November 29 / 17.20 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.20

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  • Prize money: £5372.99
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.40

Form:

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Good family, dam out of sister to 1,000 Guineas winner Speciosa; 12-1 for Newbury debut in October (about 6f) but he could never make an impact on the soft ground and was well beaten; seems likely to be capable of better.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

5

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Good Karma

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Things didn't pan out for him when back over 6f here in April (first-time visor; cheekpieces now refitted) but he has a good C&D record, winning once and close up in all three handicaps; has a good run in him.

10/1

4th

8

(1)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

14:08 Wolverhampton (AW)

Good Karma

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Went close here (7f) on his penultimate run but he's not easy to predict and was well held when favourite at Thirsk (7f, good) last Friday; needs to step up again after that and all of his three wins have been over 7f; first-time visor.

15/2

7th

8

(4)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Good Karma

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Three-time winner and has been shaping as though his turn could be near once more, going down narrowly the last twice at Wolverhampton (7f); can race keenly but if getting some cover from stall 4 he should be on the scene.

13/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
45,000gns yearling; first foal; gelded; dam unplaced 1m-1m2f (RPR 67), closely related to smart 8.6f-2m winner Dashing Willoughby (including AW/Group 2), half-sister to useful 1m2f/1m4f winner Omniscient, out of useful 8.6f-1m4f winning half-sister to 1m2f Group 1 winner; yard 6-40 with 2yos here in last five years and market should give some guidance.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(6)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Overactive

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

raced wide, midfield, headway over 3f out, weakened over 2f out

7/1

7th

6

(5)

9th Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:10 Ascot

Overactive

8st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Ralph Beckett

Progressive in handicaps, all on good to firm ground; recorded comfortable wins at Lingfield (11.5f) and Leicester (1m4f) the last twice; may not have reached his ceiling yet and commands respect upped further in grade.

6/1

1st

5

(5)

13th Aug 2023

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 4

16:28 Leicester

Overactive

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

prominent, shaken up over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well, comfortably

13/8

15/8

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 6

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a Frankel mare who was useful on AW (won 2-3 over C&D); never showed on 7f Newcastle debut but did show signs of ability; was only 3-1 there and no surprise to see a much better show today from this Derby entry.
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1st

3

(7)

26th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

13:35 Southwell (AW)

Mohatu

8st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Led towards the finish in 1m Lingfield maiden at the start of the month; may have followed up in 1m2f handicap there but for being quite badly hampered over 1f out; has looked slightly awkward but first-time cheekpieces may help in that regard and there's little doubt he has the ability to win off this mark.

7/4

2nd

3

(2)

14th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

12:05 Lingfield (AW)

Mohatu

9st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

raced in last, pushed along 4f out, ridden and headway from 2f out, badly hampered over 1f out, switched right and ran on inside final furlong, went second post

11/10

1st

6

(5)

2nd Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

12:53 Lingfield (AW)

Mohatu

8st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

midfield, ridden over 2f out, led inside final 110yds, kept on strongly

5/2

Form:

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
28-1, made low-key start to career when beating only one home over C&D 11 days ago; likely to need more time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

8

(10)

1st Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jimmy Lifestyle

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Henry Candy

Now 10lb lower than when making his handicap debut in June and he holds claims on his best form; didn't look straightforward at Salisbury last time though.

12/1

5th

6

(5)

16th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:55 Salisbury

Jimmy Lifestyle

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

took keen hold, midfield, ridden and some headway over 1f out, edged right and no extra final 110yds

12/1

9th

8

(5)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:05 Doncaster

Jimmy Lifestyle

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

midfield

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 468

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
All three starts over 6f on turf, doing best when a front-running sixth at Ascot on second start; dropped away tamely at Newbury in September but has been gelded since and is bred to take to the AW; could give it a good go from the front.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(5)

21st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Dancing Gypsy

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Loughnane

took keen hold, prominent, outpaced 3f out, weakened over 1f out

12/1

11

(8)

9th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dancing Gypsy

9st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Ran well when third on his stable debut here (9.4f) last month but faded out of it over 1m2f at Newcastle since, taking his record to 0-13; drops back in trip.

14/1

8th

3

(8)

19th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Dancing Gypsy

9st 9lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: David Loughnane

3yo who is 0-12 but, having edged down the weights, he ran well when third on his stable debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) on Monday; that was his first run since July and he could have more to offer for this yard.

6/1

16/1

Form: 75

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped with more promise than on debut when fifth over C&D 22 days ago; seems likely to come into his own when handicapping.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

9

(9)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mr Boson

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Gary Harrison

7lb lower than when beaten a head at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack; first-time tongue-tie) in February; fourth of ten on stable debut at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft) last month, but didn't back it up next time and now 0-14; others preferred.

20/1

9th

1

(4)

7th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Mr Boson

10st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gary Harrison

mounted in chute and taken down early, prominent against rail

9/2

4th

3

(6)

17th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Chepstow

Mr Boson

11st 1lb

J: Mr Jack Nicholls

T: Gary Harrison

0-12 when trained by Hughie Morrison; didn't run badly when fifth at Brighton (1m2f, good) last month but, having recently changed hands for 1,400gns, needs to find something extra on this stable debut; blinkers removed from headgear combination.

9/1

14/1

Form: 97

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has soon cried enough in 7f AW events this autumn and handicaps are the logical next step.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(8)

23rd Jan 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silky Smooth

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Improved to make a winning handicap debut at Southwell (1m; 7-2 favourite) last month but he faded into fourth of seven in his follow-up bid at Chelmsford last Saturday; that was disappointing but he still has potential for powerful yard and could kick on again on this return to Tapeta.

7/2

4th

4

(5)

14th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Silky Smooth

9st 6lb

J: Cameron Noble

T: Roger Varian

pressed leader

5/4

1st

10

(6)

29th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Silky Smooth

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

midfield

6/1

10/1

Form: 05

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Right out the back over 1m at Haydock on debut but she held her own for a long way when fifth over 7f on Kempton AW in October; this isn't strong but likely has work to do.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

8

(5)

29th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Balmaha

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Jim Goldie

Limited ability in four starts for Richard Hannon and on her debut for this yard, but performed better when beaten just over 2l into fifth of 11 at Haydock (7f, good to firm) last time; the fourth horse has won since and she wouldn't need to improve much to make an impact here dropped another 1lb; cheekpieces given a go.

7/1

5th

11

(2)

25th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

17:40 Haydock

Balmaha

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jim Goldie

Five-race maiden who achieved little in Class 6 event at Musselburgh (on debut for new yard) most recently; holds weak claims on overall form and is hard to fancy.

40/1

5th

3

(2)

5th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Balmaha

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

in rear, detached soon after start, pushed along 3f out, never on terms

12/1

9th
9 (10)
Ski Jump

16/1

Form: 6

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
145,000euros yearling; pedigree more about sprinting but he kept on fairly well into sixth on 7f debut at Newcastle (28-1) and looks worth another shot at this trip; a good deal more likely to be needed, though.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

7

(2)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

16:55 Redcar

Ski Jump

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Tina Jackson

Win last summer came over 1m2f and stamina isn't assured as he goes beyond 1m4f for the first time; this summer's Beverley efforts give him claims if he does see it out though.

6/1

2nd

6

(2)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

19:45 Beverley

Ski Jump

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

Course winner at 1m2f for Richard Fahey but he hasn't entirely answered the stamina question over this far as yet, most recently when third of eight over C&D ten days ago; might be tough to reel in Walter Hartright if the latter is on song.

10/1

3rd

7

(4)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:17 Beverley

Ski Jump

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

midfield

10/1

25/1

Form:

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
80-1 for recent 1m Kempton debut and ran accordingly; early days yet.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(6)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Optik

9st 8lb

J: George Bass

T: David Simcock

took keen hold, towards rear, headway up the centre over 1f out, ran on final 110yds

4/1

3rd

3

(6)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Optik

9st 8lb

J: George Bass

T: David Simcock

Four wins over the winter included a C&D success under George Bass when Mc'Ted was fourth, but he's been kept busy and last week's well-held sixth at Southwell was somewhat underwhelming; needs to bounce back.

4/1

6th

6

(2)

31st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Optik

9st 6lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

Three wins on the other Tapeta tracks in January and one at Chelmsford this month; creditable second over C&D (sole run here) on latest outing and should not be far away.

5/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam placed 8.6f AW (RPR 54), half-sister to very useful Japanese 6f-1m winner Fusaichi Hokutosei and Listed-placed 7f 2yo winner Ahlaain out of half-sister to top-class Barathea and Gossamer; might be of more interest next year as trainer 1-24 with 2yos on AW.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(6)

25th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Boucle

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Edward Bethell

Has failed to land a blow in three races over 7f on Tapeta, earning a mark of 48; open to improvement dropped sharply in grade and upped significantly in trip on Polytrack debut; interesting.

7/1

7th

8

(1)

2nd Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:38 Newcastle (AW)

Boucle

9st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Has failed to trouble the judge in two 7f races at Wolverhampton and is comfortably held by Abbey's Dream on latest effort; handicaps more suitable after this.

50/1

7th

9

(8)

18th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

13:09 Wolverhampton (AW)

Boucle

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Edward Bethell

always towards rear

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.70
Straight Forecast £11.33
Trifecta £55.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mohatu

Telegraph:

Overactive

The Guardian:

Dancing Gypsy

NEWMARKET:

Good Karma

POSTDATA:

Balmaha

D Express:

Overactive

Daily Mirror:

Overactive

The Times:

Mohatu

Daily Mail:

Mohatu

The Sun:

Mohatu

The Star:

Mohatu

Daily Record:

Mohatu