August 16 / 16.10 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.10

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.10
  • Place: £5.80

Form: -84637 BF

Last run: 70 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Most of his best efforts for Richard Fahey came over 6f but he has run well over C&D before; changed hands for 5,500gns last month; perhaps vulnerable over this trip after ten weeks off.
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7th

2

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Phoenix Beach

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Tapeta specialist but he's hung right before finishing a well-held fifth at Wolverhampton (5f) in his last two starts; continues to edge down the weights but he's 0-13 on turf and has not run in this sphere since last May; others preferred.

11/2

5th

7

(7)

21st Apr 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phoenix Beach

8st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Four C&D wins (from marks in the 60s); excuses when a closing third over C&D on penultimate start; hung right when three places (over 4l) behind Shalaa Asker subsequently; has won for Kieran O'Neill but needs everything to drop his way.

12/1

5th

7

(4)

4th Apr 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phoenix Beach

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Not straightforward (hangs right) but these conditions suit him well and he wasn't beaten far into third here two weeks ago; one of two contenders for Scott Dixon.

9/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 773055 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ran okay over C&D on penultimate start (behind Aces Wild) and latest Thirsk fifth was't bad either; whether he's in quite the form required to capitalise on his reduced mark remains to be seen though.
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1

(7)

23rd Oct 2025

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:27 Southwell (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Multiple winner on the AW and consistent in the main; in front 2f out but didn't quite get home when third here last month; respected off same mark.

7/1

3rd

5

(7)

27th Sep 2025

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

Won twice over C&D early this year and he's now 2lb lower than for the second of them; showed signs of a return to form when fourth of nine at Lingfield three weeks ago; solid candidate.

9/2

1

(3)

8th Sep 2025

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0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Dods

Three wins this year include two on the Southwell AW; hasn't been flying of late but he's the type to bounce back and this mark is fine.

11/2

9/4

Form: 032561 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Capitalised on the return to AW when pouncing late in a C&D handicap 18 days ago; form figures over C&D read an impressive 721131 and he's still on a handy mark; wouldn't want this to get tactical but still more appealing than most.
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1st

1

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:00 Newbury

Aces Wild

9st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Ran twice over C&D last summer and performed with great credit on both occasions, finishing second to Faustus in July and filling the same position one month later; career-best effort when winning at Bath last week (5f, firm); penalty demands more but he can't be discounted.

7/2

1st

2

(5)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

16:00 Bath

Aces Wild

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Four-time AW winner who broke his turf duck at Chester last July off a 2lb lower mark (5f, good); two respectable efforts here this spring and Finley Marsh replaces an apprentice today; a big run is on the cards.

13/2

6th

3

(5)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:25 Bath

Aces Wild

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

5f win at Chester (good) last summer came off a 4lb lower mark; encouraging return to action here (5.7f, good) 17 days ago and should go well if building on that first run for 199 days.

7/2

12/1

Form: -26976 CD

Last run: 95 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
C&D win off 3lb higher last November; didn't fire in two runs in the spring and his record after a break is not great; others look safer.
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5

(2)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

14:15 Brighton

Pop Dancer

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins this season, the latter from the front over C&D (good to soft) in May; also suited by good to firm ground and last month's down-the-field finish here can be excused (stumbled leaving stalls) but others in this line-up look better handicapped; finished last of 13 in first-time visor here yesterday.

6/1

4

(3)

31st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:22 Brighton

Pop Dancer

9st 4lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Tony Carroll

In a good vein of form, including at Brighton, until losing his chance at the start last time; however, raced mainly at about 5f and this belated return to 6f presents a question mark; change of headgear.

10/1

1

(11)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:15 Brighton

Pop Dancer

9st 12lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Resurgent 8yo who handles most ground and has form figures of 231212 since the end of March; put in a dominant display (good to soft) in May and was just nabbed last time (also C&D, good to firm) in June; up another 1lb but remains well handicapped on old form and he's a big player back from a two-month break.

3/1

Form: 032299 C

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Returned to this yard in the spring and finished second at Yarmouth (5f) and Chelmsford (6f); however, not so good since at Windsor or Sandown and a nine-week break needs to have freshened him up; this is a drop in class, at least.
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5th

1

(3)

16th Aug 2024

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dubai Station

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Robert Cowell

reluctant to load, ducked right start, pressed leader, led 2f out, headed inside final furlong, weakening when eased inside final 110yds

4/1

Form: 700000 CD

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Offered hope he may be able to end his long losing run on AW earlier in the year; out of sorts on turf more recently but dropped 12lb for his troubles and the return to AW is in his favour.
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14th

13

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Mondammej

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Veteran with a mind of his own and refused to leave the parade ring on last intended start in November; however, perfectly capable of a big run off this mark and he's gone well fresh in the past.

33/1

4th

5

(7)

1st Nov 2025

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0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mondammej

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Veteran with a mind of his own but he has slipped back down the weights and ran a fine race over C&D on Monday on his return from a three-month break, keeping on well; this should be run to suit and he is well capable of backing up quickly.

15/8

Non-runners

Ancient Times

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £46.50
Straight Forecast £38.39
Trifecta £116.90

Selections

The Times:

Aces Wild

POSTDATA:

Ancient Times

SPOTLIGHT:

Dubai Station

Daily Mirror:

Mondammej

D Express:

Nelson Gay

TOPSPEED:

Pop Dancer

The Guardian:

Aces Wild

Daily Mail:

Aces Wild

The Sun:

Aces Wild

The Star:

Aces Wild

Daily Record:

Aces Wild

NEWMARKET:

Ancient Times

Telegraph:

Ancient Times

RP RATINGS:

Dubai Station