April 21 / 17.05 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.05

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  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.90
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 852-79

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-9 and well held in both starts over 6f on Tapeta this year, but is 1lb lower than when beaten a head over C&D in November; interesting, especially if backed.
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12th

1

(1)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Galel

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Off the mark at the tenth attempt when justifying favouritism at Wolverhampton (7f) in April; returns from a five-month break off a 5lb higher mark; stable also run Soar Above and the betting should provide clues.

5/1

1st

1

(7)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Galel

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: John Butler

0-9 and well held in both starts over 6f on Tapeta this year, but is 1lb lower than when beaten a head over C&D in November; interesting, especially if backed.

7/2

1st

1

(7)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Galel

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: John Butler

0-9 and well held in both starts over 6f on Tapeta this year, but is 1lb lower than when beaten a head over C&D in November; interesting, especially if backed.

7/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 7-3315 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has run well over C&D, but his very best form has come on Polytrack and he has it all to do from the widest stall.
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3

20th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

14:42 Stratford

Heerathetrack

11st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Mark Usher

Modest 7f/1m handicapper on the Flat; pulled hard when tailed off on only previous run over hurdles in November 2023 (2m, good to soft); best watched for now.

40/1

4

(13)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Heerathetrack

9st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

7f and 1m course winner, the latter coming when 4lb lower in March; has been competitive from this mark in two of his three subsequent starts; each-way player.

10/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 223324 CD BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Most consistent since November (114223324) with his record over C&D in the same period reading 122; still 3lb above his last winning mark, but his reliability counts for plenty in this field; respected.
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11

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Match Anthem

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Struggled back on turf last twice but he ran lots of good races on AW in the spring and is well treated on his two wins late last year; has record of 29123 at Chelmsford and he looks interesting back in this sphere.

10/1

9

(10)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Match Anthem

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Both of his wins have been on AW over 7f and he's yet to finish in the first three in six starts on turf; failed to beat a rival at Yarmouth (1m, good) three weeks ago and now drops back down to 6f with the visor back on (replacing cheekpieces); probably better on AW over a bit further.

14/1

6

(8)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:10 Yarmouth

Match Anthem

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Both wins over 7f on AW; form took a slight dip the last twice, finishing fourth in two turf classifieds, latterly here (1m, good; second go at the trip) lat month; on the plus side he's down to his last winning mark and seemed to stay this distance last time.

14/1

4th
6 (10)
Embarked

8/1

Form: 467724 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Far from solid with a record of 3-49 albeit one of his wins came over C&D; 13lb below his last winning mark and has run well on turf the last twice, but still looks opposable from his draw.
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9th

12

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Embarked

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner who won over C&D in 2024; beaten around 6l when third here in January but he's been well held in two starts since; others preferred.

40/1

7th

13

(8)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Embarked

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner and C&D winner, but patchy form since his latest success last summer and was well held in a 0-50 classified event here four week ago; others preferred.

33/1

8th

4

(11)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Embarked

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner; C&D winner; he hasn't been at his best since November and he may find a few of these seeing out their race more strongly.

16/1

Form: 627476 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
A bit in and out since winning off 2lb lower over C&D in January and the fitting of a visor (retained) made little difference last time; could make an impact if getting a good pace to aim at, though.
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10th

7

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

River Wharfe

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

11-time winner, most recently from off the pace over C&D last month; not in same form on either 8.6f start at Wolverhampton since, though, and might still be a shade too high in the weights.

12/1

6th

5

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

13:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

River Wharfe

9st 7lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Came from off the pace (in refitted blinkers) to run down Von Krolock in a 7f apprentices' handicap at Southwell (10-1) on penultimate start; only eighth (King Of Speed fourth) over C&D subsequently; 4lb higher now, with a different claiming rider booked.

11/2

8th

12

(12)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

River Wharfe

9st 3lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Successful in 0-55 apprentice event under Myla Coppins at Southwell (7f) last week, taking AW record to 6-45; this is a slightly better race but he escapes a penalty; dual C&D scorer; respected.

9/2

25/1

Form: 980489 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Five wins over 5f/6f here, but this trip and his wide draw make him hard to enthuse over.
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3rd

9

(6)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Lisa Williamson

All ten wins have been on AW including five at this track; runner-up off 2lb higher over C&D in September but it has been tough going since and others look safer.

33/1

4th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Lisa Williamson

Better at 6f these days and can be given a pass for his latest Southwell run (5f); second over C&D on his penultimate start and he is one to consider at this level.

12/1

4th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Lisa Williamson

Better at 6f these days and can be given a pass for his latest Southwell run (5f); second over C&D on his penultimate start and he is one to consider at this level.

12/1

Form: 547347

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has run well in 0-50 classified events over 6f/7f here this year, but well held in two Southwell handicaps this month, the latest over 7f on Sunday; now 0-28.
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8th

12

(9)

12th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Balmy Breese

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Threatened to pick up a small race here early in the year but has had endless chances and recent efforts haven't been good; only holds outside claims.

25/1

8th

12

(9)

12th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Balmy Breese

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Threatened to pick up a small race here early in the year but has had endless chances and recent efforts haven't been good; only holds outside claims.

25/1

10th

10

(3)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:25 Brighton

Balmy Breese

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

It remains to be seen what he is capable of on turf after just two novice events and a heavy-ground 1m handicap, all in 2023 (well held in each); trail has gone cold since an okay winter on Tapeta, however.

25/1

14/1

Form: 900530

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Won twice at around 1m on the AW early last year and, having dropped 4lb below his last winning mark, finished third of ten here (8.6f) last month; another furlong may have been preferable, though.
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8th

10

(1)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stoic Syd

9st 0lb

J: Jordan Nason

T: Ivan Furtado

Won twice at around 1m on the AW early last year and, having dropped 4lb below his last winning mark, finished third of ten here (8.6f) last month; another furlong may have been preferable, though.

14/1

8th

10

(1)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stoic Syd

9st 0lb

J: Jordan Nason

T: Ivan Furtado

Won twice at around 1m on the AW early last year and, having dropped 4lb below his last winning mark, finished third of ten here (8.6f) last month; another furlong may have been preferable, though.

14/1

18th

19

(13)

29th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:45 Doncaster

Stoic Syd

8st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Two AW wins at 1m early in 2024 but he didn't see out his one attempt beyond that sort of trip, on sand last June, and he's 5lb wrong today.

40/1

Form: 26826- D

Last run: 219 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Returns to the AW (0-11) for the first time since September 2023 and has been off seven months; best watched.
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3

(6)

23rd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:15 Chepstow

Diamond Cottage

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Malcolm Saunders

Course regular who led close home to score over C&D (good) last month; reportedly unsuited by the soft ground when well beaten here 16 days ago; current mark is workable if she's back on song.

9/1

8th

6

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Chepstow

Diamond Cottage

8st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: Malcolm Saunders

Notched a third course win when ending a losing run over C&D 17 days ago (unlucky Vape not far behind in sixth); got messed about a bit herself and has a fair chance of defying a 3lb rise.

3/1

1st

8

(9)

21st May 2025

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:35 Chepstow

Diamond Cottage

8st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Malcolm Saunders

Suffered lots of defeats since last win nearly two years ago, though went down by a short head at Salisbury (6f) two runs ago; she was entitled to run better here last week over the 7f, though.

16/1

Form: 1409-9 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner on turf, but 0-14 on the AW and failed to beat a rival over C&D five weeks ago; passed over.
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12

(9)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Letter Of The Law

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John O’Shea

Runner-up twice at Chepstow this season (1m, good/good to firm) but is far too inconsistent to rely upon, and his recent efforts have been very disappointing; swaps usual blinkers for refitted cheekpieces.

33/1

9th

10

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:52 Bath

Letter Of The Law

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John O’Shea

Very hit-and-miss these days and his second of 13 at Chepstow (good to firm) in July hasn't been reproduced in six subsequent starts; 1lb out of the weights and others look a lot safer.

33/1

17

(1)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

15:03 Chepstow

Letter Of The Law

8st 3lb

J: Jay Mackay

T: John O’Shea

Usually leads and has the option of going up the far side from stall 1; hit-and-miss these days, for a trainer also responsible for Romanovich (a fellow front-runner drawn on the opposite wing) but is capable off a feather weight if tactics decide the day.

25/1

10/1

Form: 483619 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 12th attempt in a 0-50 classified event over C&D last month and his heavy defeat in a handicap back here a week later can be forgiven on account of the draw; better berthed this time and could go well.
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11th

4

(3)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Till It Shines

9st 7lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: J S Moore

Off the mark at the 12th attempt in a 0-50 classified event over C&D last month and his heavy defeat in a handicap back here a week later can be forgiven on account of the draw; better berthed this time and could go well.

10/1

11th

4

(3)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Till It Shines

9st 7lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: J S Moore

Off the mark at the 12th attempt in a 0-50 classified event over C&D last month and his heavy defeat in a handicap back here a week later can be forgiven on account of the draw; better berthed this time and could go well.

10/1

Form: 9/07-7

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
0-7 and looks on the downgrade, failing to beat a rival on her return from another 138 days off at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) this month.
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8

(4)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lincolns Inn

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Michael Herrington

0-7 and looks on the downgrade, failing to beat a rival on her return from another 138 days off at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) this month.

33/1

8

(4)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lincolns Inn

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Michael Herrington

0-7 and looks on the downgrade, failing to beat a rival on her return from another 138 days off at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) this month.

33/1

7th

1

(3)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Lincolns Inn

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear throughout

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £24.00
Straight Forecast £21.03
Tricast £59.60
Trifecta £96.80

Selections

Daily Mail:

Match Anthem

SPOTLIGHT:

Galel

POSTDATA:

Embarked

RP RATINGS:

River Wharfe

Telegraph:

Heerathetrack

Daily Mirror:

Match Anthem

The Sun:

Match Anthem

Daily Record:

Match Anthem

The Times:

Galel

D Express:

Galel

The Star:

Embarked

The Guardian:

River Wharfe