December 10 / 16.50 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 38 runners
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Runners: 38 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

Form: -43121 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

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10th

7

(10)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Sixties Chic

8st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Jack Channon

Progressive on the AW over the winter, winning three 6f handicaps; further progress back on turf this summer, winning competitive Class 4 events in May and June before coming up just shy in her hat-trick bid last week (hit top gear too late); likely there is better to come from her but this is a step up in class.

16/1

6th

1

(5)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Sixties Chic

10st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Jack Channon

Three AW wins during the winter and she's found more progress when scoring over C&D (good) and at Newbury (6f, good to firm) in last two starts; up another 5lb but she should get a good tow into this race and is strongly respected in hat-trick bid.

5/1

1st

9

(8)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newbury

Sixties Chic

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Jack Channon

Enjoyed produce AW campaign (three 6f wins) and returned from break with a win at Windsor (6f, good) three weeks ago; did that despite having to wait for a clear run and this progressive 4yo is respected up 6lb.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 069423 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

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1st

10

(8)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

South Dakota Sioux

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: John Butler

No problem with conditions and he ran his best race back from a short break when fourth of ten at Lingfield last month (7f, AW); more appealing than many off a dangerous mark.

7/1

1st

10

(8)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

South Dakota Sioux

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: John Butler

No problem with conditions and he ran his best race back from a short break when fourth of ten at Lingfield last month (7f, AW); more appealing than many off a dangerous mark.

7/1

4th

2

(5)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:58 Lingfield (AW)

South Dakota Sioux

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: John Butler

Three of his four wins have been at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) and latest was in January; finished down the field in last two starts but he had an excuse over 6f last time and he could rediscover his spark back up in trip; not ruled out off workable mark.

12/1

Form: 437241 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

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1

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:07 Lingfield

First Company

9st 10lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Gained his first turf win since July 2021 when making all at Carlisle nine days ago (6f, good to soft); a 6lb rise for that win looks stiff given he's thoroughly exposed but he's drawn 8 and should be able to grab the rail which has been a huge advantage at recent meetings; key player.

9/4

1st

7

(4)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

17:50 Carlisle

First Company

10st 9lb

J: Miss Tilly Evans

T: Mark Loughnane

Usually seen on the AW (3-24) these days; just 1-27 on turf and would have even more to prove were the ground to ease significantly.

8/1

1st

7

(4)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

17:50 Carlisle

First Company

10st 9lb

J: Miss Tilly Evans

T: Mark Loughnane

Usually seen on the AW (3-24) these days; just 1-27 on turf and would have even more to prove were the ground to ease significantly.

8/1

Form: 8-7358

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

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8th

1

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Kitaab

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Dual AW winner but he's generally struggled this year and was beaten 10l at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last month; continues to drop down the weights but he has plenty to prove and is 0-11 on turf.

14/1

11th

14

(12)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Kitaab

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

His last win was in October 2024 and he's been well held in most of his runs this year; on reduced mark but this looks tough back up in grade and others are preferred.

20/1

Form: 145078 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

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9th

2

(8)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:25 Windsor

All In The Hips

9st 10lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

dwelt start, soon recovered and in touch with leaders

12/1

4

(2)

27th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

19:08 Lingfield (AW)

All In The Hips

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: David Evans

Two wins on the AW this year, the latest at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in May; not the easiest to predict, though, and has followed that success with two lesser efforts; not quite sure what to expect.

6/1

8th

8

(3)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

All In The Hips

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Soft-ground 5f win last April on one of her two visits to this track; three wins in the meantime, latest on Wolverhampton AW (6f) this May; no show on latest start but plenty of 2023 turf form (acts on any going) gives her a big shout.

9/1

Form: 470529 CD

Last run: 167 days

W: 9st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 61

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7th

2

(3)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Astrophysics

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Losing run goes back to last February but has run many good races in defeat over 6f and 5f here since, most recently when just losing out over the latter trip 12 days ago; well treated and in the thick of it.

6/1

3rd

9

(6)

19th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Astrophysics

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who has not won since last February but he's on a dangerous mark and hasn't had much luck this winter; drops back in trip but last two wins have been over C&D and he could be a big factor if he gets the breaks.

13/2

6th

5

(5)

7th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Astrophysics

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who has not won since last February but he's on a dangerous mark and was an eyecatcher at Wolverhampton (6f) 12 days ago; should get a decent tow into this race and has claims if he gets some luck.

6/1

Form: 050767

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

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5th

9

(12)

20th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Awesome Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

towards rear, headway up the centre over 1f out, ran on well towards finish, never on terms

10/1

5th

9

(12)

20th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Awesome Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

towards rear, headway up the centre over 1f out, ran on well towards finish, never on terms

10/1

9th

3

(10)

10th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Awesome Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

Regressive maiden who never looked like justifying favouritism in a weak Chelmsford handicap (Hard Solution third) back from wind surgery early last month; a poor effort since tempers enthusiasm from a wide stall.

12/1

Form: 0-545

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

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5th

10

(1)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Conri

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

midfield

14/1

9th

6

(10)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Conri

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Lightly raced 4yo but his form has been mixed so far and he finished last of ten when upped to 7f at Wolverhampton last month; dropped another 3lb but others are more convincing.

12/1

8

10th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Conri

9st 9lb

T: David O’Meara

Form: 111354 C

Last run: 174 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Unproven at 6f and absent since mixed spell on turf in May/June; however, she returned from a break to post a 5f hat-trick here in the first half of the spring and has to be respected given her unbeaten record at the track.
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2nd

5

(3)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:09 Bath

Wedgewood

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Resumed winning ways on Lingfield AW (5f) in March and backed it up with a very good second of five in another 5f handicap there 13 days ago; this C&D scorer merits serious consideration.

9/4

Form: 615780 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Now 2lb lower than when winning at Bath in July and she's effective here; not ruled out but she hasn't shone on her last three runs.
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1st

10

(13)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Autumn Angel

8st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

Exposed mare whose last win came in Wolverhampton classified (6f, AW) in January 2025; having first start on turf since September 2024 and others are more persuasive.

12/1

7th

8

(8)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Autumn Angel

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Tony Carroll

Without a win since last January but her last two efforts have been solid, including when third over C&D 26 days ago; visor (worn once before) replaces blinkers and she has place claims.

4/1

3rd

9

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Autumn Angel

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

On a lengthy losing sequence but she fared better than of late when third of 11 in 6f classified event at Wolverhampton 18 days ago; this C&D winner needs considering.

7/1

Form: 936234

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

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8th

8

(6)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Revolucion

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Grace Harris

dwelt start, in rear

25/1

8th

8

(6)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Revolucion

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Grace Harris

dwelt start, in rear

25/1

9th

9

(5)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Kempton (AW)

Revolucion

8st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

Poor strike-rate; ran okay at Lingfield on his penultimate start but efforts either side of it suggest he's vulnerable.

33/1

Form: 812731 CD

Last run: 167 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 59

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8th

7

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Port Noir

9st 3lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Has enjoyed a good year with four wins, two of them over C&D; last two efforts leave her with a bit to prove, though.

14/1

12th

2

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Port Noir

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Hardy mare who landed four races on AW (1m to 9.5f) between February and April; also a previous four-time winner on turf but this is just her second crack at 1m2f on her 111th start; still not discounted.

12/1

7th

4

(5)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Port Noir

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Robert Stephens

9yo who has won four times since February including twice over C&D; held in third when unpenalised at Wolverhampton last time but she wasn't beaten far and that was another creditable effort; should be in the mix again off 3lb higher.

4/1

Form: -52198

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) in June but down the field next time on sole run for Seamus Durack, and same story at Chelmsford last month on first outing back with this yard; needs to get back on track.
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11th

8

(8)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Boom Boom Pow

9st 7lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Mark Usher

Poor strike-rate and she hasn't been at her best in two runs back from a wind operation; dangerous mark as a result and she has the assistance of a talented apprentice this evening.

12/1

5th

3

(9)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

14:30 Salisbury

Boom Boom Pow

9st 10lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Mark Usher

towards rear, hung right from 3f out, steady headway on near side of group from 2f out, never on terms

14/1

6th

1

(5)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Boom Boom Pow

9st 10lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

midfield, headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong

6/1

Form: 861770 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

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1st

6

(13)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Cuban Grey

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick J McKenna

Has a superior strike-rate on turf and was behind three of these on his last run here in March.

20/1

5th

7

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:32 Navan

Cuban Grey

9st 5lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Six-time winner is 4-22 on turf; last two wins have come at the Curragh but has run well in defeat over this C&D on more than one occasion; shaped well at Bellewstown on penultimate but needs to bounce back from poor Curragh run latest; 2lb above highest winning mark.

10/1

10th

8

(4)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Cuban Grey

9st 1lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won this race last year after a Bellewstown second and now bids to follow the same pattern after a good run eight days ago; fair chance that he can reverse Dundalk form with Buddy Batt.

11/2

Form: 786433 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
0-10 but good third at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) in October and was beaten just two necks on stable debut at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) three weeks ago, form that reads well; strong claims in first-time cheekpieces.
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9th

2

(3)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:06 Newcastle (AW)

Ben Dikduk

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

in touch with leaders

20/1

9th

2

(3)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:06 Newcastle (AW)

Ben Dikduk

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

in touch with leaders

20/1

6th

7

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Ben Dikduk

10st 0lb

J: Miss Alice Cooke

T: Mark Walford

Downhill since winning over 6f on turf last summer and was behind two of these last weekend at Southwell.

12/1

Form: 652505

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

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8th

3

(6)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Global Effort

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Three-time course winner who's regressed since two victories last August, latterly when behind four of tonight's rivals over C&D; only holds outside claims.

33/1

9th

4

(2)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Global Effort

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Won a Chelmsford handicap (5f) last August but he's 0-9 since and hasn't threatened in classified events in his last three runs; has good draw back on Tapeta but he needs to raise his game.

12/1

Form: 427404 C BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
5f has been his best trip this year but he's won over 6f in the past and finished fast when fourth of eight over 5f here latest; not ruled out.
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3rd

4

(7)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, disputed lead, pressed leader after 1f, led over 2f out, headed inside final 110yds, lost second towards finish

5/1

3rd

4

(7)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, disputed lead, pressed leader after 1f, led over 2f out, headed inside final 110yds, lost second towards finish

5/1

3rd

5

(8)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:21 Newcastle (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

raced in second, led over 1f out, faced challenges inside final furlong, headed towards finish

9/2

Form: 976001 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

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4

(12)

19th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shabaaby

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

slowly into stride, took keen hold, held up in rear

20/1

10th

3

(8)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Shabaaby

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

Sprung a 40-1 surprise at Wolverhampton in November (6f); unplaced in three runs since but he hasn't been beaten far on the last two occasions; not solid but he's capable on his good days.

16/1

50/1

Form: 675-00

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
3yo who is very lightly raced and showed some ability late last year; however, he's struggled in handicaps on his two runs this year and a major turnaround is needed.
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8th

11

(6)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Marinakis

8st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Robert Stephens

Gained all three wins for Ian Williams at classified level on AW; always behind on stable debut at Bath (11.6f, firm) last month but he now returns to Polytrack and has claims if he can get back near best; hood is removed and tongue-tie returns.

10/1

6th

5

(7)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

14:00 Bath

Marinakis

8st 12lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Gained all three wins for Ian Williams at classified level on AW; remains to be seen whether he can hold his form back on turf; wears new headgear on stable debut.

5/1

4th

10

(6)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marinakis

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

All three wins have been in classifieds; has been running well in such events recently and needs to translate that form back in a handicap.

6/1

Form: 768050

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

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11th

12

(9)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Monitola

9st 1lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Stuart Williams

Did too much up front in the C&D event won by Dreamcasing; good second in Chelmsford classified contest (7f) two days earlier but his handicap record is unconvincing.

16/1

8th

4

(3)

15th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Monitola

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Stuart Williams

Record of 0-9 but he ran his best race so far when a front-running second at Chelmsford (7f classified) on Saturday; this is a quick turnaround but he's well drawn back at this track and could make another bold bid.

4/1

9/1

Form: 929138 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Below par at Southwell a fortnight ago but made all there in October and was a good third over this C&D next time; not written off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1

(1)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Catesby

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Made all for clearcut C&D win off 1lb lower in October and did well to finish fourth at Wolverhampton three weeks ago, given he was slowly away and encountered traffic in the straight; could be very hard to catch if he breaks on terms from stall 1 today.

6/4

4th

17

27th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Catesby

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

reluctant to load, dwelt start, in rear, not clear run over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish

6/1

Form: 046674 CD BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Water Of Leith

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Wolverhampton (6f, Class 5; 6-4 favourite) in March but below that level in three subsequent starts, 2l fifth of eight at Musselburgh (5f; 15-2) latest; vulnerable on those performances.

7/1

Form: 905400 D BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

4

(4)

29th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Amber Dew

9st 9lb

J: Dominique Van Der Kraats

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Broke lengthy losing run at Southwell in January but failed to back that up on either of two subsequent starts; needs to fare better if she's to return to winning ways.

12/1

8th

8

15th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:22 Southwell (AW)

Amber Dew

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

midfield, weakened gradually final 110yds

7/1

8th

8

(1)

4th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Amber Dew

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Belatedly added to her 2021 nursery win with narrow success at Southwell (6f; first-time tongue-tie) last month; this race is much more competitive, though, and she needs to prove she can cope with the drop back to 5f.

8/1

Form: -64232 D

Last run: 199 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

9

(10)

16th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Della Mare

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Getting on for two years since last win but she's a two-time C&D winner; close fourth at Wolverhampton ten weeks ago; rider's 7lb claim useful.

5/1

2

(1)

7th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Della Mare

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

Running well in defeat last spring (including over C&D) and she may have needed last month's return to action; no surprise if she's in the mix.

6/1

7/1

Form: 462283

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
0-21 but twice when close at Chelmsford (6f/5f) in October and ran well when third here (5f) last time; might not be far away.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

11

(10)

14th May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Katar

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: Richenda Ford

38-race maiden; low-key seasonal return (after a wind op) at Salisbury ten days ago; maiden status set to remain intact.

33/1

6th

11

(10)

14th May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Katar

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: Richenda Ford

38-race maiden; low-key seasonal return (after a wind op) at Salisbury ten days ago; maiden status set to remain intact.

33/1

8th

9

(3)

4th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Katar

10st 2lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Richenda Ford

37-race maiden who finished last off today's basement mark on latest appearance in September; hopes are pinned on subsequent wind operation making a big difference.

33/1

Form: 571003 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

10

(8)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

My Boy Jack

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Kevin Frost

All three wins at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta), though he has been placed three times from eight starts over this C&D; a losing run of 38 isn't ideal, though; blinkers return.

40/1

5th

7

(11)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Boy Jack

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

All wins have come over 6f here, though he has gone close over this trip at Southwell; fair fourth of nine here (6f) a fortnight ago, but a record of 3-82 does suggest a degree of caution.

10/1

Form: 073

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

13

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Lil Wade

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

This is only his third race on turf but he finished last and second last in the others; none of his 2025 or 2026 form reads well enough and his 0-33 overall record is probably the bottom line.

66/1

8th

9

(7)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Lil Wade

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Scott Dixon

Poor maiden who's done most racing in sprints and not looked to see it out in a handful of starts over this trip; two poor efforts this spring leave him hard to recommend.

50/1

13th

16

(16)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Lil Wade

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Good runs have been few and far between since his Wolverhampton second in September 2024; easy enough to swerve.

50/1

Form: 253399

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
0-11 and soundly beaten the last twice, but turf didn't suit on the first occasion, and he didn't enjoy the run of the race over this C&D last time when slowly away and failing to settle in his wide pitch; went close over C&D in July and at Newcastle in September and he's not discounted.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

7

(2)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Noble Captain

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

slowly away, in rear, headway over 1f out, went third inside final 110yds

6/1

3rd

7

(2)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Noble Captain

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

slowly away, in rear, headway over 1f out, went third inside final 110yds, kept on

6/1

5th

9

(8)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Noble Captain

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

dwelt start, in rear

20/1

Form: 809622 BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10

(10)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Churchill Bay

10st 7lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Jessica Macey

0-25 but there have been encouraging signs for his new stable, finishing second twice at Wolverhampton (once for this rider) before a close fourth on Sunday; visor worn there replaced by the blinkers he wore for the earlier seconds; each-way shout again.

4/1

29

10th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Churchill Bay

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

22

10th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

13:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Churchill Bay

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Form: 750668 CD

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

13

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebel Redemption

8st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Winless since 2022 and returned three poor efforts over the past year; would be a surprise winner back from four months off.

50/1

9th

9

(2)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebel Redemption

8st 9lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Scott Dixon

A seven-time winner over 6f, with the latest of those coming in August 2022; failed to beat a rival home in his last two outings and he's opposable from out of the weights on his first start since March.

20/1

Form: 95-080

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who has been well beaten in her two handicaps, most recently at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) last month; hard to fancy.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

8

(1)

5th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Heartlander

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ewan Whillans

dwelt start, in rear, weakened and eased over 1f out

50/1

7th

8

(1)

5th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Heartlander

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ewan Whillans

dwelt start, in rear, weakened and eased over 1f out

50/1

7th

8

(7)

17th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:30 Newcastle (AW)

Heartlander

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders

25/1

Form: 558-56

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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10th

10

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Banana

8st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

C&D winner who was a close second at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) 19 days ago; remains feasibly treated off 2lb higher but almost all of her turf runs have been on good or quicker and this return to soft ground is a concern.

11/2

10

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Banana

8st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

C&D winner who was a close second at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) 19 days ago; remains feasibly treated off 2lb higher but almost all of her turf runs have been on good or quicker and this return to soft ground is a concern.

11/2

2nd

11

(3)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Banana

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Two 5f turf wins this year but she's fought a losing battle on the AW for a long time now (0-43); well drawn and back down in the weights so she isn't without hope.

8/1

Form: 057643

Last run: 54 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
0-9 but she was a close third off this mark at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in October on her final run for Mark Walford; sold for 2,000gns since; could be in the mix on this stable debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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6th

10

(2)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Aclaim To Fame

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

midfield

20/1

6th

10

(2)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Aclaim To Fame

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

midfield

20/1

Form: 773100 D

Last run: 71 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3

(9)

13th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:40 Yarmouth

Deep Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Anthony Carson

refused to race

16/1

13th

14

(13)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Deep Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Anthony Carson

raced near side, towards rear

25/1

Form: 273560 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Went close in 7f classified here in August but soundly beaten in Tapeta handicaps on his two runs for this yard and has to raise his game.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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7th

5

(1)

15th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Merry Secret

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Has a patchy profile and was never involved at Newcastle (6f) last Monday but his last win was on Tapeta and he went close in a classified event over C&D in August; looks interesting on that form and he's not ruled out back up in trip; change of headgear.

12/1

5th

7

(1)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Merry Secret

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Went close in 7f classified at Wolverhampton in August but he's not hit the same level since including in three runs for this yard; losing run is now up to 16 and others are more persuasive.

8/1

35

10th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Merry Secret

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Went close in 7f classified here in August but soundly beaten in Tapeta handicaps on his two runs for this yard and has to raise his game.

25/1

Form: 806085

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(9)

12th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Balmy Breese

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Threatened to pick up a small race here early in the year but has had endless chances and recent efforts haven't been good; only holds outside claims.

25/1

8th

12

(9)

12th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Balmy Breese

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Threatened to pick up a small race here early in the year but has had endless chances and recent efforts haven't been good; only holds outside claims.

25/1

10th

10

(3)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:25 Brighton

Balmy Breese

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

It remains to be seen what he is capable of on turf after just two novice events and a heavy-ground 1m handicap, all in 2023 (well held in each); trail has gone cold since an okay winter on Tapeta, however.

25/1

Form: 465277 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

9

(6)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Lisa Williamson

All ten wins have been on AW including five at this track; runner-up off 2lb higher over C&D in September but it has been tough going since and others look safer.

33/1

4th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Lisa Williamson

Better at 6f these days and can be given a pass for his latest Southwell run (5f); second over C&D on his penultimate start and he is one to consider at this level.

12/1

4th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Lisa Williamson

Better at 6f these days and can be given a pass for his latest Southwell run (5f); second over C&D on his penultimate start and he is one to consider at this level.

12/1

Form: 6735U9 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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11

(10)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:30 Bath

Liberty Bay

9st 0lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Mark Usher

Hasn't won in three years but remains consistent enough and has run fairly in the visor the past twice; is fine on any ground and there's no obvious reason she won't go well again.

8/1

4th

9

(8)

4th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:08 Leicester

Liberty Bay

9st 3lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Her wins came back in 2020 and 2021 but she often runs pretty well in defeat, as when fourth of 15 at Bath three weeks ago in a first-time visor (retained); holds each-way claims.

11/2

4th

17

(7)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Liberty Bay

9st 0lb

J: George Rooke

T: Mark Usher

Not really threatening to add to her wins at two/three and Sisters In The Sky is the one to take out of last week's race here; visor goes on but cheekpieces/hood haven't helped in the past.

33/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ben Dikduk

Telegraph:

Wedgewood

D Express:

Noble Captain

POSTDATA:

Wee Fat Mac

RP RATINGS:

Katar

The Star:

Catesby

NEWMARKET:

Ben Dikduk

The Times:

Ben Dikduk

The Sun:

Ben Dikduk

Daily Record:

Wedgewood