Wolverhampton Race 1 - Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At Betmgm.co.uk Ebf Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
FORTIFICATION (2) First up. Was strong on the speed before fading to finish 2nd beaten by 1 1/4L last run at Ripon. One of the better chances. PALMEIRA (8) Finished 10th last run at Newmarket. Likely to bounce back and competing in a lower grade. Winkers on could be an important change. Displays good finishing speed. Winning chance in what appears a suitable race. HAVANA JAG (7) Was well beaten when 6th last time at Southwell. Has early speed and positions nicely. Can figure. LIEUTENANT SIR (4) Mayson 2yo having first race appearance for A Watson. Watch for a sign in the market.
Jockey: S Donohoe
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Third race start. First start ran last of 10 at Salisbury on August 29 over 1200m, 22 len behind Pilu with 59kg at $15. Went for a spell before returning got back early in a small field at this track on November 3 over 1000m, 7 len behind Akirra carrying 60.5kg at $11.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 03/11/2025 | 66 | MDN 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Stevie Donohoe | 60.5kg | 1:02.28 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 10/10 | 29/08/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Soft | Daniel Muscutt | 59kg | 1:17.92 | 4-7-10 | 5 |
| 22.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Ripon June 4 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Star Material carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. On debut third in a small field at Bath May 23 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind America carrying 59kg at $1.40.
Last Starts 176 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 04/06/2025 | 12 | OPEN NOV 2 | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1005m | Good | Luke Morris | 60.5kg | 0:58.37 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 23/05/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $12,550.00 | Bath | 1014m | Fast | James Doyle | 59kg | 1:01.80 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.44 |
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 60.5kgs
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At debut, second last of 9 at Southwell All Weather on November 20 over 1020m, 8 len behind Sands Of Josepi with 60.5kg at $12.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 20/11/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $11,620.00 | Southwell | 1001m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 60.5kg | 0:58.46 | 9-8-8 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |
Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-starter by Mayson out of Bint Aldar.
Jockey: Joey Haynes
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Jumped at very long odds at debut, ran last in a small field at Lingfield All Weather on October 27 over 1000m, 8 len behind Bessie Wallis with 60.5kg at $51.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 27/10/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Joey Haynes | 60.5kg | 0:58.99 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Nicola Currie
Weight: 58kgs
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Two-year-old filly (Showcasing - Game And Set) making her debut.
Jockey: George Wood
Weight: 58kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Brighton on October 16 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Boss Lady carrying 58kg at $10. Last start 6th of 9 at Southwell All Weather on November 20 over 1020m, 4 len behind Sands Of Josepi carrying 58kg at $6.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 20/11/2025 | 35 | NOV 2 | $11,620.00 | Southwell | 1001m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 58kg | 0:58.46 | 4-4-6 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/10/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Brighton | 1207m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 58kg | 1:09.12 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Charles Bishop
Weight: 58kgs
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Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 10th of 19 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the LR Bosra Sham Stakes on October 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Spicy Marg carrying 58kg at $34. Before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the G3 Cornwallis Stakes on October 10 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Beckford's Folly carrying 57kg at $67.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | 31/10/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN F 2 | $72,600.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good | Daniel Muscutt | 58kg | 1:13.49 | 12-7-10 | 20 |
| 6.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/10/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 2 | $117,970.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1005m | Good | Charles Bishop | 57kg | 0:57.51 | 10-9-6 | 11 |
| 5.5L | $67.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/09/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 2 | $239,850.00 | Doncaster | 1008m | Good | Hector Crouch | 57kg | 0:58.96 | 9-8-7 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $101.00 |
| 2/11 | 15/08/2025 | 16 | LR OPEN F 2 | $83,030.00 | Newbury | 1036m | Good | Charles Bishop | 58kg | 1:00.62 | 8-9-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $29.00 |
| 4/11 | 30/07/2025 | 32 | OPEN F 2 | $136,120.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good | Charles Bishop | 58kg | 0:56.83 | 10-8-4 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $81.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/06/2025 | 14 | OPEN NOV F 2 | $12,550.00 | Lingfield | 1002m | Good Firm | Charles Bishop | 58kg | 0:57.96 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/06/2025 | 17 | OPEN NOV F 2 | $17,420.00 | Bath | 1005m | Good Firm | Georgia Dobie | 58kg | 1:02.81 | 5-3-4 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $4.33 |
| 5/7 | 28/05/2025 | 13 | OPEN MDN F 2 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Charles Bishop | 58kg | 1:13.08 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1005m | Good Firm | Georgia Dobie | 58kg | 1:01.26 | 5-6-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |