November 11 / 17.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.30

Standard

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  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £26.00
  • Place: £6.50

Form: 221323 CD BF

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has two C&D wins to his name; returns from a break; his consistency in this grade means he doesn't get much help from the handicapper and makes wins more difficult to come by; should again be thereabouts.
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7th

2

(3)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Astrophysics

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Losing run goes back to last February but has run many good races in defeat over 6f and 5f here since, most recently when just losing out over the latter trip 12 days ago; well treated and in the thick of it.

6/1

3rd

9

(6)

19th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Astrophysics

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who has not won since last February but he's on a dangerous mark and hasn't had much luck this winter; drops back in trip but last two wins have been over C&D and he could be a big factor if he gets the breaks.

13/2

6th

5

(5)

7th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Astrophysics

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who has not won since last February but he's on a dangerous mark and was an eyecatcher at Wolverhampton (6f) 12 days ago; should get a decent tow into this race and has claims if he gets some luck.

6/1

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13/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 578746 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Very well treated based on his latest win at Chelmsford 13 months ago; would have claims from this mark based on his penultimate effort over C&D (when 2lb higher) but needs to better his latest C&D start.
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9

(11)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Araifjan

9st 1lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Dual winner here (6f/7f) in 2020; has gone close a couple of times lately, as when beaten a short head at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) in July, but losing run up to 24; others look more solid.

12/1

10

(3)

27th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Araifjan

8st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Herrington

No win away from Chelmsford since September 2021; agonisingly close at Newcastle (5f, AW) on penultimate start and bang there in a classified at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) on latest, which needs respect, but this test might be a little too sharp.

7/1

3

(6)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

14:50 Yarmouth

Araifjan

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Herrington

Winless away from Chelmsford since September 2021's 5f success here, though came agonisingly close to putting that right in a Newcastle 0-55 handicap latest; replication of the form of June's C&D third (good to firm) won't quite suffice, and there's likely competition for the lead also.

5/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 408334 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a 7f maiden here in March, when with Sean Woods; placed twice over C&D recently and put in another respectable effort here over 7f latest; changed hands for 6,500gns since then; each-way player on stable debut.
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10th

9

(10)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mumcat

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

A bit in and out since winning off 4lb higher at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) a year ago, twice finishing runner-up in five starts in 0-50 classified company this year; record of 3-51 a concern and she isn't well drawn.

11/1

10th

9

(10)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mumcat

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

A bit in and out since winning off 4lb higher at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) a year ago, twice finishing runner-up in five starts in 0-50 classified company this year; record of 3-51 a concern and she isn't well drawn.

11/1

2nd

7

(8)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mumcat

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

3-40 on AW and form has been uneven since last win at Wolverhampton nearly a year ago; below best from wide draw at Southwell last time but no surprise to see him go well here.

7/1

Form: 75618 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Improved with each run to win comfortably at Kempton (6f, Polytrack; handicap debut) last month on his fourth start; hung left throughout when beaten favourite at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) latest; headgear now introduced; should still have more to offer.
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5th

3

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Fiscal Policy

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Done the bulk of his winning on AW (6-26), but one of his two turf wins came over C&D (from 8lb lower) in August 2024; in fine fettle, with form figures of 322, since returning to turf, beaten just over 2l by Mumayaz at Leicester (6f, good to firm) latest; should give his best.

11/2

2nd

4

(3)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Leicester

Fiscal Policy

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Multiple wins on AW and turf; has done well for this yard and his 6f turf form in 2025 certainly bears scrutiny; respectable efforts back on grass of late and while not at full strength in either, he'll be suited by this stiffer test at 6f providing there's a good pace; form chance.

100/30

2nd

4

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Fiscal Policy

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

No win on turf since September 2024 but he ran well for third at Thirsk (6f, good) two weeks ago, form that has been boosted by the winner and second running well in big fields since; one to be interested in off the same mark.

9/4

Form: 247238

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-10 (placed three times over 6f on turf); needs improvement on her AW form but if able to reach the level of her last two turf starts, she could make her presence felt.
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8th

3

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Giselles Izzy

9st 7lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Won by a length under Cara Tuke over C&D last week (good to soft) and escapes a penalty for that; that was a return to form and she can put a sequence of solid efforts together.

4/1

8th

3

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Giselles Izzy

9st 7lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Won by a length under Cara Tuke over C&D last week (good to soft) and escapes a penalty for that; that was a return to form and she can put a sequence of solid efforts together.

4/1

8th

3

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Giselles Izzy

9st 7lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Won by a length under Cara Tuke over C&D last week (good to soft) and escapes a penalty for that; that was a return to form and she can put a sequence of solid efforts together.

4/1

25/1

Form: 570668 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
9-56, including a C&D win; on a losing run dating back a year and 17 starts; well treated based on her AW form from the spring but has been unable to capitalise on several recent opportunities.
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4th

7

(7)

28th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Camachess

8st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

In good order this winter, including a 6f win at Southwell last month (Class 6 for amateur riders); ran right up to her recent best at Southwell 11 days ago but this looks a stronger race.

8/1

2nd

5

(5)

17th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Camachess

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

towards rear, headway from 2f out, ridden and briefly disputed lead over 1f out, soon led clearly, kept on but headed towards finish

14/1

11

(12)

3rd Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Camachess

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

prominent

8/1

Form: 848509

Last run: 114 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
0-13; went close in a C&D novice event 13 months ago; has been going backwards since; had wind surgery since last seen; others preferred.
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10th

11

(11)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Macon Belle

8st 11lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Ed de Giles

Longstanding, regressive maiden who's drawn wide; has become wildly inconsistent this year and, while the return to 7f will help, she only holds outside claims.

25/1

7th

10

(9)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Macon Belle

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Ed de Giles

Exposed 29-race maiden; the occasional run that offers hope she can win a small race, as when a close third over 7f here last month, but still to convince in terms of her stamina.

16/1

6th

7

(6)

16th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Macon Belle

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ed de Giles

28-race maiden; has run the off good race this summer, including a third of 11 at Wolverhampton a fortnight ago (7f), but she's far from certain to back it up.

9/1

Form: 40-908

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
0-13; has a chance based on some of her form on turf in Ireland; changed hands since last seen; check for any market confidence.
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6th

6

(1)

18th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:13 Lingfield (AW)

Elegant Ellen

9st 2lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Amy Murphy

slowly into stride, towards rear, headway into midfield after 1f

6/1

6th

4

(9)

8th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Elegant Ellen

9st 2lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Amy Murphy

dwelt start, towards rear

11/4

1st

6

(3)

28th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Elegant Ellen

9st 2lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Amy Murphy

prominent

16/1

12/1

Form: 143299 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
6-45, including a 5f win here; has the same mark as for his last win, at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) in August; well below par on turf on his last two starts but dangerous to write him off.
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1st

4

(8)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:42 Catterick

Wades Magic

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, prominent

11/4

2nd

3

(3)

4th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Wades Magic

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

dwelt start, midfield after 2f, in touch with leaders on inner

9/4

10th
5 (2)
Breach

15/2

Form: 185343 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
1-12, having won at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack; same mark) on her stable debut in July; inconsistent but makes some each-way appeal after a break.
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7th

4

(11)

20th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Breach

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Keeping on when badly hampered at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta debut) last month and close fourth at Lingfield (6f) subsequently when suffering slight interference; might not be far away.

7/1

4th

11

(2)

29th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Breach

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

towards rear

8/1

10th

5

(2)

11th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Breach

9st 7lb

J: Luke Catton

T: John Butler

in touch with leaders, shaken up and keeping on when badly hampered from over 1f out, soon lost ground, not recover

15/2

Form: 8578

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
0-4; couldn't make any serious impression on her handicap debut at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) latest; drops 2lb; cheekpieces go on; still early days and no surprise to see some improvement.
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5th

7

(2)

27th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twilight Mischief

8st 11lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

pressed leader, lost position but prominent 4f out

7/1

11th

12

(8)

11th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twilight Mischief

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Henry Candy

prominent, edged left after 1f, lost ground and in touch with leaders 4f out, pushed along when on outer from under 2f out, ridden when edged left from over 1f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

12/1

9/2

Form: 480691 CD

Last run: 129 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 16th attempt when racing prominently here from stall one over C&D in July; not seen since; wider draw and 6lb rise to overcome this time but has to be respected.
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3rd

10

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:30 Brighton

Coast

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner who ran well when fourth of 13 at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) a week ago, but her losing run is up to 26 and she's unlikely to get her own way in this field.

9/1

4th

15

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Coast

9st 0lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Winless since 2024 and she has failed to beat a rival in last three starts including over 5f here (firm) last week; not hard to look elsewhere.

40/1

7th

9

(5)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:09 Bath

Coast

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Winless since 2024 and she has failed to beat a rival in 5f/6f Southwell handicaps on her last two runs; easy to look elsewhere.

20/1

10/1

Form: 2-0875 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f claimer here last year, when with David Evans, and went close over C&D next time; was off the track for a year before reappearing for this trainer in August; back in better form latest (hampered in closing stages); drops 2lb; interesting.
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12th

3

(1)

21st Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:02 Lingfield (AW)

Bombastic

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Robyn Brisland

led

14/1

8th

9

(1)

19th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

11:05 Lingfield (AW)

Bombastic

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Robyn Brisland

He has never been prolific and he hasn't found his best form since joining this yard and returning from a year off; down in the weights as a result and worth a precautionary market check.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £144.60
Straight Forecast £83.66
Tricast £481.43
Trifecta £458.40

Selections

RP Ratings:

Mumcat

The Guardian:

Coast

NEWMARKET:

Breach

POSTDATA:

Araifjan

The Star:

Astrophysics

Telegraph:

Fiscal Policy

The Times:

Twilight Mischief

SPOTLIGHT:

Bombastic

The Sun:

Mumcat

Daily Mirror:

Coast

D Express:

Breach

Daily Mail:

Araifjan

Daily Record:

Astrophysics