December 27 / 17.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.00

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  • Prize money: £3726
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 542563 D BF

Last run: 63 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Yet to win for John Mackie but he has run several good races in defeat, including over C&D; off for nine weeks but each-way claims if returning at his best.
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3rd

4

(7)

21st May 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Bomb Squad

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Mackie

Dual C&D winner, but has raced exclusively over 7f since December and was successful over that distance here four weeks ago; has to prove he still has the speed for this trip, but his course record makes him hard to dismiss.

4/1

1st

6

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Bomb Squad

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Mackie

Eight wins on the AW include three at this track (6f/7f), the last win coming off 2lb lower at Wolverhampton last month; ran well when runner-up here 16 days ago and there's no reason why he can't go well again.

4/1

2nd

10

(13)

7th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bomb Squad

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Mackie

Eight wins on the AW including three over 6f/7f here; still 2lb above his highest winning mark and will need things to pan out right from the outside stall, but one for the shortlist nonetheless.

6/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 213231 CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Returned from four months off to win a C&D handicap last month and the form looks solid enough for the grade; should remain competitive despite a 3lb rise.
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7th

2

(3)

2nd Mar 2024

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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

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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

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 142661 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
He was winning for the 15th time when getting on top close home in a C&D handicap last week; 4lb penalty might be enough to prevent the follow up.
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6

(9)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:33 Leicester

Peachey Carnehan

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Mullineaux

Seventeen wins to his name but he hasn't won on turf for nearly three years and isn't in much form of late; up against it if his current mark of 37 is any guide.

33/1

8

(3)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:35 Chepstow

Peachey Carnehan

9st 0lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Mullineaux

Veteran has won 17 races, but seems to have lost his way and losing run up to 21; effectively 9lb wrong on his 168th start; look elsewhere.

50/1

12

(9)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

16:00 Chester

Peachey Carnehan

8st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Mullineaux

On a long losing sequence and he failed to beat a rival in 6f Redcar handicap 17 days ago; it's easy to look elsewhere.

33/1

Form: 437097 CD

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Well short of his best in recent starts but he has tumbled down the weights and his win was achieved over C&D; one to note for market confidence.
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9th

13

(14)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Apache Star

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: E D Delany

Won twice over 5.5f at Bath in 2023 but has come up dry since; no show in three starts for this stable but handicapper relenting and Colin Keane is 2-9 for this yard.

18/1

9th

16

(12)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

Apache Star

8st 8lb

J: Kyle Faulkner

T: E D Delany

Three wins when trained in UK with the last in 2023; well beaten in testing ground last twice but might go better today; cheekpieces instead of blinkers.

22/1

Form: 85780

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Unexposed filly who still looked green when down the field over C&D 46 days ago; still has time to do better and well drawn; one to consider in a modest event.
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5th

7

(2)

27th Dec 2022

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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

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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

Form: 221844 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Scrambled home over C&D last month; creditable efforts in defeat since then and Kevin Stott booked; one to take seriously.
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9th

7

(9)

5th Oct 2024

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Impact

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Thomas Faulkner

midfield early, headway and led narrowly over 5f out

12/1

10th

1

(3)

8th Jul 2024

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Impact

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Deborah Faulkner

prominent

10/1

4th

6

(7)

29th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Leicester

Big Impact

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Robyn Brisland

in touch with leaders, went fourth inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

8/1

8/1

Form: 129836 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
15-time AW winner; eyecatching run over 5f here three weeks ago but he couldn't back it up over 6f at Southwell 11 days ago; Lewis Edmunds replaces a 7lb claimer today but would be more appealing over shorter.
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7th

3

(6)

19th Jun 2023

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Youre Cool

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Derek Shaw

Well into the veteran stage now but he's an AW specialist who recorded his tenth course win when finishing well to score over C&D last month; up 5lb but that was a comfortable success after a short break and he remains feasibly treated; shortlisted.

5/1

1st

7

(1)

23rd May 2023

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Youre Cool

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Derek Shaw

At the veteran stage, but this nine-time course winner is still more than capable at this level as he showed when twice runner-up off this mark over C&D at the start of the year; did win fresh in his younger days, but more recent evidence suggests he may just need this after 73 days off.

7/1

4th

8

(3)

11th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Youre Cool

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Derek Shaw

Admirable veteran who is a 15-time AW winner; his last success was ten months ago but he's finished runner-up at Wolverhampton in his last two starts and it was an eyecatching effort out wide last time; dangerous back on Polytrack.

4/1

33/1

Form: 757670

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Exposed maiden; attracted support but finished tailed off over 7f here 18 days ago; others appeal more.
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8th

7

(5)

10th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Musaytir

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Joe Ponting

Hasn't been in top form this year and finished eighth of nine over C&D last week; others appeal more.

50/1

8th

6

(5)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Musaytir

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Joe Ponting

Largely poor form since his sole success, which was three years ago.

40/1

8th

11

(8)

16th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Musaytir

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

Largely unconvincing form since recording sole success, which was three years ago.

50/1

Form: 700466 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 9lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Classy sprinter in his time but he's rising 14 and is a shadow of his former glory; couldn't land a blow over 5f here two weeks ago and opposable from the widest stall.
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11

(1)

30th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Duke Of Firenze

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David C Griffiths

Classy sprinter in his time but rising 14 and recent efforts haven't suggested he is poised to gain a 13th career win.

14/1

9th

8

(10)

27th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Duke Of Firenze

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David C Griffiths

took keen hold, in rear

16/1

6th

7

(8)

12th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Duke Of Firenze

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David C Griffiths

Classy sprinter in his time but he's rising 14 and is a shadow of his former glory; last two runs haven't been too bad but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

Form: 750089

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Possible that today's return to sprinting will be beneficial but she hasn't offered much in five runs for this yard since September; down in the weights but risky.
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10th

9

(1)

27th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hot Legs Lil

8st 9lb

J: George Rooke

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

prominent

25/1

9th

9

(4)

29th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

11:40 Lingfield (AW)

Hot Legs Lil

8st 11lb

J: Sophie Reed

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

prominent

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £18.60
Straight Forecast £21.53
Tricast £81.30
Trifecta £58.30

Selections

Telegraph:

Peachey Carnehan

SPOTLIGHT:

Astrophysics

POSTDATA:

Big Impact

RP Ratings:

You're Cool

The Times:

Twilight Mischief

The Guardian:

Bomb Squad

Daily Mail:

Big Impact

D Express:

Peachey Carnehan

The Sun:

Peachey Carnehan

The Star:

You're Cool

Daily Mirror:

Astrophysics

Daily Record:

Astrophysics