December 03 / 17.20 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.20

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Spreadex Sports Injury Time Loser Insurance Handicap

  • Prize money: £4536
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Spreadex Sports Injury Time Loser Insurance Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 255555

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Failed to win in ten starts for Jamie Osborne but was placed on a couple of occasions; sold for 24,000gns since latest outing; new yard likely to find the key to him sooner rather than later and he needs a market check.
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6th

3

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Dream Harder

9st 12lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Mark Loughnane

Regressive and inconsistent in recent times, finishing well held a couple of times since a surprise Epsom win off 1lb lower in July; the return to the AW won't hurt, as a four-time Tapeta winner, but others have more pressing claims.

16/1

7th

1

(3)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Dream Harder

10st 2lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

A tongue-tie was added to cheekpieces when off the mark for this yard, getting up late at Epsom (1m4f, good to firm) in July; weak in the market under a penalty when beaten 5l in amateur riders' event over C&D (good) the following week; combination of this trip and slow ground will be new to him.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 423112 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
In a rich vein of form in Class 6 events of late, winning at Newcastle and over C&D before a close second at Lingfield three weeks ago; up in grade today but there could be more to come now he's found his groove.
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3rd

13

(9)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:23 Southwell (AW)

Cloch Nua

9st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Has somewhat lacked consistency since his productive spell in early 2025; no certainty to give his running but is well treated assuming this proves one of his better days.

20/1

6th

7

(4)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cloch Nua

9st 8lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

A four-time 7f/1m winner in 2025; in decent form in the spring but this C&D scorer needs to hit the ground running after a four-month absence.

14/1

6th

5

(1)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Cloch Nua

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Tapeta specialist who returned from a short break with an eye-catching third at Newcastle (1m) two weeks ago; has claims if he can back that up, but he's 0-11 on turf and has had only one run in this sphere in his last 14 starts; mixed messages.

8/1

OUR TIP

13/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 8-0841

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
13th time lucky when keeping on well to land a 1m handicap at Kempton two weeks ago (for this apprentice); some of his earlier form suggests a 3lb rise should be well within range.
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12th

7

(7)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Newmarket

Super Den

10st 11lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: T J Kent

Third at Chelmsford three weeks ago but that's more his scene, with all three career wins coming on the AW; 0-13 on turf.

20/1

3rd

5

(7)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Super Den

9st 7lb

J: Harry Burns

T: T J Kent

in rear

10/1

6th

12

(11)

23rd Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:22 Kempton (AW)

Super Den

9st 7lb

J: Harry Burns

T: T J Kent

slowly away

14/1

Form: 538066

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
6f winner at Hamilton in July; better than the bare result in each of his last two runs over C&D and has the ability to go well off a slipping handicap mark.
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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

Form: -76715 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Tough handicapper who won a 7f handicap here in April off 1lb higher; off for 203 days before finishing over 4l behind Super Den at Kempton two weeks ago; should fare better today; stable also run Bora Bora.
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0

9

(7)

6th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

14:05 Southwell (AW)

Motawaafeq

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

took keen hold

11/2

1st

10

(4)

9th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:20 Pontefract

Motawaafeq

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

made all, pushed along and increased tempo over 2f out, faced challenge 1f out, kept on well inside final 110yds, gamely

8/1

1st

4

(3)

12th Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Motawaafeq

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

took keen hold, made all, went clear after 1f, much reduced lead over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong

6/1

12/1

Form: 440672

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; ran his best race so far when second of nine at Kempton in October (1m; well backed) but he will need to step forward again to come out on top in a competitive race for the grade.
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13th

12

(2)

19th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Raqraaq

8st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Patrick Chamings

Strike-rate of 2-41 and both wins have been on the AW; hasn't shone on that surface in last two races and an 8yo now.

25/1

8th

6

(6)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Raqraaq

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Dual handicap winner over 1m here and finished third of nine in a 0-55 handicap over C&D in March, but has gone quiet again since.

9/1

5th

8

(9)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Raqraaq

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Both wins have come over C&D but latest was in January 2025; finished third over 7f here in March but he's struggled in both subsequent runs and others are preferred.

20/1

Form: 63-712 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Made a winning start for Mick Appleby when scrambling home in a C&D handicap in July; better form when second over 7f here in October (too keen for an apprentice) and quite possible there is more to come; shortlisted.
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12

(5)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Bora Bora

8st 12lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John Butler

Stays 1m but campaigned over shorter trips for John Butler, winning a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton in April; not at his best last time and perhaps vulnerable upped in class.

14/1

6th

3

(2)

4th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bora Bora

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Well beaten on final start here before an absence but leaving that aside he has an excellent record on this track at 7f and about 1m, winning for the second time in three attempts when nabbing Candy Warhol and Streak Lightning over C&D in April; back up 2lb but still well treated on past form.

3/1

1st

6

(3)

29th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bora Bora

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Missed last year and mixed form in four runs for new yard in 2024; went close at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) in February but he was never involved after a slow start here last time; on dangerous mark and has form at this trip but others are more persuasive.

6/1

Form: 295103 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Off the mark with a ready win over the extended 1m1f here in October; ran poorly next time but back to form when third here five weeks ago; each-way claims with a repeat.
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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

Standard

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

Standard

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: 123970

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Made a winning handicap debut at Newmarket in June (1m, good); solid runs on next two starts but his form has dipped markedly on his last three runs; visor now given a go.
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11th

10

(4)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Giovanni Baglione

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Just one win from 17 starts and he's finished out the back in his three for this yard; mark is tumbling but he needs to turn things around back in trip; cheekpieces added.

33/1

11th

2

(5)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Giovanni Baglione

9st 12lb

J: William Carver

T: Pat Phelan

Just one win from 16 starts and out the back both starts for this yard; dropping in the weights but stamina has to be taken on trust.

33/1

6th

8

(9)

28th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

16:15 Epsom

Giovanni Baglione

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Pat Phelan

Should take well to Epsom as he's locally trained now and shaped encouragingly at similar Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) on final run for previous yard; blew the start on debut for new stable; each-way hopes granted a clean break.

14/1

33/1

Form: 563670

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate and his form has dipped in recent starts; dangerous mark as a consequence but he's not alone in that regard here; stable also run Dream Harder.
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7th

6

(4)

12th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield

Mr Trick

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Placed twice off lowly marks this year and will be suited by today's trip/ground but this regressive 7yo is on a fairly long losing run and others here appeal more; visor the headgear of choice today.

14/1

6

(10)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

14:10 Nottingham

Mr Trick

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

His last win came in December 2023 but he's run some good races this year, including when third of nine at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) in May; well beaten behind some of these rivals at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) 27 days ago, despite being sent off favourite; cheekpieces replace visor.

8/1

3

(6)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Lingfield

Mr Trick

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ian Williams

His last win was in December 2023 but he's run some good races this year including when runner-up in a classified at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in February and a close third in Leicester handicap (1m2f, good to firm) on his penultimate run; looks interesting on that form and he's respected in this weak race.

13/8

Form: 268895 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
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4th

6

(11)

29th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Cork

Brains

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: R Donohoe

Prolific veteran yet to score this season but has run well in defeat at times including a week ago at Listowel when staying on third over 7f; entitled to be thereabouts again, although this trip on the short side.

8/1

3rd

4

(11)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 15y

14:22 Listowel

Brains

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: R Donohoe

Prolific veteran yet to score this season but has run well in defeat at times including when a close third in a Laytown handicap last time; same mark here and can get involved once more.

8/1

Non-runners

Brains

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £48.00
Straight Forecast £40.58
Tricast £190.82
Trifecta £310.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Bora Bora

NEWMARKET:

Kenilworth King

Telegraph:

Super Den

SPOTLIGHT:

Brains

The Star:

Cloch Nua

Daily Mirror:

Motawaafeq

The Times:

Kenilworth King

D Express:

Kenilworth King

The Guardian:

Bora Bora

Daily Mail:

Bora Bora

Daily Record:

Bora Bora

The Sun:

Super Den

RP Ratings:

Brains