October 01 / 19.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.00

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  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 344245 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won twice in 2020, including at this track (7f) but not added to his tally since; generally performed with credit for new yard this year but it is taking a while to drop in the weights as a result; others appeal more.
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10th

13

(3)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Beauty Choice

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Winless since 2024 and winless in sprints since 2023; said to have hung left when well beaten on his return to turf seven weeks ago and only holds outside claims.

33/1

13th

14

(14)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Beauty Choice

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Hindered by traffic issues last time (AW); the 9yo hasn't won since 2024 but is nicely weighted, especially if Lewis Chalkley's 7lb claim is taken into account.

16/1

4th

4

(5)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Beauty Choice

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went without a win in 2025 but often ran well; another serviceable effort when fourth of nine at Wolverhampton in January; others appeal more for win purposes.

7/1

14/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 508684 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
2-2 in novice events but he has been unplaced in all six handicaps; too free in first-time cheekpieces when fourth at Goodwood 25 days ago; likely to exploit his tumbling mark at some point but perhaps not here.
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2nd

4

(10)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:50 Newcastle (AW)

Gold Medal

10st 11lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

Won 6f handicaps at Lingfield (AW) on his first two starts for Dylan Cunha, the second of them off just 1lb lower; perhaps sharper for last month's return from a break over 7f here; good amateur booked; not ruled out.

10/1

6th

1

(5)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gold Medal

9st 13lb

J: G Cheyne

T: Dylan Cunha

Triple Lingfield AW winner who scored on debut on Tapeta (Wolverhampton); all wins over 6f but seems to stay this trip, though didn't get home over 7f on turf at Newbury last time and uphill finish here might catch him out.

8/1

6th

4

(4)

6th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Newbury

Gold Medal

9st 11lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: Dylan Cunha

walked to post, hampered start, in touch with leaders on outer

7/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 255648 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Still seeking his first handicap win and he has been up and down so far in 2022; edging down the weights but he is up against some in-form sprinters today; opposable once more.
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3rd

8

(1)

1st Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smeatons Light

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mick Channon

taken down early, led but pestered, ridden and went clear with winner from 2f out, headed and no extra towards finish, lost second final strides

14/1

4th

3

(7)

21st Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 4

14:45 Brighton

Smeatons Light

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Mick Channon

took keen hold, prominent, led after 1f, headed but close up 3f out, ridden and outpaced 2f out, no impression final furlong

11/2

6th

4

(6)

12th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:07 Thirsk

Smeatons Light

9st 3lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Mick Channon

taken down early, close up towards near side, outpaced and nudged along from 3f out, ridden from 2f out, beaten from over 1f out

6/1

5/1

Form: 8-2480

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Still seeking his first win but his first two runs this season were encouraging (one over C&D); needs to leave a couple of lesser efforts behind him but that is not out of the question now back down into a Class 5.
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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: 653260

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Hard to win with for previous yard but he has plenty of ability; low-key start for new connections at Haydock last week though and something to prove after that.
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3rd

2

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Papa Cocktail

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

Multiple winner but turf successes are thin on the ground now, just one in over three years; however, he's been running up to his best since back on grass, going down narrowly in a higher grade at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in May and another solid effort there last time; thereabouts.

5/1

2nd

5

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

11:15 Doncaster

Papa Cocktail

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Herrington

Tough sort whose form over C&D features a success last August and sound efforts in two of his last three outings; ties in with two of today's rivals on the latest one; solid chance.

13/2

5th

8

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:05 Doncaster

Papa Cocktail

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

Exposed sprinter who wins in his turn these days but his C&D record reads 312; that latest visit was just one month ago and he competes from the same mark as when far from disgraced in midfield at York a fortnight ago; each-way contender.

12/1

10/1

Form: -13504 CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
C&D winner one year ago and he added a 6f handicap at Lingfield in January; he has not found his very best form since returning from a break but he is down in the weights and could revive; stable also run Muscika.
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11th

2

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Beauzon

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Expertly placed to reel off a seven-timer on AW earlier in the year; winning spree came to an end at Wolverhampton in March and he returns to turf (1-13) off a tough mark.

10/1

6th

1

(1)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beauzon

9st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Made it an amazing seven wins for the year, all from the front, over C&D on Friday; subsequent 1lb rise and 4lb penalty sees him still just below his highest successful mark and there's every chance he can complete a two-month eight-timer.

7/4

1st

1

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beauzon

9st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

He was recording his 11th course win when making all in a Class 5 over C&D ten days ago, completing a six-timer in the process; 1lb well in under his penalty, well drawn and dropping in grade, so a seven-timer is beckoning.

2/1

Form: 040108 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Rattled off an AW hat-trick in late 2021, the last leg coming over C&D off an 8lb higher mark; made all to win at Haydock in July off 1lb lower and he didn't run badly in a stronger race at Newcastle 16 days ago; interesting contender.
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6

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:35 Epsom

Muscika

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

Veteran with 18 wins on his CV, including over C&D; last success was from the front at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in May but he's been well held in both runs since; bit to prove again but has possibilities if he can bounce back.

12/1

14/1

Form: 123253 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three wins since December, two of them here (5f and 6f); solid third behind Newyorkstateofmind here two weeks ago and he should run his race once more.
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7th

12

(4)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Q Twenty Boy

9st 9lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

towards rear, raced wide from over 3f out

12/1

7th

12

(4)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Q Twenty Boy

9st 9lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

towards rear, raced wide from over 3f out

12/1

6th

5

(8)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Q Twenty Boy

9st 4lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

raced wide, midfield, hung right and lost position over 2f out

9/1

9th
10 (3)
Poet

33/1

Form: -43870 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
6f winner for Roger Varian in December (Polytrack); not beaten many home in three runs for this yard and risky despite his reduced mark.
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9th

14

(14)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Poet

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Ended a run of finishing last when seventh of 11 at Brighton nine days ago; easy enough to swerve.

66/1

7th

10

(11)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

18:20 Brighton

Poet

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Scott Dixon

Has finished stone last on his last nine starts; impossible to recommend.

100/1

7th

7

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:33 Chepstow

Poet

8st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Scott Dixon

Has failed to beat a rival in his last eight races; hard to fancy back from a three-month break.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 456481 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Finally capitalised on his drop in the weights when landing a C&D handicap two weeks ago (good Topspeed figure and form already franked); 5lb rise not beyond him.
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8th

11

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

Newyorkstateofmind

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has a better strike-rate on the AW and he's won just once on turf in the last three years; however, he only just lost out over 5f at Catterick (good) in May and has a decent run in him if on song.

20/1

4th

10

(12)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Course winner who was fourth of 13 in this last year and was a close second at Catterick last month; however, this inconsistent 9yo has been soundly beaten on his last two starts and has to leave those runs behind.

16/1

8th

5

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

15:40 Wetherby

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has won over this intermediate distance; good second at Catterick on second start (5f, good) this season but below his best either side of that.

12/1

Form: 268271 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Had looked exposed but the drop back to 6f saw him land a 6f Class 5 event at Lingfield 11 days ago; only 2lb higher and although he's drawn wide, he is likely to be dropped in; could rate higher as a sprinter.
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2nd

2

(4)

20th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell (AW)

Chief Of Staff

9st 13lb

J: Louis Steward

T: Saeed bin Suroor

slowly into stride and squeezed out start, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on well, went second post

7/1

4th

9

(7)

8th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Chief Of Staff

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Saeed bin Suroor

in touch with leaders, raced awkwardly over 4f out, ridden 2f out, edged left and weakened inside final furlong

9/4

2

(12)

1st Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chief Of Staff

9st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Had looked exposed but the drop back to 6f saw him land a 6f Class 5 event at Lingfield 11 days ago; only 2lb higher and although he's drawn wide, he is likely to be dropped in; could rate higher as a sprinter.

7/2

9/2

Form: -64471 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Having his eighth start and third for this yard when landing a gamble to get off the mark at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) 24 days ago; comfortably on top at the finish on that occasion and a 5lb rise might be manageable.
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Payout
Exacta £19.90
Straight Forecast £14.71
Tricast £58.16
Trifecta £90.50

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Newyorkstateofmind

POSTDATA:

Chief Of Staff

SPOTLIGHT:

Muscika

The Times:

Macchiavello

Daily Express:

Churchill Bay

NEWMARKET:

Beauty Choice

Daily Record:

Macchiavello

Telegraph:

Chief Of Staff

Daily Mirror:

Chief Of Staff

The Guardian:

Newyorkstateofmind

Daily Mail:

Newyorkstateofmind

RP Ratings:

Muscika

The Star:

Muscika