November 14 / 20.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • 1m 4f 51y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

Form: 645728

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Sole win (from 18 starts) came in a 7.5f Ffos Las novice in August 2022; runner-up on penultimate start (beaten 15l) and struggled on similarly testing ground at Catterick next time; easing mark; dropping back in trip.
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1

(12)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ae Fond Kiss

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Ed de Giles

Sole win (from 18 starts) came in a 7.5f Ffos Las novice in August 2022; runner-up on penultimate start (beaten 15l) and struggled on similarly testing ground at Catterick next time; easing mark; dropping back in trip.

16/1

8th

6

(7)

21st Oct 2023

Soft

1m 5f 192y

Class 5

17:30 Catterick

Ae Fond Kiss

8st 13lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Ed de Giles

raced in second, lost second over 2f out, soon weakened

5/1

2nd

6

(5)

30th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 4

15:45 Chester

Ae Fond Kiss

8st 11lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Ed de Giles

raced in second, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 746170 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Broke his duck in a steadily run C&D affair (Class 6; 5-2 favourite; Ghostly fourth) in early October; twice bombed out since, including when his rider was reportedly 'struck in the face by kickback' behind tonight's rival Global Tycoon penultimate; 2lb above that winning mark.
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8th

5

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pysanka

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Loughnane

All five of his wins have come over C&D, the latest in April off 4lb lower; absent since a modest effort here in June but he has gone well fresh in the past.

8/1

2

(5)

10th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

15:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pysanka

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Not the easiest but he does like this track (all five wins have come over C&D) and he again ran well when beaten half a length by Educate here six weeks ago; 2lb better off and this race may be more truly run which should suit him; respected.

4/1

2nd

2

(5)

29th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pysanka

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

held up in last

5/1

Form: 267561 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on the Flat at the 22nd attempt (third start for this trainer) when keeping on stoutly to beat Bear Claws by 2l over 1m6f here last week; drops back in distance under a 5lb penalty which should bring the pair even closer together.
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4th

4

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:50 Bath

Virtual Hug

9st 8lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Nikki Evans

Belatedly opened his Flat turf account over C&D (good) last month; respectable third to Basilette here on firm since; course record reads 423213 so expect him to be in the shake-up.

7/1

3rd

2

(5)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:12 Bath

Virtual Hug

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Nikki Evans

Belatedly opened his Flat turf account in similar event over C&D (good) last week, taking Bath record to 42321 and adding to his AW/hurdles wins; incurs 4lb penalty but defied this mark a couple of years ago; very solid chance.

11/4

Form: 40-841 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Returned from an 11-week absence with a first career win at Kempton (1m4f, Class 6, 13-2) in September; that form has been franked by fourth-placed Nivelle's Magic (Lingfield winner) since, so a subsequent rise of 7lb is seemingly fair; Rossa Ryan retains the ride.
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5th

6

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 3

14:15 Chepstow

Cornish Storm

11st 7lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Zoe Hawkins

Won back-to-back handicaps at Taunton (2m3f, good) and Warwick (2m, heavy) during the winter but he flopped at Newbury in final run for Stuart Kittow; new headgear is now tried and he has a bit to prove on first run for new trainer.

16/1

5th

4

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

15:00 Newbury

Cornish Storm

11st 4lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Stuart Kittow

2-2 since the cheekpieces went on, winning narrowly at Taunton (2m3f, good) but easier when making all at Warwick (2m, heavy); a collective 9lb rise demands more but should give himself every chance under a positive ride.

11/2

1st

3

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Warwick

Cornish Storm

11st 9lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Stuart Kittow

Just held on to score in first-time cheekpieces at Taunton (2m3f, good) in December and now 2-11 over hurdles; only 3lb higher here but the slower ground is probably not in his favour.

5/1

Form: 233341 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Stepping up markedly in trip when successful in a similar C&D contest (Virtual Hug fifth, and Pysanka seventh) last month; interesting to see if he can repeat that success from this 3lb higher mark.
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6th

6

(4)

22nd May 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Global Tycoon

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Joseph Parr

In fine form, following a Wolverhampton win (about 1m1f) with two strong-finishing close calls at Brighton (1m2f) and back at Wolverhampton (1m4f; Oisin Murphy up for the first time); won on this track as a 3yo and unlikely to have a problem back on Polytrack; good chance.

7/2

6th

6

(4)

22nd May 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Global Tycoon

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Joseph Parr

In fine form, following a Wolverhampton win (about 1m1f) with two strong-finishing close calls at Brighton (1m2f) and back at Wolverhampton (1m4f; Oisin Murphy up for the first time); won on this track as a 3yo and unlikely to have a problem back on Polytrack; good chance.

7/2

2nd

2

(3)

27th Apr 2024

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1m 4f 51y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Global Tycoon

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Joseph Parr

C&D winner who has returned to form with a comfortable success here (9.4f) and a close second at Brighton (1m2f) in his last two runs; remains feasibly treated on his best form and he's a key player on this step back up to 1m4f.

2/1

Form: 997432 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Formerly trained in Ireland; consistent in three starts for Alastair Ralph (here, 1m4f-1m6f), inching closer to a first AW win; could exact his revenge on last week's conqueror Virtual Hug on these revised terms.
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3rd

5

12th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:03 Ludlow

Bear Claws

11st 8lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Saw plenty of action in Ireland and also won a 1m6f AW Flat race last month on sixth start for current yard; ran respectably in that sphere 15 days ago; heavy defeats in Ireland in his last four starts over hurdles, latest last June, which he needs to put well behind him.

8/1

3rd

5

12th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:03 Ludlow

Bear Claws

11st 8lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Saw plenty of action in Ireland and also won a 1m6f AW Flat race last month on sixth start for current yard; ran respectably in that sphere 15 days ago; heavy defeats in Ireland in his last four starts over hurdles, latest last June, which he needs to put well behind him.

8/1

4th

5

(2)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bear Claws

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Alastair Ralph

Ex-Irish 7yo, who got back on the scoresheet when landing a 1m6f handicap here (13-2) on his return three weeks ago; got first run in that race but a 3lb rise looks fair enough and he's respected on this drop back in trip.

4/1

Form: 145461 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner (8.5f-1m6f); hasn't much to find with Pysanka based on their recent C&D clash; sits 3lb higher for his latest Newcastle amateurs' win (awarded the race by the stewards); is clearly in good heart, so remains one to consider.
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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

10/1

Form: 042413 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Probably wasn't suited by dropping back in trip at Windsor last time (1m2f, heavy) after winning in a determined manner there (1m4f, soft) a week prior; no obvious issue with AW, even though his better synthetics efforts have come elsewhere at Kempton and Chelmsford; dangerous to dismiss.
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9th

11

(11)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Assembled

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Rimell

Twice unplaced on the Kempton Polytrack (1m3f/1m4f) since returning in May, but just 2lb higher than when winning over C&D last November; shortlisted now returned here.

10/1

4th

10

(2)

12th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Assembled

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Rimell

Won here in 2021; most outings in 2023 came on turf and Tapeta, notably two wins (11.4f/1m4f) in the autumn; 22-1 when well held on reappearance here three weeks ago but probably needed the race; more interesting this time.

5/1

7th

10

(6)

22nd May 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Assembled

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Mark Rimell

Course winner in late 2021; most outings in 2023 came on turf and Tapeta, the most recent win coming when nipping clear at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in November; back up 3lb; needs to prove wellbeing back from break.

7/1

Form: 047

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced; late headway on first start for the Kubler's to finish seventh of 12 in a 9.5f novice here (150-1; beaten 9.25l) over three weeks ago; has a stamina influence through dam so this extra yardage could suit on handicap debut.
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8

14th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

14:00 Hereford

Looklikewemadeit

11st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Oliver Signy

Didn't show much across her five Flat starts for two other yards, and she's probably best watched now going hurdling for her new yard.

100/1

6th

5

(6)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Looklikewemadeit

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

dwelt start, midfield, lost position and ridden 4f out

25/1

10

(11)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Looklikewemadeit

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Lightly raced; late headway on first start for the Kubler's to finish seventh of 12 in a 9.5f novice here (150-1; beaten 9.25l) over three weeks ago; has a stamina influence through dam so this extra yardage could suit on handicap debut.

14/1

Form: 843100 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate (2-38); hasn't kicked on positively since winning a low-key classified event at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) in July; nothing of any real significance on AW (0-9) and reportedly could go back over hurdles at some point.
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10th

3

(5)

26th Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:55 Ripon

Odd Venture

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Not proving the easiest to catch right this season and he beat only one in 1m4f classified event at Musselburgh 34 days ago; others appeal more.

12/1

7th

6

(4)

23rd Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Odd Venture

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Has a poor strike-rate but one of his wins came in this race last year (good) and he was a fair third in a C&D handicap (good) last time; effective on slow ground earlier in career; firmly in calculations this afternoon.

3/1

Form: 462/0/ C

Last run: 746 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Pulled up over fences at Exeter three weeks ago and hasn't raced on the Flat since October 2021; there's no obvious reason why he'll prove threatening to those with more recent Flat form; safe to look elsewhere.
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9th

6

(6)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Decoration Of War

9st 0lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Max Young

Two course wins much earlier in career but latest successes came over hurdles in 2021 and out of sorts over hurdles, fences and on this track in recent starts; blinkers refitted.

40/1

12th

11

10th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

15:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Decoration Of War

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Max Young

Regressive form over jumps this year and was tailed off over C&D on return to the Flat last month; others appeal more.

50/1

12

(3)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Decoration Of War

9st 4lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Max Young

Pulled up over fences at Exeter three weeks ago and hasn't raced on the Flat since October 2021; there's no obvious reason why he'll prove threatening to those with more recent Flat form; safe to look elsewhere.

50/1

Non-runners

Perthshire

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cornish Storm

NEWMARKET:

Global Tycoon

POSTDATA:

Ghostly

Telegraph:

Virtual Hug

Daily Mail:

Global Tycoon

RP RATINGS:

Cornish Storm

The Times:

Cornish Storm

The Guardian:

Cornish Storm

D Express:

Cornish Storm

Daily Mirror:

Cornish Storm

The Sun:

Cornish Storm

The Star:

Cornish Storm

Daily Record:

Ghostly