October 26 / 18.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.30

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  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

Form: 634551 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Dual winner here (7f/8.6f) who was well backed when ending a 14-race losing run at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) last time; 4lb rise still leaves him fairly treated but the outside stall makes things tricky.
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11

(15)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

14:10 Beverley

Light Up Our Stars

10st 8lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Scott Dixon

Multiple winner who is running well and went down narrowly over the extended 1m here two months ago; thereabouts.

9/2

6

(2)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:00 Beverley

Light Up Our Stars

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

In a good run of form right now and finished much the best over 1m at Yarmouth last week (under Taryn Langley); clear claims off 3lb higher.

9/4

OUR TIP

Form: 842231 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
He had been knocking at the door prior to a C&D win 23 days ago (for Oisin Murphy who retains the ride); 2lb rise fair enough given the subsequent win of the third; one to consider.
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2nd

2

(3)

31st Mar 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes A Gentleman

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Hugo Palmer

One win (C&D) and three second-place finishes in six AW starts since October; front-running second, beaten a nose, over 8.6f here four weeks ago; in the mix again.

7/1

2nd

3

(1)

2nd Mar 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes A Gentleman

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Won over C&D in 2023 but better known as a 7f performer now; safely held over that trip here on last two appearances and needs to up his game.

7/1

7th

2

(2)

19th Jan 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes A Gentleman

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Won over C&D in October before a good second at Southwell the following month; no impact after a slow start here on Boxing Day but that was against a pace bias and he still looks on a workable mark; dangerous if he can bounce back.

8/1

Form: -43500

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
0-6 for Joseph O'Brien; low-key stable debut at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) last month; may well come on for that but there are still risks involved on her Tapeta debut.
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10th

5

(2)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:53 Lingfield (AW)

Operatic Artist

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ollie Sangster

in touch with leaders

4/1

2

(6)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Operatic Artist

9st 13lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Ollie Sangster

Ex-Irish maiden who ran encouragingly (third over 8.5f) here last month on second start for new stable; possibilities off same mark, provided she takes well to first-time cheekpieces.

6/1

3rd

9

(1)

26th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Operatic Artist

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ollie Sangster

0-6 for Joseph O'Brien; low-key stable debut at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) last month; may well come on for that but there are still risks involved on her Tapeta debut.

16/1

Form: 2-5249

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress in four runs for the Gosdens; sold for 52,000gns in July; low-key stable debut at Kempton three weeks ago (50-1) and opposable despite the drop in class.
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5th

7

(5)

8th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Lion Tamer

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mitchell Hunt

towards rear

20/1

4th

7

(6)

26th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lion Tamer

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mitchell Hunt

Didn't progress in four runs for the Gosdens; sold for 52,000gns in July; low-key stable debut at Kempton three weeks ago (50-1) and opposable despite the drop in class.

33/1

9th

11

(10)

4th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Lion Tamer

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mitchell Hunt

Four costly defeats for the Gosden yard before being sold for 52,000gns in July; is likely best watched on his return from four months off.

16/1

7/1

Form: -73710 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Disappointing last time but she had earlier won decisively over C&D in August; unexposed over 1m+ and she isn't handicapped out of things.
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3rd

3

(5)

27th Feb 2024

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1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:28 Southwell (AW)

Nikkis Girl

9st 5lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Ed Dunlop

All wins at up to 8.5f; ran respectably in first-time blinkers at Kempton (1m3f) most recently, while shaping as if this drop back in trip will prove ideal; possibilities off same mark in the retained blinds.

6/1

3rd

2

(3)

3rd Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Nikkis Girl

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ed Dunlop

Turf/triple AW winner who is probably in slightly better form than her two runs at Wolverhampton this year might suggest; blinkered first time on this first attempt over 1m3f (stays 1m2f); has form figures of 122334 when partnered by Hollie Doyle in handicaps; could play a prominent role.

9/2

9th

1

(4)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

15:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nikkis Girl

9st 12lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Ed Dunlop

Turf/triple AW winner who is better than she was able to show (denied room at a crucial stage) here last time; should go well back up in trip with capable apprentice back on board.

6/1

10/1

Form: 05P56-

Last run: 449 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Badly out of sorts on turf when last seen; returns from 449 days off on a reduced AW mark but still not easily recommended.
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0

5

(11)

1st Jan 2024

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1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Headingley

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Triple AW winner (1m) but his last success was in November 2021 and he's been well held in three runs since returning from a lengthy absence; mark is sliding but he was only sixth of nine at Chelmsford (1m2f) last time and needs to find more.

16/1

6th

1

(8)

14th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Headingley

10st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Blew the start when fifth of six over 1m here on his second outing back from an absence; not the easiest to assess but he is a potential class act for this grade and three of his four career wins have come here.

3/1

5th

1

10th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Headingley

9st 10lb

T: David O’Meara

slowly away, detached in rear early, joined main group after 2f, niggled along before halfway, no impression from over 1f out

3/1

Form: -08825 CD BF

Last run: 213 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins early in his career; returned from a spell in France in the spring and showed he retained ability with a close second over 7f here in March; less good a fortnight later and he's been absent since.
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4th

3

(1)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Locked N Loaded

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

5/2

4th

3

(1)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Locked N Loaded

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

5/2

2nd

6

(2)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Locked N Loaded

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Last win came in France in 2022 but running well of late, including at this venue in race that wasn't run to suit on Tuesday; should go well back in trip if there's a gallop on.

100/30

Form: 37456

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Promising debut at Cork in April (1m, good to yielding) but failed to build on it in four further runs for Willie McCreery; betting to guide on stable/AW/handicap debut.
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6th

5

(9)

11th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Firm Handshake

9st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Kevin Frost

reared start, in rear

12/1

8th

10

(3)

26th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Firm Handshake

9st 4lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Kevin Frost

Promising debut at Cork in April (1m, good to yielding) but failed to build on it in four further runs for Willie McCreery; betting to guide on stable/AW/handicap debut.

14/1

6th

3

(11)

24th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:25 Leopardstown

Firm Handshake

9st 8lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: W McCreery

Close third in a Cork maiden on debut in April; has failed to build on that in three starts since and others preferred here.

12/1

14/1

Form: 583465 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Quickly bounced back from a modest run at Salisbury when finishing a close fifth at Bath one week later; effective over C&D and should run his race.
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11th

13

(9)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Bath

Havana Goldrush

9st 1lb

J: William Cox

T: John & Rhys Flint

Course regular who has dropped 1lb lower than when making all over C&D (good) in April; far from disgraced when fourth of 12 back here (good) last month; has form on a soft surface; shortlisted.

10/1

4th

5

(4)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:35 Bath

Havana Goldrush

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: John & Rhys Flint

Dominated from the front over C&D (good) off today's mark for Stan Moore in April but not quite in that same form on any of three starts for current stable; others have more pressing claims.

10/1

6th

5

(6)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:12 Bath

Havana Goldrush

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: John & Rhys Flint

Dual C&D winner (same race in April the past two seasons), both under aggressive rides; again didn't look to see out 1m2f last time but he'd lost his way prior to that anyway.

10/1

Non-runners

Masqool, Distinguished Lady, Showmedemoney

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £14.03
Tricast £320.08

Selections

RP RATINGS:

He's A Gentleman

SPOTLIGHT:

Masqool

POSTDATA:

Light Up Our Stars

NEWMARKET:

Nikki's Girl

The Times:

Locked N' Loaded

Telegraph:

He's A Gentleman

Daily Mail:

He's A Gentleman

Daily Mirror:

He's A Gentleman

The Sun:

He's A Gentleman

The Star:

He's A Gentleman

Daily Record:

He's A Gentleman

D Express:

Masqool

The Guardian:

Light Up Our Stars