November 13 / 16.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.30

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  • 1m 1f 104y
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

Form: 146684

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
6f/7f winner in summer 2022/2023; creditable keeping-on fourth over 1m at Newcastle (AW) most recently; capable of going close off current mark, provided she stays this extended 1m1f.
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10th

2

(1)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Treasure

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Dunlop

Losing run up to 15, but mainly running well in defeat in recent months as when third of eight at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last time; down another 1lb and each-way possibilities.

3/1

3rd

4

29th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Red Treasure

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ed Dunlop

6f/7f winner, the first of those on her only appearance at this track (2022); rather inconsistent this term but runner-up in the first and latest of her four races in blinkers; on latest evidence today's first race beyond 1m2f is well worth a go.

7/2

2nd

4

(8)

14th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Red Treasure

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

towards rear

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 435003

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

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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: 793183

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Successful over 7f and 8.5f on turf this term; 0-6 on AW but ran creditably (third over 7f) at Kempton last time; however, doesn't shape as if he's crying out for this new trip.
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4

(4)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Shot Of Love

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Michael Attwater

Front-runner who is not as good as he was but ran okay to be beaten 2l over 1m in a classified race last time; expect a very positive ride back at 7f.

10/1

4

(2)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

20:12 Brighton

Shot Of Love

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Michael Attwater

Front-runner who's regressed sharply and again pulled hard when well fancied on his first crack at 0-50 classified company last time; needs to settle better back up from 7f.

8/1

6

(9)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Shot Of Love

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Michael Attwater

Often front-runs; on the downgrade for current stable but that enables him to run at this level for the first time; needs a revival though.

8/1

Form: 622142 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ran creditably over C&D last month, beating all bar a gambled-on rival who was well treated; form figures at Wolverhampton now read 4322142; holds solid claims and should go well again.
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1st

8

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:55 Chepstow

Prince Ali

9st 0lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

All six wins have been on AW; cheekpieces return but he doesn't convince.

14/1

6th

3

(8)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Prince Ali

9st 6lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Four course wins, including two over this trip, and he ran his best race for a while when third over C&D four weeks ago; each-way shout.

11/2

Form: 524270 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has finished second a few times on turf this season, without being particularly consistent; scored twice over C&D in December 2021 but is harder to fancy on his 2022 AW form.
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8th

4

(1)

21st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Billy Roberts

9st 9lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Simon Whitaker

prominent, outpaced and lost position over 3f out, no impression from 2f out

20/1

5

(8)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Billy Roberts

9st 10lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Simon Whitaker

Veteran who has finished second a few times on turf this season, without being particularly consistent; scored twice over C&D in December 2021 but is harder to fancy on his 2022 AW form.

20/1

14th

7

(3)

7th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:10 Redcar

Billy Roberts

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Simon Whitaker

Veteran who has finished second three times this season, most recently behind Dogged at Ripon in August; often amateur ridden; suspicion one or two will prove stronger.

14/1

Form: 627211

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Bids for a hat-trick, having won Class 6 events over 1m3f at Southwell the last twice; doesn't have the ideal scenario back up in grade and back down in trip but is still respected in current form.
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6th

10

(10)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Pug

10st 2lb

J: Miss Jemima Stewart

T: Olly Murphy

Infrequent winner who's been this far only once, when not seeing it out; pulled hard for his new yard when third at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft) last month, then clipped heels and unseated early 11 days later; needs to settle better.

16/1

12

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

The Pug

10st 2lb

J: Mr Josh Myers

T: Olly Murphy

Inconsistent for three previous yards, winning just once (last August) since 2023; satisfactory debut for new trainer when third at Chepstow (1m2f) 11 days ago, however, and probably effective here, so needs a second look.

7/1

3rd

11

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:50 Chepstow

The Pug

10st 2lb

J: Miss Jemima Stewart

T: Olly Murphy

Inconsistent for three previous yards, winning just once since 2023; beaten a long way back on turf five weeks ago and isn't obviously fancied for new trainer.

12/1

Form: 235347

Last run: 115 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
0-11 for John O'Shea but has slipped to a handy mark; still with same owner; runner-up off 5lb higher at Kempton on last AW attempt, so a first win is not impossible on debut for new yard.
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8th

9

(5)

21st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Dancing Gypsy

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Loughnane

took keen hold, prominent, outpaced 3f out, weakened over 1f out

12/1

11

(8)

9th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dancing Gypsy

9st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Ran well when third on his stable debut here (9.4f) last month but faded out of it over 1m2f at Newcastle since, taking his record to 0-13; drops back in trip.

14/1

8th

3

(8)

19th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Dancing Gypsy

9st 9lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: David Loughnane

3yo who is 0-12 but, having edged down the weights, he ran well when third on his stable debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) on Monday; that was his first run since July and he could have more to offer for this yard.

6/1

Form: 359

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has shown bits of promise at novice level; bred to do better, being the first foal of a multiple Flat/hurdles winner for his connections; open to improvement now handicapping; interesting.
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12th

3

(11)

19th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Favorite Boy

9st 11lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

slowly away, held up in rear, detached and struggling home turn

16/1

4th

9

(4)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:18 Leicester

Favorite Boy

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

Lightly raced but has finished last in both handicaps and was well beaten on recent hurdle debut; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.

14/1

10th

9

2nd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

14:00 Fakenham

Favorite Boy

10st 13lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Michael Appleby

Third at Beverley on Flat debut last September (1m2f, heavy); disappointing since; pulled up over hurdles at Stratford last July on hurdle debut; cheekpieces tried; others stronger.

33/1

Form: 732556 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Six-time AW scorer at about 1m; just out of the money here most recently but gave the impression he's still in decent form; however, doesn't look a certain stayer upped in distance.
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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

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Red Treasure

Telegraph:

The Pug

RP RATINGS:

Prince Ali

SPOTLIGHT:

Favorite Boy

The Sun:

Shot Of Love

POSTDATA:

Operatic Artist

The Times:

Red Treasure

D Express:

Red Treasure

Daily Mirror:

Red Treasure

Daily Mail:

The Pug

The Star:

The Pug

Daily Record:

The Pug

The Guardian:

Prince Ali