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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10th

4

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Papa Cocktail

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Herrington

Consistent spell on Tapeta over the winter and continued the good work back on turf when close second of six at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; he's never won above a mark of 75, though.

12/1

2nd

6

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:27 Doncaster

Papa Cocktail

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

C&D win last summer came off 18lb lower and he returns to turf 10lb higher than when last running on grass, thanks to a consistent spell on Tapeta; will need something close to a career-best to take this and he's not improving at his age.

10/1

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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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

1st

7

(8)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beauzon

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

On a six-timer; all out to defy a double penalty over C&D 15 days ago and will need more off 5lb higher, especially as they claimed 5lb last time; still respected given the form he's in.

4/1

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

8

(9)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poet

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Scott Dixon

Badly out of form at present, having finished last in all his races since October; others make much greater appeal.

50/1

10th

9

(5)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poet

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Scott Dixon

Last of nine over 5f here a fortnight ago and has now failed to beat a rival six consecutive times; cannot be recommended.

66/1

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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6th

9

(1)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ruth Carr

Nine-time winner who has not scored since September 2024 but he finished well to go close at Catterick (5f, good) last week; looks interesting off same mark and this step back up in trip is a positive.

4/1

2nd

7

(4)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Three-time turf winner who went close at Newcastle (5f, AW) last September and races off 7lb lower today; however, last season ended tamely and this 9yo finished down the field on last month's reappearance.

7/1

12th

9

(10)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Veteran with a better record on AW than turf; 5f on fast ground no problem for him and he has run well after an absence in the past (although not last year); good run wouldn't be a surprise but others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

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