May 16 / 20.40 Wetherby

20.40

Good To Soft

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  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 0750-1 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Won convincingly on his return from a break at Pontefract (1m, good) and a 5lb rise will be manageable if holding his form, which isn't always the case.
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10th

12

(10)

18th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

13:40 Beverley

Premiership

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Michael Wigham

Won three times last year (all 1m), including when justifying favouritism at Yarmouth on first start for Michael Wigham; mixed fortunes lately and has work to do with Coloane from Pontefract in July, so it's difficult to know what to expect.

16/1

7th

4

(7)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

Premiership

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

Three 1m wins last season and latest was off 7lb higher at Yarmouth; no joy in 2024, but he perked up with an eyecatching third in classified event at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) two weeks ago and has claims if he can build on that.

9/2

3rd

4

(7)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Premiership

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

Three-time winner last season, including over C&D, who's generally struggled this time; is among the lowest rated and could have done with some rain ideally.

16/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 541623 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Two Southwell wins for this yard (7f/1m) and ran well to be third in a big field over 7f at Doncaster behind a filly in form; shouldn't be far away.
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7

(4)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Kodebreaker

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Conditions no problem and he has run creditably on his last two visits here, the latest last week; shouldn't be too far away.

10/1

7

(4)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Kodebreaker

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Conditions no problem and he has run creditably on his last two visits here, the latest last week; shouldn't be too far away.

10/1

6th

9

(11)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Kodebreaker

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Showed he can be competitive from his reduced mark when a close fourth over C&D last month and bit better than the result (hampered towards finish) when sixth of 14 at Yarmouth since; on the shortlist.

11/2

25/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 4759-6

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who ran moderately on his return from a lengthy break only 11 days ago (in first-time cheekpieces); opposable.
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10

(2)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:55 Beverley

Mr Heinz

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Simon Whitaker

Both wins have been over 1m at Newcastle (good second there last time); 0-20 on turf, but fair second at Pontefract in June and a chance on that form.

11/2

9

(12)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Heinz

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Whitaker

Both wins over C&D so has to be considered after his return to form at Pontefract; on a good mark.

7/2

11

(12)

30th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Mr Heinz

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Simon Whitaker

Both wins over 1m on AW, the latest in September; has mostly had stamina limitations over 1m2f, as on this course last time, but he wasn't far away at Beverley (about 1m, good to firm) the time before and his AW form with Wheres The Crumpet in October puts him in the vicinity.

12/1

5/1

Form: 088-23

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Dual winner for Kevin Ryan in 2021 (good and good to firm); form hit the rocks last year but he's returned with two near misses in 7f handicaps at Thirsk and Beverley (both soft); turn looks near.
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5th

12

(8)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

15:42 Beverley

Makalu

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four wins last year included one over C&D; made a winning return at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but well beaten back on turf twice since; not quite sure what to expect.

16/1

5th

12

(8)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

15:42 Beverley

Makalu

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four wins last year included one over C&D; made a winning return at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but well beaten back on turf twice since; not quite sure what to expect.

16/1

11th

14

(4)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:30 Thirsk

Makalu

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

Reappeared with a win at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but then ran badly behind Jez Bomb and three more of these over C&D 11 days ago.

11/1

Form: 7663-6

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Only 1-15 for Brian Meehan; joined this yard for 7,000gns and he didn't run much of a race at Wolverhampton.
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10th

3

(7)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:57 Bellewstown

Dandys Derriere

9st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: D Broad

Four-time winner hasn't scored since winning at Wolverhampton for his former yard in December 2023; failed to beat a rival on debut for this stable at Dundalk in April; can only be watched for now.

20/1

8th

6

(3)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Dandys Derriere

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: D Broad

Four wins in the UK with three on AW but well beaten both Irish starts at this track and not easy to fancy; new yard.

33/1

8th

6

(3)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Dandys Derriere

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: D Broad

Four wins in the UK with three on AW but well beaten both Irish starts at this track and not easy to fancy; new yard.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 940-03

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut for this yard at Newcastle (7f) last March and it was a belated return to form when a closing third over that trip at Chelmsford; well handicapped now and worth another go over this far; acts on turf.
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6th

7

(3)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fiftyshadesofred

9st 4lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Kevin Frost

Made a successful stable debut at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) in March 2022, but 0-16 since and recent efforts don't suggest a return to winning form is imminent.

16/1

7th

6

(8)

9th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fiftyshadesofred

9st 7lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Kevin Frost

took keen hold, disputed lead, prominent after 1f

14/1

5th

4

(2)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fiftyshadesofred

9st 10lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Kevin Frost

Sole win came on Tapeta last year; two good thirds this term (Polytrack/turf); weak in the betting and failed to land a blow two runs back from a break recently, with 1m2f against him latest; may do better in reapplied headgear.

12/1

20/1

Form: 806-06 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Down the field both times this season but getting back on a drier surface will help him no end and there's nothing wrong with his current mark.
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10

(10)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Ayr

Temper Trap

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

A bit underwhelming at Hamilton a fortnight ago but went there in good form, having won at Musselburgh (1m, good) previously; has won over C&D on soft ground and can be a contender if leaving latest run behind.

11/2

6th

3

(6)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:15 Hamilton

Temper Trap

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

This is his time of year and, after a close second over C&D (good) last month, he went one better at Musselburgh (1m, good) last Tuesday; fully at home on slow ground and firmly in calculations under a 4lb penalty.

2/1

50/1

Form: -08400

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Outclassed in a novice last time but he's now 0-16 and has had his chances in handicaps.
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8th

9

(7)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Wetherby

Nooo More

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Seb Spencer

Outclassed in a novice last time but he's now 0-16 and has had his chances in handicaps.

50/1

11th

1

(13)

28th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

14:15 Doncaster

Nooo More

10st 1lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Unplaced in all 15 starts and flying too high here.

100/1

6

(4)

20th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Nooo More

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Poor maiden who came in only tenth to Blackcurrent in classified event over C&D six days ago; needs to take big step forward in refitted blinkers.

20/1

Form: 038-74

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Not been the easiest to predict since sole success (9.4f AW) in October but he only just missed out on the places at Chelmsford (1m2f) after yet again racing freely; dropping back to 1m could be a good move.
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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

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Payout
Exacta £16.40
Straight Forecast £18.67
Tricast £127.25
Trifecta £163.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Premiership

SPOTLIGHT:

Fiftyshadesofred

Daily Mirror:

Makalu

NEWMARKET:

Kenilworth King

POSTDATA:

Premiership

The Times:

Premiership

Telegraph:

Premiership

The Guardian:

Premiership

D Express:

Premiership

Daily Record:

Premiership

The Star:

Makalu

Daily Mail:

Fiftyshadesofred

The Sun:

Fiftyshadesofred