December 18 / 15.39 Wolverhampton (AW)

15.39

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  • Prize money: £3726
  • 1m 4f 51y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain and snow

7/1 (Won)

Form: 203-46

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who has not improved, with 324 days off before this season and his reappearance was better than second run back (both when tongue tied over 1m2f); upped to 1m4f and cheekpieces are added; return to AW (tried only on Newcastle debut, runner-up) could be a positive.
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7th

1

(2)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:12 Southwell (AW)

Skye Breeze

10st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Did well last January-April over 1m4f on the Tapeta here and at Newcastle, and he returned from seven months off with a promising C&D performance (4-1) in December, not getting the best of runs; one to consider.

5/1

7th

1

(2)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:12 Southwell (AW)

Skye Breeze

10st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Did well last January-April over 1m4f on the Tapeta here and at Newcastle, and he returned from seven months off with a promising C&D performance (4-1) in December, not getting the best of runs; one to consider.

5/1

6

(7)

14th Dec 2024

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1m 4f 14y

Class 3

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Skye Breeze

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Edward Bethell

Took his turf record to 0-6 when well held in a York Dante meeting handicap in May but he's a much healthier 4-9 on AW, including a win over C&D; big player if ready to roll after seven months off.

4/1

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Form: 232154 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 12th time of asking when narrowly landing a 1m6f handicap at Chelmsford in October; ran well on sole start here and when fourth at Southwell 12 days ago; the return to 1m4f should be fine and this looks a competitive mark; player.
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7

(7)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

16:40 Musselburgh

Heatherdown Hero

8st 7lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ran well to be fourth after completely blowing the start at Ripon (1m4f) and he won over this far on the AW earlier this year when off the same mark; likely to go well.

12/1

4th

6

(6)

20th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:35 Ripon

Heatherdown Hero

10st 2lb

J: Miss Alex Garven

T: Rebecca Menzies

lost many lengths start

12/1

5th

3

(9)

29th May 2024

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Heatherdown Hero

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Rebecca Menzies

took keen hold, in rear

7/1

Form: 494442

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
1-11 for John Quinn and creditable shows for minor honours on Tapeta in his three races (9.4f, 1m6f and 1m3f) for new yard; latest was three days ago when running on well for a close second of 14 at Southwell; probably fine here too and he'll be a major player judged on that latest form.
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11th

10

(1)

5th Jun 2023

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Selfish Brian

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Stella Barclay

On a modest run of form in final starts for Nigel Tinkler but better treated now than when going close over 1m3f at Southwell in December and new trainer is enjoying a good run; turnaround on the cards.

10/1

8th

8

(7)

5th May 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Selfish Brian

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Had plenty of chances at this sort of level over the winter, mainly over a bit further, and looked to have no complaints behind two of tonight's rivals here three weeks ago.

12/1

7th

5

(4)

13th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Selfish Brian

9st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Infrequent winner but he has run some good races in defeat this winter and conditions shouldn't be an issue; each-way claims again.

8/1

7/2

Form: 210363

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ran poorly on penultimate start, before wind surgery and four months off; often races freely but he wasn't too bad in that respect on Tuesday, despite a steadily run race, when creditable never-nearer third of 12 over 9.4f here; stays 1m2f, unraced over further but that latest run gives some hope.
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10

(2)

13th Dec 2023

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1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Aryaah

8st 12lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Mark Hoad

Fifth in other division to Largo Bay at Kempton last time but was seemingly helped by being held up in a well-run race and overall profile suggests he may not build on that.

25/1

5th

11

(12)

20th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Aryaah

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Mark Hoad

Both wins at 1m2f on turf; poor efforts for new stable the last twice; enough to prove back up in trip.

33/1

Form: 409385

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
0-8; fourth here on debut and, having left the Meades for 15,000gns in August, her only other AW race was 11 days ago when fair fifth of 13 at Lingfield (1m2f) on debut for new yard; might build on that but has more to prove judged on her four attempts at 11.4f-1m4f.
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4th

9

(11)

24th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Corsini

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

awkward start, in rear

7/1

5th

5

(6)

18th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

15:39 Wolverhampton (AW)

Corsini

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

0-8; fourth here on debut and, having left the Meades for 15,000gns in August, her only other AW race was 11 days ago when fair fifth of 13 at Lingfield (1m2f) on debut for new yard; might build on that but has more to prove judged on her four attempts at 11.4f-1m4f.

5/1

5th

7

(5)

7th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Corsini

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Fair maiden after seven starts (sole AW race was debut); close third of six over 1m2f at Ffos Las on penultimate start was easily her most competitive show in four handicaps; left the Meades for 15,000gns in August; yard also runs Rikona; interesting if strong in the market.

7/1

Form: 347252 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
0-11 but runner-up in three novice events, including over C&D three starts back and when beaten a head in Southwell (1m3f; made most) nine days ago; well capable of being very seriously involved.
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6

(4)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Ward Castle

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Marco Botti

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway on outer 6f out, briefly led over 3f out

9/4

1st

7

(9)

4th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Ward Castle

9st 12lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Marco Botti

Went down by a head when sent off odds-on for a 1m3f novice here in December on his only previous visit, but twice held back in handicaps since and now 0-13; others preferred.

15/2

7th

3

(3)

7th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Ward Castle

9st 9lb

J: Bradley Furniss

T: Marco Botti

12-race maiden but he has finished second three times, including at this track; he wasn't at his very best at Wolverhampton last month but a revival wouldn't be a huge surprise.

10/1

Form: 660

Last run: 198 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way on turf in two maidens and a novice in April-June (1m, 1m2f and 1m4f); AW for this handicap debut, having been absent 198 days; hard to support unless there's been a market move for her.
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8th

8

(5)

14th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Teescomponentstwo

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

slowly into stride, pushed along soon after start, soon recovered and prominent, led after 2f

33/1

7th

10

(6)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

12:20 Newcastle (AW)

Teescomponentstwo

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: David & Nicola Barron

took keen hold, held up in rear, pushed along over 4f out, ridden and no impression when switched to near side over 3f out

100/1

7th

7

(3)

18th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

15:39 Wolverhampton (AW)

Teescomponentstwo

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David & Nicola Barron

Beaten a long way on turf in two maidens and a novice in April-June (1m, 1m2f and 1m4f); AW for this handicap debut, having been absent 198 days; hard to support unless there's been a market move for her.

25/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £52.85

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Ward Castle

POSTDATA:

Aryaah

SPOTLIGHT:

Heatherdown Hero

RP Ratings:

Corsini

D Express:

Selfish Brian

Daily Mirror:

Heatherdown Hero

Telegraph:

Ward Castle

Daily Record:

Ward Castle

Daily Mail:

Aryaah

The Star:

Aryaah

The Sun:

Corsini