October 18 / 16.59 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.59

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  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 157535 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Now 1lb lower than for his last-ditch win at Chepstow in May (6f, good); mixed bag since but he will appreciate the return to 6f and a strongly run race would suit; capable.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(8)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ten Club

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Came from off the pace to win a 7f handicap at Lingfield in November; well beaten in his three runs since and has more to prove than some of these.

25/1

9

(11)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Ten Club

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Adrian Wintle

Near miss at Wolverhampton last week (7f), keeping on well having encountered traffic problems; a clear run is no guarantee here either but he's handicapped to win.

6/1

9

(11)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Ten Club

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Adrian Wintle

Near miss at Wolverhampton last week (7f), keeping on well having encountered traffic problems; a clear run is no guarantee here either but he's handicapped to win.

6/1

Form: 129000 CD

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ran out the easy winner of a 6f handicap at Lingfield in February and he is now 1lb lower; down the field in three runs since June but he's one to keep an eye on in the betting.
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8th

11

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Watermelon Sugar

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Took advantage of a sliding mark round Lingfield in the winter (last four wins come there but is fine on Tapeta); off the boil since and this is a bit tougher; would want to see some support tonight.

20/1

11th

3

(1)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Watermelon Sugar

9st 8lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

In good form at Lingfield during the winter and is a bit of specialist over 6f there (112121), but he has won over this C&D; latest Kempton effort not hard to forgive given his record at that track and could easily bounce back; shortlisted.

10/1

10th

4

(8)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Watermelon Sugar

9st 8lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

In good form at Lingfield lately and has become a bit of a specialist over 6f there (112121); it's a different story here (8770) and that would be the concern.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 533429 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ended 2024 by winning the corresponding race off 5lb lower; returned from 170 days off to win another C&D handicap in April (off this mark); not at his best in a Class 5 here two weeks ago but he was caught wide and shouldn't have that issue from stall 4; one to consider.
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3

(4)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:59 Wolverhampton (AW)

Saffredi

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Grace Harris

Ended 2024 by winning the corresponding race off 5lb lower; returned from 170 days off to win another C&D handicap in April (off this mark); not at his best in a Class 5 here two weeks ago but he was caught wide and shouldn't have that issue from stall 4; one to consider.

9/2

10

(9)

4th Oct 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Saffredi

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Grace Harris

Handy sort who has been running well on turf lately including when second of five at Chepstow (6f, good) last time; looks interesting now returned here with his record over C&D reading 113; high on list.

6/1

2nd

3

(7)

19th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:00 Chepstow

Saffredi

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Grace Harris

Largely consistent since returning from break with 6f AW win in April, and lost out only by two necks when third in slightly better race than this at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last month; below that form when favourite over C&D soon afterwards but still features prominently in calculations.

4/1

Form: 567081 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f maiden at Kempton in February for Phil McEntee; struggled in handicaps initially, including on stable debut 16 days ago, but he was back in form with a game come-from-behind win at Southwell on Thursday; the front two were clear there and he's one to take seriously despite his penalty.
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5th

4

(5)

15th Jan 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Massimo Blue

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: George Baker

Back to winning ways at Southwell last October, his second run for this yard, when coming from off the pace to win a 6f Class 6 in good style; runner-up at Wolverhampton two days later but two runs since haven't been quite so good; others appeal more.

12/1

1

(2)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Massimo Blue

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: George Baker

Returned to form on his second start for this stable to beat ten rivals to win at Southwell (6f, AW) a week go and backed that up two days later with another good run under a penalty at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) to finish second of 11; drop to 5f is a bit of a concern.

7/4

5

(5)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:59 Wolverhampton (AW)

Massimo Blue

9st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: George Baker

Won a 6f maiden at Kempton in February for Phil McEntee; struggled in handicaps initially, including on stable debut 16 days ago, but he was back in form with a game come-from-behind win at Southwell on Thursday; the front two were clear there and he's one to take seriously despite his penalty.

6/4

Form: -03169

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Too strong for ten rivals at Beverley in July, coming home 3.25l in front over 7.5f (good to firm); not so good twice since and has left Julie Camacho since (same owners); new stable are quick to drop her in trip; still has low mileage.
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6th

4

(7)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Dollys Delight

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Won for Julie Camacho at Beverley (7.5f; good to firm; from 3lb lower) last July; respectable across three starts for this trainer but does have some work to do with Saisons d'Or from Southwell (fifth, beaten 3l in an added tongue-tie); the task isn't impossible.

12/1

5th

4

(12)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Dollys Delight

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Won over an extended 7f on turf last summer and was subsequently placed over 6f on Tapeta; made underwhelming reappearance this month and has wide draw today but might have needed that recent outing and may by aided by the new tongue-tie.

20/1

6th

2

(7)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dollys Delight

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ivan Furtado

7f turf winner for Julie Camacho last summer; fair debut for her new yard over C&D when last seen six months ago but would have made more appeal over another furlong.

10/1

Form: 0815-0 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Three 6f wins on Tapeta for Tristan Davidson; on a dangerous mark but his stable debut at Chester five weeks ago was underwhelming (150-1); may need another run or two before he's of major interest.
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10th

6

(12)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Secret Road

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Laura Mongan

Enjoyed a revival for James Owen and this yard earlier in the year, with three wins, including two round here; up in the weights now, though, and finished well behind a couple of these over C&D a month ago; needs more from somewhere.

20/1

12th

5

(12)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Secret Road

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Laura Mongan

Looked in excellent nick on last month's stable debut, gaining clearcut C&D win in first-time cheekpieces; not quite in same form when fourth off new mark here three weeks later but still considered.

7/1

20/1

Form: 066068

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
5f win on Polytrack for Archie Watson last summer; struggled so far in 2025, including in three starts for his new connections; dropping down the weights and reunited with Luke Morris today; headgear absent.
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5th

8

(7)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Amerjeet

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Michael Herrington

Sole win on AW and his rare turf handicap runs haven't seen him to best advantage, admittedly when higher in the weights than he is now; beaten favourite four times from last six runs though and others higher up the list.

10/1

7th

8

(5)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amerjeet

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Herrington

Poor strike-rate and hasn't always looked the most eager under pressure; conditions no problem and on a dangerous mark so can't rule out another prominent showing.

9/2

Form: 30-757

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Not offered a great deal in two handicap runs for new stable, the latest over C&D last week; down in the weights but not a solid option.
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9

(7)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:59 Wolverhampton (AW)

Junipers Dream

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Not offered a great deal in two handicap runs for new stable, the latest over C&D last week; down in the weights but not a solid option.

20/1

7th

6

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Junipers Dream

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

His standout effort last year came over 6f on soft ground; low-key stable debut at Chepstow in August and although he has low mileage, he comes here with a bit to prove.

16/1

5th

3

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:23 Chepstow

Junipers Dream

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: David Evans

Best effort came when third at Lingfield (6f, soft) last July on his second start; tailed off on his first start for 332 days in Jersey (1m1f, firm) in June; drops back to 6f having been gelded ahead of his stable debut (left Martin Dunne); watch the market.

16/1

Form: 598689 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress for Clive Cox and he has finished down the field in seven runs for his new yard this year; tumbled down the weights as a consequence and might be the type to pop up soon; stall 12 tempers enthusiasm today though.
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9th

3

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Hows The Guvnor

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Won on turf as a 2yo for Clive Cox; dual AW winner (1m/7f) for this yard in January but poor last time when the race reportedly came too soon; has been freshened up and might bounce back.

5/1

7th

1

(6)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

13:32 Southwell (AW)

Hows The Guvnor

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

C&D winner in January, when 12lb lower; followed up at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta); went close from this mark when fourth back there (8.5f) on his penultimate start; respectable second at Lingfield latest but if back in the form of that penultimate effort, he'd have strong claims.

6/1

2nd

1

(2)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Hows The Guvnor

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Two Tapeta wins in January, over 1m and 7f, and better form when a close fourth (off this mark) at Wolverhampton 11 days ago (8.6f); the second and third there have both won since and he is a solid contender back down into a Class 6.

7/2

Form: 424214 CD BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
She had been banging at the door prior to an emphatic C&D win last month; only fourth at Chelmsford two days later and her revised 3lb higher mark has now kicked in; still capable of a prominent display.
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9th

16

(12)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Sams Hope

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Martin Dunne

The winner of five AW handicaps (5f-6f) since September for her new stable; 6lb higher than for the latest of them and others appeal as being better treated.

25/1

7th

3

(4)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sams Hope

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Martin Dunne

Had a tremendous spell for new yard between September and January, winning five at 6f (two here) or 5f; her handicap mark has taken a battering but a recent second at Southwell suggests she's not weighted out of it; Ryan Kavanagh 2-2 on her and she can be thereabouts again.

5/1

2nd

6

(3)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Sams Hope

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Martin Dunne

She has soared up the weights after a fine winter, including three C&D wins; hasn't had a clear shot at things on her last two starts, including behind a couple of today's rivals here three weeks ago, but she still needs a personal best to defy this mark.

5/1

Form: 459426

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden; near miss over 7f at Carlisle on her penultimate start but she failed to build on it back at that track (6f, soft) last month; has shown some promise on Tapeta and she is not ruled out; connections also run Dolly's Delight.
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9th

3

(3)

19th Feb 2026

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Love

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

20-race maiden; quiet this winter (had a wind op in November) and although last season's turf best gives her claims, she has too much to prove for comfort; cheekpieces now tried.

16/1

10th

3

(2)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Bella Love

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

0-19; recent efforts have seen a few backward steps, including when last of eight here (7f) latest; hood discarded in favour of first-time tongue-tie and visor, which need to have positive effect.

14/1

8th

3

(3)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Bella Love

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Nason

T: Ivan Furtado

Placed several times but still a maiden and has weak claims on her handicap form since returned to AW; however, this drop to 0-50 classified level may have positive effect.

6/1

Non-runners

Initial Blue, Nordic Glory

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £10.20
Straight Forecast £7.42
Tricast £52.10
Trifecta £69.40

Selections

Telegraph:

Massimo Blue

RP RATINGS:

Sam's Hope

SPOTLIGHT:

Ten Club

The Times:

Nordic Glory

D Express:

Initial Blue

The Sun:

Saffredi

The Guardian:

Massimo Blue

Daily Mirror:

Massimo Blue

The Star:

Massimo Blue

Daily Mail:

Ten Club

POSTDATA:

Sam's Hope

NEWMARKET:

Sam's Hope

Daily Record:

Nordic Glory