Wolverhampton Race 5 - Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At Betmgm.co.uk Fillies' Handicap
LAYLA LIZ (1) Racing fresh today after a 58 week spell. Showed strength on the speed initially before fading at the end 2nd beaten by 3/4L last start at the track. Worth a bet. OPHELIA GRACE (5) First up after 21 weeks and ran on strongly when 2nd first up last preparation at Beverley. Has been racing in stronger company. Putting a tidy record together. Should go close. NIFTY (8) First up. Was amongst the placegetters when 3rd beaten by 2L last time around here and will appreciate the drop in class. Gets some weight taken off. Looks to have a good chance of placing. SAM'S HOPE (3) Nice run when 2nd last start at Southwell and stepping down to a lower level. Ryan Kavanagh rates highly but has more weight to carry. Worth an each way bet in this.

Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 58 week break. Although fading at the finish still grabbed 2nd last start around here and matched against less formidable competition. Shows good early pace. Solid chance.
Last Starts 406 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 17/02/2025 | - | Rider Restricted Race | $9,345.00 | Wolverhampton | 1025m | GOOD | Laura Coughlan | 61.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.75L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 26/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,492.00 | Wolverhampton | 1025m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.75L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 18/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 61.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 15/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Leicester | 1207m | HEAVY | Laura Coughlan | 57kg | - | 3-2-2-3-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 27 weeks and made considerable ground when 2nd beaten by 1 3/4L first up last preparation at Thirsk. Looking to place betting and exotics.
Last Starts 192 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 19/09/2025 | - | Fillies' & Mares' Listed | $46,233.00 | Ayr | 1106m | SOFT | Kevin Stott | 57.5kg | - | 12-12-12-11-10 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/19 | 20/08/2025 | - | Heritage Handicap | $98,370.00 | York | 1005m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 58kg | - | 17-19-19-15-6 | 20 |
| 2.95L | $34.00 |
| 10/13 | 31/07/2025 | - | CL3 | $49,185.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | HEAVY | Rossa Ryan | 58.5kg | - | 12-12-12-12-10 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/07/2025 | - | CL2 | $24,592.00 | Sandown | 1014m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 56.5kg | - | 6-6-7-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.75L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 01/06/2025 | - | CL4 | $13,772.00 | Nottingham | 1013m | GOOD | Ray Dawson | 61.5kg | - | 4-4-4-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
| 3/7 | 10/05/2025 | - | CL4 | $13,772.00 | Nottingham | 1013m | GOOD | Ray Dawson | 60.5kg | - | 4-5-3-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.55L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/04/2025 | - | CL3 | $17,707.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 57.5kg | - | 10-10-9-4-2 | 9 |
| 1.75L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 09/11/2024 | - | CL4 | $19,674.00 | Doncaster | 1208m | SOFT | Frederick Larson | 60kg | - | 7-4-2-2-3-4 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 27/09/2024 | - | CL2 | $19,674.00 | Haydock | 1005m | SOFT | Frederick Larson | 51.5kg | - | 5-4-5-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/08/2024 | - | CL4 | $11,312.00 | Sandown | 1014m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | - | 3-3-4-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/07/2024 | - | CL6 | $5,606.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 62kg | - | 5-4-4-4-2-2 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 17/07/2024 | - | CL6 | $5,606.00 | Bath | 1014m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 61.5kg | - | 5-4-3-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.75L | $3.10 |
| 8/9 | 04/07/2024 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Haydock | 1207m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 58kg | - | 2-2-4-4-5-8 | 7 |
| 33.25L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Leicester | 1207m | HEAVY | Tom Marquand | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9.25L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Windsor | 1025m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 58kg | - | 6-5-5-6-6 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Ryan Kavanagh
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 2nd last start at Southwell and lining up against easier rivals. Ryan Kavanagh is a bonus but will have to carry more weight. Can surprise at a nice price.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $10,623.00 | Southwell | 1000m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.25L | $8.00 |
| 9/11 | 20/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $34,429.00 | Southwell | 1000m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | - | 8-7-6-6-9 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 30/01/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 61kg | - | 9-9-9-9-7-5 | 7 |
| 2.95L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/01/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Southwell | 1000m | GOOD | Ryan Kavanagh | 64.5kg | - | 7-7-6-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.25L | $2.38 |
| 1/6 | 13/01/2026 | - | 4UP CL5 HCP | $6,984.00 | Southwell | 1000m | GOOD | Ryan Kavanagh | 59kg | - | 6-6-5-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.97L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 18/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Southwell | 1000m | GOOD | Darragh Keenan | 57.5kg | - | 4-3-3-3-5 | 6 |
| 6.75L | $4.00 |
| 5/13 | 29/11/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Darragh Keenan | 64kg | - | 4-5-6-5-6-5 | 11 |
| 1.75L | $6.50 |
| 1/11 | 21/11/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Southwell | 1000m | GOOD | Darragh Keenan | 59kg | - | 5-5-4-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.75L | $9.50 |
| 1/11 | 18/10/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 59kg | - | 2-5-5-5-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.75L | $3.50 |
| 4/12 | 18/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Chelmsford | 1207m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | - | 2-1-2-2-2-4 | 11 |
| 2.05L | $2.20 |
| 1/11 | 16/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | - | 5-5-5-5-1-1 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/10 | 11/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Chelmsford | 1207m | GOOD | Dougie Costello | 59.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/08/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Chelmsford | 1005m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 61.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.55L | $4.33 |
| 2/10 | 19/08/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 1025m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 61.5kg | - | 8-8-6-6-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.25 |
| 4/8 | 26/07/2025 | - | Div 2 | $7,870.00 | Windsor | 1217m | GOOD | Tyler Heard | 58.5kg | - | 4-5-4-4-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.05L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 17/07/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,844.00 | Leicester | 1207m | GOOD | Darragh Keenan | 61.5kg | - | 5-5-5-6-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 9/11 | 31/05/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Southwell | 1621m | GOOD | Jack Doughty | 60.5kg | - | 8-7-6-5-5-6-8-9 | 11 |
| 29.7L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 30/04/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,492.00 | Brighton | 1399m | GOOD | William A Carson | 60kg | - | 7-7-6-5-3-3-7 | 7 |
| 5.05L | $11.00 |
| 2/11 | 21/04/2025 | - | Div 1 | $9,837.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | William A Carson | 59.5kg | - | 8-9-9-9-8-4-2 | 3 |
| 2.25L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/04/2025 | - | Div 1 | $6,100.00 | Southwell | 1420m | GOOD | William A Carson | 60kg | - | 9-9-8-9-8-7-7 | 9 |
| 2.2L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jason Watson
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was first to greet the judge when winning by 1L last run at this venue and dropping in grade. Will be hitting the line strongly. Not threatening these.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | - | Div 2 | $14,755.00 | Wolverhampton | 1025m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Bath | 1152m | HEAVY | Jason Watson | 61kg | - | 4-7-9-9-7-5 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Bath | 1152m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 62.5kg | - | 7-7-8-8-7-6 | 2 |
| 3.75L | $4.33 |
| 3/11 | 30/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,034.00 | Bath | 1014m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | - | 11-10-8-7-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/11 | 14/09/2025 | - | CL2 | $34,430.00 | Bath | 1152m | HEAVY | Nicola Currie | 62.5kg | - | 5-4-7-4-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 30/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $21,641.00 | Sandown | 1014m | SOFT | Nicola Currie | 58.5kg | - | 5-6-5-4-4 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 16/08/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Bath | 1152m | FIRM | Trevor Whelan | 62.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.75L | $2.88 |
| 3/12 | 05/08/2025 | - | CL5 | $10,821.00 | Newbury | 1036m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 63kg | - | 4-4-5-4-3 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 01/08/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,492.00 | Bath | 1152m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 61kg | - | 3-3-4-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 2L | $2.20 |
| 1/10 | 23/07/2025 | - | CL6 | $7,378.00 | Salisbury | 1005m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 62.5kg | - | 5-5-4-2-1 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $3.90 |
| 1/13 | 16/07/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,492.00 | Bath | 1152m | FIRM | Cieren Fallon | 60.5kg | - | 5-4-4-3-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/6 | 23/06/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,492.00 | Chepstow | 1020m | GOOD | Charles Bishop | 61.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 07/06/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,492.00 | Chepstow | 1020m | SOFT | Joey Haynes | 60kg | - | 7-6-4-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Chepstow | 1020m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5-6 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $15.00 |
| 8/13 | 13/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Chepstow | 1221m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 56.5kg | - | 7-8-7-7-8-8 | 12 |
| 9.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/6 | 29/04/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,478.00 | Wolverhampton | 1025m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 59.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6 | 7 |
| 2.85L | $13.00 |
| 11/12 | 16/12/2024 | - | CL6 | $8,853.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Joe Leavy | 59kg | - | 2-2-3-3-6-11 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $14.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/11/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Lingfield | 1011m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 60kg | - | 7-7-7-9-10 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 11/11/2024 | - | CL6 | $5,606.00 | Wolverhampton | 1025m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 60kg | - | 5-5-5-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.75L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 25/10/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 59kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-3 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $4.75 |

Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 21 weeks and managed to place 2nd first up last preparation at Beverley. Facing less formidable opponents. Good career start. Gets some weight relief. Solid claims.
Last Starts 147 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 | - | CL4 | $9,345.00 | Wolverhampton | 1025m | GOOD | Rowan Scott | 61.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3-4 | 2 |
| 6L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1005m | SOFT | David Egan | 61.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2 | 5 |
| 5L | $2.75 |
| 1/8 | 25/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Southwell | 1000m | GOOD | David Egan | 58kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5L | $1.36 |
| 2/8 | 14/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | David Egan | 58kg | - | 5-5-5-3-2 | 3 |
| 2L | $13.00 |

Jockey: S H James
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At $34.00 ran 4th last time at Kempton but up against a less competitive field. Displays good tactical speed. Drawn the rails. Sharp improvement needed.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $11,804.00 | Kempton | 1207m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.05L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,623.00 | Yarmouth | 1209m | GOOD | Neil Callan | 61.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5-5-6 | 3 |
| 12.25L | $6.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/08/2025 | - | Listed | $39,348.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | Callum Rodriguez | 57.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $29,511.00 | Haydock | 1207m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 60kg | - | 3-5-6-6-5-2 | 4 |
| 1L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/06/2025 | - | 2yo | $60,000.00 | Chantilly | 999m | GOOD | S H James | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 11L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/05/2025 | - | Listed | $68,859.00 | York | 1005m | GOOD | S H James | 57.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3-4 | 2 |
| 2L | $8.50 |
| 1/12 | 05/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | S H James | 58kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1 | 13 |
| 4.75L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,786.00 | Pontefract | 1008m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 57.5kg | - | 5-5-4-3-2 | 9 |
| 1L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Jack Doughty
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 2nd last time at this track and back in an easier grade. Has a great burst of speed late. Showing improvement in recent outings. Carrying less weight this time. Would not recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 13/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Wolverhampton | 1025m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 61.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,345.00 | Wolverhampton | 1025m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 57.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-3 | 3 |
| 4.75L | $8.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,345.00 | Southwell | 1000m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 60.5kg | - | 3-4-4-5-7 | 6 |
| 3.65L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 13/09/2025 | - | CL3 | $29,511.00 | Chester | 1019m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 56.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-5 | 1 |
| 6.35L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 18/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,623.00 | Windsor | 1025m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 59.5kg | - | 7-8-8-5-2 | 4 |
| 1.25L | $5.00 |
| 5/11 | 30/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $73,778.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 58kg | - | 6-5-4-3-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 24/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $49,185.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 58kg | - | 3-2-2-4-4 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 13/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Chepstow | 1020m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 58kg | - | 6-4-3-1-1 | 4 |
| 2L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Jack Nicholls
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Kept boxing on when 3rd last time at this venue and competing in an easier class. On an upward trajectory in recent races. Commands respect.
Last Starts 153 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 28/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 60.5kg | - | 6-5-5-5-3-3 | 12 |
| 2L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 09/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Chelmsford | 1005m | GOOD | Donagh Murphy | 59kg | - | 4-6-5-5-5 | 9 |
| 4.75L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/09/2025 | - | CL3 | $29,511.00 | Chester | 1019m | GOOD | S D Bowen | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-4-4-6 | 2 |
| 6.65L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 25/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 59kg | - | 3-3-3-3-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.25 |
| 1/11 | 05/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Chelmsford | 1207m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 58kg | - | 4-3-3-3-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.25L | $1.80 |
| 3/9 | 24/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Salisbury | 1005m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 56kg | - | 7-6-7-6-3 | 5 |
| 1.45L | $19.00 |