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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Scattered showers

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 7/8-81

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Back to form with a bang when powering home to win at Wolverhampton (8.6f) nine days ago; the return of the visor was clearly a big help there and the runner-up was a well-handicapped sort himself so the form looks solid; 3lb well in under his penalty; strong claims.
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10th

5

(7)

2nd Feb 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Greyed

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Eight-time winner with first four on turf and latest four on Tapeta; his last success was by 3l here (9.4f) in December but he's been disappointing in both subsequent runs and needs to bounce back near his best.

14/1

8th

10

(4)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Greyed

8st 9lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Eight-time winner with first four on turf and last four on Tapeta; his last success was by 3l here (9.4f) last month but he flopped when favourite over C&D ten days ago; a switch to more prominent tactics may have backfired in that race but he needs to bounce back after that disappointing effort.

9/1

2

(8)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Ffos Las

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11st 9lb

J: Mr Sam Burton

T: Thomas Faulkner

In excellent form in refitted visor on Tapata when last seen in spring, winning three in a row (1m-8.6f); has fitness and stamina to prove today but the return to turf on the slow side of good won't be a problem.

11/2

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3/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 376711 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Chasing a course hat-trick after two 7f wins, the latest last week; 2lb wrong under a penalty but he's not handicapped out of things on his form from 12 months ago; stays 1m but all four wins have been at the shorter trip (0-27 over 1m+).
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8th

4

(7)

25th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

King Of York

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Five-time 7f winner here (well suited by a good test over that trip) who's currently 0-17 over C&D; patchy since a win here off 1lb lower in February and others have more pressing claims.

16/1

18th

1

(22)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

King Of York

11st 2lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Scott Dixon

Still on a realistic mark and several good AW runs to his name already this year; 0-13 on turf and 0-31 at 1m+ so he will need to break new ground to come out on top today; Simon Walker booked but others might be seeing it out more strongly.

10/1

5th

11

(1)

21st Mar 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

King Of York

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Dual course winner (1m/7f) this year, following a layoff; managed only sixth when favourite here (1m) 11 days ago but has a big role to play from the inside stall if quickly back in the groove.

11/2

20/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 7700-6 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
He made a promising return from 636 days on the sidelines here in October (7f) but he hasn't beaten many home in four subsequent starts; dropping down the weights but comes with risks attached.
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3rd

7

(13)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Heretic

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Herrington

All 27 runs have been on AW; back-to-back wins at Southwell (1m) last October but he's been up and down since and was beaten 12l at Southwell two weeks ago; now makes his belated turf debut and comes with risks attached.

16/1

7th

3

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Heretic

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Back-to-back C&D wins last October (off 3lb lower than today, then 3lb higher than today); should appreciate returning to 1m having produced a lesser effort over 7f here last time; can be involved.

11/2

8th

1

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Heretic

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Scored twice over 1m here in 2025 and back to form of late, posting a good third of 11 in 1m handicap here three weeks ago; he's well in the mix eased 1lb.

5/1

Form: -05143 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of a 0-55 handicap over C&D last month; two solid efforts over 7f here have followed and the return to 1m is in his favour; each-way shout.
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4th

8

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newmarket

Mickey Mongoose

8st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Olly Williams

Blew the start at Leicester last month when making it 1-18 on turf; however, he won at Southwell (7f, AW) in February and was back on the scoresheet there (7f) last Thursday, and is not ruled out today.

8/1

1st

7

(7)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mickey Mongoose

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

All three of his wins on the AW have been at this track, the most recent in a C&D classified in February; well beaten after missing the break at Leicester (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago but may bounce back returned to AW.

12/1

8th

10

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:19 Leicester

Mickey Mongoose

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Sole turf win came over 1m2f in 2023 and three subsequent successes have been on the AW (1m and 7f); has continued to run well since the latest of them in February but this is his first 6f run since his debut.

10/1

6/1

Form: 668

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Shaped quite encouragingly over 1m at Kempton on his debut but he's finished a remote last in two subsequent runs; tongue tied for his handicap debut and he appeals as a likely big improver; the betting should be revealing.
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13th

17

(11)

29th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 194y

17:25 Down Royal

Its Tim

10st 5lb

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Third reserve; four-time winner in Britain for George Boughey, including two on quick ground; starts out for new yard off what looks a tough mark; rain would be a negative.

2

(11)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Its Tim

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Completed a four-timer in April/May but has taken backward steps the last twice; chance of resuming progress depends on how well he responds to added cheekpieces and the new trip.

10/1

12th

12

(2)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:30 Curragh

Its Tim

8st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: George Boughey

British raider; AW winner is 2-3 on turf; beaten 3.25l when third of 6 on latest in class 5 handicap at Nottingham (1m6f, gd-fm) and 12lb higher here; previously won back to back 1m6f races on the AW at Chelmsford and Wolves by combined distance of 20l; career best needed.

14/1

16/1

Form: 217500 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
7f win here in January but he's gone off the boil more recently; a full revival is required.
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8

(3)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Van Zant

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won 7f Southwell classified in January and is also suited by this C&D but his recent efforts have been disappointing and his overall profile is not persuasive.

20/1

6th

8

(2)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Van Zant

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

7f win here in January but he's gone off the boil more recently; a full revival is required.

16/1

12th

12

(11)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Van Zant

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

In good form early in the year but ran poorly behind two of these over C&D 11 days ago; is some way down the pecking order from another wide stall.

16/1

14/1

Form: 4-6169 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Wore no headgear when narrowly landing a 0-50 classified event at Wolverhampton in January; cheekpieces worn in two lesser efforts since and now has another crack in blinkers; others look safer.
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4th

3

(4)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:48 Lingfield (AW)

Headshot

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Over a year since last successful and he needs to step up on recent efforts, including at this level.

8/1

7th

2

(3)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Headshot

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Dual C&D winner; would have claims if in the form of his close second here (7f) last November but needs to step up on what he's produced since, now going back up in trip.

9/2

12/1

Form: 0-6623 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
It has taken her some time to find her feet for this yard but she's hit the frame at big prices the last twice; should make another bold bid.
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9

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Beautiful Dawn

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Both wins for Joseph O'Brien and she's had plenty of chances to win a race in Britain but failed to do so; never figured at Wolverhampton on Monday.

14/1

8th

7

(7)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beautiful Dawn

9st 1lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Won two of her first three starts (for Joseph O'Brien) but beaten 22 times since moving to Britain, including five runs for James Owen; creditable third over C&D two weeks ago (cheekpieces first time); each-way claims.

3/1

10th

8

(14)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Beautiful Dawn

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

Disappointing favourite at Brighton last time when perhaps stretched by 1m2f; bang there over 1m in her first two runs for this yard, though, including a third to Ribston Pippin at Yarmouth in August.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £7.00
Straight Forecast £6.01
Tricast £25.16
Trifecta £23.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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POSTDATA:

King Of York

NEWMARKET:

It's Tim

Daily Mirror:

Beautiful Dawn

D Express:

Mickey Mongoose

The Sun:

King Of York

The Star:

King Of York

RP RATINGS:

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Telegraph:

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The Guardian:

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Daily Mail:

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Daily Record:

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