July 25 / 20.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.00

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  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

Form: 267210 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a 6f handicap at Kempton last month (visored first time); reportedly unsuited by the ground when disappointing at Nottingham 17 days ago; C&D record reads -1172 and she's one to consider from a handy draw.
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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

10/1

Form: 818-36 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Only 1lb higher than for his Class 6 win at Southwell in November; two creditable runs on turf this summer but hopes appear to rest on the return to AW squeezing out a bit more from him.
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7th

4

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:12 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Consistent on turf (without winning) last summer; creditable efforts (fourth to Supreme King and Howzak respectively) over 6f here through the early weeks of 2026; worth another go over 7f, even if it isn't obvious that he's crying out for this longer trip.

11/1

6th

8

(5)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Three-time C&D winner; returned from break with low-key run in December but kept on for fourth over C&D on both subsequent appearances, and can pose a threat from off the pace if this race is run to suit.

8/1

4th

1

(4)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Phillip Makin

Three of his five wins have come over C&D and the latest (last January) was off this mark; creditable fourth against stronger opposition over C&D 19 days ago; solid claims.

4/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 734414 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Easily won a small-field handicap at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) last month but he couldn't back it up at Hamilton three weeks ago (pulled too hard); new headgear tried but others are more appealing.
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6

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newmarket

Parisiac

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Iain Jardine

Multiple wins include this race in 2023 and three over 5f in 2025 (ground ranging from good to soft); holding his form well and, although 2lb higher than a recent Musselburgh defeat by Vince L'Amour, he looks very likely to be involved back here.

11/2

6

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newmarket

Parisiac

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Iain Jardine

Multiple wins include this race in 2023 and three over 5f in 2025 (ground ranging from good to soft); holding his form well and, although 2lb higher than a recent Musselburgh defeat by Vince L'Amour, he looks very likely to be involved back here.

11/2

Form: 42-413 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the fifth attempt when landing a 7f maiden here last month; better form when third of 11 in a C&D handicap two weeks ago but he will need a bit more if he's to come out on top here.
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15th

5

(12)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Imperial Dream

10st 0lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

C&D winner on quick ground in August 2024; only flashes of his best form last year; best run was over 7f at Dundalk; poor run there on final outing before a break.

14/1

16

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Imperial Dream

10st 1lb

T: Patrick J Flynn

Second reserve; nearly took advantage of a drop in grade when second over C&D last month; big chance if he gets in.

Form: 721930 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Off the mark for Ruth Carr when winning a small-field handicap at Hamilton last month (form franked); close third at Newcastle on his penultimate start and Beverley last time is easy to excuse from stall 13; double-figure draw to deal with here too but not out of it.
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6th

9

(1)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ruth Carr

Nine-time winner who has not scored since September 2024 but he finished well to go close at Catterick (5f, good) last week; looks interesting off same mark and this step back up in trip is a positive.

4/1

2nd

7

(4)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Three-time turf winner who went close at Newcastle (5f, AW) last September and races off 7lb lower today; however, last season ended tamely and this 9yo finished down the field on last month's reappearance.

7/1

12th

9

(10)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Veteran with a better record on AW than turf; 5f on fast ground no problem for him and he has run well after an absence in the past (although not last year); good run wouldn't be a surprise but others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

Form: 438222 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Losing run stands at 22 but he comes here on the back of three seconds, one of them over C&D off this mark; one of two solid contenders for Antony Brittain.
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6th

15

(17)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Asadjumeirah

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Antony Brittain

His last turf success came over this C&D (good) but back in April 2022; this is his level now but others are more appealing for win purposes.

20/1

8th

12

(6)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

8st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Five-time C&D winner; unable to justify favouritism in a 0-55 here 11 days ago and he has more on his plate at this level.

12/1

3rd

6

(6)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Five AW wins but losing run is mounting up; needs a fast pace to aim at and is slipping down the weights; likely to come good again one of these days.

6/1

10/1

Form: 020006 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Form-figures look unappealing but his last four visits to Wolverhampton have yielded two wins, a second and a close sixth last week when he was stuck out wide throughout; dangerous mark and he's a strong contender.
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6th

11

(10)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Murbih

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

midfield

20/1

6th

7

(1)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Murbih

9st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Antony Brittain

Still seeking a first turf win after 17 attempts and he's struggled on the grass so far this year; others are more convincing.

25/1

9th

8

(11)

29th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Beverley

Murbih

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Antony Brittain

awkward start, prominent

10/1

Form: 2259/0

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Made winning racecourse debut as a 3yo (7f, good to firm) and he's well treated on some of that year's handicap form too; he was returning from 583 days off when tailed off at York last month (6f, good to firm) and he has something to prove, for all this is weaker; accessories back on today.
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8th

2

(3)

25th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Great News

10st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Made winning racecourse debut as a 3yo (7f, good to firm) and he's well treated on some of that year's handicap form too; he was returning from 583 days off when tailed off at York last month (6f, good to firm) and he has something to prove, for all this is weaker; accessories back on today.

12/1

15th

10

(4)

17th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Great News

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Runner-up twice in 6f fast-ground handicaps in 2021 but not seen since finishing down the field at Chelmsford in December of that year; it's of some interest that connections persevere but a watching brief has to be the percentage call given the length of the absence.

14/1

Form: 31- D

Last run: 248 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite in a Windsor novice last April but shaped with promise; returned from 222 days off to win a Lingfield maiden (6f, AW) in November; another absence to defy but she's well drawn and the beaten horses at Lingfield offer hope that her opening mark is a good one; interesting to see how she goes in the market against some battle-hardened sprinters.
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1st

1

(3)

19th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

17:40 Brighton

Fifty Year Storm

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

took keen hold, prominent, switched to centre 3f out, jinked right and led over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds

9/2

4th

7

(4)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fifty Year Storm

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Won a Lingfield maiden (6f, Polytrack) last November and has finished runner-up in her last two handicaps, the latest behind an easy winner at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) five weeks ago (third has won since); unexposed after just five starts and one for the shortlist.

5/1

2nd

2

(3)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Fifty Year Storm

9st 13lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Archie Watson

mounted in chute, went second 1f out, kept on, no match for winner

9/2

Form: 8-3124 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Made most when easily beating Hello Me at Nottingham last month and went close back at that track eight days later; wouldn't judge her too harshly on latest Chester fourth and returning to 6f can help; not ideally drawn but still not fully exposed.
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11th

5

(3)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Dolly Gray

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David Loughnane

Has a good low draw and she's 3lb lower than when winning at Sandown last September; however, she's failed to beat a rival on her three outings this year and a major turnaround is needed in a first-time tongue-tie.

33/1

7th

4

(6)

20th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

17:40 Nottingham

Dolly Gray

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: David Loughnane

started quickly, led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

20/1

8th

4

(10)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Dolly Gray

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David Loughnane

5yo who is lightly raced for her age and won twice last year (6f/5f, good to firm/good); well beaten at Haydock in June on sole run this season but may have needed that outing and is not written off today.

20/1

Form: 400375 CD

Last run: 83 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Last season's two wins came over C&D and he's dropped to a lowly mark; type to come good when his yard hits a bit of form but it won't be easy trying to dominate in this field.
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12th

13

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebel Redemption

8st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Winless since 2022 and returned three poor efforts over the past year; would be a surprise winner back from four months off.

50/1

9th

9

(2)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebel Redemption

8st 9lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Scott Dixon

A seven-time winner over 6f, with the latest of those coming in August 2022; failed to beat a rival home in his last two outings and he's opposable from out of the weights on his first start since March.

20/1

16/1

Form: 7-3625 CD

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Non-runners

Bang On The Bell

Selections

POSTDATA:

Imperial Dream

The Times:

Fifty Year Storm

SPOTLIGHT:

Murbih

D Express:

Dolly Gray

Daily Mirror:

Asadjumeirah

RP RATINGS:

Captain Vallo

TOPSPEED:

Rebel Redemption

NEWMARKET:

Imperial Dream

The Guardian:

Imperial Dream

The Sun:

Imperial Dream

The Star:

Murbih

Telegraph:

Fifty Year Storm

Daily Mail:

Fifty Year Storm

Daily Record:

Fifty Year Storm