November 19 / 17.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3210-4 D BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Novice winner at this trip; interesting that he was so well backed on his return from an absence (and gelded) at Southwell and after leading 5f out he ran perfectly well; down 1lb.
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9th

1

(10)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Abbey Heights

10st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Prominent racer with a 4-9 strike-rate on AW; lacklustre run at Kempton six weeks ago but in a strong race; down in class but the widest stall isn't ideal.

6/1

12th

4

(9)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Abbey Heights

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Prominent racer; 4-8 on AW with a record of 231 at Kempton (the win over this trip); drawn wide when below his best at Chester last time; likely to face competition for the lead in this field.

10/1

7th

1

(7)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

20:25 Chester

Abbey Heights

9st 13lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Made it 4-8 on the AW when making most at Wolverhampton early last week; stall 7 isn't ideal for a front-runner under the penalty, especially one who's having a first run at shy of 6f and boasts a patchy record on turf; bit to overcome.

4/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 752212 CD BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Excellent strike-rate of 8-23 and has been a model of consistency since the summer; edging up the weights but likely to be on the scene; regularly partnered by Mollie Phillips.
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7th

3

(9)

11th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Cherish

10st 0lb

J: Mollie Phillips

T: Tony Carroll

Came through from off the pace to win a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton in September; three solid efforts have followed but she may prove vulnerable to less-exposed sorts in this field.

11/1

4th

4

(6)

28th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cherish

8st 10lb

J: Mollie Phillips

T: Tony Carroll

Along with Dora Penny she has an overall record of 8-24; better than ever in C&D contests this autumn, winning in September then twice a good second (neck behind Belle Fourche on penultimate run); holds rock-solid claims, for all that she's edging up the weights.

9/2

2nd

8

(7)

19th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cherish

9st 6lb

J: Mollie Phillips

T: Tony Carroll

midfield

6/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 802364 CD BF

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
His mark has suffered for winning seven times during a hectic 2022 but he still looks dangerous off this sort of figure; by no means dismissed lightly.
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16th

15

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon off a 7lb higher mark; didn't run badly at Nottingham (5f, good) on penultimate start and a wide draw offers an excuse at Chester since.

33/1

10th

13

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon off a 5lb higher mark; didn't run badly at Nottingham 12 days ago (5f, good) but he has a double-figure stall to contend with and could prove vulnerable.

16/1

20/1

Form: 530290 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won a turf handicap last year off 1lb lower; has regressed since a decent first run after being gelded, running no race in first-time blinkers latterly.
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11th

4

(6)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

9st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Simon Pearce

Knocking on the door with increasing vigour and went down by just half-a-length in a 0-80 here three weeks ago (7f); no issue with returning to further (has won over 8.6f) and a 2lb rise is justified; claims.

13/2

2nd

13

(3)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

8st 11lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Pearce

Made all when making a winning debut for this yard over C&D last autumn (all four victories come late in the year); back on a workable mark and back in form lately but this is more competitive.

10/1

3rd

6

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Kit Gabriel

9st 7lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Pearce

Got back on track when third of eight in 7f Wolverhampton handicap last month; eased 1lb and very much one to consider.

14/1

Form: 559025 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Last four runs have been over 5f and yet all bar one of her four wins have come at 6f; 0-6 on the AW, though.
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6th

5

(3)

28th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zim Baby

8st 9lb

J: Theodore Ladd

T: Michael Appleby

taken down early

12/1

5th

4

(9)

19th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zim Baby

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

prominent, pushed along home turn, ridden and hung left from over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

16/1

5th

5

(7)

8th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

21:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Zim Baby

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

midfield, raced wide from over 3f out, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and no impression inside final furlong

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 325803 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Had no excuses from the front when behind in-form opposition at Chelmsford (7f) but that was a welcome return to form and he's done most of his racing at 6f; well drawn to be handy.
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1

(3)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mighty Gurkha

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Thomas Faulkner

Nowhere near as good as he was and last win was in June 2023; on much reduced mark and has run some decent races this year but he didn't get very far here (unseated at start) last time and all of his wins have been at 6f; down the list.

15/2

1

(6)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mighty Gurkha

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Thomas Faulkner

Nowhere near as good as he was and although not disgraced on a few occasions on turf/Polytrack this year, more is needed in order to win despite dropping into a 0-55 for the first time; visor returns.

8/1

4

(5)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mighty Gurkha

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Thomas Faulkner

A lot of water has flowed under the bridge since winning a Group 3 on the AW as a 2yo; not disgraced on a few occasions on turf/Polytrack (with and without headgear) this year, but a bit more is needed in order to win.

7/1

14/1

Form: 727548 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has performed credibly on a number of occasions despite not yet winning this year; back into a Class 4 this time but he's not drawn well.
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6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

Form: -22526 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ran right up to his best when beaten a head in the Stewards' Sprint at Goodwood in July and things didn't go to plan after a break at Kempton; has form here and one to consider.
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6th

5

(8)

5th May 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:10 Goodwood

The Lamplighter

8st 11lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: George Baker

towards rear

6/1

8th

1

(3)

19th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Lamplighter

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: George Baker

outpaced in rear early, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never dangerous

8/1

6th

7

(9)

19th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

The Lamplighter

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

squeezed out start, in rear, pushed along and some headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong

7/1

Form: 11112 CD BF

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Retained by former connections after winning turf sellers with a novice success in between, all at 6f; joined this yard after tasting defeat for the first time in another seller and he's steered clear of handicaps until now; this mark might be challenging; front runs.
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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

4/1

Form: 328343 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has only won a novice (6f) and she's 0-7 in handicaps; however, it was her first run back from a break (and wind surgery) when finishing third from off the pace over 5f here 19 days ago; looks a big player.
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10th

6

(6)

19th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Foxy Rascal

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

towards rear of midfield, waiting for room over 2f out, pushed along 2f out, soon outpaced, held over 1f out, weakened and eased when jockey looked down to see if something was amiss inside final furlong

4/1

3rd

3

(3)

31st Oct 2022

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Foxy Rascal

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

Newcastle novice winner last autumn and ran well to make the frame in handicaps on turf/Tapeta earlier in the year; returns from 135 days off having undergone wind surgery in the meantime, but the run may be needed and this looks an inadequate test for her.

15/2

Form: -92920

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Heavy ground was an excuse last time and beaten only a nose the run before at Windsor (6f); on the downside, she's not been particularly consistent and is having her first run on the AW.
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11th

9

(1)

19th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Torvi

9st 5lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

towards rear of midfield, lost position halfway, dropped to last and reminders over 2f out, lost touch over 1f out

12/1

15th

3

(15)

1st Nov 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Redcar

Torvi

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

prominent towards near side

10/1

2nd

6

(4)

10th Oct 2022

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

13:15 Windsor

Torvi

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, disputed lead over 1f out, sustained duel with winner inside final furlong, just denied

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £31.20
Straight Forecast £30.64
Tricast £105.63
Trifecta £139.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Foxy Rascal

The Times:

Torvi

The Star:

Cherish

POSTDATA:

Mighty Gurkha

Daily Mail:

Intervention

D Express:

Abbey Heights

RP Ratings:

Foxy Rascal

TOPSPEED:

Foxy Rascal

NEWMARKET:

Foxy Rascal

Telegraph:

Foxy Rascal

Daily Mirror:

Foxy Rascal

The Guardian:

Torvi

Daily Record:

Cherish

LAMBOURN:

Mighty Gurkha

The Sun:

Intervention