Wolverhampton; Analysis of the Timewise Top Two Rated+The Spotlight Verdict + Race Stats.

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This analysis works through the Wolverhampton races in chronological order, identifying the TimeWise Master Top Two rated runners, summarising their details, providing the Spotlight Verdict, listing available race statistics, and assessing the top contenders’ chances.


5.00 Join The Midnite Movement Apprentice Handicap (Class 6) 6f 20y(AW)

TimeWise Master Top Two:

  1. Autumn Angel (IRE) (SP 8-1)
  2. Under Curfew (SP 4-1)

Recent Form and Comments:

  • Autumn Angel (6yo): Has won twice over C&D last winter. She holds a good chance based on the pick of her spring form. A major factor is that she is returning from a 174-day absence. Her market status should be observed for expectation levels. She has a Racing Post Rating (RPR) of 66.
  • Under Curfew (9yo): Recorded a C&D win in February off a 3lb higher mark than today. He has not been performing optimally in recent months, but he is still viewed as a key player in this race, which lacks depth. He runs with a visor fitted. He has an RPR of 66.

Spotlight Verdict:

The verdict suggests that Under Curfew, Red Walls, and My Boy Jack are all capable of a prominent showing. Black Cab, following a wind operation, could also fare better. However, the intriguing runner is VON KROLOCK, starting out for a stable known for improving acquisitions. Despite being just 1-34 overall, his win came on AW, and he ran two strong races in competitive sprints in Ireland this summer off higher marks. The selection favours Von Krolock, noting that Ashley Lewis claims 5lb.

Race Statistics:

Specific statistics regarding age groups, fate of favourites, and trainer records for this race are not explicitly provided in the structured summaries in the sources.

Assessment of Top Two:

  • Autumn Angel:
    • Strengths: Proven C&D winner with a good level of form shown in the spring.
    • Weaknesses: Major concern regarding fitness returning from a 174-day break.
    • Suitability: Conditions (AW, 6f) are suitable.
  • Under Curfew:
    • Strengths: Proven C&D winner and races off a 3lb lower mark than his last success here. Rated a key player in a weak field.
    • Weaknesses: Has not been “firing on all cylinders” recently.
    • Suitability: C&D winner.

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TimeWise Master Top Two:

  1. Hostility (IRE) (SP 10-11)
  2. Peregrine Falcon (IRE) (SP 3-1)

Recent Form and Comments:

  • Hostility (3yo): Has been placed in six of his eight starts, all over 7f. He has been odds-on in his last two starts since joining his current trainer, during which he was placed. This race is seen as another potential winning opportunity for him. He has an RPR of 87.
  • Peregrine Falcon (3yo): Her peak effort came on her debut for this trainer in April, where she was beaten by a nose in a 5f fillies’ maiden here. She has subsequently regressed in two further starts. She would be a player if she could replicate that earlier level of performance. She has an RPR of 87.

Spotlight Verdict:

The verdict suggests that after several near misses, the consistent HOSTILITY is taken to finally come good. Coronado King might perform better on his stable debut, and Peregrine Falcon is also noted as having claims if she returns to her best form.

Race Statistics:

Specific statistics regarding age groups, fate of favourites, and trainer records for this race are not explicitly provided in the structured summaries in the sources.

Assessment of Top Two:

  • Hostility:
    • Strengths: Consistent performer (6 placed efforts) and expected to win soon.
    • Weaknesses: Has yet to win. All previous runs were over 7f, raising a slight query over the 6f trip.
    • Suitability: Should be consistent; highly suitable based on form.
  • Peregrine Falcon:
    • Strengths: Showed high ability previously when narrowly beaten over 5f here.
    • Weaknesses: Form has gone backwards in her last two runs. Needs to find her earlier peak.
    • Suitability: Must return to best form to contend.

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TimeWise Master Top Two:

  1. After Love (IRE) (SP 7-4)
  2. Maris Angel (SP 11-4)

Recent Form and Comments:

  • After Love (3yo): Made a winning debut for the stable at Southwell (6f) last month. She was second on her return to Southwell three weeks ago (in a slowly run race). She is 1lb higher now, but still holds the potential for further improvement. She has an RPR of 76.
  • Maris Angel (4yo): Recently enhanced her handicap record at this track to 1711, winning over 5f ten days ago by “burrowing up the far rail”. The resulting 2lb rise is considered manageable. She should be effective over 6f. She is rated a major player. She has an RPR of 78.

Spotlight Verdict:

The race is expected to come down to After Love and MARIS ANGEL. Maris Angel is preferred, having demonstrated a willing attitude to win ten days ago, and is expected to be fully effective over 6f in due course.

Race Statistics:

  • Age Groups: 3yo 2 wins from 9 runners (2-3-9); 4yo+ 0 wins from 5 runners (0-0-5).
  • Fate of Favourites (F): 11 (2 results listed).
  • Trainer Records: No relevant trainer records listed in the structured summary for this specific race.

Assessment of Top Two:

  • After Love:
    • Strengths: Recent winner who is lightly raced for the stable. Still considered to have potential.
    • Weaknesses: Only 1lb higher, but facing a slightly stronger opponent here.
    • Suitability: Proven at 6f.
  • Maris Angel:
    • Strengths: Excellent course record (1711 in handicaps). Recent win means fitness is assured. 2lb rise is manageable. Strong winning attitude.
    • Weaknesses: Previous wins have been predominantly over 5f, though expected to handle 6f.
    • Suitability: Major player at the track.

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TimeWise Master Top Two:

  1. Nifty (IRE) (SP 12-1)
  2. Who Is Alice (SP 10-1)

Recent Form and Comments:

  • Nifty (2yo): Won a 6f maiden in June (Chelmsford) and a novice three weeks later (Salisbury). She finished down the field in two 5f nurseries after a break. She is now dropped in class. She runs from a wide stall. She has an RPR of 79.
  • Who Is Alice (2yo): Won a 7f maiden in July (good to firm). Has been placed second in two of her last three starts. She is well drawn to attack. She has an RPR of 79.

Spotlight Verdict:

The selection is MOIRA EXPRESS, who finished strongly in a 5f nursery here three weeks ago and is likely to improve now back up to 6f. Quantum Power (second choice) receives a drop in class and retains potential in handicaps. American Flight, despite a decisive win last week, is 7lb higher and faces tougher competition.

Race Statistics:

Specific statistics regarding age groups, fate of favourites, and trainer records for this race are not explicitly provided in the structured summaries in the sources.

Assessment of Top Two:

  • Nifty:
    • Strengths: Proven 6f winner. Drops significantly in class.
    • Weaknesses: Recent form (in 5f nurseries) was disappointing. Has a wide stall draw.
    • Suitability: Better suited by the step back up to 6f and drop in class.
  • Who Is Alice:
    • Strengths: Consistent recent form (two seconds from last three). Well drawn.
    • Weaknesses: Stable form could be better. Previous win was over 7f.
    • Suitability: Well positioned to contend.

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TimeWise Master Top Two:

  1. Mission Possible (SP 11-8)
  2. Simiyann (IRE) (SP 11-2)

Recent Form and Comments:

  • Mission Possible (3yo): Only made her debut in June. She ran her best race so far when finishing second of eight at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) this month. She is respected, assuming she can see out this longer distance. She has an RPR of 74.
  • Simiyann (5yo): He easily won twice here (1m6f/16.5f) around this time last year. He is running off the same mark as when successful at Ffos Las (2m, good) in August. He makes plenty of appeal. He runs with cheekpieces fitted. He has an RPR of 73.

Spotlight Verdict:

The selection is SIMIYANN (nap), who previously won easily over staying trips here last autumn and is back off his last winning mark. The main threat is expected to come from the unexposed filly Mission Possible.

Race Statistics:

Specific statistics regarding age groups, fate of favourites, and trainer records for this race are not explicitly provided in the structured summaries in the sources.

Assessment of Top Two:

  • Mission Possible:
    • Strengths: Unexposed filly. Showed significant improvement last time.
    • Weaknesses: Must prove her stamina for the extreme distance (2m 120y).
    • Suitability: Viewed as the main threat due to potential.
  • Simiyann:
    • Strengths: Proven track/distance record. Well handicapped, running off his last winning mark. Highly appealing and selected as the nap.
    • Weaknesses: None explicitly noted; highly suitable.

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TimeWise Master Top Two:

  1. Summer In Paris (SP 4-1)
  2. Tryst (IRE) (SP 3-1)

Recent Form and Comments:

  • Summer In Paris (2yo): Kept on well when fourth of seven finishers on her Newmarket debut (7f, good to firm) last month. The form of that race is strong, with the subsequent winners coming from the second and sixth. She is a half-sister to a dual AW winner and is worth considering. She has an RPR of 89.
  • Tryst (2yo): Finished well held on her Goodwood debut in July. She showed significant improvement on her second start, finishing less than a length behind the winner for second at Newmarket (1m, good) last month. She is a half-sister to two AW winners on the continent and is on the shortlist. She has an RPR of 91.

Spotlight Verdict:

The race may be warm due to representation from major yards. Melody De Vega and Tryst were both runners-up on their second starts, and Summer In Paris’s promising debut form is working out well. The well-bred newcomer Carnival Queen should be checked in the market. However, the vote goes to Joseph O’Brien’s ARRIETTY, who showed sufficient promise on her Thurles debut to contend here.

Race Statistics:

Specific statistics regarding age groups, fate of favourites, and trainer records for this race are not explicitly provided in the structured summaries in the sources.

Assessment of Top Two:

  • Summer In Paris:
    • Strengths: Debut form looks solid and is working out well. Suggested suitability for the longer distance by keeping on well at 7f. Related to AW winners.
    • Weaknesses: Only finished fourth on debut.
    • Suitability: Good pedigree and debut run suggest ability to win.
  • Tryst:
    • Strengths: Showed major improvement on second start over 1m (runner-up). Related to AW winners. High RPR (91).
    • Weaknesses: Poor debut run in July.
    • Suitability: Strong contender based on recent form.

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TimeWise Master Top Two:

  1. Captain Parma (IRE) (SP 11-8)
  2. He’s A Gentleman (IRE) (SP 11-4)

Recent Form and Comments:

  • Captain Parma (3yo): Form has improved since a gelding operation this month. He was narrowly beaten at Chelmsford (7f) and then won at Southwell (7f) 12 days ago. He is up 5lb but is still considered open to further improvement. He has an RPR of 84.
  • He’s A Gentleman (6yo): A three-time winner here over 7f/8.6f. He ran well when finishing second over C&D this month, a run where the form has been franked by subsequent winners. A 1lb rise means he is still 2lb lower than when winning over C&D in January. He is a major player. He runs with a visor fitted. He has an RPR of 86.

Spotlight Verdict:

HE’S A GENTLEMAN is selected, having finished a good second here last time (form franked) and being 2lb lower than his C&D winning mark from January. The progressive 3yo Captain Parma is deemed the main danger, especially as the race pace may not suit Novak.

Race Statistics:

Specific statistics regarding age groups, fate of favourites, and trainer records for this race are not explicitly provided in the structured summaries in the sources.

Assessment of Top Two:

  • Captain Parma:
    • Strengths: Progressive and unexposed 3yo. Proven winner/placed recently over 7f. Open to further improvement.
    • Weaknesses: Faces a 5lb penalty for his recent win.
    • Suitability: Expected to be a strong challenger.
  • He’s A Gentleman:
    • Strengths: Excellent C&D record (3 wins, recent place finish). Form is solid and recently franked. Very well handicapped, 2lb below previous winning mark. Major player.
    • Weaknesses: None noted; highly suitable and selected as the winner.

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TimeWise Master Top Two:

  1. Break Point (SP 9-4)
  2. Dappled Light (SP 12-1)

Recent Form and Comments:

  • Break Point (5yo): He is 0-15 on the Flat. However, he has performed well in all three starts over hurdles for the current yard, including one win in August. He returns to Flat racing on a basement mark. He has an RPR of 64.
  • Dappled Light (5yo): He is a C&D winner from a year ago. He scored twice over 1m on turf in May. He is running off his last winning mark and is proven under these conditions. He runs here in a first-time visor. He has an RPR of 65.

Spotlight Verdict:

The most interesting contender is BREAK POINT, returning to the Flat off a basement mark having performed well over hurdles. C&D winners Dappled Light and Have You A Minute (second choice) are shortlisted, as is Fighting Queen. However, the ultimate vote goes to AGE OF TIME, who showed a return to form when runner-up at Kempton last month.

Race Statistics:

Specific statistics regarding age groups, fate of favourites, and trainer records for this race are not explicitly provided in the structured summaries in the sources.

Assessment of Top Two:

  • Break Point:
    • Strengths: Returns from a successful hurdles campaign for the yard. Runs off an attractive basement Flat mark.
    • Weaknesses: 0-15 record on the Flat. Unclear if hurdles form will transfer back to the Flat.
    • Suitability: Intriguing contender due to price and low mark.
  • Dappled Light:
    • Strengths: Proven C&D winner. Proven under these conditions. Back off his last winning mark.
    • Weaknesses: Recent form is patchy.
    • Suitability: Remains a suitable candidate based on course and condition form.

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