Wolverhampton;The following provides the Master Top Two rated horses in each Wolverhampton race, ordered chronologically, along with summaries of their recent form, supplied comments, the Spotlight Verdict, and an assessment of their chances today.

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4:19 Perfect Wills Property Protection Trust Nursery Handicap (Class 6, 1m1½f)

RankHorseAgeTimeWise Master TotalOdds
1Dunkeld Dreamer (IRE)2yo2812.00
2Midnight Rodeo (IRE)2yo2432.50

Dunkeld Dreamer (2yo)

  • Recent Form and Comments: This horse is reported to be going from strength to strength and recently achieved a runaway win at Beverley on Wednesday. Recent form figures indicate victories.
  • Assessment of Chances:
    • Strengths: Demonstrates strong progressive form and holds the highest Master Rating (281). The Spotlight expects him to “make light of a penalty”.
    • Weaknesses: Carries a penalty following the recent win.
    • Suitability: Highly suitable for this grade due to rapid recent improvement.

Midnight Rodeo (2yo)

  • Recent Form and Comments: Has improved since being stepped up to 1m and switched to Class 6 nurseries. Achieved an easy front-running win at Kempton on Monday, following a second place at Musselburgh.
  • Assessment of Chances:
    • Strengths: Has strong claims based on recent form and success as a front-runner. The horse is considered to “still have more to offer” in nurseries at this trip.
    • Weaknesses: Carries a penalty for the Kempton win.
    • Suitability: Effective at this trip in nurseries.
  • Spotlight Verdict: “Midnight Rodeo still has more to offer in nurseries at around this trip but DUNKELD DREAMER goes from strength to strength and can make light of a penalty for Wednesday’s runaway win at Beverley.”

4:50 Perfect Wills & Estate Planners Ltd Nursery Handicap (Class 6, 5f)

RankHorseAgeTimeWise Master TotalOdds
1Henrythenate2yo1875.00
2Dakota Dawn (IRE)2yo18515.00

Henrythenate (2yo)

  • Recent Form and Comments: Has contested two nurseries prior to this event.
  • Assessment of Chances:
    • Strengths: Holds the highest Master Total rating (187). The horse is expected to find this race easier than the two nurseries he has contested previously.
    • Weaknesses: None explicitly detailed, but implied recent struggles in nurseries are prompting the drop in class.
    • Suitability: Voted for due to the expected ease of this contest.

Dakota Dawn (IRE) (2yo)

  • Recent Form and Comments: No specific recent run comments provided, but breeding suggests reasons for potential improvement on the AW.
  • Assessment of Chances:
    • Strengths: Rated closely behind the top choice (185). Breeding provides optimism for performance on the AW surface.
    • Weaknesses: Lacks strong recent form commentary.
    • Suitability: Suited by the switch to AW, according to breeding analysis.
  • Spotlight Verdict: “On breeding there are reasons to think that Dakota Dawn and No Claims Bonus (second choice) might improve for the switch to the AW, but the vote goes to HENRYTHENATE who should find this easier than the two nurseries he has contested thus far.”

5:25 Perfect Wills & Estate Planners Ltd EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Div 1) (Class 5, 7f)

RankHorseAgeTimeWise Master TotalOdds
1Reliable Ricki (IRE)2yo2469.00
2Champagne Dream2yo2457.00

Reliable Ricki (IRE) (2yo)

  • Recent Form and Comments: Has finished third in a couple of 7f contests. Ran creditably when switching to the AW at Chelmsford recently. Described as similar in type to Champagne Dream.
  • Assessment of Chances:
    • Strengths: One of the main form contenders in the field. Consistent performance over 7f. High Master Total rating (246).
    • Weaknesses: The general form standard of the race is noted as ordinary.
    • Suitability: Proven to handle the AW surface.

Champagne Dream (2yo)

  • Recent Form and Comments: Has displayed some ability with two third-place finishes at Epsom (7f). He is a brother to a triple AW winner, suggesting potential improvement when switched to this sphere.
  • Assessment of Chances:
    • Strengths: Strong pedigree for the AW surface. Expected to show improvement upon switching to AW. High Master Total rating (245).
    • Weaknesses: The form standard is considered ordinary.
    • Suitability: Voted first choice in the Spotlight due to potential improvement on AW.
  • Spotlight Verdict: “The form standard is ordinary but CHAMPAGNE DREAM is one of the runners who may show improvement, with this switch to AW a possible plus. Reliable Ricki, a similar type, is second choice. Ten Sixty Six is top on the figures as things stand, while Hello Humphrey is also in the mix. The market signals should be heeded with regard to the newcomers.”

5:55 Perfect Wills & Estate Planners Ltd EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Div 2) (Class 5, 7f)

RankHorseAgeTimeWise Master TotalOdds
1Deluded (IRE)2yo2662.88
2Lady Charlotte2yo17025.00

Deluded (IRE) (2yo)

  • Recent Form and Comments: Finished a close second at Chelmsford (6f) last month before competing in a tough task at York the following week. He is bred to stay this 7f distance.
  • Assessment of Chances:
    • Strengths: Holds the highest Master Total rating (266). Considered a major player with improvement likely.
    • Weaknesses: Recent run at York was tough.
    • Suitability: Bred to stay the distance and possesses potential for further progression.

Lady Charlotte (2yo)

  • Recent Form and Comments: No specific commentary is supplied in the sources.
  • Assessment of Chances:
    • Strengths: N/A based on comments.
    • Weaknesses: N/A based on comments.
    • Suitability: N/A based on comments.
  • Spotlight Verdict: No specific Spotlight Verdict for the 5:55 Wolverhampton race is provided in the sources.

6:30 Weatherbys Stallion Book Fillies Handicap (Class 5, 7f)

RankHorseAgeTimeWise Master TotalOdds
1Graduated3yo2784.00
2Noisy Music (IRE)4yo2663.00

Graduated (3yo)

  • Recent Form and Comments: Kept on for a fourth-place finish over 8.6f here on handicap debut in June and ran well when third at Brighton (1m2f, good) last month. Recently struggled on soft ground (three weeks ago) while wearing first-time cheekpieces.
  • Assessment of Chances:
    • Strengths: Consistent performance resulting in placing in recent starts. Holds the highest Master Total rating (278). Expected to be suited by the return to a less-testing AW surface.
    • Weaknesses: Recent form figures show a struggle on soft ground.
    • Suitability: Has a “fighting chance” given the standard AW surface.

Noisy Music (IRE) (4yo)

  • Recent Form and Comments: The winner of this specific race last year.
  • Assessment of Chances:
    • Strengths: Proven course and distance specialist, with every chance of making it 3-4 over C&D. High Master Total rating (266).
    • Weaknesses: None specified in the commentary.
    • Suitability: Expected to run well, possibly set up for success.
  • Spotlight Verdict: “Last year’s winner NOISY MUSIC has every chance of making it 3-4 over C&D in a race that may be set up for her. Rogue Dancer deserves a change of luck and is capable if seeing out the longer trip, while anything James Tate saddles currently is worth a look, his Waiting For Love having not seen it out over 9.5f here last time.”

7:00 Abbi Bettles Travel Counsellors Handicap (Class 6, 7f)

RankHorseAgeTimeWise Master TotalOdds
1Under Curfew9yo2418.00
2Latin (IRE)4yo2317.00

Under Curfew (9yo)

  • Recent Form and Comments: High-mileage veteran. Ran well in a turf sprint just a week ago. Recently placed second (5f, AW) and third (5.5f, good).
  • Assessment of Chances:
    • Strengths: Switches back to AW on a very tempting mark. Has shown consistent form despite age. Holds the highest Master Total rating (241).
    • Weaknesses: Aged 9 (high-mileage veteran).
    • Suitability: Highly regarded due to favourable mark and recent competitive form.

Latin (IRE) (4yo)

  • Recent Form and Comments: Finished fifth of 11 recently at Brighton (6f, good to firm), which was his first run since January.
  • Assessment of Chances:
    • Strengths: Suitable for this C&D (7f AW). Can be dangerous off his current mark if the recent outing brought him on. High Master Total rating (231).
    • Weaknesses: Returning from a significant absence (first run since January).
    • Suitability: Potential contender if race fitness has improved since his latest run.
  • Spotlight Verdict: “This is competitive for the grade and it’s hard to know which way to turn. UNDER CURFEW is a high-mileage veteran but he ran well in a turf sprint a week ago and switches back to the AW on a very tempting mark. He gets the vote ahead of his stablemate Toussarok, who pressed a strong pace at Brighton 19 days ago and did well to cling on to a share of third. Latin, Saidha, Valadero and Woodrafff can also feature.”

7:30 Bridey Jo Barbers Wombourne Handicap (Class 6, 1m1½f)

RankHorseAgeTimeWise Master TotalOdds
1Karakula3yo2293.50
2Youarenotforgiven7yo22811.00

Karakula (3yo)

  • Recent Form and Comments: Is a recent C&D winner. Showed marked improvement when winning over C&D recently (AW).
  • Assessment of Chances:
    • Strengths: Proven C&D winner. Scope for further progress is noted. Holds the highest Master Total rating (229).
    • Weaknesses: None explicitly detailed in comments.
    • Suitability: Strong contender expected to progress further.

Youarenotforgiven (7yo)

  • Recent Form and Comments: No specific commentary is supplied in the sources detailing recent form or comments.
  • Assessment of Chances:
    • Strengths: High Master Total rating (228).
    • Weaknesses: N/A based on comments.
    • Suitability: N/A based on comments.
  • Spotlight Verdict: “Recent C&D winner Karakula has scope for further progress and is not opposed lightly but slight preference is for PARISIAN PHOENIX, who launched her handicap career with two good efforts and can be excused a subsequent defeat on soft ground. Photon is a more speculative option to consider.”

8:00 Perfect Wills & Estate Planners Ltd Handicap (Class 6, 1m4f)

RankHorseAgeTimeWise Master TotalOdds
1Jimmy Mark (IRE)5yo2293.50
2Mr Nugget4yo2168.00

Jimmy Mark (IRE) (5yo)

  • Recent Form and Comments: Proven winner who went down by a neck at Windsor six weeks ago, splitting two subsequent victors.
  • Assessment of Chances:
    • Strengths: Proven winner with strong recent form against good competition. Holds the highest Master Total rating (229). High confidence selection.
    • Weaknesses: Faces a 2lb rise, resulting in a career-high rating.
    • Suitability: Highly suitable; a proven winner expected to cope with the higher mark.

Mr Nugget (4yo)

  • Recent Form and Comments: Recent form figures include 44. No detailed commentary provided.
  • Assessment of Chances:
    • Strengths: High Master Total rating (216).
    • Weaknesses: N/A based on comments.
    • Suitability: Shortlisted by the Spotlight Verdict.

Note: Harlington (FR) also shares the second-highest rating of 216. Harlington won at Chepstow in July off 2lb lower, and importantly, boasts a decent record at Wolverhampton with two previous course victories last autumn.

  • Spotlight Verdict: “While a 2lb rise sees JIMMY MARK on a career-high rating, he’s a proven winner who split two subsequent victors when going down a neck at Windsor six weeks ago. Cases can be made for most of the others, with Harlington, who goes well round here, the second choice.”

8:30 Perfect Wills Legacy Trust Handicap (Class 6, 6f)

RankHorseAgeTimeWise Master TotalOdds
1Style King (IRE)3yo2485.50
2Up The Monk3yo2437.00

Style King (IRE) (3yo)

  • Recent Form and Comments: Last won over 6f at Chepstow off 5lb lower in August. Is highly consistent this season and often positioned near the front.
  • Assessment of Chances:
    • Strengths: Highest Master Total rating (248). Highly consistent recent turf form.
    • Weaknesses: May lack experience on the AW surface.
    • Suitability: Considered highly appealing if his strong turf form translates to the AW.

Up The Monk (3yo)

  • Recent Form and Comments: Ran well when achieving third place off his current mark at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) in August. Needs improvement following his last two outings, but benefits from an apprentice claim.
  • Assessment of Chances:
    • Strengths: Holds a high Master Total rating (243). Should be suited by the AW surface.
    • Weaknesses: Needs to bounce back from two below-par recent runs.
    • Suitability: Next on the shortlist after the top rated horse.
  • Spotlight Verdict:STYLE KING may lack experience on the AW but his consistency on turf makes him highly appealing against these rivals. Up The Monk and One More Dream are next on the list, with One More Dream having a good chance on a potentially favourable mark.”

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