November 07 / 20.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.00

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  • Prize money: £4536
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.30
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 615074 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Four-time 7f AW winner in 2022, including twice here; now 2lb lower than for last success in July but he's finished down the field in last three starts and needs cheekpieces to give him a lift.
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4th

1

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thapa Vc

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Mark Rimell

Multiple wins include four over C&D; his losing AW run goes back two years but he's on a handy mark now and showed he can make it pay when close up at Bath (1m) recently after getting checked in his run; blinkers return and Oisin Murphy rides for the first time; can be involved.

100/30

3rd

1

(9)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Thapa Vc

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Rimell

Multiple winner; goes well at this track and was outstayed over 1m2f here 15 days ago; this trip is a better fit for him.

4/1

5th

3

(7)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Thapa Vc

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Rimell

13-time winner who has frame possibilities returned to Bath with AW reappearance under his belt; record here comprises a 2l fourth in this race last year and two wins over 1m.

3/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: 434967 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Went close off 5lb higher at Leicester (7f, good to soft) in April but he's not matched that form since; may have needed the run when back from a break at Southwell last month but he needs to rediscover some spark back up in trip.
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19th

16

(19)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Follow Your Heart

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Loughnane

Behind on his only run here (2023); Doncaster last June saw his only turf win since 2021, amidst plenty of AW success admittedly but he was out of form in February when last seen; has a competitive mark but other cases look a bit more solid, particularly as he's drawn wide.

33/1

4th

2

(3)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Follow Your Heart

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Loughnane

Six-time course winner, most recently off 2lb lower in December; finished an aggregate of almost 3l behind Diamondonthehill in two subsequent starts; that solid rival seems to have the upper hand.

3/1

6th

3

(3)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Kempton (AW)

Follow Your Heart

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Record of 10-46 on AW, the most recent success at Wolverhampton in December; respectable fourth to Echalar there in follow-up attempt and remains in form.

9/1

25/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 212297 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Had two wins and four seconds in his first eight runs in 2022 but he's gone off the boil at Brighton and over C&D in last two starts; that last run was after a break but he was laboured after a slow start and needs a major revival here.
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5th

1

(5)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poetic Force

10st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Recorded the 18th win of his long career when leading late over C&D in February (for Myla Coppins); ran well behind a thriving rival at Lingfield next time but he failed to fire over C&D a fortnight ago (finished behind Coloane); he has bounced back from quiet runs before so can't be ruled out.

6/1

8th

7

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poetic Force

9st 5lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Tony Carroll

18th success of his long career when getting the better of Antiquity (winner since and runs in the 6.00) over C&D last month; bumped into an in-form opponent at Lingfield two weeks ago (7f; blinkered first time); another 2lb rise is not ideal but he is likely to give his running.

5/1

2nd

2

(4)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:53 Lingfield (AW)

Poetic Force

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Well into the veteran stage but he retains plenty of enthusiasm and ran on well to beat a subsequent winner (Age Of Time third) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) three weeks ago, his 18th success; a 2lb rise not excessive but late in the day to be giving blinkers a go (has run well in new headgear before).

10/1

Form: 477267 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 25 starts was in January 2021; has had some near misses off higher marks this year but he's not easy to predict and was disappointing when favourite in a Kempton claimer last time; visor is now tried on this step back up in trip but he comes with risks attached.
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2

(5)

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:32 Yarmouth

Starshiba

10st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jack Morland

Eight-time winner on AW and 0-24 on turf but he went very close off his lower turf mark at Nottingham (8.5f, good to firm) one week ago; same mark here and must have claims in search of his turf breakthrough.

15/8

2nd

1

(3)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

14:12 Nottingham

Starshiba

9st 12lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jack Morland

Last nine starts on AW; ended a losing run when scoring at Lingfield (1m) in December but that set up for his closing style and he's not really threatened in four runs since, latterly at Kempton (7f) 113 days ago; can race off his lower turf mark today but others are more persuasive.

8/1

12/1

Form: 384147 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two 7f wins at Lingfield (Polytrack) from her first eight starts but she didn't fire when back from a short break at Kempton last month; still 2lb higher than for last win in July and she needs to kick on again to defy this mark.
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6th

1

(3)

6th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:50 Southwell (AW)

Melodramatica

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Rae Guest

Has gained both wins at 7f but last two efforts suggest she's worth this drop to 6f; however, whether she's up to defying top weight on first crack at sprinting is another matter.

14/1

5th

4

(1)

7th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Melodramatica

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Rae Guest

Two 7f wins at Lingfield (Polytrack) from her first eight starts but she didn't fire when back from a short break at Kempton last month; still 2lb higher than for last win in July and she needs to kick on again to defy this mark.

12/1

7th

8

(2)

12th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:57 Kempton (AW)

Melodramatica

9st 10lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Rae Guest

in touch with leaders, steady headway and prominent over 1f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 575380

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won at Hamilton (6f) in July and has run some good races at up 7.6f since but his form has slumped in last two starts; return to Tapeta is no problem but has something to prove again and he's drawn out wide.
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4th

1

(6)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Grant Tuer

Four wins at Wolverhampton include this race (off 1lb higher) last year; not solid on recent form but is interesting returned to this venue and back down in grade (3-5 in Class 6).

7/1

4th

1

(6)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Grant Tuer

Four wins at Wolverhampton include this race (off 1lb higher) last year; not solid on recent form but is interesting returned to this venue and back down in grade (3-5 in Class 6).

7/1

9th

6

(10)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

midfield

33/1

11/2

Form: 875312 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has done well back at this track in his last three runs, including a C&D win three weeks ago and a close second over 8.6f here last Saturday; 2lb higher than for that last run but he remains feasibly treated and is respected back in trip.
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5th

1

(6)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:22 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

In good form this spring, winning at Thirsk (1m, good) and over C&D (good to firm) last month; front pair were 6l clear that day and if he can maintain that level of form he'd still look well treated despite a 5lb rise.

3/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

7/1

Form: 4-15 C

Last run: 287 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Made it second-time lucky with her 6f novice win here in January but she raced freely before weakening under a penalty at Southwell later that month; this unexposed filly now goes handicapping but she has a bit to prove upped in trip after 287 days off.
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6th

5

(6)

26th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Bare Necessity

9st 9lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

Won a 6f fillies' novice at Wolverhampton one year ago; struggled in her first two handicaps but bounced back to form when making all to win a 6f handicap at Lingfield 13 days ago; could yet rank higher but she's in a warmer race today.

8/1

1st

4

(1)

13th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

13:10 Lingfield (AW)

Bare Necessity

9st 6lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

Successful in 6f novice event at Wolverhampton last January, building on her debut effort; has gone backwards in three subsequent starts and needs to turn things around.

20/1

10th

7

(7)

28th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bare Necessity

9st 4lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

Ready winner of a C&D fillies' novice in January; left the impression she would come on for the run when beaten 5l over 7f here on her handicap debut three weeks ago, dropping away having been headed inside the final furlong; still unexposed and returning to 6f won't hurt.

7/1

12/1

Form: 576756

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
His last win was a Listed race but that was in June 2020; went badly the wrong way last year and has not made a serious impact for new yard this term; mark continues to fall and now drops into a Class 5 event but he needs to raise his game after another break.
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5th

8

(6)

12th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

19:00 Brighton

Repartee

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Wallis

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear after 2f

8/1

5th

8

(6)

12th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

19:00 Brighton

Repartee

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Wallis

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear after 2f

8/1

9th

10

(2)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:17 Lingfield (AW)

Repartee

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charlie Wallis

Useful in his day but is inconsistent and poor now; last two placed efforts have come round here but he again only holds outside claims.

14/1

2/1

Form: 532911 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
3yo who has come good with front-running wins over 7f at Kempton (Polytrack) in his last two starts; up another 9lb but he put in a dominant display last time and is open to more progress back on Tapeta; big player again in hat-trick bid.
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9th

5

(5)

10th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Unsung Hero

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Heather Main

Two 7f wins here in September 2022; beaten nine times since and although there have been some fair runs, as when third of five at Haydock last week (visored first time), there have also been some hefty defeats; others look safer.

6/1

3rd

5

(5)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

21:00 Haydock

Unsung Hero

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Heather Main

bumped start, prominent, slightly hampered over 4f out

20/1

7th

3

(2)

3rd Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Unsung Hero

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Heather Main

Dual Kempton winner (7f, AW) from the front as a 3yo but he generally struggled during a light campaign last year and was tailed off at Newbury (1m, good) on his return 17 days ago; cheekpieces are now tried and he has plenty to prove.

20/1

14/1

Form: 391746 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Six-time turf winner but she's been vulnerable in that sphere since her last success at Haydock (7f) in August; goes back up in trip off only 1lb higher than for last win but she's 0-9 on AW and others are preferred.
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4th

3

(2)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:52 Catterick

Jill Rose

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Simon Whitaker

prominent

25/1

10th

7

(9)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Pontefract

Jill Rose

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Simon Whitaker

prominent

33/1

12th

2

(1)

6th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Jill Rose

9st 12lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Simon Whitaker

Six-time turf winner who went close off this mark at Thirsk (6f) last time; 0-10 on AW but has plenty of form on Tapeta and she's in the mix.

11/1

Form: 167870 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row over 7f on Tapeta for Marco Botti early this year; back on last winning mark now but he's struggled in his last four starts including at big prices in both runs for this yard; drops back in trip/grade but has plenty to prove from tough draw.
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6

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

El Bello

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Raymond Hurley

Had the well-fancied Glady Eagle (making Irish debut then) back in third when winning at Tipperaryt in August; unplaced twice since then, including at this venue, behind a few of these rivals.

10/1

6

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

El Bello

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Raymond Hurley

Had the well-fancied Glady Eagle (making Irish debut then) back in third when winning at Tipperaryt in August; unplaced twice since then, including at this venue, behind a few of these rivals.

10/1

12

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:02 Curragh

El Bello

10st 12lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: Raymond Hurley

Never competitive on the AW last time and runs Dundalk well, but won over Tipperary's 1m4f the run before; can cope with this 5lb higher mark, won't mind rain and his jockey has won the last two renewals of this.

12/1

Non-runners

El Bello

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £106.20
Straight Forecast £95.61
Tricast £1975.15
Trifecta £3429.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Visibility

SPOTLIGHT:

Unsung Hero

TOPSPEED:

El Bello

NEWMARKET:

Melodramatica

D Express:

Follow Your Heart

Daily Mirror:

Thapa Vc

RP Ratings:

Surprise Picture

The Guardian:

Repartee

Telegraph:

Unsung Hero

The Star:

Unsung Hero

The Times:

Visibility

Daily Mail:

Visibility

The Sun:

Visibility

Daily Record:

Visibility