November 13 / 18.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.30

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

Form: 421241 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
String of good efforts this year and he's won two of his last four starts, both on Tapeta (6f and 7f); latest Newcastle win backed up by the Topspeed figure and a 2lb rise isn't excessive; should go well.
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8th

10

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Ayr

Bernie The Bear

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Gormley

T: Linda Perratt

Yet to win on turf (0-17) and his 'most recent' AW win was at Wolverhampton (6f) in December 2023; nothing positive to take from his last four starts, including when weakening quickly at Musselburgh (7f; 40-1) three weeks ago.

50/1

9th

10

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Bernie The Bear

9st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins came on AW in 2023 when trained by Richard Fahey; only narrowly denied by The Gay Blade over 6f at Newcastle in February but hasn't been in same form since, including behind that reopposing rival there last week.

14/1

6th

8

(2)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bernie The Bear

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins came on AW in 2023 when trained by Richard Fahey; has run poorly on last two starts; best watched for now.

25/1

4/1

Form: 721782 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; successful at Lingfield in August and better form when second of 12 over C&D three weeks ago; well drawn to attack and more appealing than many.
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6th

6

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:31 Bath

Coast

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Multiple 6f winner, including on fast ground; losing run now at 31 (placed twice at Brighton this year); not written off but has yet to win over this shorter trip.

10/1

3rd

5

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

18:20 Brighton

Coast

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Hasn't won for nearly two years and showing no signs of a renaissance.

33/1

5th

4

(12)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:43 Brighton

Coast

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Winner of six races and ran well when third of nine in a 0-55 handicap here (5f, good to firm) last month, but current losing run now up to 29; drawn widest and others are more compelling.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 933093 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off a 1lb higher mark in July; placed in three of her six runs since, doing well from a wide stall here 17 days ago in a race where the leaders didn't come back; big run likely today.
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7th

8

(1)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:38 Thirsk

One For The Ladies

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has the ability to win off this mark and she's coming here in good order; does need everything to fall just right though and her strike-rate tempers enthusiasm.

7/1

8

(3)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Catterick

One For The Ladies

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has a modest 2-26 strike-rate and beaten on her last 12 outings, but she's been a good fourth on her last two starts (5f/6f, heavy/soft) and seems versatile ground-wise; could play a leading role.

9/2

2nd

8

(3)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Catterick

One For The Ladies

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

dwelt start

9/2

Form: 790357

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden who isn't progressing; showed bright speed at Kempton 12 days ago but dropped away in the closing stages; other pace to contend with today.
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8th

3

(6)

13th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Macho Mania

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Phil McEntee

Picked off in the final strides in a 6f classified event at Lingfield nine days ago but dropped away to finish a remote eighth at Newcastle on Monday (tried in a hood which is left off today); needs better for today's drop back to 5f.

7/1

8th

6

(7)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Macho Mania

9st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Phil McEntee

Record of 0-16 but he was only just caught by the favourite in a classified event at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) last Thursday; hood is now added into the mix and he's a big player if he can repeat that latest form.

100/30

2nd

5

(10)

4th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

11:45 Lingfield (AW)

Macho Mania

9st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Phil McEntee

took keen hold, pressed leader, led 2f out, clear 1f out, reduced lead inside final furlong, headed final stride

16/1

Form: 001685 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Three wins this year, with his supporters being rewarded at odds of 66-1, 40-1 and 25-1; didn't run badly over C&D three weeks ago and he's landed a better draw today; one to consider.
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9th

3

(1)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dodgy Bob

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Mullineaux

Veteran who is without a win since September 2023 and looks out of form; faces tough terms as well.

25/1

10

(7)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Dodgy Bob

10st 4lb

J: Mr Sebastian Perry

T: Michael Mullineaux

12yo who is without a win since September 2023 and recent evidence doesn't indicate he's about to end that losing sequence.

66/1

11th

5

(5)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dodgy Bob

9st 9lb

J: Poppy Scott

T: Michael Mullineaux

upset in stalls, midfield

33/1

Form: 993-00

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-13; promise on AW but he hasn't sparkled in two runs back from a 475-day break; drawn wide and not easily recommended.
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6

(11)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dalglish

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

0-13; promise on AW but he hasn't sparkled in two runs back from a 475-day break; drawn wide and not easily recommended.

14/1

10th

8

(8)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Dalglish

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Exposed maiden with a mixed record; well beaten at Southwell on his return from a long absence last month; handicapper relenting but there are risks involved.

25/1

12

(10)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Dalglish

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Made it 0-12 when well beaten at Southwell a fortnight ago following an absence, and needs to prove he retains ability; however, he may have needed that latest run and is on a handy mark on his best C&D form; not discounted.

20/1

Form: 878009 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Four turf wins in 2021 and thrown in on that form; missed last season though and he hasn't got going in six runs since his return in June; goes without his usual tongue-tie; can't be recommended at present.
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7

(6)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flip Mode

9st 4lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: John O’Shea

Four turf wins in 2021 and thrown in on that form; missed last season though and he hasn't got going in six runs since his return in June; goes without his usual tongue-tie; can't be recommended at present.

16/1

9th

9

(8)

23rd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flip Mode

9st 5lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: John O’Shea

held up in rear

20/1

11th

3

(9)

4th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

18:30 Windsor

Flip Mode

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John O’Shea

dwelt start, in rear

33/1

Form: 036000 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
6f AW winner for another yard as 2yo; only once run to form in handicaps for new yard (7f, Tapeta; blinkered for the first time) and she's suffered heavy defeats on her last three starts; headgear absent today; risky.
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8

(12)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mai Alward

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

6f AW winner for another yard as 2yo; only once run to form in handicaps for new yard (7f, Tapeta; blinkered for the first time) and she's suffered heavy defeats on her last three starts; headgear absent today; risky.

25/1

11th

8

(2)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mai Alward

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Tristan Davidson

in touch with leaders on far side of group, weakened over 1f out

20/1

10th

3

(7)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Thirsk

Mai Alward

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tristan Davidson

Has shown best form when racing handily and was likely unsuited by being unable to adopt those tactics at Newcastle (6f, AW) last week; possibilities off current mark if this pans out better with headgear reapplied.

8/1

Form: 656

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Just a whiff of promise in three runs in novice/maiden company; more realistic assignment here but still likely best watched.
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9

(10)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sir Sidney Smith

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Steph Hollinshead

Just a whiff of promise in three runs in novice/maiden company; more realistic assignment here but still likely best watched.

33/1

20

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

15:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sir Sidney Smith

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Steph Hollinshead

6th

7

(1)

19th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

16:45 Redcar

Sir Sidney Smith

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

led early, soon pressed winner, carried left after 1f

25/1

20/1

Form: 207868

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Maiden who hasn't progressed since moving into handicaps; needs to find something extra.
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11th

10

(7)

19th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ma Famille

9st 0lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

Yet to make much of an impact in handicaps and carries risk but John Fahy replaces a 7lb claimer and blinkers are now given a go.

20/1

31

7th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:22 Southwell (AW)

Ma Famille

9st 2lb

T: Clive Cox

10

(7)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ma Famille

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Timms

T: Clive Cox

Maiden who hasn't progressed since moving into handicaps; needs to find something extra.

20/1

Form: 207795 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate and recent efforts haven't really suggested he was ready to enhance it; visor given a go today (has worn other headgear).
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7th

10

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Tommytwohoots

8st 10lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Last run was too bad to be true and had made a positive start for this yard, and he's closely matched with Dr Ali; possibilities.

10/1

12th

15

(17)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Tommytwohoots

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

On a long losing sequence but he has started life well for John Mackie on last two outings, fourth of 12 in 5f Catterick handicap ten days ago; very much one to consider off the same mark with cheekpieces refitted.

10/1

4th

10

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Tommytwohoots

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John Mackie

Finished second in this race in 2023 (soft) and 2024 (heavy); good second at Wolverhampton on his stable debut (6f) two weeks ago; well drawn back on turf but his 18 turf runs have seen him steer clear of anything faster than good to soft.

6/1

Form: 464799

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Whiff of ability on AW in the spring; yet to progress in handicaps and too much to prove for comfort.
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12

(5)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mick Says No

9st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Michael Attwater

Whiff of ability on AW in the spring; yet to progress in handicaps and too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

9th

10

27th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Mick Says No

8st 13lb

T: Michael Attwater

Whiff of ability on AW in the spring; yet to progress in handicaps and tailed off on her return from a break at Chelmsford two weeks ago.

20/1

9th

7

(3)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Mick Says No

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

prominent

16/1

Selections

The Times:

Bernie The Bear

RP RATINGS:

Coast

NEWMARKET:

Macho Mania

D Express:

Dalglish

SPOTLIGHT:

One For The Ladies

Telegraph:

Bernie The Bear

Daily Mail:

Bernie The Bear

Daily Mirror:

Bernie The Bear

The Star:

Bernie The Bear

Daily Record:

Bernie The Bear

POSTDATA:

Coast

The Guardian:

Coast

The Sun:

Coast