November 18 / 20.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 2m 0f 120y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Scattered showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 375927 C BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Disappointing favourite in blinkers (now removed) at Southwell two weeks ago; solid record otherwise on AW and went very close over C&D (sole attempt beyond about 1m4f) on penultimate outing; remains of interest.
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3

(3)

5th Jul 2026

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2m 0f 102y

Class 3

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Alrazeen

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Keiran Burke

Record of 5-15 on AW, including two wins at Southwell, for Gay Kelleway; far from solid on his form since last success but market support should be heeded on debut for new stable; still in same ownership.

10/1

10th

4

(6)

19th Feb 2026

2m 0f 57y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Alrazeen

9st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: Gay Kelleway

5-14 on AW; stopped quickly in last year's Northumberland Plate and it was a similar story in added cheekpieces at Wolverhampton (1m6f) the following month; afforded time off thereafter, returning with a sound effort at Southwell (2m; beaten a neck) in December; key player from a 1lb higher mark.

11/4

4

(2)

31st Jul 2025

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1m 5f 219y

Class 3

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alrazeen

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Gay Kelleway

Completed an AW hat-trick at around 2m during the winter, but has disappointed in his last three starts including when beaten miles in the Northumberland Plate (2m, Tapeta); will need the first-time cheekpieces to make a big difference.

25/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: -45671 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who opened his Flat account at Newcastle (2m) three weeks ago on first attempt in an AW handicap; has low mileage for a 6yo and may be capable of further progress; shortlisted.
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6th

2

(5)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Nottingham

Little Peter

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

A fair 2m winner at his best but he came in last in 2m Newcastle handicap in December; won a point last month though so is no forlorn hope.

14/1

6th

5

(3)

9th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Little Peter

9st 5lb

J: Harry Burns

T: John Berry

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

10/1

6th

5

(3)

9th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Little Peter

9st 5lb

J: Harry Burns

T: John Berry

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

10/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 980388 C

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has plenty of good AW form, including a win off 7lb higher here last term and useful effort at Lingfield on Good Friday this year; inconsistent otherwise in recent times but is attractively weighted.
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1st

5

(7)

18th Aug 2026

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1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Diamond Bay

10st 12lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Tom Ward

C&D winner whose losing run is up to 16 despite a declining mark, but his second of three behind an improver (who has gone in again since) at Newbury (2m, good to firm) last month wasn't a bad effort; shortlisted.

11/4

2nd

2

(2)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:40 Newbury

Diamond Bay

10st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Tom Ward

Regressive 8yo who has not been firing on all cylinders this season and was beaten over 14l when fourth of five at Lingfield (2m, good) last month; continues to slide down the weights but needs a revival.

7/1

4th

5

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 68y

Class 5

19:10 Lingfield

Diamond Bay

9st 5lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Tom Ward

On a losing run and the switch to blinkers (retained) on his last two starts has not seen any upturn; others appeal more.

12/1

5/2

Form: 793462

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Ran creditably in bumper on sole 2m attempt; successful in AW novice event (1m4f) in February and ran respectably off this mark, albeit no match for winner, at Southwell (1m6f) most recently; in the mix.
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5th

2

(7)

24th Jan 2025

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1m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Caustic

9st 12lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Owen Burrows

Won a C&D novice last February; mixed bag in handicaps since then and this winter's efforts need bettering to win.

12/1

2

(7)

24th Jan 2025

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1m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Caustic

9st 12lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Owen Burrows

Won a C&D novice last February; mixed bag in handicaps since then and this winter's efforts need bettering to win.

12/1

1

(3)

28th Dec 2024

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2m 0f 102y

Class 5

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Caustic

10st 0lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Owen Burrows

Off the mark in 1m4f novice on Lingfield AW in February but mixed results since and well back when upped to 2m at Wolverhampton in November.

7/1

Form: -08861

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Well beaten returned to hurdles last month; scored readily on most recent Flat start but has something to prove in this scenario, having recorded all wins at 1m4f/1m6f on turf; second AW attempt.
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2nd

3

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:07 Ffos Las

Lusaka

10st 2lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: John & Rhys Flint

Exposed six-time winner who can front run; 2lb beneath the mark he defied at Newbury last summer (1m5f, good to firm; effective on good to soft) and he hasn't been running badly of late.

4/1

3rd

1

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 61y

Class 5

20:37 Newbury

Lusaka

10st 2lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: John & Rhys Flint

Latest of his six wins was in clearcut style in this race last year (good to firm) off 1lb higher, making all; running creditably back on turf this season and looks set for a bold show, but all of today's rivals are either in good form too and/or far less exposed.

5/1

4th

5

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Bath

Lusaka

9st 3lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: John & Rhys Flint

His six wins include two over C&D; no match for No More Bolero when second here (2m1f, good to firm) in April, although he is 5lb better off with that rival; fourth of 12 at Ascot (2m, good) four weeks ago and holds place claims.

9/4

Form: 921215 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Held in higher grade at Kempton 12 days ago; has form figures of 5211 at Wolverhampton, the wins gained easily (by an aggregate of 11l) over 1m6f/2m last month; may have more to offer back here and warrants respect.
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5th

7

(7)

27th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:07 Ffos Las

Simiyann

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Tailed off last time and was no match for the winners of her two previous races; has to raise his game.

6/1

3rd

4

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Nottingham

Simiyann

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Not as good this year and has looked to have no excuses in some ordinary handicaps of late; only 1lb lower than when well held over 1m6f here 12 days ago and Free World looks his trainer's best chance.

16/1

3rd

3

(3)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Nottingham

Simiyann

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ian Williams

Well treated on the form of his two 2m wins (good to firm and good) in 2025 and although he hasn't been himself this year, the signs were better when he was second of five on this course (2m2f) two weeks ago; has another well-treated rival to contend with today but he should be competitive.

3/1

Form: 025/09

Last run: 72 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Useful for previous yard; however, missed 2023 and has been comfortably held in both starts this term for new stable; best watched unless the betting suggests a revival is expected.
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3rd

1

(4)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:40 Newbury

Golden Flame

10st 2lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Nothing like the force of old but won comfortably on seasonal debut at Ffos Las (2m, good; first win since 2021) last month, despite refusing to settle in early stages; only second when odds-on to follow up in four-runner race at Doncaster (1m6f, good to firm; again raced too freely) soon afterwards but at least we know he's in good nick.

11/2

2nd

2

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 115y

Class 5

15:20 Doncaster

Golden Flame

9st 9lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Exposed 8yo but he was returning from 264 days off when winning by 3.5l at Ffos Las nine days ago (2m, good), despite pulling hard; Zoe Lewis rides again with a 4lb penalty; if as good again he'll be tough to beat.

5/4

OUR TIP

Form: 514-08

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two wins in France; however, largely poor form (Flat/hurdles) since joining shrewd current connections; chance partly depends on how well he responds to another change of headgear.
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1

21st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

16:20 Plumpton

Mr Le Philosophe

12st 0lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Typically for new recruits for this yard, he hit the ground running; however, he has struggled the last twice after surging up the weights; others appeal more.

10/1

4

4th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

19:00 Sedgefield

Mr Le Philosophe

11st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Heavy defeat at Worcester last time was his first blip for this yard and reportedly unsuited by ground that was considered softer than the official good; won his previous two races and still on a competitive mark if back on song.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.50
Straight Forecast £20.15
Tricast £110.26
Trifecta £92.70

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Little Peter

Daily Mail:

Caustic

SPOTLIGHT:

Simiyann

The Times:

Alrazeen

The Guardian:

Lusaka

The Star:

Alrazeen

The Sun:

Caustic

Daily Record:

Caustic

RP RATINGS:

Simiyann

POSTDATA:

Simiyann

Telegraph:

Little Peter

D Express:

Little Peter

Daily Mirror:

Little Peter