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WOLVERHAMPTON (AW)
22 May 2025
Thursday 22nd May
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- Channel:
- Distance: 6f 20y
- Going: Standard
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- All Weather
- Surface
- Tapeta
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Partly cloudy
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Failed to progress since upped in trip & switched to handicaps; 2lb lower in cheekpieces.
62458
Age: 3
Weight: 9-9
OR: 58
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 63yHc | 9-4 | 8/11 | Ballsgrove Boy (5L) | 7/2 | 60 | 52 |
| 22 Apr 25 | Yar Yarmouth | 6f GF | 53yHc | 9-3 | 5/9 | Maelstrom (7L) | 15/2 | 62 | 52 |
| 3 Apr 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 5f St | 5Md | 8-12 | 4/6 | Walnut (6L) | 7/1 | - | 56 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 43yMd | 9-2 | 2/6 | Hammer The Hammer (5½L) | 13/2 | - | 67 |
| 15 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Md | 8-13 | 6/11 | Fan Mail (7½L) | 9/2 | - | 56 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Off the mark at 15th attempt at Chelmsford (6f) latest; 2lb higher from the widest draw.
735231
Age: 3
Weight: 9-8
OR: 57
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St | 63yHc | 9-9 h | 1/9 | Hala Joza (½L) | 11/4F | 55 | 62 |
| 10 Apr 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 63yHc | 9-9 h | 3/10 | Royal Accord (2½L) | 9/2 | 55 | 57 |
| 18 Mar 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 63yHc | 9-8 h | 2/11 | Rumba Bay (½L) | 20/1 | 54 | 60 |
| 24 Feb 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 63yHc | 9-3 | 5/8 | Sarafina Mshairi (3L) | 14/1 | 56 | 48 |
| 6 Feb 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 63yHc | 9-6 | 3/9 | Until Dawn (4¼L) | 66/1 | 57 | 52 |
| 4 Jan 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 63yHc | 9-8 | 7/8 | Frankies Dream (5L) | 50/1 | 59 | 48 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Game C&D win in February; mixed fortunes since, including when refusing to race at Ripon.
31927R
Age: 3
Weight: 9-8
OR: 57
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May 25 | Rip Ripon | 6f Gd | 63yHc | 9-6 tp | RR/10 | Barmyblade () | 16/1 | 57 | - |
| 10 Apr 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 63yHc | 9-2 tp | 7/9 | Andalprofit (19½L) | 14/1 | 58 | 12 |
| 25 Mar 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 63yHc | 9-9 tp1 | 2/7 | What What What (2¼L) | 9/2 | 58 | 57 |
| 28 Feb 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 63yHc | 10-1 t | 9/10 | Bank On Kent (5½L) | 15/2 | 61 | 47 |
| 18 Feb 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 63yHc | 9-2 t1 | 1/8 | Ballsgrove Boy (¾L) | 5/1 | 55 | 58 |
| 21 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 63yHc | 9-7 | 3/7 | Until Dawn (3½L) | 10/1 | 56 | 52 |
Posted a low-key comeback in newly applied cheekpieces at Brighton (5.5f) three weeks ago.
4074-8
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 56
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 25 | Bri Brighton | 5.5f GF | 63yHc | 9-7 p1 | 8/8 | Royal Accord (5½L) | 11/2 | 58 | 47 |
| 8 Oct 24 | Lei Leicester | 6f Hy | 62yHc | 9-6 | 4/11 | Nebrook Dream (2¾L) | 9/1 | 59 | 57 |
| 14 Sep 24 | Bat Bath | 8f Gd | 42yMd | 8-11 | 7/10 | The Green Mile (6L) | 33/1 | - | 56 |
| 22 Aug 24 | Yor York | 6f GF | 22y | 8-11 | 19/20 | Diligently (22L) | 250/1 | - | 8 |
| 31 Jul 24 | Lei Leicester | 6f GF | 42yMdF | 9-2 | 4/8 | Kylie Of Lochalsh (6¼L) | 6/1 | - | 52 |
Seven-race maiden; no upturn in fortunes since being gelded; sits on a career-low mark.
40-737
Age: 3
Weight: 9-5
OR: 54
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 25 | Hay Haydock | 6f Gd | 53yHc | 8-11 | 7/12 | Maelstrom (8L) | 50/1 | 56 | 42 |
| 1 Apr 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 53yHc | 8-12 | 3/8 | Kamekist (3¾L) | 33/1 | 57 | 55 |
| 18 Feb 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 63yHc | 9-1 | 7/8 | Sun Keeper (8¾L) | 5/1 | 59 | 34 |
| 12 Nov 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 62yHc | 9-6 | 12/12 | Whizz By (16L) | 33/1 | 62 | 19 |
| 21 Oct 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 52yMd | 9-7 | 4/8 | Elouise's Prince (5¼L) | 20/1 | - | 59 |
| 10 Oct 24 | Bat Bath | 5f Hy | 42yNv | 9-7 | 5/7 | Think Of A Name (3¾L) | 22/1 | - | 60 |
Hasn't shown much (peak RPR 51) in three attempts in maiden/novice company; handicap debut
66-8
Age: 3
Weight: 9-4
OR: 53
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 25 | Bri Brighton | 6f GF | 5Md | 9-0 h1 | 8/8 | Tawasol (13L) | 80/1 | - | 43 |
| 21 Nov 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 52yNv | 8-13 | 6/9 | Elouise's Prince (7L) | 33/1 | - | 51 |
| 4 Nov 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 32yMdF | 9-2 | 6/8 | Maui Breeze (8½L) | 12/1 | - | 49 |
Struggled at massive prices in AW maidens (5f-8.5f); gelded prior to this handicap debut.
7-67
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 51
Days: 87
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 5Md | 8-13 | 7/12 | Miami Matrix (11L) | 300/1 | - | 44 |
| 10 Feb 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 5Nv | 9-2 | 6/6 | Megaphone (11L) | 250/1 | - | 37 |
| 20 Dec 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 52yMd | 9-7 | 7/7 | Perfect Life (30L) | 200/1 | - | 7 |
Took a sharp step forward on Southwell (7f) handicap debut, pipped on the post; 6f a plus.
08-82
Age: 3
Weight: 9-1
OR: 50
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 63yHc | 8-8 | 2/8 | Live Each Day (nse) | 22/1 | 50 | 52 |
| 29 Mar 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 5Md | 9-1 | 8/12 | La Botte (16½L) | 250/1 | - | 44 |
| 5 Oct 24 | Red Redcar | 7f Sft | 42yNv | 9-4 | 8/11 | Arabian Angel (19L) | 300/1 | - | 32 |
| 10 Sep 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 52yMd | 9-5 | 10/12 | Philanthropist (16½L) | 100/1 | - | 30 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Eight-race maiden; third to Woodhay Whisper at Chelmsford (6f); excuses at Bath since.
5-6936
Age: 3
Weight: 8-11
OR: 46
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 May 25 | Bat Bath | 5.5f Fm | 63yHc | 9-4 | 6/7 | Hidden Verse (12½L) | 6/1 | 47 | 19 |
| 24 Apr 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St | 63yHc | 9-1 | 3/9 | Woodhay Whisper (¾L) | 33/1 | 47 | 52 |
| 10 Apr 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 63yHc | 9-4 | 9/10 | Royal Accord (7½L) | 22/1 | 50 | 35 |
| 13 Jan 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 63yHc | 9-4 | 6/7 | Perfect Ruby (18L) | 11/4 | 53 | 14 |
| 13 Dec 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 62yHc | 9-4 | 5/10 | Tiempo Alegre (4¾L) | 14/1 | 55 | 48 |
| 11 Nov 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 52yMd | 8-11 | 6/12 | Naughty Eyes (6½L) | 40/1 | - | 52 |
Verdict
The widest draw will make life tougher for Woodhay Whisper, so Nigel Tinkler's free-running PROMISE TIME (nap) receives the vote.
Promise Time
Betting Forecast:
9/4 Promise Time,
11/4 Woodhay Whisper,
11/2 Gorgeous Mr George,
8/1 Up The Anti,
9/1 Fancy Dancer,
10/1 Summer Rain,
12/1 Sun Keeper,
16/1 Sarabi,
25/1 Red Vines
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