December 04 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.30

Standard

BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap (Rider Restricted Race)

  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap (Rider Restricted Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Sleet

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 456033 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Losing run up to 15, but has dropped to a favourable mark and didn't enjoy a smooth trip when beaten a neck and a short head into third of 11 at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) last month; shortlisted.
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8th

5

(8)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

14:45 Catterick

Tyger Bay

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Conrad Allen

C&D winner; many good efforts since back from a short break in June 2025, four wins including one at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) in September; closely involved on Kempton AW since and entitled to have a say.

10/1

4th

5

(8)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Tyger Bay

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Conrad Allen

Back up close to a career-high mark at the age of nine having sprung a surprise on turf off 2lb lower last time; lacks consistency now but merits respect as a five-time C&D winner.

7/1

1st

6

(10)

16th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

13:56 Yarmouth

Tyger Bay

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Conrad Allen

Most of his runs on turf have been on soft ground and he's won three times on that surface; runner-up at Lingfield (6f) in June but below his best in both starts since (soft turf/AW); could return to some form and run well.

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £5.40

Form: 208529 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Didn't shine at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last time, but has finished out of the frame in all four starts over that trip and could be given a chance on his previous second of ten over 5f at the same track; still unexposed on the AW.
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5th

2

(9)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:25 Brighton

Honour Your Dreams

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Well handicapped and although he is now 0-19 for this yard, he has run several good races in defeat; latest Wolverhampton second was one of them and he is more appealing than many.

100/30

2nd

5

(3)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Honour Your Dreams

9st 6lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Some good runs during his losing streak and did well to finish second at Bath in the penultimate one after starting slowly; his sixth of 17 back there was in a competitive race.

8/1

6th

12

(17)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

15:50 Bath

Honour Your Dreams

8st 13lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

On a losing run and last two defeats were in races won by Legendsoftheland and Geemann; however, did well to finish second last time after a slow start and not without hope.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 6321 C

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Returned from four months off to make a successful stable debut in a novice here (5f) in October, but he may have only achieved as much as he was entitled to; still unexposed after four starts and stays this far, but more will be needed on handicap debut and he is drawn wide.
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13th

2

(4)

1st Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

16:50 Nottingham

Bright

9st 12lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

Just one win on grass (6f, good to firm) and that was over two years ago but he kept on well when beaten 4l at York in July in his latest turf run over 6f and is now 7lb lower; not dismissed in this lower grade.

16/1

12th

4

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Bright

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mark Loughnane

Course winner who comes here on the back of a respectable seventh of 12 in 6f Southwell handicap 19 days ago; possibilities from a falling mark.

12/1

7th

5

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Bright

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Four-time Tapeta winner whose AW mark has eased after three no-shows on turf and who's now 1lb lower than when successful at Newcastle last winter; currently 3-10 for Billy Loughnane and a better showing can be expected.

10/1

3/1

Form: -43321 CD

Last run: 94 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Record over C&D reads 122 and he has continued to run consistently well on turf since debuting for this yard in June, winning with plenty in hand from three rivals at Ffos Las (6f, good to soft) in September; a player if still in the same form after three months off, despite a 7lb higher mark.
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9

(4)

20th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Brazen Idol

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: John Ryan

Lost out only in dying strides after attempting to make all over 6f here eight days ago and gets another chance off the same mark tonight but all his wins were gained over that trip, and the latest was in January 2024.

11/2

4th

1

(1)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Brazen Idol

9st 12lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Ryan

Nearly won on turf in June but comfortably held since, beating one rival in his last two races; couldn't be confident about him.

12/1

11th

4

(5)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Leicester

Brazen Idol

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: John Ryan

On a losing run and added to a patchy record this season when beating one in 6f Southwell handicap 12 days ago; not easy to make a case for.

33/1

7/2

Form: 380351 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Finally got it right at the 21st attempt at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) 13 days ago, having suggested he had a race in him when running with credit over this C&D in his two previous starts; 4lb higher, but he may be able to kick on now that he has broken his duck; respected.
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2

(5)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ultramarine

9st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: David Evans

Shaped well, amid traffic issues, over 6f at Kempton on reappearance; has gained most wins over 7f, including twice at Wolverhampton; interesting back up in trip with Toby Moore taking off a handy 7lb.

8/1

5th

4

(4)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Ultramarine

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

6f winner but majority of his wins at 7f; went back-to-back at Chepstow in May/June; not in same form since and returns to AW after a break with his mark still looking tricky; drop back down in trip also a slight query.

10/1

Form: 1769 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) in January, but out of the frame in three starts since including both handicaps after returning from a lengthy absence (gelded in the meantime) last month; enough to prove for now.
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7th

6

(6)

31st May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

21:00 Catterick

Yesterdays Hero

9st 3lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

in rear

8/1

7th

7

(5)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Yesterdays Hero

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Made a winning debut at Chelmsford; beaten in his five handicaps but got closer when beaten just over a length at Newcastle (6f) last time and he was running on after a slow start; considered.

5/1

3rd

2

(5)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Yesterdays Hero

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

Made a winning debut at Chelmsford (6f) this time last year; has failed to progress since but this drop to Class 6, off a reduced mark, may have positive effect.

12/1

Form: 660497 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Has dropped 5lb lower than when winning over C&D in May and, despite finishing unplaced, she has run with credit in two of her three starts since returning here in October; her best form so far has been shown in the spring, though, and others make greater appeal.
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6th

8

(5)

11th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

14:40 Southwell (AW)

Absolutelyflawless

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

She hasn't recaptured her best since returning to the AW in October; Rossa Ryan is a notable booking but there are risks attached now she's dropping back to 5f.

16/1

6th

10

(2)

28th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Absolutelyflawless

9st 5lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Good chance on her spring form but she's gone off the boil more recently; continues to drop in the weights but others look safer.

25/1

Form: -21369 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Showed some fair form on the AW for Charles Hills earlier in the year, including winning a Southwell maiden (6f, Tapeta) in January; was making his stable debut after 245 days off when ninth of 11 at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack; first start since being gelded) last month and will need to come on from that.
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4th

1

(4)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

15:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Midnightattheoasis

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Phil McEntee

Comes into this in red-hot form having won his last five starts on the AW, the latest when dead-heating with Recon Mission at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; meets him on the same terms and has winning form over C&D, so hard to rule out despite a 7lb higher mark and rise in grade.

11/2

4th

1

(4)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

15:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Midnightattheoasis

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Phil McEntee

Comes into this in red-hot form having won his last five starts on the AW, the latest when dead-heating with Recon Mission at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; meets him on the same terms and has winning form over C&D, so hard to rule out despite a 7lb higher mark and rise in grade.

11/2

1st

3

(3)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Midnightattheoasis

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Phil McEntee

Got up close home to beat four of these rivals over C&D nine days ago, completing a four-timer; thriving and warrants respect.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 184287 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
All three wins over 5f on turf in July came by a nose; back off the same mark as for the latest of those and has won twice over 5f here, but he has finished unplaced in all eight attempts at 6f; others safer.
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3rd

8

(8)

19th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

14:47 Bath

Level Up

9st 2lb

J: Amy Tucker

T: David Evans

Dual 5f winner at Chepstow this season; managed only sixth of nine behind Moe's Legacy here (5.7f good to firm) last month, though, and might still be a shade too high in the weights.

9/1

6th

5

(9)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

17:37 Bath

Level Up

9st 9lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: David Evans

Drawn wide at Chester last time and had previously won narrowly at Chepstow (5f, good to soft), maintaining his good season; perhaps high in the weights now, though.

15/2

8th

12

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:17 Chester

Level Up

8st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Gained second win of the season at Chepstow last time (5f, good to soft) but now 4lb higher and has no easy task from stall 10.

12/1

25/1

Form: 230539 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner over 6f for Tim Easterby, including on the old Fibresand surface at Southwell; didn't show much on her stable debut over C&D last time (behind Ultramarine) and best to look elsewhere.
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10th

12

(8)

4th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Impeller

9st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Grace Harris

Four-time winner over 6f for Tim Easterby, including on the old Fibresand surface at Southwell; didn't show much on her stable debut over C&D last time (behind Ultramarine) and best to look elsewhere.

25/1

7

(5)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Impeller

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Grace Harris

Mostly consistent on turf this year for Tim Easterby, sold for 5,500gns after finishing third of nine at Redcar four weeks ago; rarely seen on AW but did win at Southwell (Fibresand) earlier in career.

12/1

3rd

1

(7)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:10 Redcar

Impeller

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

String of good efforts in July and August, winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) and placed on five other occasions; not at his best at Pontefract 11 days ago though and he'll be 2lb lower from the weekend.

10/1

16/1

Form: 187076 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in all five starts since gaining her sole success from 3lb higher at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) in June, though she wasn't disgraced when sixth of 12 from a wide draw over C&D 11 days ago; still more needed.
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4

(7)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

14:50 Yarmouth

Caesars Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Craig Lidster

Seemingly no longer relishes the fast surfaces of 2023's peak win and placed form, judged on June's last of ten at Wetherby (5.5f), and balance of this year's form limits her appeal anyway; cheekpieces return.

20/1

7

(9)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

20:20 Wetherby

Caesars Pearl

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

6f turf win two years ago remains her only success from 21 starts; not at her best in two AW runs earlier in the year and no better back on turf at Ripon a fortnight ago; down in weights but risky.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £65.20
Straight Forecast £84.62
Tricast £897.98
Trifecta £733.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ultramarine

Telegraph:

Bright

The Times:

Brazen Idol

RP RATINGS:

Tyger Bay

The Sun:

Caesars Pearl

The Star:

Absolutelyflawless

D Express:

Bright

TOPSPEED:

Ultramarine

POSTDATA:

Ultramarine

The Guardian:

Ultramarine

Daily Mail:

Ultramarine

Daily Record:

Brazen Idol

Daily Mirror:

Tyger Bay