October 21 / 16.12 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.12

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  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

5/2 (Won)

Form: 512134 BF

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ran creditably dropped back in distance at Brighton seven weeks ago, taking form figures over 1m to 1214; 3yo gelding who may still have more to offer at this sort of trip; shortlisted.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:42 Lingfield

Hitched

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: David Simcock

A regular on the AW here (three wins) who's much higher in the weights than when last seen frequently on turf; generally consistent but whether he's up to this mark on grass is the leading question, and Quamby looks his trainer's best chance.

25/1

13th

14

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Hitched

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: David Simcock

Four-time winner over 1m/1m2f here and just 1lb higher than when beating a dual subsequent winner at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in January, but he has the outside stall and will require some luck given his come-from-behind style.

25/1

4th

6

(4)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hitched

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: David Simcock

C&D win in January off a 1lb lower mark; not so good twice since but he is not the type to stay down for long.

15/2

Form: 423334

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Consistent 3yo maiden who made the frame at Bath (1m) most recently; went close off 3lb higher there in July; possibilities if proving as effective back on AW.
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4th

5

(6)

12th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:40 Hamilton

Pacos Pride

9st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Daragh Bourke

0-28 over various distances; no match for the odds-on winner over 1m1f at Carlisle last week but was 7l clear of the third.

6/1

2nd

8

(6)

4th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Carlisle

Pacos Pride

9st 0lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Daragh Bourke

27-race maiden; creditable third over 1m4f at Hamilton in June (good) but well beaten since; drop to 1m1f may not be ideal.

16/1

1

(5)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

14:45 Beverley

Pacos Pride

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

A longstanding maiden who has performed moderately the last twice, but with a good few places to her name she can't be dismissed.

5/1

Form: -10387 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Far from consistent since last December; admittedly won off 2lb higher over C&D in February but he's not guaranteed to reproduce that form; usual headgear removed.
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10th

8

(9)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kingwell

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Record of 1-25 would suggest there are more likely winners and he's been absent since April when pulled up at Chelmsford.

20/1

10th

8

(9)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kingwell

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Record of 1-25 would suggest there are more likely winners and he's been absent since April when pulled up at Chelmsford.

20/1

14

(9)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

10:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Kingwell

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Record of 1-24 suggests that others are more likely winners, but he has been placed in both starts over C&D this year, so not great surprise if he makes the frame again.

12/1

5/1

Form: 057043

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Exposed 3yo whose record is only 1-23; however, he's an in-form contender having made the frame here (9.5f) in last two starts; again may not be far away.
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3rd

12

(11)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zakram

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Exposed 3yo whose record is only 1-26; however, he's currently in a consistent vein of form and went down by only a neck at Lingfield (1m, AW) eight days ago; has a fighting chance off same mark.

6/1

2nd

7

(3)

5th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

12:25 Lingfield (AW)

Zakram

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: David O’Meara

Sole win (25 races) was in July 2022 over 7f here; consistent in recent outings, runner-up to Neptune Legend over C&D last time, and has a cracking each-way chance once again.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 036

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Handicap debutante who isn't completely solid on her novice form; however, the standout effort (80-1 third) came over C&D, so the return to this scenario may suit.
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12th

7

(9)

6th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Frieze Frame

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Michael Scudamore

Handicapped on her third in an 8.5f novice here that developed into a sprint; down the field on handicap debut 16 days ago; drop in trip not enough to tempt.

25/1

0

1

(2)

21st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Frieze Frame

9st 12lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Michael Scudamore

Handicap debutante who isn't completely solid on her novice form; however, the standout effort (80-1 third) came over C&D, so the return to this scenario may suit.

16/1

6th

2

(9)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Frieze Frame

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Scudamore

prominent on outer, lost ground 6f out

50/1

10/1

Form: 173255 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Veteran of the field but retains enough ability and has done enough in 2023 to suggest he can't be dismissed off current mark at this level; dual C&D scorer.
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9th

3

(6)

13th May 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Weloof

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

Twice runner-up over C&D during the winter but ran moderately here last time and he's not won for well over a year.

20/1

9th

3

(6)

13th May 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Weloof

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

Twice runner-up over C&D during the winter but ran moderately here last time and he's not won for well over a year.

20/1

5th

8

(1)

30th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Weloof

9st 5lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: John Butler

prominent

12/1

Form: 346003

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden who outran her 40-1 odds at Kempton (1m, AW) most recently; less exposed at this sort of distance than over shorter; could go well again.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(10)

20th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Sparkling Spirit

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

midfield on near side of group

3/1

10

15th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:22 Southwell (AW)

Sparkling Spirit

9st 4lb

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

2nd

11

15th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:12 Southwell (AW)

Sparkling Spirit

9st 3lb

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway towards near side over 1f out, pressed winner inside final 110yds, kept on

11/4

7/1

Form: 559333 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
0-9 this term but is currently in decent form, close third over 7f here most recently; remains on a workable mark and this step back up in trip looks ideal; respected.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(4)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Alyara

8st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Joe Ponting

Three wins, all around 1m, but the most recent was in December 2024; has been sprinting but had issues at the start on her last two outings, including when beating one home at Bath last week.

25/1

6th

7

(1)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:09 Bath

Alyara

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Joe Ponting

On a long losing sequence and she failed to beat a rival in a 6f Salisbury handicap ten days ago; others appeal more.

25/1

7th

8

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Alyara

10st 2lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Joe Ponting

Two of her three wins have come on turf, but seen much more often on the AW these days; latest efforts have been respectable, but a losing run of 26 sounds a note of caution.

8/1

Form: 9009

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Never figured at Newcastle (1m) last month on stable/handicap debut; still has weak claims on form but first-time headgear is a possible source of improvement.
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0

8

(6)

21st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Honky Tonk Town

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Michael Wigham

Never figured at Newcastle (1m) last month on stable/handicap debut; still has weak claims on form but first-time headgear is a possible source of improvement.

16/1

9th

5

(6)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Honky Tonk Town

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Michael Wigham

Showed minor promise on his debut when with John Butler but not so in two subsequent starts for him; has since changed hands; one to watch on handicap debut and first start for this trainer, unless market speaks positively.

16/1

7

(8)

18th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

18:25 Nottingham

Honky Tonk Town

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: John Butler

Showed nothing more than glimmers of promise when well down the field at triple-digit odds in three AW novice/maiden races this spring (7f-1m) but still worth keeping an eye on in the betting before today's turf/handicap debut.

10/1

Form: 8-07

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Has poor claims on form, having beaten a total of one rival in three runs; eyeshield now added; needs to be transformed by the switch to handicap level.
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12th

9

(7)

18th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cuttlestone Bridge

9st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

0-5 and has poor form claims; well behind some of these opponents over C&D most recently, having blown the start.

33/1

11th

5

(12)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

15:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cuttlestone Bridge

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Has no form claims having finished down the field in all his runs, including handicap debut here 12 days ago (8.6f) when first tried in this headgear combination.

33/1

0

9

(4)

21st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cuttlestone Bridge

9st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Steph Hollinshead

Has poor claims on form, having beaten a total of one rival in three runs; eyeshield now added; needs to be transformed by the switch to handicap level.

33/1

Form: 835838

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has bits of placed form but can be summed up as a longstanding and inconsistent maiden; others preferred.
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6

(7)

18th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Independent Beauty

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lisa Williamson

Placed a few times but now 0-43 and finished last on her recent return from a break.

50/1

7th

5

(7)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Independent Beauty

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

mounted on course and taken down early

50/1

7th

5

(7)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Independent Beauty

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

mounted on course and taken down early, prominent, weakened over 2f out

50/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £8.31
Tricast £41.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Alyara

POSTDATA:

Zakram

The Times:

Hitched

NEWMARKET:

Paco's Pride

Daily Mail:

Hitched

The Star:

Zakram

Daily Record:

Zakram

RP RATINGS:

Alyara

Telegraph:

Alyara

The Guardian:

Alyara

D Express:

Alyara

Daily Mirror:

Alyara

The Sun:

Alyara