrace 5/1, Placed on his last 3 starts, bumping into an improver when second of 14 in handicap at Kempton (1m, 12/1) 19 days ago. Could be thereabouts once more. Arrives on the back of three placed efforts on AW and should have a part to play again.
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3
3rd (3) (11/1 -47%) Wadacre Grace
11
11/1(-47%)
(3) Wadacre Grace 11/1, Four wins from 20 runs this year, with latest success at Chelmsford City in November. Excuses when sixth of 10 in handicap (5/1) at Lingfield (1m, AW) 3 weeks ago, denied a clear run. No surprise to see her bounce back. Gained fifth AW win at Chelmsford last month; excuses at Lingfield since.
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4
4th (4) (33/1 -106%) Covert Legend
33
33/1(-106%)
(4) Covert Legend 33/1, Lesser effort when ninth of 10 in handicap (9/2) at Kempton (1m) in June, weakening quickly having again raced freely. Tongue strap applied as he makes first run for yard after leaving Joseph Parr. Off since July but some promise for previous yard and worth a look in betting; tongue tied.
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10
5th (10) (11/1 +8%) Harbour Vision
11
11/1(+8%)
(10) Harbour Vision 11/1, Three-time C&D winner, including in October, and ran creditably when fifth of 11 in handicap (7/1) here 4 days ago. May just find it tougher returned to this higher grade, though. Third C&D success in October and two creditable runs here since, fifth of 11 on Tuesday.
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9
6th (9) (9/1 +25%) King Of York
9
9/1(+25%)
(9) King Of York 9/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Ran poorly when last of 10 in handicap at Haydock (10.2f, good to firm, 12/1) in June. However, he could fare better back at this level after a break. Well held at Haydock when last seen in June and 0-16 overall.
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12
7th (12) (15/2 -114%) Island Of Skye
7.5
15/2(-114%)
(12) Island Of Skye 15/2, Has been holding his form well and, in first-time blinkers, recorded his second win of the year when readily landing 11-runner handicap (11/4) at Kempton (1m) 33 days ago. Leading contender. In good form since joining this yard, including 1m Kempton win latest; player.
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2
8th (2) (10/3 +5%) Al Baahy
3.333333
10/3(+5%)
(2) Al Baahy 10/3, One win from 23 Flat runs. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap (9/2) at Southwell (7.1f) 15 days ago. Has run well on both previous outings at this C&D and he can make his presence felt. 1-23 overall but running well lately and the booking of Oisin Murphy is eyecatching.
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6
9th (6) (9/1 -29%) Monkmoor Pip
9
9/1(-29%)
(6) Monkmoor Pip 9/1, Made winning debut at Lingfield in September. After a below-par run, back on track when fifth of 8 in handicap (6/1) at this C&D 17 days ago, despite having been left poorly placed. Could still have more to offer. Low-mileage AW winner who was 2l fifth in C&D handicap latest; not discounted.
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11
10th (11) (7/1 +42%) Dancing Gypsy
7
7/1(+42%)
(11) Dancing Gypsy 7/1, After 6 days off, below the level of his stable debut effort when eighth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 6/1) 20 days ago. Not one to write off having been edged down further in the weights. Third over 9.4f here on yard debut but only eighth at Newcastle since; down in trip.
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7
11th (7) (66/1 -32%) Candy Warhol
66
66/1(-32%)
(7) Candy Warhol 66/1, In first-time tongue strap, virtually refused to race when last of 11 in handicap (40/1) at this course (7.2f) 37 days ago. One to treat with caution on the back of his latest run. Struggled badly lately, including virtually refusing to race latest.
LTO Selection:
17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 9f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
A low draw and the booking of Oisin Murphy could be a lethal combination for AL BAAHY in his bid to exploit a handy handicap mark. A close second over C&D off this rating on his penultimate start (Wadacre Grace was third), returning to this trip is a positive and a bold showing is expected. The in-form Outrace is suggested as the biggest threat to the selection this time around, while Monkmoor Pip could offer some value for a place.
In first-time blinkers, ISLAND OF SKYE gained his first success for his current yard when scoring decisively at Kempton last month and he can continue his good run of form to follow up. Al Baahy ran one of this season's better races when second at this C&D on his penultimate outing and could be the main danger, ahead of Outrace.
Perhaps AL BAAHY can get his head back in front with Oisin Murphy taking the ride. Island Of Skye is feared most.
(6) Follow Your Heart 7/2, Won first 3 starts this year (at this C&D on first 2 occasions). Good third of 12 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 17/2) 38 days ago, faring best of those held up. Major player in his current form. In excellent nick, third at Kempton latest; C&D winner is a player off an unchanged mark.
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2
2nd (2) (5/2 +9%) Johnny James
2.5
5/2(+9%)
(2) Johnny James 5/2, Won first 2 starts, scoring at Southwell in June on the second occasion. After 3 months off, ran well when second of 10 in handicap (8/1) at this C&D 26 days ago. Enters calculations. Good runner-up over C&D latest; less exposed than most here and firmly in the picture.
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3
3rd (3) (25/1 +24%) Bass Player
25
25/1(+24%)
(3) Bass Player 25/1, Has been struggling for form this year, in first-time blinkers when ninth of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good to firm, 33/1) 70 days ago. Has work to do on first run for yard after leaving Tom Clover. Winless since debut and beat only one at Newmarket in September; more needed on yard debut.
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1
4th (1) (10/1 +0%) Titan Rock
10
10/1(+0%)
(1) Titan Rock 10/1, C&D winner. Run best excused when eleventh of 12 in handicap (14/1) at Newcastle (1m) 24 days ago, no room from 2f out. Had been in good form previously, so he's one to note back down in grade. C&D winner who arrives in good nick; he's well in the mix.
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7
5th (7) (6/1 +40%) Love De Vega
6
6/1(+40%)
(7) Love De Vega 6/1, Made it back-to-back wins when successful at Musselburgh in August. Respectable efforts last 2 starts, fourth of 8 in handicap (11/2) at this C&D 17 days ago. Needs to find more. Dual scorer in August who posted a solid fourth over C&D 17 days ago; can go well again.
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9
6th (9) (10/1 -100%) Leap Abroad
10
10/1(-100%)
(9) Leap Abroad 10/1, Back to form when won 9-runner handicap at this course (6.1f, 10/1) 2 weeks ago, edging ahead close home. Remains on a workable mark based on his strong early-season form. Won 6f handicap here two weeks ago; he ought to be in the shake-up nudged up just 1lb.
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4
7th (4) (11/2 +21%) Letmelivemylife
5.5
11/2(+21%)
(4) Letmelivemylife 11/2, Three wins this year, including over C&D. First outing since leaving Sean Curran when fifth of 12 in handicap (40/1) at Chelmsford City (6f) 28 days ago, short of room final 1f. Could fare better with his recent run behind him C&D winner; off four months before encouraging Chelmsford fifth on yard debut; considered.
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8
8th (8) (17/2 -6%) Revolutionise
8.5
17/2(-6%)
(8) Revolutionise 17/2, C&D winner. Better for run after 7 months off when sixth of 10 in handicap (22/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 23 days ago, late headway without being knocked about. Interesting contender. Considerately-handled when sixth at Chelmsford latest; C&D winner; very much considered.
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5
9th (5) (28/1 -100%) Walking On Clouds
28
28/1(-100%)
(5) Walking On Clouds 28/1, Four wins from 15 runs this year. Followed a good run with a below-par one when eighth of 10 in handicap (7/1) at Kempton (6f) 54 days ago. Has now dropped below his last winning mark, though. Four-time winner in 2023; only eighth at Kempton in October but sort to bounce back.
LTO Selection:
18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Follow Your Heart is consistent at this level and rates as shortlist material once again, while similar comments apply to Love De Vega, who runs off just 1lb higher than his last winning mark (turf) and is feared despite his wide stall. However, LETMELIVEMYLIFE has a much more favourable draw and, having blown the cobwebs away with a solid effort at Chelmsford 28 days ago, everything looks set up for a big run on just his second start for the Barry Brennan yard.
FOLLOW YOUR HEART did well in the circumstances when third at Kempton on his latest outing, faring best of those held up, so he could be ready to return to winning ways back at this C&D. Johnny James remains lightly raced and is respected on his second start back following a break, with Titan Rock completing the shortlist.
Dual C&D scorer FOLLOW YOUR HEART signalled he is ready to go in again when an excellent Kempton third last time and he edges the vote
(6) Not Afraid 3/1, Highly promising individual. Fifth of 12 in minor event at Kempton (6f, 8/1) on debut 24 days ago, very slowly away. Open to significant improvement and can't be discounted. Eyecatching debut when fifth in Kempton novice, going on strongly at finish; interesting.
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1
1st (1) (4/7 +67%) Lion's House
0.571429
4/7(+67%)
(1) Lion's House 4/7, Oasis Dream gelding who looked above average when making a winning start at Newcastle last month. Plenty more to come and worth a chance to maintain his unbeaten record. Created a good impression when making a winning debut in 6f Newcastle maiden; player.
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4
2nd (4) (11/1 -69%) Influence
11
11/1(-69%)
(4) Influence 11/1, Foaled January 14. 23,000 gns 2-y-o, No Nay Never gelding. Half-brother to useful 2-y-o 6f winner A New Dawn and smart 1¼m/10.7f winner Sir Lamorak. Interesting newcomer. This No Nay Never gelding is in good hands and needs considering on his first run.
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9
3rd (9) (6/1 -80%) Tourist
6
6/1(-80%)
(9) Tourist 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form fifth of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (7f, 5/2) 38 days ago, having to pick way through. First run for yard after leaving Ger Lyons. Sets a good standard. Fairly useful maiden at best for Ger Lyons; leading form claims if on song for new yard.
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5
4th (5) (25/1 -150%) Musical Touch
25
25/1(-150%)
(5) Musical Touch 25/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 7 in minor event (15/2) at Newcastle (6f) on debut 20 days ago, slowly away. Should progress. Encouraging debut fifth at Newcastle; this son of Mehmas can take a step forward.
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3
5th (3) (12/1 +25%) Harrier Man
12
12/1(+25%)
(3) Harrier Man 12/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 13 in maiden (16/1) at Kempton (7f) on debut 19 days ago, slowly away. 16-1, hinted at promise when a debut seventh at Kempton; can build on it.
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7
6th (7) (28/1 -133%) Pickwell
28
28/1(-133%)
(7) Pickwell 28/1, Twice-raced maiden. 6/4, fourth of 12 in maiden at this C&D 26 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Others make more appeal. In the frame in a pair of C&D maidens; tongue tied now and he's no forlorn hope.
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10
7th (10) (50/1 -257%) Erin May
50
50/1(-257%)
(10) Erin May 50/1, Foaled April 21. €50,000 foal, €40,000 yearling, Invincible Spirit filly. Sister to useful 7f winner Sense of Power and half-sister to 5f/6f winner Naughty Ana. This Invincible Spirit filly can't be dismissed on her first outing; worth a market check.
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11
8th (11) (250/1 -200%) Lunar Rocks
250
250/1(-200%)
(11) Lunar Rocks 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. 66/1, tenth of 12 in maiden at Lingfield (6f, AW) 14 days ago. Cut little ice in a pair of maidens (C&D and Lingfield) last month; lots more needed.
9th
2
9th (2) (200/1 -300%) Barnsnape Boy
200
200/1(-300%)
(2) Barnsnape Boy 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in minor event at Kempton (6f, 16/1) 19 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Failed to build on his debut sixth when only seventh at Kempton; hood is reached for now.
LTO Selection:
18:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
There was plenty to like about the manner of LION'S HOUSE's cosy debut victory at Newcastle and, being a half-brother to a couple of useful all-weather winners, there is likely sufficient improvement in the tank to defy a penalty in this company. For all that, Tourist could be dangerous if repeating the pick of his Irish form on his first start for Jack Jones, whilst Musical Touch and Roman Emperor shaped encouragingly on their respective debuts.
Having opened his account at the first time of asking in ready fashion, LION'S HOUSE is taken to defy a penalty despite the presence of Tourist, who sets the standard based on what he achieved for Ger Lyons in Ireland. Newcomer Influence is worthy of interest if he attracts market support.
Roger Varian's LION'S HOUSE looked an exciting prospect when going in at the first time of asking at Newcastle and looks the way to go.
(3) Ippotheos 11/4, Thrice-raced maiden. 28/1, last of 11 in minor event at Leicester (7f, soft) 88 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Paul & Oliver Cole but can't be discounted for new handler. Last at Leicester in September final run for Paul/Oliver Cole; not ruled out for new yard.
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1
2nd (1) (5/2 +69%) Completely Random
2.5
5/2(+69%)
(1) Completely Random 5/2, Sixth of 12 in minor event (12/1) at Kempton (6f) on debut 24 days ago. Should have more to offer. Hinted at promise when sixth at Kempton on his debut; can take a step forward now.
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6
3rd (6) (7/1 -56%) Quiet Resolve
7
7/1(-56%)
(6) Quiet Resolve 7/1, Foaled February 26. €36,000 foal, €30,000 yearling, €75,000 2-y-o, Showcasing colt. Dam unraced half-sister to winner up to 1½m Starlish and winner up to 12.5f Staros (both smart). Worth a market check. Son of Showcasing who is in good hands and worth a market check on his first run.
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2
4th (2) (15/2 -233%) Giorgio M
7.5
15/2(-233%)
(2) Giorgio M 15/2, Fair maiden. Creditable sixth of 7 in nursery at Kempton (8f, 14/1) 19 days ago. Back down in trip and not discounted. Fair form; not disgraced when sixth at Kempton latest; holds good claims.
5th
9
5th (9) (9/2 -125%) Caroline Bay
4.5
9/2(-125%)
(9) Caroline Bay 9/2, Foaled March 18. No Nay Never filly. Dam 2-y-o 5f/6f winner. Interesting debutant and well worth monitoring in the betting. No Nay Never filly; dam Group 3 winner; yard can ready them so she looks a player on debut.
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11
6th (11) (33/1 -32%) Smooth Silesie
33
33/1(-32%)
(11) Smooth Silesie 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, last of 8 in nursery at Carlisle (6.9f, good). Off 100 days. Makes tapeta debut with more required. Fair form at best but last in Carlisle nursery in August; lots more needed on Tapeta debut.
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7
7th (7) (33/1 -106%) Ten Club
33
33/1(-106%)
(7) Ten Club 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 13 in maiden at Kempton (7f, 16/1) 19 days ago. Beat only one in 7f Kempton maiden 19 days ago; he needs to bounce back.
8th
4
8th (4) (150/1 -500%) Maveric's Magic
150
150/1(-500%)
(4) Maveric's Magic 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 12 in maiden at this C&D (200/1) 26 days ago, never nearer. Never a threat in 6f maidens at Newcastle and over C&D this autumn.
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10
9th (10) (250/1 -279%) Inawe
250
250/1(-279%)
(10) Inawe 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. 125/1, first run since leaving W. Ross when seventh of 11 in minor event at this C&D 16 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Offered little on her yard debut when seventh in C&D novice 16 days ago; tongue tied now.
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5
10th (5) (11/2 -38%) Power Shot
5.5
11/2(-38%)
(5) Power Shot 11/2, Sixth of 9 in minor event at Newcastle (7.1f, 14/1) on debut 22 days ago. Should improve. Encouraging debut sixth at Newcastle; son of Showcasing can do better now dropped in trip.
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8
11th (8) (200/1 -203%) Top Flight Century
200
200/1(-203%)
(8) Top Flight Century 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, ninth of 10 in minor event at this course (7.2f) 16 days ago. Can do better once handicapping. Has been brought along very steadily; sort to do better once in handicaps over further.
LTO Selection:
19:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
A market move for Andrew Balding's newcomer Caroline Bay, a No Nay Never filly out of a Group 3-winning dam, could be significant in a race where none of those to have raced look fully persuasive. Fellow debutant Quiet Resolve has seen his price-tag increase incrementally and also warrants consideration, but it may pay to side with Karl Burke's POWER SHOT, who ran well for a long way over an extra furlong at Newcastle first time out.
Andrew Balding's newcomer CAROLINE BAY is bred to be sharp so is fancied to get off to a flying start. Giorgio M rates the form pick of those with experience and is next on the list ahead of Mick Appleby's new recruit Ippotheos and Richard Fahey's debutant Quiet Resolve.
It may be worth siding with Andrew Balding's filly CAROLINE BAY to make a winning start at the chief expense of Giorgio M
(6) Vaguely Royal 8/15, On the up since sent handicapping and he landed 7-runner handicap (11/8) at Newcastle (12.4f) 68 days ago. Merits serious consideration. Progressive son of Galileo who scored at Newcastle latest; big player despite a 3lb rise.
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4
2nd (4) (17/2 -42%) Graphite
8.5
17/2(-42%)
(4) Graphite 17/2, Good second of 14 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 14/1) 24 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Without a win since 2021 but back to some form when 2nd at Kempton latest; shortlisted.
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3
3rd (3) (12/1 -85%) Oneforthegutter
12
12/1(-85%)
(3) Oneforthegutter 12/1, Latest win at Ascot in July. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (28/1) at this course (14f) 16 days ago, well positioned. In the mix. Got back on track on his AW debut when fourth here 16 days ago; needs considering.
4
2
4th (2) (7/1 +50%) Bascule
7
7/1(+50%)
(2) Bascule 7/1, Respectable eighth of 16 in handicap at Chester (18.6f, soft, 33/1). Off 7 months. Significantly down in trip and needs to hit the ground running. Off since creditable eighth in Chester Cup in May; needs to hit the ground running.
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7
5th (7) (28/1 -100%) The Thunderer
28
28/1(-100%)
(7) The Thunderer 28/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Chester in June. 80/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 87 days ago. Can go well again. C&D winner; fair fifth at Southwell (1m4f) in September; he's not ruled out after a break.
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1
6th (1) (6/1 +0%) Wynter Wildes
6
6/1(+0%)
(1) Wynter Wildes 6/1, 3 wins from 11 runs this year. Latest win at Yarmouth in September. 14/1, good 1¼ lengths third of 14 to Safety Catch in listed race at Lingfield (13f, AW) 32 days ago. Not ruled out back in handicap company. Solid third in 1m5f Listed event at Lingfield latest; can go well again in h'cap company.
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5
7th (5) (28/1 -133%) Wahraan
28
28/1(-133%)
(5) Wahraan 28/1, Useful winner at his best but off 14 months since seventh of 11 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm, 4/1) on final run for Sir Michael Stoute. Market can guide on tapeta/yard debut. Useful 1m2f winner for Sir Michael Stoute in 2021; lightly raced since; no forlorn hope.
LTO Selection:
19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 2) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
A competitive event in which the consistent Wynter Wildes has to be considered back in handicap company after posting arguably a career-best effort to place in a Lingfield Listed event last month. Graphite also arrives in terrific form after going close at Kempton last time but preference is for the less-exposed VAGUELY ROYAL, who doesn't look to have been over-penalised (3lb rise) for swooping late to win on his all-weather debut at Newcastle.
VAGUELY ROYAL is the improver in the field so he looks the way to go on the back of his Newcastle victory last time out. Graphite is feared most on the back of his good Kempton second ahead of C&D scorer The Thunderer and in-form Oneforthegutter.
Sole 3yo VAGUELY ROYAL (nap) arrives on the up and this son of Galileo is a confident choice to defy a 3lb rise for his Newcastle win.
(3) Whatawit 7/4, Fairly useful bumper winner who shaped well in a competitive Leopardstown maiden 5 months ago. Unusual profile, particularly for one from this stable, but he sets the standard and is open to improvement. Dual bumper scorer; promising third in Leopardstown maiden; holds leading form claims.
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2nd (6) (3/1 +33%) Lartigue
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(6) Lartigue 3/1, Tapit colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 1m winner Monorail. Dam US winner up to 8.5f (Grade 1 and 2-y-o 5f-6f (Grade 3) winner). Highly respected on debut. Tapit colt; considered newcomer, especially if market speaks in his favour.
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3rd (5) (11/2 -144%) Composite
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11/2(-144%)
(5) Composite 11/2, Making GB/IRE Flat debut. 6/4, fourth of 11 in bumper at Huntingdon (13.7f, good) on NH debut 14 days ago. Will need to step up on that if he's to feature. Shaped well when fourth in Huntingdon bumper; in good hands and must enter calculations.
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4th (11) (10/3 +17%) Beyond Words
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(11) Beyond Words 10/3, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in minor event (15/8) at Newcastle (8f) on debut 64 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Should have more to offer. Green when encouraging debut sixth at Newcastle; son of Frankel can do fair bit better.
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5th (1) (50/1 -213%) Lookingdandy
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50/1(-213%)
(1) Lookingdandy 50/1, Once-raced maiden on Flat. 150/1, first run since leaving Ben Pauling when sixth of 12 in minor event at Lingfield (10f, AW) on flat debut 21 days ago. Up in trip. Step forward for new yard when sixth in Lingfield novice; not ruled out if building on it.
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6th (2) (13/2 +19%) Thirtyfourstitches
6.5
13/2(+19%)
(2) Thirtyfourstitches 13/2, Useful jumps winner. Once-raced maiden on Flat. Useful winner at 23f over hurdles. 40/1, third of 8 in minor event at this C&D on Flat debut 21 days ago. May do better in this sphere. Useful hurdler who shaped with encouragement when C&D third latest; firmly in the picture.
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7th (9) (125/1 -25%) Pacific
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125/1(-25%)
(9) Pacific 125/1, Once-raced maiden on Flat. 125/1, sixth of 8 in minor event at this C&D on flat debut 21 days ago. Little promise shown in a Warwick bumper and C&D novice last month.
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8th (12) (200/1 -100%) Silver Bobbin
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200/1(-100%)
(12) Silver Bobbin 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 250/1, last of 11 in maiden at Kempton (12f) 87 days ago. Has failed to beat a rival in maidens at Goodwood (1m2f) and Kempton (11f) this summer.
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9th (7) (22/1 -57%) Villazon
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22/1(-57%)
(7) Villazon 22/1, Reluctant individual. 4/1 and blinkered, third of 8 in maiden at Windsor (10f, heavy) on debut. Off 7 months. Up in trip. First run for yard after leaving John & Thady Gosden. Blinkered when debut third at Windsor in May; gelded since and not ruled out for new yard.
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10th (4) (250/1 -150%) Amenadiel
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250/1(-150%)
(4) Amenadiel 250/1, Once-raced maiden on Flat. 150/1, last of 11 in maiden at this course (7.2f) on flat debut 5 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Last of 11 on his Flat debut in 7f maiden here five days ago; lots more is needed.
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11th (10) (100/1 -900%) Alta Comedia
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100/1(-900%)
(10) Alta Comedia 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 8 in maiden at this course (9.5f, 9/1) 33 days ago. Up in trip. Off seven months before last of eight in maiden here 33 days ago; she may still do better.
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12th (8) (250/1 -150%) Mazaminsky
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250/1(-150%)
(8) Mazaminsky 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 11 in maiden at Kempton (8f, 300/1). Off over 3 years. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Frank Bishop. Cut little ice in maidens at Windsor (6f) and Kempton (1m) in 2020 for Frank Bishop.
LTO Selection:
20:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
A tricky puzzle to solve sees the tentative nod going to COMPOSITE, who was very well backed on debut when finishing a modest fourth over the extended 1m5f in a bumper at Huntingdon and he can be seen to better effect this evening. George Boughey's charge shaped as if this drop in trip would suit and he can gain compensation in this low-grade affair. Dual bumper winner Whatawit is feared most after a decent third over 1m7f at Leopardstown in June for Sir Mark Prescott, whose runners are always worth a second look, while Villazon can build on his debut effort.
WHATAWIT hasn't made the usual start that might be expected for one from the Prescott stable, but he has plenty of ability and should improve in this sphere, so he's preferred to Lartigue, a newcomer with an above-average pedigree. Beyond Words also has some potential.
Sir Mark Prescott's dual bumper winner WHATAWIT shaped well when third in a big-field Leopardstown maiden so looks the way to go here
(7) Haku 9/2, C&D winner. 6/1, creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 24 days ago. In the picture. Comes here in good order, fifth of 14 at Kempton (1m4f) 24 days ago; well in the mix.
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2nd (1) (2/1 +27%) Nolton Cross
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2/1(+27%)
(1) Nolton Cross 2/1, Dual C&D winner early this year and he returned from 11 weeks off with an encouraging fifth of 10 here (14f) 16 days ago. Weighted to go well. Two-time C&D scorer; promising return from layoff when fifth here latest; big shout.
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3rd (2) (9/2 +0%) Enthrallment
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9/2(+0%)
(2) Enthrallment 9/2, Respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 9/2) 24 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Makes tapeta debut. Enters calculations. Winless since 2021 but arrives in good nick; considered.
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4th (6) (9/2 +18%) Way Of Life
4.5
9/2(+18%)
(6) Way Of Life 9/2, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 18/5, creditable second of 8 in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago. Not discounted. C&D scorer who has been knocking on the door; ought to be in the shake-up nudged up 1lb.
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5th (3) (11/2 +39%) La Pulga
5.5
11/2(+39%)
(3) La Pulga 11/2, Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap (8/1) at Newcastle (12.4f) 24 days ago. One for the shortlist. Scored at Hamilton (1m5f) in June and back on song of late; possibilities.
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6th (4) (12/1 -140%) Haliphon
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12/1(-140%)
(4) Haliphon 12/1, Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap (5/2) at Chelmsford City (13.3f) 30 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Not disgraced when fourth at Chelmsford 30 days ago; considered on his Tapeta debut.
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7th (5) (18/1 -177%) Lexington Knight
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18/1(-177%)
(5) Lexington Knight 18/1, 3 wins from 15 runs this year. Eighth of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Newcastle (12.4f) 24 days ago. Blinkers back on. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. C&D winner; not discredited when eighth at Newcastle 24 days ago; he's not discounted.
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8th (8) (80/1 -21%) Robert Walpole
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80/1(-21%)
(8) Robert Walpole 80/1, Last of 10 in handicap (80/1) at this course (9.5f) 25 days ago. Back up in trip with work to do. A dual winner in 2022 but he's failed to beat a rival in his two starts this term.
LTO Selection:
20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
WAY OF LIFE was only narrowly beaten over C&D last time and he looks primed to go one better today. Jonathan Portman's charge has been knocking on the door of late and, raised just 1lb in the ratings for that latest effort, he looks the one to beat. Nolton Cross is feared most on a tempting mark now dropped in trip after being well supported when fifth over 1m6f at this venue last month, while Haliphon completes the shortlist.
NOLTON CROSS made an encouraging return from a break when fifth here last month and can build on it to bag a third C&D success of 2023. Fellow C&D scorer Haku is next on the list, with Way of Life and Enthrallment also in the picture in an open handicap.
Dual C&D scorer NOLTON CROSS signalled he's ready to go close again when a promising fifth here last time out, so gets the verdict.
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