Wolverhampton Race 4 - Weekly Free Bets With Betmgm Extra Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
MERCHANT (7) was just denied second-up at Newcastle earlier in the month and a replication of that effort should see him get off the mark at the expense of debutant MALLORCA (6) who is bred from Lope De Vega and Dar Re Mi. The John Gosden-trained colt is a half-brother to seven winners including G1 victor Too Darn Hot and looks a notable prospect. JOSEPH (3) kept on well to find the frame on Newcastle debut. Short of room next time when fourth at Southwell. Dangerous. PEBBLE ISLAND (8) steps onto the track with an enviable pedigree from Cracksman and Dancing Sands. Respect.
Jockey: S D Bowen
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old gelding who is first starter by Frankel out of Hareem Queen. Can make an immediate impact despite a tricky draw.
Jockey: T E Whelan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-starter by Sottsass out of Caserta. Breaks from a low barrier draw but others profile better.
Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, 2nd of 12 at Newcastle All Weather on November 22 over 1400m, 4 len behind Brooklyn with 59kg at $41. Last start 4th of 9 at Southwell All Weather on December 10 over 1400m, 4 len behind Tremolo carrying 60.5kg at $4. Has plenty of upside and is among the leading chances.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 10/12/2024 | 18 | WFA NOV 2U | $11,620.00 | Southwell | 1421m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 1:30.69 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/12 | 22/11/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Kaiya Fraser | 59kg | 1:27.91 | - | 12 |
| 3.8L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Hector Crouch
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, second last of 7 at Chelmsford on November 7 over 2000m, 8 len behind Palazzo Blu with 60.5kg at $15. Second-up 5th of 8 at Southwell All Weather on December 14 over 1600m, 7 len behind Pinhole with 59kg at $51. Look elsewhere.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 14/12/2024 | 37 | WFA NOV 2U | $11,620.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 59kg | 1:44.37 | - | 8 |
| 7.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/11/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 2:06.81 | - | 5 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |
Jockey: George Downing
Weight: 60.5kgs
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At debut, 8th of 13 at Kempton Park All Weather on December 4 over 1600m, 8 len behind First Principle carrying 59kg at $23. Draws the inside barrier but still looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 04/12/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Callum Hutchinson | 59kg | 1:39.96 | - | 2 |
| 8.3L | $23.00 |
Jockey: K Shoemark
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt (Lope De Vega - Dar Re Mi) making his debut. Promising type who is expected to run a big race.
Jockey: Cieren Fallon
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, 7th of 15 at Newmarket (Rowley) on November 1 over 1400m, 10 len behind Sacred Fire with 58kg at $15. Second-up 2nd of 10 at Newcastle All Weather on December 3 over 1600m, nose behind Gunship carrying 60.5kg at $4. Winning chance.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 2/10 | 03/12/2024 | 32 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | 1:43.20 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 7/15 | 01/11/2024 | - | NOV C 2 | $15,430.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Richard Kingscote | 58kg | 1:27.28 | - | 13 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
Jockey: J Mitchell
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt who is first starter by Cracksman out of Dancing Sands. Can make an immediate impact despite an awkward draw.
Jockey: Brandon Wilkie
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Last start 7th of 9 at this track on November 16 over 1700m, 6 len behind Penfolds Grange carrying 57kg at $51. The race before that 5th of 10 at Brighton on October 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Great David with 55kg at $81. Will struggle again.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 7/9 | 16/11/2024 | 30 | MDN 2 | $17,510.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Ethan Jones | 57kg | 1:50.76 | - | 4 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/10/2024 | 52 | NOV 2 | $17,510.00 | Brighton | 1609m | Soft | Ethan Jones | 55kg | 1:43.33 | - | 3 |
| 10.0L | $81.00 |
| 99/16 | 26/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $11,430.00 | Chepstow | 1408m | Good Soft | Thomas Greatrex | 60.5kg | 1:23.49 | - | 7 |
| 0.0L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Marco Ghiani
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-starter by Soldier Hollow out of Giada Nera. Looks one of the chances despite a tricky draw.