18:00 Wolverhampton

Saturday 25 October 2025

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Best Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Fillies' Handicap

Off time: 18:00 | Winning time: 1m 27.55s

(5)

Hilltop³¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: Nicola Currie| T: D & C Kubler| OR: 74| BF| CD

7/1

Won 2 of last 5 starts, including over course and distance 35 days ago. Fourth at Kempton 31 days ago at 13/8, making progress before flattening. Capable of running well again at this suitable track.

Form: 216814

(12)

Kindest Nation^v¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: Elizabeth Gale⁽⁵⁾| T: H Palmer| OR: 74| D

22/1

One of season's better runs (not as slowly away) when third of 11 in handicap at Haydock but proved she isn't one for much faith when fifth of 8 in handicap at Ayr (9/1) 16 days ago, slowly into stride and never threatening. Has become unreliable with starting issues.

Form: 078035

(6)

Lady Wingalong¹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-13| J: Jack Callan⁽⁵⁾| T: P D Evans| OR: 74| CD

14/1

Winner of 8-runner handicap at Newbury (7f) at 9/2 81 days ago when making all. Finished ninth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7f) at 12/1 18 days ago, producing a rare below-par effort when weakening. Past course form (including a C&D win) suggests she could bounce back here.

Form: 521439

(1)

Ocean Treaty¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-12| J: Pierre-Louis Jamin| T: James Owen| OR: 75| D

17/2

Recently moved from French yard and finished third of 10 in handicap at Southwell (12/1) 18 days ago, staying on well after being slowly away. In excellent hands and may build on that promising AW debut here.

Form: 070603

(9)

Lady Mariko²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: Lewis Edmunds| T: Dylan Cunha| OR: 74| D

8/1

Consistent with three consecutive third places, including third of 17 in handicap at Ascot (14/1) 22 days ago, ran right up to her best but found the 7f barely enough of a test of stamina. Reliable performer who sticks to task well and has place claims again.

Form: 165333

(7)

Educating Rita¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: Sean Kirrane| T: M Dods| OR: 74

9/1

Without a win since July 2024 (12 runs ago) but ran well when third of 6 in 7f handicap at Musselburgh (7/1) 12 days ago, coming from a long way back. Claims if she can build on that back down in class on AW debut.

Form: 030453

(4)

Soho Square¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: P Cosgrave| T: E Bethell| OR: 74| D

9/2

Won an AW novice in May before disappointing, then showed improved form when second of 10 in handicap at Southwell (5/1) 18 days ago after a stable change. Should be competitive in a similar contest.

Form: 9-182

(2)

Golden Thorn^b⁵³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: Jason Watson| T: A M Balding| OR: 73

4/1

Beat a subsequent winner to win a Windsor handicap (3/1) in July with first-time blinkers and positive tactics and more recently placed 2nd at Southwell (14/1). Lightly-raced sort from top yard should continue to give a good account.

Form: 445412

(3)

Bintjan²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: K P De Foy| OR: 71| D

14/1

Won a 7f handicap in April but ninth of 10 in handicap at Brighton (9/1) 26 days ago, running poorly after a break. Form has been inconsistent but has shown promise on the all-weather previously.

Form: 3-31309

(11)

Noisy Music³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Mason Paetel⁽⁵⁾| T: M Appleby| OR: 68| CD

12/1

Has been out of the top two only once from six visits to Wolverhampton. Second of 10 in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 35 days ago, staying on despite not settling fully. Cheekpieces removed and good course record suggests she warrants respect again.

Form: 628612

(8)

Lovely Spirit³⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Billy Garritty| T: R A Fahey| OR: 63| D

11/2

Operating below her 2-year-old best in recent runs, finished sixth of 9 in handicap at Ayr (14/1), seemingly ticking over at present. Needs to rediscover earlier promise.

Form: 2-09766

Non-Runners

(10)

Miss Hathaway¹²

Weight: 9-11| Age: 3

T: T D Easterby J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Golden Thorn (4/1), Soho Square (9/2), Lovely Spirit (11/2), Hilltop (7/1), Lady Mariko (8/1), Ocean Treaty (17/2), Educating Rita (9/1), Noisy Music (12/1), Bintjan (14/1), Lady Wingalong (14/1), Miss Hathaway (14/1), Kindest Nation (22/1)

GOLDEN THORN has proven versatile on both turf and all-weather, winning at Windsor in July and recently placing second at Southwell and is fancied to resume winning ways here. Soho Square made an encouraging stable debut earlier this month and merits plenty of respect, while Lady Wingalong could bounce back from a rare below-par effort returning to this track.