April 10 / 16.38 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.38

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 4f 51y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

Form: 41-878

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Went up 10lb for his 7l romp at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) last October and made little impact in three starts for Sean Curran after returning in January; makes his debut for another new trainer (same owner) with a tongue-tie given a go; something to prove.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(8)

9th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

17:15 Brighton

The Thunderer

10st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

switched to near side

4/1

6th

9

(1)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

The Thunderer

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Stuart Williams

Beaten half a length or less in his last two starts at Newmarket (1m2f/1m4f); has winning form on Tapeta (at Wolverhampton) and is 8lb lower than when last on the AW, but losing run up to 14; needs a bit more.

11/1

3rd

3

(6)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Newmarket (July)

The Thunderer

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Has won four middle-distance handicaps and latest was off 9lb higher at Chester (1m4f, good) last June; 0-13 since but he bounced back with a close call over 1m2f here last Friday and is a big player if he can repeat that form (due to be 2lb higher in future).

9/4

12/1

Form: 5640-0 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
2lb lower than when winning over 1m6f here for Tom Ward last August, but last two efforts leave plenty to be desired as when last of 12 on stable debut after 107 days off over C&D five weeks ago; best watched for now.
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11

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:35 Hereford

Eagle Court

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

Quite useful on the Flat in his prime but has not shown a great deal in his five hurdling starts since September; beaten about 23l when fifth of sixth here (2m, good) a fortnight ago; tries a new trip today.

33/1

11

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:35 Hereford

Eagle Court

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

Quite useful on the Flat in his prime but has not shown a great deal in his five hurdling starts since September; beaten about 23l when fifth of sixth here (2m, good) a fortnight ago; tries a new trip today.

33/1

5th

7

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:35 Hereford

Eagle Court

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Michael Blake

in rear, some headway 3 out, mistake 2 out, soon no impression

20/1

Form: 3-5325 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Front-runner and dual C&D winner who faded tamely when fifth of six here last Wednesday; his form before that would give him strong claims in this field and interesting he is being returned to the track so soon after that moderate performance.
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2nd

1

(2)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

15:40 Brighton

Lexington Knight

10st 3lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Won this 12 months ago and returns on a hat-trick after another course win (made all) and a success at Salisbury that looked unlikely until he picked up late on; might travel sweeter back at this track and can cope with this mark.

3/1

1st

3

(2)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

19:50 Salisbury

Lexington Knight

9st 7lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Returned from three-month break with front-running win at Brighton (1m4f, good) in May and will be fine on the faster surface here but he's probably not quite as good as he was; younger rivals appeal more.

11/4

1

(3)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

16:05 Brighton

Lexington Knight

9st 9lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Ordinary form on the AW during the winter but he is 5lb lower than when winning over C&D (good to firm) last August; off since February but he's respected back here on this return.

13/2

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11/4

Form: 25685-

Last run: 177 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Promising when second on her Newbury debut (1m2f, good) a year ago, but didn't build on it in four starts on turf/Polytrack subsequently (tongue tied latest); returns from six months off with something to prove, but still has low mileage.
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11th

8

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:35 Wexford

Spyfall

11st 3lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Maiden in all spheres but ran well enough in first-time blinkers at Listowel last time; the headgear is retained and can be involved off the same mark.

7/1

4th

14

3rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Listowel

Spyfall

10st 3lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders after 3 out, went fourth before 2 out, no impression when mistake last, kept on

14/1

Form: 11286-

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Dual Newcastle winner (1m2f, Tapeta) who completed a hat-trick on turf (1m2f/1m3f) last summer; still 5lb above last winning mark and off 133 days, though he has run well fresh before; not dismissed.
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6th

4

(5)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Masque Of Anarchy

9st 8lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Craig Lidster

led, headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out

8/1

6th

4

(5)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Masque Of Anarchy

9st 8lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Craig Lidster

led, headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out

8/1

2nd

1

(7)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Masque Of Anarchy

9st 11lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Craig Lidster

Two-time C&D winner; near miss at Beverley in July (1m2f, good to firm) and he ran to a similar level at Ripon last month (1m3f, good); caught wide when underperforming at Pontefract last week; dangerous at this level in an uncompetitive race; jockey having first ride as an apprentice (0-5 as an amateur).

9/4

6th
7 (3)
Sarkha

9/2

Form: 887-

Last run: 261 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to four winners (two of them useful), but well beaten in three AW novices over 7f-1m2f last summer; makes his handicap debut after 261 days off having been gelded in the meantime and may yet come good, but a leap of faith is still required to support him.
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7th

6

(3)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Sarkha

9st 2lb

J: Archie Young

T: Phillip Makin

1m2f Lingfield AW winner last May but hasn't added to tally and isn't consistent; down in grade and good chance on best form but doesn't look one for maximum faith.

14/1

10th

6

(8)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Sarkha

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Inconsistent sort who is 0-5 for current yard but looks interesting off a reduced mark in reapplied cheekpieces; sole win came in this headgear.

12/1

9th

6

(2)

17th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:57 Newcastle (AW)

Sarkha

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

midfield

10/1

9/1

Form: 45657- D

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Four turf wins, the latest off 2lb higher at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) last summer; off five months, but has run well fresh before and considered in a race lacking depth.
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7th

3

(9)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bookmark

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Mark Loughnane

Four-time turf winner; 0-12 on AW but went close off 8lb higher over C&D in May; has a fighting chance if back to that form.

14/1

6th

1

(2)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Bookmark

11st 4lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Mark Loughnane

midfield

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

7th Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

17:10 Haydock

Bookmark

9st 5lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Mark Loughnane

Four-time fast-ground winner, including twice in the month of September, who's slid to a handy mark; has to improve a deal on recent efforts but will be happier back on turf and can do better.

10/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £44.68

Selections

RP Ratings:

The Thunderer

SPOTLIGHT:

Lexington Knight

The Times:

Sarkha

Daily Mirror:

Masque Of Anarchy

The Star:

Sarkha

POSTDATA:

Lexington Knight

D Express:

Lexington Knight

Daily Record:

Lexington Knight

TOPSPEED:

The Thunderer

Telegraph:

The Thunderer

Daily Mail:

The Thunderer

The Sun:

The Thunderer