August 04 / 14.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

14.00

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  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 5f 219y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 038075 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner who twice finished placed over C&D off higher marks earlier in the year; hasn't been in any form lately but the return here will help.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

10

(7)

7th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ghostly

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Stella Barclay

Not the most consistent but has won seven times, including when getting the race in the stewards' room in an amateur riders' event over C&D in November; twice held at Wolverhampton since and may just need this after three months off.

20/1

6th

9

(1)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ghostly

9st 5lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Stella Barclay

midfield

33/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 742636

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Two years since his sole win and hasn't achieved much when going beyond 1m4f previously; he arrives in form, though, and holds claims under a top apprentice if the switch from cheekpieces to blinkers ekes out a bit more.
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9th

7

(4)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Buford

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lisa Williamson

1-31 and poor in all three starts since returning from five months off in January; easily passed over.

50/1

6th

9

22nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Buford

8st 13lb

T: Lisa Williamson

Beaten a neck at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) last August, but just 1-30 and both efforts since returning for this yard last month have been poor; look elsewhere.

66/1

8th

10

18th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

13:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Buford

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lisa Williamson

1-29, the sole win in 2021; had quite a few minor honours last year, including a close second over 1m6f at Wolverhampton in August off today's mark, but this month's first run for a new yard was a heavy defeat.

25/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 692634 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Winless since his 2yo debut here but is on a competitive mark now and has done better back in the blinkers the last twice; goes on the shortlist.
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4th

4

(9)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

18:25 Leicester

Geelong

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

raced wide, dwelt start, towards rear, headway on outer after 4f

11/2

4th

4

(9)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

18:25 Leicester

Geelong

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

raced wide, dwelt start, towards rear, headway on outer after 4f, no extra over 1f out, hung right inside final 110yds

11/2

2nd

4

(9)

1st May 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:25 Kempton (AW)

Geelong

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

1m3f wins here and at Windsor (good) last autumn came racing prominently; unfailingly consistent back over further under mostly rather more patient tactics since, and interesting to see how he's played tonight.

3/1

Form: 002597 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Five-time Tapeta winner (two of them here) who's into the veteran stage and on the downgrade; remains capable at this level if on a going day but they're few and far between now.
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6th

9

(1)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

The Resdev Way

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

towards rear

8/1

8th

4

(5)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

The Resdev Way

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

raced wide, never better than midfield

5/2

8th

4

(5)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

The Resdev Way

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

raced wide, never better than midfield

5/2

Form: 708

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Three-time bumper winner who'll appreciate this much stiffer test now handicapping at a lowly level; his five runs in headgear over hurdles weren't great but he's respected.
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7th

9

(6)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:17 Newcastle (AW)

Socialist Agenda

10st 2lb

J: Miss Ellie Mayo

T: L J Morgan

Completed an AW double last spring but hasn't been in the same form in three runs back from a break this winter; back on a winning mark but need to see more.

16/1

9

(6)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:17 Newcastle (AW)

Socialist Agenda

10st 2lb

J: Miss Ellie Mayo

T: L J Morgan

Completed an AW double last spring but hasn't been in the same form in three runs back from a break this winter; back on a winning mark but need to see more.

16/1

8th

6

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Socialist Agenda

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: L J Morgan

Completed an AW double last spring, adding to his bumper/hurdles wins; disappointing in the latest of his two runs this winter and needs to rebound.

10/1

Form: 566568 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Stable been struggling for winners of late and he doesn't arrive in any form; went close from the front here off an 8lb higher mark in the spring but does need to bounce back.
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10th

9

(3)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Kittens Dream

9st 1lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

dwelt start, in rear, lost touch over 4f out, soon tailed off

33/1

33/1

Form: 7/0/88

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Limited maiden who missed a chunk of her career; nothing in two runs back to suggest she's about to take this.
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11th

11

(8)

28th May 2024

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Eaux De Vie

9st 0lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Sylvester Kirk

0-17 and has been soundly beaten since finishing runner-up at Kempton (1m3f) in March; easy to dismiss.

50/1

11th

11

(8)

28th May 2024

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Eaux De Vie

9st 0lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Sylvester Kirk

0-17 and has been soundly beaten since finishing runner-up at Kempton (1m3f) in March; easy to dismiss.

50/1

11th

10

(12)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:40 Bath

Eaux De Vie

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Sylvester Kirk

Longstanding maiden who's lost her way of late and has run on turf only once (well held here); the switch from blinkers to a first-time visor will need to make a difference.

20/1

Form: 560-56

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Ex-Richard Hannon maiden who's still to finish placed; wouldn't be without hope on either of this year's efforts here over the extended 2m, though, having not seen it out each time (hung left throughout last time).
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9th

10

(12)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Pyrrhic Dancer

10st 8lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: Gary Brown

Patchy since returning from almost a year off and it's a long time since he went this far; yard been dry for a while and others hold more pressing claims.

16/1

5th

7

(2)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

Pyrrhic Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Gary Brown

Over two years since his last win but he has only had seven runs (three over hurdles) since his Wolverhampton success in January 2024; this winter's efforts need bettering and he ran poorly when tried in blinkers once in the past.

16/1

8

(8)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Pyrrhic Dancer

9st 3lb

J: George Bass

T: Gary Brown

Hat-trick and good third to Port Noir last four Flat starts; not seen for nearly a year but his ability to get the job done counts for a lot in this; market can guide.

8/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 886095

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Maiden who went the wrong way for Jamie Osborne before picked up for just 1,200gns; no immediate promise for his new yard a month ago.
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9th

3

(10)

4th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jersey Gift

9st 8lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Barry Brennan

Maiden who went the wrong way for Jamie Osborne before picked up for just 1,200gns; no immediate promise for his new yard a month ago.

16/1

4

(9)

19th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

14:52 Catterick

Jersey Gift

11st 1lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Barry Brennan

Still a maiden and his handicap record isn't solid; holds weak claims dropped back 4f in distance on second run for new yard.

16/1

5th

3

(6)

4th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Ffos Las

Jersey Gift

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Barry Brennan

prominent, weakened from 2f out

14/1

Form: 85-759

Last run: 143 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Achieved little in Ireland and has tumbled down the weights for her current yard; has undergone wind surgery since last seen in March and would want to see some support before considering her.
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9th

9

(9)

19th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Cinco Saltos

8st 13lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Regressive maiden who is back in trip and back on AW having again been below best at Bath last time; no tongue-tie this time but she has something to prove.

12/1

5th

4

(2)

31st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Cinco Saltos

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Minor form so far and she hasn't improved for the step up to 1m6f on her last three starts (cheekpieces added latest, retained); up against it.

10/1

5th

7

(4)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

17:35 Redcar

Cinco Saltos

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Ex-Irish maiden who has not finished closer than fifth in her eight starts, including in four AW handicaps (1m4f/1m6f) for this yard; mark continues to fall and cheekpieces are added; needs a transformation back on turf but worth a market check.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £58.70
Straight Forecast £83.56
Tricast £216.21
Trifecta £267.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Geelong

The Times:

Socialist Agenda

Daily Mail:

Buford

RP RATINGS:

Ghostly

POSTDATA:

Kitten's Dream

Telegraph:

Geelong

The Guardian:

Geelong

Daily Mirror:

Geelong

The Sun:

Geelong

Daily Record:

Geelong

D Express:

Socialist Agenda

The Star:

Socialist Agenda