December 05 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.30

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  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.70
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 127277

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Winless since his reappearance but he wasn't discredited when seventh in 7f Chelmsford handicap in October latest; can't be discounted after a break with this return to further a likely plus.
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7th

2

(4)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Landlordtothestars

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

Boasts a decent record in handicaps round here (two wins and two seconds from six starts) and ran better than his final position suggests over C&D from a wide stall two weeks ago; one to consider.

12/1

9th

3

(9)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Landlordtothestars

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

Didn't get home at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last month, but his record in handicaps around here reads 21412, his latest win coming over this trip in November after six months off; still just 1lb higher and respected; stable also runs Bungle Bay.

6/1

5th

2

(5)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Landlordtothestars

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

Resumed from six months off with a 7f Wolverhampton handicap win in November and backed it up with a good second of seven there last month; this C&D scorer must enter calculations.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 103873 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Scored over C&D in February and got back on track when third of 11 here last time; possibilities off a 1lb lower mark.
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10th

8

(9)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kingwell

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Record of 1-25 would suggest there are more likely winners and he's been absent since April when pulled up at Chelmsford.

20/1

10th

8

(9)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kingwell

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Record of 1-25 would suggest there are more likely winners and he's been absent since April when pulled up at Chelmsford.

20/1

14

(9)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

10:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Kingwell

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Record of 1-24 suggests that others are more likely winners, but he has been placed in both starts over C&D this year, so not great surprise if he makes the frame again.

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 740602

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
16 outings since her last win but she comes here on the back of a good second of 12 in 9.5f handicap here last month; needs to back it up.
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9th

8

(3)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gypsy Whisper

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Has gone close at this course on four occasions since November; posted lesser efforts the last twice, taking AW record to 0-23.

16/1

5th

8

(3)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gypsy Whisper

9st 6lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

Last turf win came in 2022; 0-22 on AW but has gone close at Wolverhampton on four occasions of late; place possibilities if bouncing back from a lesser effort ten days ago.

9/1

5th

5

(2)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gypsy Whisper

9st 9lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

Infrequent winner recently but ran well in this grade over a furlong further last time; has run well on four of last five starts (including over C&D) and another good run seems likely.

7/1

Form: -20421 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Arrives having been in top form and he resumed winning ways in 1m Newcastle handicap 16 days ago; up 2lb but this five-time C&D scorer is not taken lightly.
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7

(1)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Whatwouldyouknow

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won this race in 2022 and finished second in it last year; much lower rated this time around and last month's third over C&D was more encouraging; should have a part to play.

5/1

3rd

7

(1)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Whatwouldyouknow

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

in rear, headway under 2f out, went third inside final furlong, kept on

5/1

3rd

4

(12)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Whatwouldyouknow

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Three-time C&D winner including this race off 5lb higher two years ago; losing run up to 15 but could go well if bouncing back to his best form in the returning cheekpieces.

13/2

8/1

Form: 837014 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Gained a third C&D success in October and backed it up with a fourth of 11 here last month; can go well again off an unchanged mark.
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10th

1

(3)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

11-time course winner, including three since December; only 1lb higher than when completing a C&D double in February but he has struggled on his last four starts; needs to get back on track.

20/1

9th

8

(4)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

11-time course winner, including three since December; only 1lb higher than for the latest win but he has struggled on his last three starts.

33/1

10/1

Form: 325568 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who arrives having been in decent nick, considerately handled when eighth in 9.5f handicap here 22 days ago; one for the shortlist.
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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

Form: 056367 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Comes here on a long losing run but he was set a lot to do when creditable seventh of 11 over C&D 17 days ago; in the mix off an easing mark.
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11th

5

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

17:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Ibiza Rocks

11st 5lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Regressive on the Flat since last autumn and yet to show anything more than minor promise after three hurdling starts this season; open to improvement in handicap hurdles but others here have more pressing claims.

16/1

4th

4

24th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

14:15 Cartmel

Ibiza Rocks

11st 2lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Regressive on the Flat over last couple of years and safely held in two novice hurdles this season; difficult to enthuse over.

33/1

7th

4

21st Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

16:00 Stratford

Ibiza Rocks

11st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

midfield

33/1

40/1

Form: 234579

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Still to register a win and she came in only ninth for her new yard in 7f handicap here 18 days ago; needs to bounce back.
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11th

8

(9)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Olympic Quest

9st 1lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Joe Ponting

Out of sorts on both turf and AW this year, most recently over 8.6f here nine days ago; too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

8

(5)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Olympic Quest

8st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Joe Ponting

Out of sorts on both turf and AW this year; gained her only win over C&D and she should appreciate the return to Tapeta but she has enough to prove for now.

16/1

14

(12)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Olympic Quest

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Joe Ponting

Sole win (28 races) was on AW in January 2024 and she has not finished closer than fifth in her nine runs this year; uninspiring record here.

50/1

Form: 9569-P

Last run: 242 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden as juvenile; off since pulled up in 1m Bath handicap in April and has something to prove on her comeback run.
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10th

8

(7)

30th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Madam Macho

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Poor maiden who came in only ninth of 12 in 1m3f Southwell handicap nine days ago; others are preferred.

14/1

9th

11

(10)

21st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Madam Macho

9st 0lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, disputed lead, led clearly after 2f, headed 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

33/1

9th

8

(8)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Madam Macho

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Modest maiden as juvenile; off since pulled up in 1m Bath handicap in April and has something to prove on her comeback run.

50/1

Form: 978417

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark for her current yard at Bath (1m) but she came in only seventh under a penalty in 1m Windsor handicap later in October; may still do better.
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10th

9

(6)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tilt At Windmills

9st 6lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: John O’Shea

Got off the mark for her current yard at Bath (1m) but she came in only seventh under a penalty in 1m Windsor handicap later in October; may still do better.

20/1

7th

2

(10)

23rd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

17:00 Windsor

Tilt At Windmills

9st 8lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: John O’Shea

Much better since tackling slower ground, building on her big-priced Ffos Las fourth with a win from the front on heavy ground last Wednesday; this looks a bit more competitive under a penalty but conditions won't pose a problem.

7/4

1st

9

(5)

18th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Bath

Tilt At Windmills

8st 7lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: John O’Shea

Lost her way after making a reasonably bright start for Karl Burke; seems to be working her way back to form for this trainer, running well at Ffos Las (7.5f, soft; 50-1) last month; should stay this trip, so isn't without a chance for a place at least.

7/1

OUR TIP
11th
3 (10)
Waleyfa

11/2

Form: 115725 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
A three-time winner for her current yard in the first half of 2023, including over C&D, and not seen to best effect when a never-nearer fifth in slowly run 1m Lingfield handicap last time; she's a player, eased 1lb.
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4th

4

(3)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Waleyfa

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Ran her first disappointing race for this yard when last of six at Brighton last month, a race where conditions should have been fine; overall profile suggests she'll bounce back quickly.

5/1

4th

4

(3)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Waleyfa

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Ran her first disappointing race for this yard when last of six at Brighton last month, a race where conditions should have been fine; overall profile suggests she'll bounce back quickly.

5/1

6th

5

(4)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

18:55 Brighton

Waleyfa

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

in rear

3/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £47.10
Straight Forecast £36.86
Tricast £510.49
Trifecta £591.70

Selections

Telegraph:

Whatwouldyouknow

SPOTLIGHT:

Waleyfa

The Times:

Ibiza Rocks

The Star:

Gypsy Whisper

RP RATINGS:

Harbour Vision

POSTDATA:

Waleyfa

NEWMARKET:

Waleyfa

D Express:

Ibiza Rocks

Daily Mirror:

Ibiza Rocks

Daily Record:

Gypsy Whisper

The Guardian:

Whatwouldyouknow

Daily Mail:

Whatwouldyouknow

The Sun:

Whatwouldyouknow