November 26 / 20.20 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.20

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Spreadex Sports Live UK Racing Streaming Handicap (Rider Restricted Race)

  • Prize money: £4536
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Spreadex Sports Live UK Racing Streaming Handicap (Rider Restricted Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

Form: 147686 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Hold-up performer; not the force of old but he snapped a losing sequence at Carlisle (1m) in August and wasn't beaten far despite meeting trouble at Newcastle five weeks ago; dangerous if getting the breaks from stall 1.
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3rd

10

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Crownthorpe

8st 12lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

11-84; runner-up at Carlisle (1m, soft; joint-favourite) in July on last turf appearance; 0-4 on AW (1m-1m2f) since, not doing enough to suggest his turn is near; blinkers are added on this attempt for first win since April 2023.

16/1

3rd

10

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Crownthorpe

8st 12lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

11-84; runner-up at Carlisle (1m, soft; joint-favourite) in July on last turf appearance; 0-4 on AW (1m-1m2f) since, not doing enough to suggest his turn is near; blinkers are added on this attempt for first win since April 2023.

16/1

3rd

10

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Crownthorpe

8st 12lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

11-84; runner-up at Carlisle (1m, soft; joint-favourite) in July on last turf appearance; 0-4 on AW (1m-1m2f) since, not doing enough to suggest his turn is near; blinkers are added on this attempt for first win since April 2023.

16/1

Form: 441853 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Consistent type, twice successful at around this trip in 2022; respectable third of six when upped to 1m2f at Ffos Las two months ago; still relatively low mileage; has possibilities.
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3

(2)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Snapcracklepop

9st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Can lead; creditable effort on second start for yard when runner-up at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in June but he's had problems at the stalls otherwise this year and refused to enter them in July; capable but risky.

14/1

11

(1)

19th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:25 Haydock

Snapcracklepop

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Excuses for two below-par efforts for current connections either side of his Pontefract second off a 2lb higher mark; holds each-way claims.

20/1

2nd
9 (11)
Kaif

7/1

Form: 310

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Built on the promise of her debut third at Kempton (1m) when winning Redcar maiden (7f) later in September, and she faced a much stiffer task when down the field in Listed race at Ascot next time; still unexposed as she tackles a handicap for the first time.
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2nd

9

(11)

26th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kaif

9st 5lb

J: Harry Burns

T: David Simcock

Built on the promise of her debut third at Kempton (1m) when winning Redcar maiden (7f) later in September, and she faced a much stiffer task when down the field in Listed race at Ascot next time; still unexposed as she tackles a handicap for the first time.

7/1

11th

10

(5)

1st Oct 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Ascot

Kaif

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David Simcock

ducked right start, raced far side, held up in rear, groups merged halfway, shaken up over 2f out, never dangerous

16/1

3rd

6

(3)

2nd Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:20 Kempton (AW)

Kaif

9st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: David Simcock

dwelt start, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, some headway over 1f out, kept on and went third inside final 110yds, no match for first two

25/1

Form: 951557

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Swept clear from the rear of the field to open his account at Doncaster (1m) in June, but has beaten just one rival in three outings since; safely held only previous AW run; others have less to prove.
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15

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

16:25 York

Master Of Combat

9st 1lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Kevin Frost

Runner-up twice in a row on AW in the winter before two heavy defeats; didn't run badly back on turf at Haydock (1m, good) last month after a break but the AW seems to be his preferred sphere (just 1-15 on grass).

33/1

7th

7

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

19:45 Haydock

Master Of Combat

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Four-time AW winner but he was disappointing at Southwell (1m) in his final two runs during the winter; has won on turf but that was a long time ago and he doesn't have a great record when fresh; opposable on return.

16/1

11th

4

(6)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Master Of Combat

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Disappointing here three weeks ago but he'd been in good form beforehand, second at Wolverhampton and Lingfield around the turn of the year; needs a full revival to win though.

8/1

Form: 481028 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Often runs over this C&D, winning here in September and short-headed in October; unable to land a blow two weeks ago but he was far from disgraced and Ryan Sexton's claim offsets today's 3lb higher mark; high on the list.
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3rd

1

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ciotog

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Has plenty of form over C&D including two wins; losing run up to 18, but he has never raced down at this level before so can't be dismissed by any means; stable also runs Sorted.

5/1

6th

2

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:12 Bath

Ciotog

9st 8lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Has done all his winning at about 1m, including four times at Bath; has bits of 1m2f form but doesn't look the percentage call; losing run is mounting up.

8/1

5th

6

(2)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Ciotog

10st 9lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Four C&D wins on good or slower (handles good to firm, not at best in one run on firm); not at his best this year but that is reflected in his much-reduced mark; risky but not impossible.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 022212 C

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Veteran who retains plenty of verve and gained a deserved win in 1m2f amateurs' event at Haydock in August; bumped into an improver when second at Pontefract next time; has a solid Wolverhampton record and can't be ruled out, although this distance is probably a bare minimum for him these days.
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8th

4

(1)

21st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Billy Roberts

9st 9lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Simon Whitaker

prominent, outpaced and lost position over 3f out, no impression from 2f out

20/1

5

(8)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Billy Roberts

9st 10lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Simon Whitaker

Veteran who has finished second a few times on turf this season, without being particularly consistent; scored twice over C&D in December 2021 but is harder to fancy on his 2022 AW form.

20/1

14th

7

(3)

7th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:10 Redcar

Billy Roberts

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Simon Whitaker

Veteran who has finished second three times this season, most recently behind Dogged at Ripon in August; often amateur ridden; suspicion one or two will prove stronger.

14/1

Form: 371112 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
AW specialist who might have added to his five wins (including over C&D) in 2022 but for meeting trouble at a crucial stage at Kempton (1m; beaten neck) 17 days ago; thriving and impossible to rule out.
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4th

4

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Masqool

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Very respectable 12-76 record for one who plies his trade in this sort of grade; vast majority of those wins came on AW but he can do it on turf and latest third over C&D (good to firm), while beaten a fair way, wasn't a bad effort; has dropped back down to his career-low mark.

12/1

3rd

9

(8)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:18 Windsor

Masqool

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

11-time AW scorer but sole turf win was three years ago; some creditable efforts on Polytrack for new yard this year but he's been out of sorts at Wolverhampton in last two runs; has some questions to answer and he looks opposable back on turf.

20/1

8th

5

(1)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Masqool

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

12-74; sits below last winning mark and filled the runner-up berth at Lingfield (1m2f) on penultimate start; less productive in a change of headgear (visor) over 8.5f here latest; trainer also saddles Three on Thursday.

14/1

Form: 626889

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Prolific front-running 1m winner over the years; unplaced in four outings since joining this yard but he has been ridden less positively and now figures on a dangerous mark; worth keeping a close eye on in the market.
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6th

1

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Brains

10st 2lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: R Donohoe

Veteran has shaped very nicely the last twice at Leopardstown (7f, yld-sft) and Roscommon (7.5f, good); close third off 3lb higher over C&D last summer; big chance with the step back up to 1m sure to suit.

11/4

2nd

2

(5)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Brains

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: R Donohoe

Veteran won over C&D at this meeting two years ago; ran well under Foley, successful on him the only other time he rode him, on seasonal debut at Leopardstown.

4/1

Form: 214561

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
4-9 on AW, latest win coming at Kempton (1m; disputed lead virtually throughout) four weeks ago; up only 2lb and Adam Farragher's 3lb claim negates that; ought to be in the thick of things again.
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8th

9

(6)

14th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Covert Mission

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

midfield

7/1

3

(2)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Covert Mission

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Five-time AW winner who was a good third off reduced mark at Kempton (1m; cheekpieces added) last month but he's not easy to predict and was never involved at Southwell last time; others are more solid.

5/1

6th

6

(12)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Covert Mission

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Five-time AW winner who turned things around with a good third off a reduced mark at Kempton (1m; cheekpieces added) 19 days ago; was beaten less than 2l in that race and he's a big player if he can back that up.

7/1

Form: 244627

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; second over 9.4f here in August came in a match; no obvious excuses when only seventh at Kempton next time; others preferred.
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12th

13

(12)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Dubai Immo

8st 4lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Paddy Butler

3-41; 7lb lower than when making a successful reappearance at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) around this time last year and he has offered a little bit of encouragement in his last couple of outings; off 11 weeks, but could go well at a price.

16/1

8th

2

(7)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Dubai Immo

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Paddy Butler

On a losing run but he hinted at a revival under a patient ride when fifth of 13 in C&D handicap last month; he must enter calculations on these terms.

9/1

7th

10

(11)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Dubai Immo

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Paddy Butler

Often runs well fresh, so the break looks in his favour, and two of his wins have come at big prices; capable of popping up off a career-low mark but he'll need to bounce back after a poor summer.

33/1

Form: 239680 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner for the Johnstons early this year but form dipped afterwards and there was no immediate promise in his stable debut at Newcastle three weeks ago; needs to be revived by a return to Wolverhampton.
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10

(8)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Sands

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Appleby

Front-runner who is 3-5 over 8.6f around here (one win came in a match) but has not set the world alight in four starts since returning from nine months off in June; others are more compelling.

14/1

12th

10

(8)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Sands

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Appleby

mounted in chute and taken down early, pressed leaders early, disputed lead after 1f, led narrowly after 2f, headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out

14/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £18.51
Tricast £347.44

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ciotog

RP Ratings:

Masqool

Telegraph:

Kaif

The Guardian:

Billy Roberts

The Times:

Snapcracklepop

D Express:

Kaif

TOPSPEED:

Ciotog

POSTDATA:

Ciotog

Daily Mail:

Ciotog

The Sun:

Ciotog

Daily Mirror:

Masqool

The Star:

Masqool

Daily Record:

Billy Roberts