December 27 / 17.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.30

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 1m 5f 219y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £57.70
  • Place: £8.40

Form: 350406

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Regressive for Michael Bell this year and has run poorly in two starts for his current yard; hard to recommend.
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6th

6

16th Oct 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:12 Uttoxeter

Banderas

10st 10lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Landed his second win over hurdles at Hexham (2m4f, good) in May off 4lb lower; tailed off on his return back there (2m, good) a fortnight ago and may need to come down a few pounds, while ease in the ground would not go amiss.

8/1

7th

3

2nd Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

14:48 Hexham

Banderas

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

2-6 over hurdles, the latter win gained here (2m4f, good) in May; not seen since respectable Flat run the following month and not sure to benefit from this drop back in trip, but may still have some potential over jumps.

11/2

8/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 333262

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Winless since his 2yo days and this is more competitive than the small-field C&D handicap in which he finished second six weeks ago; had previously finished some way behind Percy Jones here.
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2nd

1

(7)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Green Team

10st 2lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Nick Littmoden

Landed his third win at this track (1m4f) in May; takes a significant drop in trip after beating only one home at Windsor (11.5f, good to firm) last month; may be best to wait until he steps back up in distance.

10/1

7th

3

(6)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

18:00 Windsor

Green Team

10st 13lb

J: Miss Grace Littmoden

T: Nick Littmoden

Third start for new yard when winning at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) under Grace Littmoden in May; 4lb rise fair enough and the return to turf shouldn't be a problem back from a short break; shortlisted.

7/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 402017 CD BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner who has two ways of running now (said to have never travelled when a beaten-favourite over C&D a month ago); is capable off this mark if in a better frame of mind.
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6th

6

(5)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Percy Jones

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Largely consistent 7yo who has gained all four wins at this track (1m4f-2m); placed twice off this mark at Bath last month (1m6f/1m5f) and commands respect on return to this happy hunting ground.

5/1

3rd

1

(10)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 11y

Class 5

14:32 Bath

Percy Jones

10st 2lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Mark Loughnane

On a losing run but he arrives in good form, in the frame for the fourth start running when third of 12 in in 1m6f handicap here 16 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up.

9/1

Form: 696321 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
The switch from cheekpieces to a hood has helped and he won with a deal in hand on his first crack at this trip round Southwell last Thursday; will be 1lb lower than under the penalty from tomorrow but his claims are obvious.
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3rd

1

(9)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Currumbin

10st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Runner-up on his last four appearances, losing out only by half a length over C&D on penultimate occasion; will be a tough nut to crack if new tongue-tie has any positive effect; cheekpieces (worn last time) are removed.

11/4

5

(7)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Currumbin

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Keady

Versatile type who has finished runner-up at Newmarket (1m), Southwell (1m6f) and Wolverhampton (1m4f) in his last three starts; on same mark as last time and he should make another bold bid back on Polytrack; cheekpieces reapplied.

7/2

2nd

2

(3)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Currumbin

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Versatile as regards trip having finished runner-up at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) and Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) in his last two starts; has gone back up 2lb but still hard to rule out; no headgear today.

4/1

Form: 3165-7

Last run: 343 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Hat-trick of wins for Gay Kelleway last year, when going more than a stone up the weights; hasn't been seen in the best part of a year since well held over C&D, though, and will need a career-best effort for his new yard; market useful.
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3

(7)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Haaland

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Made the most of a drop in class when regaining winning form at Southwell (16.5f, Tapeta) last month (third has won since); 4lb higher and back up in grade, but he still holds more compelling claims than a few.

5/2

1st

1

(8)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

19:48 Southwell (AW)

Haaland

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Three AW wins for previous stable; 0-8 for current yard and his form has declined rather sharply; however, he may produce a resurgent display back at this level, being 2-2 in Class 6.

14/1

11th

12

(8)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:33 Lingfield (AW)

Haaland

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Three AW wins (1m2f-2m) in 2023; lightly raced since and he's been well held back from another break in his two runs this winter; mark continues to fall but he needs a major revival back at this trip.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 426739 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
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1st

1

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Ripon

Sax Appeal

10st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Enjoyed a fine 2025 with seven wins at up to 2m; yet to score this season but arrives in good nick, fourth in 2m2f Musselburgh handicap two weeks ago; he's well in the mix off a 2lb lower mark with blinkers refitted.

9/2

4th

1

(7)

12th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

18:50 Musselburgh

Sax Appeal

10st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

His strike-rate is better on AW than turf and this inconsistent 6yo was a tailed-off third at Southwell (2m, AW) in July last time; however, before that he was a close third of 20 in the Northumberland Vase at Newcastle (2m, AW) and he's shown some good turf form this season; capable of a big run.

11/2

Form: 016143 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Habitual slow starter who's managed eight wins already this year (none over quite this far or off a mark this high); his latest Southwell third in a race not run to suit showed him still in form and competitive, though, and he's shortlisted.
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3

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Destinado

9st 10lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Prolific last year, whereas his only win this season was in March; below par twice on turf since a respectable third on AW at Southwell (1m6f) in July but is well handicapped again.

7/2

9

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Destinado

10st 13lb

J: Miss Teagan Padgett

T: James Owen

Prolific last year, whereas his only win this season was in March; ran respectably penultimate start (AW) but not well enough in his other recent races and his record for amateur rider is discouraging; his three turf wins have all been on soft or good to soft.

12/1

Form: 4113-8 D

Last run: 282 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won first time out last year, so the absence shouldn't be an offputter, but he lost his way either side of a wind operation last winter; will need a career-best effort off this mark.
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1

(6)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

15:58 Kempton (AW)

Mount Olympus

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Alan King

Won three of first four starts for Alan King in 2023, including here (1m4f) on stable debut; wind surgery at the end of that year and winless since, although did go close over hurdles in March; latest fifth back here may be a step in the right direction; visor goes on; edging down the weights.

9/1

5

(1)

13th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Mount Olympus

9st 12lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Alan King

Won three of his first four starts for Alan King in 2023; signs of life over hurdles at Fakenham this March but wasn't in the same form next time and didn't offer much back on the Flat 48 days ago.

12/1

4th

4

(6)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Nottingham

Mount Olympus

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Alan King

Won his novice over C&D and has since added three handicaps from 1m3f to 1m4f; disappointing final run over hurdles but went close in a maiden before then and there's nothing wrong with this mark.

8/1

Form: 283255 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Patchy since a turf win off this mark in high summer and again looked to have no excuses from the front in a small field last time; others make greater appeal.
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1

(1)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Le Rouge Chinois

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Appleby

Three-time AW winner, including twice abroad; placed in all three starts since rejoining Mick Appleby and should go well again with no questions over his stamina.

4/1

3rd

1

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

14:07 Southwell (AW)

Le Rouge Chinois

10st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Appleby

Back with his old yard following a spell in France and has run a couple of solid races in defeat for them off a career-low mark, albeit he's enjoyed the run of things each time; boasts a patchy record round here but enters calculations.

5/2

2nd

2

(2)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Le Rouge Chinois

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Appleby

Rejoined Mick Appleby before reappearing with a good second at Yarmouth (1m6f, good) 12 days ago; has a patchy profile but he's on the same mark as last time and his last win was over nearly 2m in France (AW) in March; respected with Oisin Murphy booked.

2/1

Form: 033323 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

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7th

6

(5)

12th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Turner Girl

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Backed out of contention rather quickly the last twice and several others are higher on the list; visor the headgear of choice.

14/1

6th

3

(2)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Turner Girl

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Doesn't win very often but is usually there or thereabouts; fourth of six at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) five weeks ago not amongst her best efforts and better will be required.

8/1

6th

3

(2)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Turner Girl

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

prominent

8/1

Form: 218254 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Haydock win in the summer came off a similar mark but he's been below that level in a couple of starts back on the AW; needs a revival.
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6th

9

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 5

17:25 Chester

Bulldog Spirit

8st 13lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

It's now 14 runs since his last success and he came in a well-held fourth over 2m here eight days ago; others appeal more.

33/1

4th

6

(2)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 5

17:03 Chester

Bulldog Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

All three turf wins have been on good to firm (1m4f/1m6f), the most recent coming last May when trained by Brian Ellison; 0-7 since joining this stable and others are more persuasive.

25/1

5th

4

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bulldog Spirit

9st 6lb

J: William Cox

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

Regressive 6yo who is now 0-6 since joining this yard; others look more likely.

8/1

Non-runners

Two Auld Pals

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £1171.20
Straight Forecast £622.41
Tricast £6221.16
Trifecta £5655.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Currumbin

The Times:

Destinado

TOPSPEED:

Le Rouge Chinois

The Guardian:

Bulldog Spirit

THE NORTH:

Two Auld Pals

RP RATINGS:

Percy Jones

Daily Mail:

Currumbin

The Sun:

Currumbin

Daily Record:

Currumbin

POSTDATA:

Le Rouge Chinois

D Express:

Bulldog Spirit

The Star:

Two Auld Pals

Telegraph:

Destinado

Daily Mirror:

Destinado