December 09 / 19.15 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.15

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  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 327535 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner (8.6f/9.4f) early in the year and latest success was off 1lb higher; plenty of creditable efforts since, including at Lingfield (1m2f) on his return last month; should benefit from that run and he looks interesting back at this track.
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4th

2

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Moon Over The Sea

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 4lb higher than when winning over C&D (good to firm) last month, but has run well off this mark and higher in her two outings since; has finished first and second in his two starts under Myla Coppins; stable also runs Dogged; major player.

3/1

2nd

1

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

17:23 Leicester

Moon Over The Sea

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

In fine form since returned to turf this spring, winning two races at about 1m3f (firm and good to firm); had a 7lb higher mark to contend with when outpointed back at Bath since but the winner wasn't badly treated on past Flat form and autumn hurdle wins; now 3lb lower; major player.

2/1

2nd

1

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:12 Bath

Moon Over The Sea

9st 13lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Brings good stats, being 2-2 since returned to turf from AW and 2-3 at Bath; justified favouritism at Windsor last week when avoiding a penalty for his C&D success under Myla Coppins; has to deal with revised mark and a 4lb penalty but still respected.

9/4

OUR TIP

Form: 467342

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
19-race maiden but she went close off a reduced mark here (8.6f) last month and that was behind a dual subsequent winner; back up 2lb in the weights but she remains well treated on best form and is a key player.
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7

27th Dec 2024

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fitz Perfectly

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Danny Brooke

7

27th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fitz Perfectly

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Danny Brooke

11th

1

(2)

20th Dec 2024

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

11:30 Southwell (AW)

Fitz Perfectly

10st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Danny Brooke

Made all and just held on when off the mark at the 20th attempt at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) 11 days ago; 4lb wrong under her penalty, but the drop back in trip may suit on her first visit here; high on list.

7/2

Form: 214486 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
All five wins have been on AW and latest was over C&D in April; that was off 1lb higher but he's not matched that form in four runs since and needs to rediscover his spark.
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11

(5)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:55 Beverley

Calcutta Dream

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

All six wins have been on the AW; two fair runs at Newcastle in June/July but well beaten on last three runs on turf; plenty to prove.

12/1

10

(11)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Calcutta Dream

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Six-time winner but unreliable in handicaps and classified races; not the percentage call.

10/1

3

(4)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

18:30 Thirsk

Calcutta Dream

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won a similar race at Southwell in January; best effort since when third of 14 at Newcastle 19 days ago (1m; blinkered first time); a danger to all if the headgear works so well a second time.

5/1

11/4

Form: 160522 BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 24 starts but she's finished runner-up over C&D last twice, including a near miss last time; up 2lb but she should get a decent tow into this race and could be a big factor again.
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1st

4

(6)

6th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

13:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coloane

9st 12lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Roger Fell

3-36; back to winning ways, clinging on in a similar C&D apprentices' handicap (0-65) on Saturday; the promising Conor Whiteley retains the ride, and she'll be a threat to all if taking her chance again 48 hours on from that success.

9/4

1st

5

(4)

4th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coloane

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Roger Fell

Infrequent winner but she made a promising return from a 108-day break here two weeks ago; talented claimer takes off a valuable 3lb; shortlisted.

9/2

5th

10

(9)

20th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coloane

8st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Roger Fell

Easy winner of a 1m handicap at Southwell last September when 9lb lower; up and down since and needs to be at her best to take this after 108 days off.

10/1

Form: 3-8600 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Well treated on his best form last year but last win was 15 months ago and he's run poorly in his four runs in 2024; has lots to prove and he needs a major turnaround.
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5th

6

(1)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sun Festival

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Joseph Parr

Course winner (9.5f) but losing run up to 20 and rarely seen over this far; look elsewhere.

14/1

6th

9

(3)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sun Festival

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Joseph Parr

Winless since 2023 but he ran a big race at a big price when third in classified event at Lingfield (1m2f) last month; that was eyecatching from off the pace and he has each-way claims again if he can repeat that form.

6/1

3rd

6

(9)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Sun Festival

9st 9lb

J: Zacharia Clarke

T: Joseph Parr

Winless since 2023 and he beat only one after six months off in 1m2f classified event at Chelmsford ten days ago; he's not easy to make a case for.

33/1

Form: 486-70

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who has yet to be placed and he returned after another absence with a tailed-off effort over C&D last month; passed over.
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10

(10)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Leicester

National Health

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Olly Murphy

0-16 and returns from a short break; drops back in trip on just his second start on turf on the Flat; may well be capable of better.

12/1

7th

4

(1)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Chelmsford (AW)

National Health

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Olly Murphy

in rear

9/2

7th

4

(1)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Chelmsford (AW)

National Health

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Olly Murphy

in rear

9/2

Form: 853783

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Triple turf winner who is 0-16 on AW but she made some late headway to finish third at big price over C&D 18 days ago; that was much more like it after some poor runs and she has each-way claims if she can back that up.
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10th

5

(5)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lhebayeb

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Richard Price

Three C&D wins, the latest in a classified event this month in a refitted hood; failed to get to grips with the leaders here six days later but she's had a longer break this time; can be very competitive if race pans out.

8/1

6th

1

(2)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lhebayeb

9st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Richard Price

Not the easiest to catch right but had hood refitted when gaining a third C&D win in classified event six days ago; she needs to back it up with the headgear retained.

3/1

1st

5

(11)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lhebayeb

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Richard Price

Losing run up to 14, but she won two handicaps over C&D in the spring of last year and ran well to finish third of ten in a similar race to this over the same trip in January; not the best of draws, but respected on her best form.

9/1

Form: 332418

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Broke his AW duck at the 14th attempt when just doing enough at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) last month; only 2lb higher than for that success but he didn't fire here (1m4f) last time and needs to step up again after that; cheekpieces back on.
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10th

12

(13)

5th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

15:40 Yarmouth

Keen Interest

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

3lb lower than winning at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in November and was running well when last seen on turf last summer, including a win here (11.5f, good to firm); still capable over this shorter trip and shortlisted.

14/1

10th

12

(13)

5th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

15:40 Yarmouth

Keen Interest

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

3lb lower than winning at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in November and was running well when last seen on turf last summer, including a win here (11.5f, good to firm); still capable over this shorter trip and shortlisted.

14/1

Form: 159756 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Won two 0-50 classified events at Southwell (1m) in January; never in the hunt on return from a summer break there (7f) in October but she made some encouraging late headway and this step back up in trip is a positive; not ruled out with cheekpieces reapplied.
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12th

13

(11)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Twistaline

8st 11lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Two C&D wins last January; in and out this winter and there's a suspicion that a few others will have her measure again today.

14/1

12th

13

(11)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Twistaline

8st 11lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Two C&D wins last January; in and out this winter and there's a suspicion that a few others will have her measure again today.

14/1

7

(4)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twistaline

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Appleby

Two of five AW wins have come on this track, including at this trip; had some mixed results this winter with several headgear experiments but she has a good run in her on the pick of those runs.

10/1

Form: -57669

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in all eight starts and he struggled on turf (1m2f) in final two runs in the summer; had wind surgery in September but he needs a transformation back from a break; blinkers worn last time are removed.
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8th

10

(12)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Pop Noodle

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Mark Loughnane

Much lower in the weights than when running in 1m2f turf handicaps last summer but he's been vulnerable in ordinary AW events this year and he's down the list this time.

12/1

8th

10

(12)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Pop Noodle

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Mark Loughnane

Much lower in the weights than when running in 1m2f turf handicaps last summer but he's been vulnerable in ordinary AW events this year and he's down the list this time.

12/1

8th

9

(6)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pop Noodle

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

Returned to form with a fair third over C&D (classified event) in February but that took his record to 0-12 and he needs to find more to make a big impact back in a handicap.

6/1

Form: 642954

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Sole win was at Lingfield (1m, AW) 15 months ago but that was off 12lb higher and he caught the eye with his fourth in an amateur jockeys' race here (8.6f) last time; looks worth a try at this new trip and he could be in the mix.
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4th

8

(4)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

King Of The Dance

8st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Slightly disappointing when well-held fourth on this month's turf return at Bath (1m), but was in good form on AW beforehand (7f-8.6f) and is well suited by this C&D; no surprise if he features.

7/1

4th

7

(5)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

King Of The Dance

10st 9lb

J: Miss Jessica Llewellyn

T: Bernard Llewellyn

On a fair mark and the trip, track and ground should all be fine; arrives on the back of some fair AW runs; each-way claims again.

9/2

3rd

10

(7)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of The Dance

10st 10lb

J: Miss Jessica Llewellyn

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Has run with credit since winning at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) last July but is a victim of his own consistency and probably needs to drop a couple of pounds before finding another opening.

14/1

Form: 714807 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner including in this race last year; well held in last four runs but he had some serious traffic issues here (1m4f) last time and is now 1lb lower than for his last win in June; in the mix back in trip.
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6th

8

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Hector

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jessica Bedi

On a long losing run but he wasn't disgraced with sixth of 12 in 1m2f Redcar handicap eight days ago; no forlorn hope.

20/1

6th

11

(11)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Prince Hector

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jessica Bedi

14-race maiden on turf; tailed off on return to grass at Catterick last time (1m4f, good; cheekpieces; lost a shoe); has blinkers back on but hard to fancy.

20/1

13th

9

(4)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Prince Hector

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jessica Bedi

Kept to AW in the main nowadays and winless since last March; however, he ran well last August when he last tackled turf and the return of cheekpieces (replacing blinkers) may well be in his favour; also has a first-time tongue-tie; could be involved.

11/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fitz Perfectly

The Sun:

Coloane

NEWMARKET:

Keen Interest

RP RATINGS:

Moon Over The Sea

POSTDATA:

Calcutta Dream

D Express:

King Of The Dance

The Times:

Fitz Perfectly

Telegraph:

Fitz Perfectly

The Guardian:

Fitz Perfectly

Daily Mail:

Fitz Perfectly

Daily Mirror:

Fitz Perfectly

Daily Record:

Fitz Perfectly

The Star:

Coloane