16:25 Wolverhampton

Monday 22 September 2025

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Race And Rest - Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Fillies' Handicap

Off time: 16:26 | Winning time: 2m 1.83s

(2)

Romantic Spirit²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Cieren Fallon| T: D Menuisier| OR: 67| CD

11/4

Three-time course and distance winner on All Weather. Finished third of 10 in handicap at this C&D (11/2) 20 days ago, running well at the scene of her wins and clear of remainder. Course specialist who merits respect back at her favoured venue.

Form: 171743

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(9)

Luisa⁸⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Marco Ghiani| T: C Hobson| OR: 66

80/1

Best effort when 2nd of 8 over C&D (9/1) 111 days ago. Last of 7 at Windsor (8/1) 86 days ago when raced freely and upped in trip. First run for new trainer. Worth another chance back at this track and trip.

Form: 73-527

(7)

Ice Opera^h¹²⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Finley Marsh| T: G Harris| OR: 60

50/1

Winless in career and last of 12 in handicap at Windsor (125/1) 126 days ago, always behind after slow start.

Form: 298750

(5)

Flaine^p,t⁹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Connor Planas⁽³⁾| T: D Loughnane| OR: 64

18/1

Won at Lingfield (10f) in March but finished last of 9 in handicap at Southwell over 12f (20/1) 97 days ago, never dangerous. Returns to a course and distance where finished 2nd in March.

Form: 441279

(10)

Gretna Dreams³¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: P Cosgrave| T: S C Williams| OR: 64| CD

9/4

Improved significantly since joining new yard, winning last two starts. Won 6-runner handicap at Newmarket over 10f (6/1) 31 days ago, following up from 5lb higher mark. Has course and distance winning form and appears rejuvenated.

Form: 5-47411

(6)

Liberty Bird²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: J Fanning| T: C Johnston| OR: 62

11/2

Has shown fair form this season with a third at Southwell before finishing sixth of 10 in handicap over C&D (25/1) 20 days ago after dwelling at the start.

Form: 004356

(8)

Magic Runner¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: J P Sullivan| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 62

9/1

Has run on both turf and AW without winning in 10 starts. Finished second of 10 in a handicap over this C&D (10/1) 16 days ago, first run since leaving Andrew Balding. Looks capable of going one better returning to the same track and trip.

Form: 433442

(4)

El Fox²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: L Morris| T: M Botti| OR: 59

13/2

Third in Windsor handicap in July when wearing first-time cheekpieces, then fifth of 9 at Sandown (12/1) 24 days ago when well held in soft ground. Previous AW form uninspiring.

Form: 47-0535

(1)

Lady Of The Isles⁶⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Hollie Doyle| T: H Main| OR: 59

13/2

Gradually progressive form culminating in fourth of 10 in handicap at Newbury (15/2) 66 days ago, that being her best effort to date.

Form: 0-644

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(3)

Salve Electra⁶⁷

Weight: 9-8| Age: 3

T: James Horton J: K Shoemark

Forecasts

Gretna Dreams (9/4), Romantic Spirit (11/4), Liberty Bird (11/2), El Fox (13/2), Lady Of The Isles (13/2), Magic Runner (9/1), Salve Electra (14/1), Flaine (18/1), Ice Opera (50/1), Luisa (80/1)

GRETNA DREAMS has been rejuvenated since switching yards, winning her last two starts, including when defying a 5 lb rise at Newmarket. With proven course and distance form, she's taken to complete the hat-trick. Magic Runner showed promise when finishing second over C&D 16 days ago on her stable debut. Romantic Spirit, a three-time C&D winner, completes the shortlist.