December 18 / 15.09 Wolverhampton (AW)

15.09

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  • Prize money: £4536
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain and snow

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3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 447655 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Course winner who is back on a good mark and accustomed to keeping better company than this; dropped in from a wide draw when back into a Class 5 over C&D three weeks ago and was keeping on well until running into a blind alley; interesting.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

14

(10)

30th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Thin Blue Line

8st 5lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Keith Dalgleish

Course winner who won at Musselburgh (5f) in April and went close at Hamilton next time; however, his subsequent form hasn't been up to scratch and he has to raise his game.

20/1

13th

9

(8)

25th Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

The Thin Blue Line

9st 3lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Keith Dalgleish

Ran on well to beat Abduction in a big-field 5f handicap at Musselburgh in April; three creditable efforts have followed and the return to 6f won't hurt; should have a big run in him.

12/1

13th

18

(3)

3rd Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Epsom

The Thin Blue Line

8st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Keith Dalgleish

slowly into stride, switched right soon after start

25/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 421115 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Progressive 6f handicapper who could have done with a stronger pace when only fifth at Southwell, as he can break slowly and he raced freely under restraint; despite a high mark, he should have a big run in him if this pans out more favourably.
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7th

3

(10)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Brazen Idol

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: John Ryan

Well suited by conditions; made a promising stable debut 14 days ago, forcing Em Four to pull out all the stops, and that was after a 702-day absence; has to back it up but he will be a danger to all if he does.

6/1

2nd

7

(5)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Brazen Idol

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: John Ryan

This is his first run since April 2024 and it remains to be seen how much ability he retains; however, the handicapper has given this two-time C&D winner a chance, and he's not ruled out on his first run for John Ryan (has left John Butler); watch the betting.

11/1

5th

7

(6)

15th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

15:50 Windsor

Brazen Idol

9st 1lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: John Butler

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 836866 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has never been lower in the weights but slow starts have become a habit and he was never dangerous here three weeks ago.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(3)

7th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Lingfield (AW)

Astro Jakk

9st 8lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Darryll Holland

Rated 21lb higher when starting out for this yard in August; retains ability and interesting to see how he fares in the betting in relation to stablemate Lilkian now dropping into his first Class 6 handicap.

5/1

5th

4

(3)

16th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Astro Jakk

9st 8lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

slowly into stride

10/1

8th

6

(1)

26th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Astro Jakk

9st 8lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

He has dropped a long way in the weights since joining this yard and there have been signs he may be ready to capitalise; this race might prove a shade too competitive though; new headgear enlisted today.

10/1

Form: 580366 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
A long time since he won his third race (from 28 starts) but has produced some decent efforts in defeat this year and this represents a welcome drop in class as it's his first time in a Class 5 handicap; considered.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

7/1

Form: 471243 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Regular here and, as usual, he's been running well of late; didn't really get the breaks when third here last time and he's on the shortlist.
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1st

6

(8)

16th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

El Hombre

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Veteran who has run a couple of good races this winter, including his third of eight over C&D ten days ago; a bit more will be needed to record his 11th career success.

11/1

3rd

6

(9)

6th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

El Hombre

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Veteran who was second to a well-backed winner at Lingfield in November but less convincing twice since.

20/1

Form: 768789 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Should be well handicapped but she's looked cold in three runs since a lengthy break; not hard to turn elsewhere.
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8th

9

(7)

2nd Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Inevitable Outcome

9st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

took keen hold, prominent

12/1

3rd

6

(8)

9th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inevitable Outcome

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

7f winner early in career but has done most of her winning (and racing) over 6f; not in the best of form since last success one year ago; opposed.

25/1

9th

5

(12)

29th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Inevitable Outcome

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Loughnane

held up in rear

33/1

7/2

Form: 464876 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who is 8lb lower than when last successful 12 months ago; beaten only 2l at Chelmsford last time when back over 5f from a wide draw, so that was respectable.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

7

(11)

11th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Hello Me

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Joseph Parr

in rear

16/1

5th

2

(5)

7th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hello Me

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Joseph Parr

Record over C&D reads 11721 and she's returned to something like her best since a visor went on, winning twice and finishing second at Chelmsford last time (all 6f); might face competition for the lead but she's certainly not out of this.

5/1

2nd

7

(4)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Hello Me

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Joseph Parr

led

9/2

Form: 515101 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Course winner who made it 2-2 at Lingfield when all out in a Class 6 handicap 19 days ago under Aiden Brookes; has a 3lb higher mark and this company will demand a bit more from him.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(1)

6th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:45 Ayr

Idoapologise

10st 5lb

J: Mr Aiden Blakemore

T: Colin Teague

Multiple winner at 6f and about 7f but he failed to beat a rival on yard debut in 2023 and has been off since; many questions to answer.

50/1

12th

12

(13)

25th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Idoapologise

9st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Colin Teague

Conditions won't be an issue and he's not on a bad mark but he was sold cheaply out of Brian Ellison's yard in May and he's landed the widest stall on his return from 168 days off.

16/1

5th

8

(3)

7th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Idoapologise

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Brian Ellison

took keen hold, prominent

7/1

25/1

Form: 5-1260 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Six-time turf winner but only 1-11 on the AW and he might be better on Polytrack than Tapeta.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

(5)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wiley Post

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

AW win came on Polytrack; rarely runs on Tapeta and the return to this track (5f) and the drop to this level was no help this month.

10/1

11

(10)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wiley Post

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who hasn't been firing on all cylinders for a few months now; consequence of that is he's eligible for this grade and he's one to note for market confidence with Rossa Ryan taking over today.

8/1

8th

6

10th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Wiley Post

9st 5lb

T: Tony Carroll

in rear throughout

12/1

33/1

Form: 4-3450

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Showed ability but never won for Sir Michael Stoute, whom he left for 32,000gns; new trainer should win races with him but he trailed home last at Chelmsford when very weak in the market; has raced over only 7f.
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7th

7

(3)

30th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kodiac Sign

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Down in the weights and, on the face of it, shaped better over this trip at Lingfield last time; however, reportedly bled from the nose so he remains one to tread carefully with.

8/1

5th

5

(4)

3rd Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:25 Lingfield (AW)

Kodiac Sign

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Evans

Maiden; disappointing on final start for Sir Michael Stoute and down the field in AW handicaps for new yard; best watched unless the market suggests he's going to turn things around.

16/1

10th

2

(7)

13th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kodiac Sign

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Thrown in on the form he showed in 7f maidens for Sir Michael Stoute in the first half of 2022; big prices and no impact in three runs for this yard but he is up in trip, down in grade, tried in a tongue-tie and Rossa Ryan replaces an apprentice; check betting.

14/1

Form: 778999

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(5)

11th May 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Mustaffiz

9st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Charlie Wallis

Arrives on a long losing run but he posted a good second of eight in C&D handicap three weeks ago; he can race off the same mark here so needs considering.

4/1

2nd

6

(5)

20th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Mustaffiz

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Wallis

Good run of form came to an end when down the field at Wolverhampton 12 days ago; his most recent run at this track saw him finish a good second though and he has dropped to a career-low mark.

11/2

8th

2

(8)

8th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mustaffiz

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Charlie Wallis

Yet to win in 11 starts for this yard but he has been much more competitive since dropping into Class 6 events; repeat of his recent efforts would see him involved but he is one of a number in the field who like to be on the sharp end.

9/2

Non-runners

Mustaffiz

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £19.00
Straight Forecast £16.62
Tricast £97.92
Trifecta £141.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Thin Blue Line

Telegraph:

Idoapologise

NEWMARKET:

Brazen Idol

RP Ratings:

Astro Jakk

TOPSPEED:

Hello Me

POSTDATA:

El Hombre

Daily Mail:

Brazen Idol

The Star:

The Thin Blue Line

Daily Mirror:

Idoapologise

Daily Record:

Idoapologise

D Express:

Astro Jakk