November 26 / 16.20 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.20

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  • Prize money: £4536
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 356742

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
He ran his best race so far when second of ten in a 7f nursery at Southwell early last month; that form has taken some knocks since so he will need improvement for today's longer trip if he is to overcome a 2lb rise.
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3

(4)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

14:05 Beverley

Gincident

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Narrowly beat Individualism when winning over C&D off 2lb lower in June (good to firm); excuses for two lesser runs since (soft ground; too free); contender.

6/1

2

(9)

10th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 4

15:45 Haydock

Gincident

10st 1lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: James Owen

Soft ground provides an excuse for below-par effort last time; solid record (1333121) otherwise for current stable and gained the most recent success, at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm), in game fashion; remains of interest.

6/1

9th

8

(12)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 2

20:40 Yarmouth

Gincident

8st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: James Owen

In very good form since being upped to 1m2f, which continued when he won at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last month; it's a long time since he ran well on slow ground but he's in the mix if the surface isn't an issue.

13/2

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 636

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Well-bred filly who has hinted at ability in all three starts this autumn; drops back from 1m2f for her nursery debut and should have a good deal more to come; more appealing than most.
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1st

2

(7)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Lingfield

Klimova

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

prominent

5/1

3

(3)

29th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Doncaster

Klimova

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

2nd

3

(3)

26th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Klimova

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: James Fanshawe

Well-bred filly who has hinted at ability in all three starts this autumn; drops back from 1m2f for her nursery debut and should have a good deal more to come; more appealing than most.

5/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 7603

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Four runs, all at 7f, and showing clear promise on two of them, notably his nursery debut at Kempton this month when he kept on well for third; extra yardage today should be beneficial and he's one of the likelier types.
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2nd

6

(5)

26th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:40 Windsor

Emperor Zen

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Butler

Progressed in AW handicaps over the winter but his win came over 1m and although he has gone close over 1m2f he didn't find much on latest attempt at the trip in February; needs extra in first turf handicap.

5/1

5th

1

(4)

18th Feb 2023

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1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:33 Lingfield (AW)

Emperor Zen

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

in touch with leaders

5/2

2nd

3

(7)

7th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Emperor Zen

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: John Butler

Found his feet since handicapping, getting off the mark over 1m at Kempton in December and going down narrowly at Lingfield 17 days later (1m2f); should remain competitive.

9/2

14/1

Form: 533265

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
He hasn't made the improvement that may have been expected since moving into nurseries and blinkers didn't really help when in midfield over 7f here four weeks ago; others are more appealing today.
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1st

5

(3)

14th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Manuha

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

In good hands but he's failed to build on his handicap debut second at Yarmouth (1m) in August, taking his record to 0-8 when fading into sixth at Wolverhampton (7f) last time; first-time cheekpieces replace blinkers.

5/1

6th

7

(8)

18th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

12:39 Wolverhampton (AW)

Manuha

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: George Boughey

took keen hold, pressed leader on outer, lost position 4f out, soon shaken up

11/2

Form: 2790

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ran well when a front-running second of seven on his debut at Leicester in August (7f, good); three heavy defeats have followed, including his nursery debut four weeks ago, and stepping back up in trip needs to have a positive effect.
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7th

5

(1)

6th Jan 2023

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1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Spider Murphy

9st 6lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

Runner-up on debut in August but unable to replicate that form since and he's finished no better than fifth in his four handicaps; now 0-7.

20/1

8th

8

(9)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spider Murphy

9st 4lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

Runner-up on debut but has not lived up to that; no impact in his three nurseries, all on Tapeta up to 8.6f.

33/1

8th

4

(13)

6th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Spider Murphy

9st 8lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

Hasn't kicked on from his promising debut and he was only in midfield at Wolverhampton ten days ago when sent off at 125-1.

33/1

12/1

Form: 457

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Similar form in three runs in fillies' novice events at up to 1m; open to improvement now handicapping but it will almost certainly be needed.
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13th

13

(1)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Twilight Kiss

8st 12lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Adam West

midfield, lost ground quickly halfway

25/1

8th

10

(4)

10th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Twilight Kiss

8st 4lb

J: Anna Gibson

T: Mark Hoad

14-race maiden; has form over C&D but her three runs back from a 13-month absence don't instil much confidence.

50/1

11th

10

(11)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Lingfield

Twilight Kiss

9st 9lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Mark Hoad

in rear

33/1

Form: 0045

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Could only manage a midfield finish on her nursery debut at Chelmsford three weeks ago (1m), never able to land a blow; runs off the same mark here and the addition of cheekpieces needs to squeeze out more.
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8th

2

(8)

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

17:00 Goodwood

Berwick Law

9st 10lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Charlie Johnston

Dual AW scorer during the winter and a possible non-stayer over 1m4f last time; return to 1m2f is a plus but she faces some likely improvers back on turf.

13/2

4th

2

(2)

8th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Berwick Law

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Johnston

Two wins over shorter trip, creating a favourable impression over 1m2f at Lingfield seven weeks ago; 5lb rise asks a stiffer question of her but the new trip could unlock further progress and she can't be ignored.

7/4

1st

4

(3)

18th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:33 Lingfield (AW)

Berwick Law

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Johnston

in touch with leaders, pushed along under 2f out, ridden and ran on well towards near side from over 1f out, led final 110yds, won going away

9/1

Form: 156194

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins this season, including a Kempton nursery off this mark in September; only fourth over C&D five weeks ago but she was forced very wide on the home turn; should give her running.
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5th

6

(2)

31st Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

12:55 Lingfield (AW)

Bonnsie

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Jonathan Portman

Now 4lb lower than when winning a 1m Kempton nursery in September but she's been well below that level in her four outings since; needs first-time blinkers to have a positive effect.

14/1

6th

1

(2)

19th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Bonnsie

9st 2lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Jonathan Portman

pushed along soon after start, prominent

4/1

8th

2

(6)

26th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bonnsie

9st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Jonathan Portman

Two AW wins this season, including a Kempton nursery off this mark in September; only fourth over C&D five weeks ago but she was forced very wide on the home turn; should give her running.

11/2

10/1

Form: 5553

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to Zaaki (top class in Australia) but she has only run to a modest level in four runs this year; still has time to do better but such progress is required.
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12th

12

(7)

6th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Zaakara

9st 0lb

J: William Buick

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Consistent over 1m2f this term until form dipped last time (weakened late on); still a maiden but she's a Stoute-trained filly who has a useful pedigree and may yet come good; first win looks possible, provided the return to 1m suits her.

13/2

5th

4

(11)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:10 Nottingham

Zaakara

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Half-sister to the yard's dual Group 3 winner Zaaki and a few ordinary winners; has had plenty of chances now, including in first-time headgear latest (switches to blinkers today), and she'll need to settle better on to softer ground.

7/1

3rd

11

(3)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Leicester

Zaakara

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Seven-race maiden who has shown she can be competitive from her mark when third in 1m2f handicaps at Chelmsford (Polytrack) and Lingfield (good to firm) this year; a couple who finished behind her at Lingfield have won since so that form doesn't look too bad; visored first time; considered under Oisin Murphy.

5/1

Form: 868628

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Profile has an up-and-down look to it but he has shown promise, as well as temperament, on a couple of occasions; could be the type to respond to headgear but there are risks attached.
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10th

4

(7)

26th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mickey Donovan

9st 7lb

J: George Downing

T: David Evans

Profile has an up-and-down look to it but he has shown promise, as well as temperament, on a couple of occasions; could be the type to respond to headgear but there are risks attached.

16/1

8th

2

(9)

12th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:55 Nottingham

Mickey Donovan

9st 9lb

J: George Downing

T: David Evans

in rear, minor headway 4f out, ridden and beaten 2f out

8/1

2nd

2

(5)

13th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:45 Yarmouth

Mickey Donovan

9st 9lb

J: George Downing

T: David Evans

towards rear, pushed along early, ridden over 3f out, headway from over 1f out, kept on and went second final 110yds, no match for winner

9/1

Form: 746

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
The pick of her three runs since making her debut in September came over 1m at Haydock on her second start; quite possible she can take a big step forward now tackling nurseries (well bred) and she is an interesting contender.
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11th

1

(2)

26th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Moving Colours

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Charlie Appleby

The pick of her three runs since making her debut in September came over 1m at Haydock on her second start; quite possible she can take a big step forward now tackling nurseries (well bred) and she is an interesting contender.

11/4

6th

10

(4)

9th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Moving Colours

9st 2lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Charlie Appleby

Easy to back and in need of the experience when seventh over C&D on debut (solid form); better run when fourth of 11 at Haydock three weeks ago (just in front of Kristal Klear; good to soft ground); may be happier back on this surface and she still isn't fully exposed.

6/1

7th

7

(2)

7th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Moving Colours

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Charlie Appleby

held up in midfield, switched left and pushed along over 2f out, made no telling impression

9/4

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Payout
Exacta £29.30
Straight Forecast £38.74
Tricast £220.40
Trifecta £232.00

Selections

RP Ratings:

Moving Colours

SPOTLIGHT:

Emperor Zen

Daily Mail:

Gincident

The Star:

Klimova

D Express:

Manuha

The Guardian:

Mickey Donovan

The Times:

Emperor Zen

POSTDATA:

Moving Colours

Telegraph:

Moving Colours

Daily Mirror:

Moving Colours

The Sun:

Moving Colours

Daily Record:

Gincident