May 15 / 17.15 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.15

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  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 544763

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Has record of 1-22 but he's run several good races this year including a close third at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) on Saturday; this is a quick turnaround but he's well drawn and could be in the thick of things again.
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3

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Come On John

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alison Hamilton

A fair 1m4f scorer for James Owen last March but below par for his current stable, a never-dangerous fourth of seven on his return in 1m1f Musselburgh handicap 34 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

25/1

4th

7

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Come On John

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alison Hamilton

Respectable fifth on AW last June on his first start for Alison Hamilton but lost his way badly in three subsequent outings; back from six months off and a leap of faith is needed.

20/1

8th

2

(1)

30th Sep 2025

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Come On John

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alison Hamilton

Four-time AW winner; ran okay when fifth of 12 over this C&D in June but he failed to beat a rival home at Hamilton (1m5f, good; beaten 24l) 75 days ago; switches back to AW and drops in trip having been off since.

14/1

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2/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 8-3513 CD BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Has overall record of 2-34 but her last success was a dominant display under Olivia Tubb over C&D last month; still looks feasibly treated on that form and was a respectable third back on turf at Brighton 12 days ago; key player.
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4

(14)

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:10 Chepstow

Hellavapace

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Jonathan Portman

Won at Brighton (1m, good to firm) last September and she ran one of her best races since when second at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) in May; not seen subsequently but warrants consideration on this classified debut.

8/1

2nd

1

(11)

12th May 2025

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hellavapace

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

rushed up and prominent

8/1

2nd

1

(11)

12th May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hellavapace

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

rushed up and prominent, pressed leader from over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no match for winner

8/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: -75387

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Ran his best race for a while when third at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in March but he's not matched that in two runs since and is now 0-15 since his last win in October 2021.
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8th

10

(6)

29th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Hasn't troubled the judge since returning in December from a short break and finished well behind Spirit Of Bowland over C&D last time.

33/1

9th

8

(5)

26th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Last win away from Newcastle was in 2021; slow starts have been holding him back so both classified fourths over C&D this month can arguably be upgraded; chance rests largely on the start.

20/1

4th

5

(7)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

It has been a long time since he won away from Newcastle and he has run to just a modest level in two Southwell runs this year; others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

Form: 2-6595

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Well treated on her best form last year but her last win was in September 2021 and was never involved after blowing the start at Brighton (1m, good) last month; comes with risks attached and others are more solid.
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4th

2

(9)

5th Oct 2023

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1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Starry Eyes

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brett Johnson

Came from off the pace to win a 1m 0-50 classified event at Chepstow in July; another good run when fourth of ten at Chelmsford three weeks ago (1m) but her record over 1m2f+ is currently 0-7 with no placings.

5/1

4th

2

(4)

14th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Starry Eyes

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Brett Johnson

Ended a long losing run at Chepstow (1m) in July and not disgraced when fifth of 12 in 1m Windsor handicap 31 days ago; shortlisted.

4/1

4/1

Form: 330104 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
All nine wins have come on AW and latest was off only 1lb lower at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) in March; well held on turf next time but he returned to AW with an eyecatching fourth at Kempton (1m) 12 days ago; should get a decent tow into this race and he's respected.
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13th

12

(7)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Recuerdame

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Dual winner here (7f/1m2f) who is back off the same mark as when successful at Lingfield in November, but he is a hold-up performer who likes to come late off a strong pace and it won't be easy picking his way through this field.

16/1

13th

12

(7)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Recuerdame

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Dual winner here (7f/1m2f) who is back off the same mark as when successful at Lingfield in November, but he is a hold-up performer who likes to come late off a strong pace and it won't be easy picking his way through this field.

16/1

Form: 750047

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
First two runs were for Joseph O'Brien; fifth start for this yard was a close fourth off reduced mark at Doncaster (1m2f, heavy) last month but she failed to back that up in similar conditions at Leicester; has plenty to prove again after that heavy defeat and others are preferred.
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9th

8

(2)

19th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zoffany Portrait

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tony Carroll

Unplaced in all 11 starts and still has stamina to prove over this far; makes little appeal despite the drop in grade.

25/1

7th

7

(3)

29th Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

17:45 Leicester

Zoffany Portrait

9st 3lb

J: Mollie Phillips

T: Tony Carroll

prominent

10/1

8th

9

(10)

14th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Zoffany Portrait

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Not beaten far in two of his last three starts and his mark continues to ease; yet to prove his stamina conclusively but still has relatively low mileage.

8/1

Form: 3-9509 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 17th attempt when landing a C&D handicap last April but he's had only five runs since and has struggled in most of them; returns to Tapeta with blinkers added but a major turnaround is needed.
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3rd

5

(2)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

20:30 Brighton

Harbour Project

8st 11lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

prominent

15/2

3rd

3

(7)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Harbour Project

9st 2lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

prominent, hung right from over 3f out, soon pushed along, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, lost second towards finish

20/1

7th

7

(2)

15th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Project

9st 0lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tony Carroll

in rear

20/1

Form: 62-955 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner (1m) in 2021 and he won a maiden hurdle (1m7f, good to firm) in November; well handicapped on his old Flat form but he's been well held in his three runs (Tapeta/turf) this year and has some questions to answer.
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5

(7)

5th Jul 2023

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:10 Bath

Order Of St John

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: D J Jeffreys

Out of form on the Flat this spring and also ran poorly over fences on latest outing one month ago; comes here with a lot to prove; swaps cheekpieces for blinkers; considered only if lively in the betting.

10/1

1

4th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 59y

Class 5

15:30 Fakenham

Order Of St John

12st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: D J Jeffreys

Won four-runner maiden hurdle at Leicester (1m7f, good to firm) last November and soft ground may not have suited in Sandown handicap next time; however, he's failed to shine on the Flat this year which dents confidence in his claims on this chase debut.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.30
Straight Forecast £7.79
Tricast £66.51
Trifecta £67.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hellavapace

RP RATINGS:

Come On John

Daily Mirror:

Recuerdame

The Times:

Come On John

Daily Mail:

Come On John

The Sun:

Come On John

POSTDATA:

Hellavapace

Telegraph:

Hellavapace

The Guardian:

Hellavapace

D Express:

Hellavapace

Daily Record:

Hellavapace

The Star:

Recuerdame