October 21 / 19.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

Form: 541326 D

Last run: 146 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won a couple of Newcastle AW handicaps earlier in the year and was generally progressive on AW until running below par when sixth of eight on return to turf at Leicester (6f, heavy) in May; off since and is 6lb higher than for his last win; the market may prove the best guide.
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6th

2

(1)

3rd Dec 2024

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Wren Officer

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Gay Kelleway

Has a good record here and, after winning over 6f at Wolverhampton, it was a Class 4 in which she failed to fire here four weeks ago; has only won at 6f, however; tries blinkers (replacing visor).

8/1

6th

2

(1)

3rd Dec 2024

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Wren Officer

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Gay Kelleway

took keen hold, headway on far side of group over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

8/1

16/1

Form: 0-5659

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ran okay over an inadequate 5f on his penultimate start and heavy ground perhaps not ideal latest; promise in one Tapeta start for the Gosdens last year; not solid but an improved showing isn't out of the question.
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6th

8

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Bibendum

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Bounced back to form at Leicester (5f, good to firm) but beat only two rivals and has gone back up 5lb for that win; returns to a deeper field, albeit has landed the plum draw.

11/2

1st

4

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Leicester

Bibendum

8st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Julie Camacho

Scored off today's mark over 5f on Tapeta in November and is also suited by fast turf but returned from four-month break with disappointing 6f run 19 days ago and needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing.

10/1

8/1

Form: 794513 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has shown more of late and got off the mark at Lingfield (6f) in August; ran up that level off 3lb higher mark back there last month; this is a better race but she holds claims receiving weight all round.
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8th

9

(7)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Phoenix Moon

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Denis Coakley

All four wins have been on the AW at Lingfield (6f) but she's posted good efforts on turf on her last two starts, latest when the blindfold came off late at Bath (5.5f, firm) two weeks ago; slower ground probably wouldn't be ideal.

8/1

3rd

5

(5)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:30 Bath

Phoenix Moon

8st 13lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Four-time AW winner but 0-9 on turf; ran her best race on grass when second at Windsor 19 days ago (6f, good to firm) but there were no excuses and this is a higher grade.

11/4

Form: 254251 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Benefited from first-time visor (retained) when winning comfortably over C&D last Monday; could well defy a 6lb penalty if the headgear has a positive effect for the second time.
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1

(10)

23rd Oct 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Pals Battalion

10st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Mixed results in higher grades on turf of late; has a better strike-rate (4-10) on AW and looks interesting returned to this sphere off 1lb below last winning mark.

10/1

5

(6)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Haydock

Pals Battalion

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Never in contention in the Ayr Silver Cup last week; mark not beyond him judged on this year's best but he has few secrets now.

20/1

18th

21

(17)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Pals Battalion

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Has a useful strike-rate on the AW but just 1-18 on turf; suffered some interference over C&D on his latest 6f start in July but he looks to have his share of weight relative to the company he keeps today.

40/1

4/1

Form: 522143 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark in a Carlisle novice (6f, good) in August in first-time blinkers; beaten favourite but far from disgraced in handicaps at Leicester and Hamilton since; withdrawn on latest intended start, having unseated his jockey in the chute and galloped loose around the track; possibilities in new headgear returned to AW.
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3rd

3

(9)

21st Apr 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gundogan

9st 6lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Poor strike-rate (1-30); beaten a neck over 6f at Southwell (Class 6) in February but less productive in three subsequent appearances (6f-7f), although with mitigating circumstances (saddle slipped) latest.

11/2

5th

5

(10)

11th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Gundogan

9st 8lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Winless since August 2024 but he comes here in decent nick, fifth of nine in 7f Lingfield handicap 17 days ago; place prospects off an easing mark.

8/1

5th

1

(9)

25th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

Gundogan

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Effective at 6f and 7f but his sole win was in a Carlisle novice in August 2024; went close off this mark at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last month but was never involved when a remote fourth there last time; that was behind a handicap blot but he needs to step up again after that.

7/2

8/1

Form: 622536 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
50-1 winner at this track in April on debut; has been running well in handicaps and suffered interference when still in with a chance at Newcastle on her last two starts; runs off a career-low mark and is shortlisted.
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4th

6

(7)

13th Jul 2026

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0m 6f 1y

Class 5

19:10 Lingfield (AW)

Court Drive

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Gay Kelleway

Scored off reduced mark at Yarmouth (6f, soft) last month and also ran well when third at Newmarket (5f, good) ten days later; suited by his C&D and can make her presence felt again.

5/1

3rd

6

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Newmarket (July)

Court Drive

9st 4lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Gay Kelleway

Took advantage of a sliding mark on her return to turf when winning a soft-ground 0-65 off 3lb lower ten days ago; remains on a fair mark now back in form but this is tougher and she's having a first run over 5f in the best part of a year.

4/1

1st

4

(8)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Court Drive

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Gay Kelleway

Sole win on turf came on good to firm at Pontefract last August off 4lb higher; had to switch for a run and couldn't finish strongly enough when last of six at Wolverhampton 36 days ago but shaped as if in form; however, others make a bit more appeal.

12/1

8/1

Form: 12267 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut at Ripon (6f, soft) in June but has been below par at Carlisle and Redcar since handicapping; makes AW debut here and wears first-time tongue-tie; still early days and may yet have further improvement in him.
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1st

3

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Flowstate

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Only fourth off this mark at Southwell last week but this track seems to suit him ideally and he is 3-4 over C&D; not sure he is fully exposed at 7f just yet and he looks a major player.

9/4

4th

1

(5)

28th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Flowstate

9st 11lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Invigorated by a step up to 7f this winter, winning three times at Newcastle; latest success was smooth and a 4lb rise does not look harsh; leading contender again if proving equally effective at Southwell.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 147999

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won Lingfield maiden (7f, AW) in February but has been well below par in handicaps on his last four starts; first-time hood (retained) worn last time with no sign of improvement.
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10th

8

(9)

14th Jul 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rascal Recknell

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

2-4 over 7f for this stable last year but made a low-key return over that trip in May and is not sure to be suited by this drop back to 6f.

16/1

16th

5

(16)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Rascal Recknell

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Appleby

Two wins (one on turf at Doncaster) and a second from his four starts for new stable last season, all in 7f handicaps; failed to settle last time, yet still challenged strongly in the final 1f and left the impression he remains capable of better.

12/1

2nd

6

(5)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Rascal Recknell

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Appleby

Record of 2-3 this season for new stable, the latest performance over C&D (won going away) back on AW; may have even more to offer for Mick Appleby; respected.

2/1

9th
11 (3)
Lochaber

20/1

Form: 529487

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in seller for former yard in May; fair efforts when in the frame at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) in August and Brighton (6f, good) last month but below par on his last two starts.
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6

(10)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Lochaber

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Scott Dixon

Mainly disappointing since sole win at Beverley (5f; seller) last May and he was always behind in a Southwell classified (6f) 119 days ago.

50/1

10/1

Form: 154419 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Tends to race freely but got his act together when winning at Kempton (6f, AW; 25-1) last month following a three-month break; with a 6lb penalty he reverted to type eight days later when racing freely at Chelmsford; has claims provided he settles.
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2

(7)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Ten Club

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Course winner (6f) who won decisively on AW (7f) in November off a 3lb higher mark; recent return to action should have sharpened him up; one of two strong contenders for his trainer.

8/1

5th

2

(4)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:08 Bath

Ten Club

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Has won on turf but is happiest on AW; expected to be caught out by this shorter trip on his return from nearly five months off.

14/1

7th

3

(8)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ten Club

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Came from off the pace to win a 7f handicap at Lingfield in November; well beaten in his three runs since and has more to prove than some of these.

25/1

Form: 856970 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won Lingfield novice for Andrew Balding in January; has failed to make the frame in seven handicaps since for current yard; usual headgear left off and doesn't look up to taking advantage of a declining mark.
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11th

10

(11)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Biographer

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won Lingfield novice for Andrew Balding in January; has failed to make the frame in seven handicaps since for current yard; usual headgear left off and doesn't look up to taking advantage of a declining mark.

33/1

12th

2

(5)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

13:52 Pontefract

Biographer

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

AW novice win on final start for previous yard; below that form for new stable, proving unable to take advantage of a declining mark; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

11

(4)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:08 Southwell (AW)

Biographer

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Landed a Lingfield novice (6f, Polytrack) on his final start for Andrew Balding in January, but out of the frame in five handicaps since returning for this yard in May; another 2lb drop not enough to tempt.

20/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £148.55
Tricast £3249.26

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pals Battalion

The Guardian:

Gundogan

The Times:

Court Drive

NEWMARKET:

Wren Officer

TOPSPEED:

Ten Club

D Express:

Gundogan

The Star:

Gundogan

RP RATINGS:

Pals Battalion

POSTDATA:

Pals Battalion

Telegraph:

Pals Battalion

Daily Mail:

Pals Battalion

Daily Mirror:

Pals Battalion

The Sun:

Pals Battalion

Daily Record:

Pals Battalion