October 29 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.30

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  • Prize money: £3726
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.30
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 8-0304

Last run: 119 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate for Richard Hannon and wasn't having the best of seasons for him earlier in the year; sold 18,000gns since; however, he acts on Polytrack and has dropped significantly in the weights; market can guide.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

25th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

15:30 Catterick

Mafia Power

11st 7lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Patrick Neville

Far from solid on hurdles form and recorded a subsequent Flat success in a low grade (failed to back it up last time); others preferred.

20/1

6th

6

(4)

15th Feb 2025

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2m 0f 56y

Class 5

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Mafia Power

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Patrick Neville

midfield

100/30

1st

2

(6)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Mafia Power

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Patrick Neville

prominent

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 83526

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Improved on minor form in qualifying runs when second of six over C&D in August but there wasn't much left in the closing stages after front-running here later that month; needs improvement off current mark.
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3rd

5

(3)

16th Jun 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Snooze Lane

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sarah Hollinshead

All four wins have been at this track; his last success was 14 months ago but he's run plenty of good races since including when runner-up here (8.6f) 13 days ago; didn't get a smooth run in that race and has possibilities if he gets a good pace back at this trip.

100/30

2nd

11

(6)

3rd Jun 2025

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Snooze Lane

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sarah Hollinshead

All four wins have come over 8.6f/9.5f here and now 7lb lower than when twice runner-up over 7f at this venue last October; his last four efforts raise serious doubts over his ability to capitalise, though.

8/1

2nd

11

(6)

3rd Jun 2025

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Snooze Lane

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sarah Hollinshead

All four wins have come over 8.6f/9.5f here and now 7lb lower than when twice runner-up over 7f at this venue last October; his last four efforts raise serious doubts over his ability to capitalise, though.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 729510 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
First two runs here were promising, just touched off over slightly shorter and convincing winner over C&D this month; found little here since but that was in a higher grade on a quickish return; remains of interest.
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4th

6

(9)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

17:50 Leicester

Kenilworth King

10st 0lb

J: George Downing

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Only 1-16 and can struggle with his consistency; fairly decent runs the last twice on the AW but his best form has come in that sphere.

10/1

5th

9

(9)

26th Jun 2023

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kenilworth King

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

prominent

9/2

2nd

7

(8)

19th Jun 2023

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kenilworth King

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

C&D winner for William Jarvis last October but he's been generally disappointing since including when beaten 12l on his recent stable debut at Nottingham; now 2lb lower than for his win but he needs a major revival back on Tapeta.

14/1

Form: /10694

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Had little racing, and excelled himself when making winning return from three years off at Pontefract in June (1m2f); very mixed since but he had anything but a clear run over C&D in August and is not one to give up on.
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6th

1

(2)

9th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Leicester

Unplugged

9st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Boasts a good record at Pontefract, where he should have notched a fourth win early last month, and today's similarly stiff 1m2f should suit; not as consistent now, unsurprisingly given his age, but is still more than capable at this level.

8/1

2

(8)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Unplugged

10st 13lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Unraced here; goes particularly well at Pontefract where he just failed to catch Star Start over 1m2f last time; stays this far and should be on the scene.

11/4

2nd

1

(3)

6th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:30 Pontefract

Unplugged

11st 2lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

9yo who has an excellent record at Pontefract, most recently taking advantage of a reduced mark in a 1m2f amateurs' event in June under Serena Brotherton; back up 4lb and well beaten at Haydock latest but has to be of interest back here unless the ground is softer than good.

7/2

Form: 347662 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner; can make life difficult for herself at the start and the winner Kenilworth King had gone beyond recall when she was second to him 28 days ago; a strong pace would help but needs things to fall right.
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2nd

3

(3)

17th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Diamond Jill

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Ended 2022 with three very respectable runs over 9.4f at Wolverhampton, most notably when second off mark 1lb higher than today's on first occasion, but didn't fire over that C&D last month and today's drop back in trip may not be ideal.

14/1

8th

10

(9)

5th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

12:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diamond Jill

9st 5lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

took keen hold, prominent

14/1

5th

3

(9)

10th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

15:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diamond Jill

9st 6lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Sarah Hollinshead

reluctant to load, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

12/1

OUR TIP

100/30

Form: 12-356 CD BF

Last run: 146 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Ran no sort of race when last seen at Goodwood in June (favourite) but he won his first two handicaps over C&D last autumn and subsequent efforts suggested this mark shouldn't be beyond him; hard to assess but in the thick of it on best AW form.
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2nd

6

(1)

21st Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Meadram

11st 5lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: Marcus Tregoning

Dual C&D winner, including in March off a mark 1lb lower than today; respectable fifth of ten here two weeks ago when he was held up off a steady pace and raced wide on the turn for home; respected.

9/2

2

(3)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Meadram

9st 9lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won over C&D in March and had to wait for a clear run when fourth here (1m2f) the following month; tailed off at Newbury in June but the suitability of turf is questionable nowadays and he could bounce back on this return to AW.

15/2

11th

7

(9)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Newbury

Meadram

10st 11lb

J: Miss Alice Tregoning

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) in March and had to wait for a clear run when fourth there (1m2f) three weeks ago; a case can be made on those efforts but the suitability of turf is questionable nowadays.

9/1

16/1

Form: 3-9065

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Moderate form in two handicaps for previous yard; was entitled to need the run when a fading fifth over 1m2f at Chelmsford on return from a break but looks to have his share of weight.
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7th

5

(10)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Haku

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Loughnane

Multiple AW winner who should give his running but may struggle to defy current mark (career-high one) and reverse placings with Paradias; finished about 2l behind that rival in this contest 12 months ago and at Wolverhampton latest start.

10/1

2

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:50 Kempton (AW)

Haku

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Mark Loughnane

Completed an AW double in May when last seen and gained the latest success over C&D, taking record in this sphere to 9-30; likely player provided he returns in similar form.

13/2

1

(2)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:22 Kempton (AW)

Haku

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Mark Loughnane

Dual C&D winner who comes into this off the back off an easy success over three rivals at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) last Thursday (sixth win there); not quite sure what he achieved, though, and his penalty puts him back on a career-high mark.

15/2

Form: 888046 CD

Last run: 98 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Four course wins, two over C&D; dropped down the weights since the latest of them in December and although downbeat on turf in the summer he has often gone well or won after a short break; not ruled out.
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8th

4

(2)

16th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hectors Here

9st 12lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Dual C&D winner who returns here on the back of another Tapeta success in a 0-65 at Newcastle (1m2f) last month; up 6lb and in grade but is not ruled out.

13/2

1st

3

(9)

20th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:13 Newcastle (AW)

Hectors Here

9st 11lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

dwelt start, towards rear

13/2

8th

1

(4)

29th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hectors Here

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

dwelt start, towards rear, shaken up and some headway 1f out, ridden and kept on final 110yds, never on terms

8/1

9/1

Form: 800893

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Both wins at 1m on Polytrack and Newcastle Tapeta in 2021; has struggled a bit in 2022 but he looked worth another go over C&D when quite a promising third over shorter here 14 days ago and is not ruled out.
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8th

10

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Hasn't troubled the judge since returning in December from a short break and finished well behind Spirit Of Bowland over C&D last time.

33/1

9th

8

(5)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Last win away from Newcastle was in 2021; slow starts have been holding him back so both classified fourths over C&D this month can arguably be upgraded; chance rests largely on the start.

20/1

4th

5

(7)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

It has been a long time since he won away from Newcastle and he has run to just a modest level in two Southwell runs this year; others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

33/1

Form: 741049

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Successful handicap debut over 1m on Lingfield AW for Archie Watson in June but has not achieved anything like the same level since, in one run for that yard and two for this one.
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9th

7

(1)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

18:25 Bath

Susanbequick

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: Joe Ponting

in touch with leaders, weakened quickly from over 3f out

20/1

6th

5

(6)

3rd Jul 2024

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

20:45 Bath

Susanbequick

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Joe Ponting

midfield

25/1

7th

6

(9)

6th Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:34 Bath

Susanbequick

9st 3lb

J: William Cox

T: Joe Ponting

disputed lead, prominent after 2f, raced wide and lost ground quickly over 4f out

14/1

11th
7 (8)
Irv

8/1

Form: 423132 D BF

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
In good form in amateur jockeys' races at 1m2f and 1m4f on turf but was well held in sole AW start in 2020 so needs to show he can handle the surface.
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2nd

10

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:45 Beverley

Irv

8st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Micky Hammond

Course winner in 2022 who last won at Pontefract (also 1m2f, good to firm) in June 2024; 50-1 when beaten 10l on his comeback in a Wolverhampton classified (1m4f, AW) in January; others look safer.

33/1

7th

4

(3)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Irv

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Runner-up in a Catterick handicap (1m4f, good to soft) in July but he finished down the field in his final three runs during the summer; has won when fresh in the past but his last success was 19 months ago and this veteran is 1-14 on AW.

25/1

7th

4

(7)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Irv

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Well treated on his wins at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) and Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm) last year; second of seven from 5lb out of the weights at Catterick (1m4f, good to soft) last month, but modest otherwise this year; not quite sure what to expect.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £88.50
Straight Forecast £139.02
Tricast £1002.56
Trifecta £600.10

Selections

Daily Mail:

Diamond Jill

RP Ratings:

Unplugged

Daily Mirror:

Snooze Lane

Telegraph:

Haku

SPOTLIGHT:

Meadram

POSTDATA:

Pop Favorite

The Guardian:

Mafia Power

The Times:

Irv

The Star:

Diamond Jill

Daily Record:

Diamond Jill

D Express:

Unplugged

The Sun:

Unplugged