October 21 / 16.50 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.50

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 428370 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-12 this season (placed three times) but may benefit from this drop back in class off a handy mark; three-time course winner in 2022 and has the ability to take a serious hand.
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10th

1

(3)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

11-time course winner, including three since December; only 1lb higher than when completing a C&D double in February but he has struggled on his last four starts; needs to get back on track.

20/1

9th

8

(4)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

11-time course winner, including three since December; only 1lb higher than for the latest win but he has struggled on his last three starts.

33/1

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4/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 181157 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on heavy ground (back from break) last month; successful in her last three AW attempts, the most recent over C&D (off 1lb lower) in May; interesting back in this sphere.
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4th

4

(3)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Waleyfa

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Ran her first disappointing race for this yard when last of six at Brighton last month, a race where conditions should have been fine; overall profile suggests she'll bounce back quickly.

5/1

4th

4

(3)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Waleyfa

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Ran her first disappointing race for this yard when last of six at Brighton last month, a race where conditions should have been fine; overall profile suggests she'll bounce back quickly.

5/1

6th

5

(4)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

18:55 Brighton

Waleyfa

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

in rear

3/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 256522 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden whose turn looks near, having finished a close second at this course (8.5f) and Lingfield (1m, AW) the last twice; raised just 2lb and warrants respect in current form.
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1st

3

(6)

3rd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

14:00 Chepstow

Island Native

9st 11lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Got off the mark on turf at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) in June off 1lb lower mark when making all; he had to use up energy to lead from a wide stall and didn't have much left once headed when fifth at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) nine days ago; chance if able to dominate from the front.

8/1

5th

6

(9)

25th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

17:00 Beverley

Island Native

10st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Free-going front-runner who has won three times this year, most recently here (7.4f, good to firm) in June; suffered worrying dip in form afterwards but steadied the ship with respectable fourth at Epsom (7f, good) last week and will be fine over today's trip; no surprise if he makes a bold bid.

8/1

4th

3

(1)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

16:35 Epsom

Island Native

9st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Triple all-the-way winner already in 2024 and perfectly drawn to attack this time, but can sometimes prove too free for his own good and hasn't beaten anything home since the most recent success; risks attached.

7/1

Form: 030-87

Last run: 102 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who has inconsistent form at 5f-7f; not exactly solid but gives the impression (backed up by pedigree) that she may improve for this new trip.
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9th

10

(6)

30th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Techno Lady

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Poor maiden who comes here on the back of below-par efforts in 1m handicaps at Southwell and Newcastle; cheekpieces are reached for now.

20/1

36

7th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

12:12 Southwell (AW)

Techno Lady

8st 12lb

T: Richard Fahey

9th

11

(8)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Techno Lady

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Nine-race maiden whose form has been mixed, but she was going beyond 7f for the first time when keeping on for an encouraging fourth at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 17 days ago; that was her first outing since July and it's possible she'll improve for it.

11/2

Form: 331393

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Twice successful off just 2lb lower at other AW venues this year; creditable third at Newcastle (1m) last time; place claims if proving as good at Wolverhampton (first run here).
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0

11

(4)

1st Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

My Roxanne

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Brian Ellison

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

16/1

4th

9

(9)

28th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:30 Newcastle (AW)

My Roxanne

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

steadied start, took keen hold, held up in rear

11/2

2nd

4

(5)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Roxanne

9st 11lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

dwelt start, in rear

11/4

7/1

Form: 781519 C

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Recorded narrow wins over 6f and 7f here this summer; form dipped last time; not fully exposed on this surface but doesn't appear to be crying out for this extended 1m.
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7th

4

(1)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Glory Call

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

All three wins have been at Wolverhampton but ran well behind Pockley over C&D last month; not ideally drawn when below best last time but couldn't rule out here.

6/1

7

(9)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glory Call

9st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

All three wins have come at this track (6f/7f) and he's run respectably in classified events on Tapeta in last two starts; on dangerous mark back in a handicap and has possibilities if he can find something extra.

7/1

4th

4

(5)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Glory Call

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Ollie Pears

He didn't run badly in a classified event at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (cheekpieces refitted) and returning to 5f could help; has course form and he's not ruled out.

9/1

Form: 54800

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden who has weak form claims; pair of duck eggs since handicapping and is best watched unless the market suggests improvement is now expected.
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1

(5)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Lingfield (AW)

Aeroplane Mode

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: John Butler

Third of 12 in a classified event at this track over 1m2f in March but he's disappointed in two starts in handicaps since and is now 0-15; steps up in trip with the hood now removed; return to 0-50 classified company can help.

12/1

1

(5)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Lingfield (AW)

Aeroplane Mode

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: John Butler

Third of 12 in a classified event at this track over 1m2f in March but he's disappointed in two starts in handicaps since and is now 0-15; steps up in trip with the hood now removed; return to 0-50 classified company can help.

12/1

12

(13)

27th May 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aeroplane Mode

9st 3lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: John Butler

Ran no race on latest outing, having boiled over in the preliminaries, and is now 0-14 but gave pretty good account when placed in 1m2f Lingfield classified two starts ago and is also suited by this C&D; could have a say if new headgear has positive effect.

14/1

Form: 411830 C

Last run: 179 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Couple of low-grade classified wins early in year; well beaten in C&D handicap on last appearance; market may prove best guide on return from six-month layoff.
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7th

11

(5)

11th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Well Prepared

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

C&D winner last year; yet to hit those heights this winter but a revival wouldn't be out of the question.

12/1

5th

9

(5)

24th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Well Prepared

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Loughnane

Won similar events at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) and Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) around this time last year, but not in the same form lately and needs the addition of cheekpieces to make a difference.

9/1

6

(8)

2nd Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Well Prepared

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Beat Captain St Lucifer when winning over C&D one year ago; followed up at Chelmsford in February; not found his best form so far this winter but dropping into this grade will help.

3/1

Form: 8437

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Ran well in 1m maiden at Bath on third outing; out of the money in 7f handicap here since but retains low mileage and may still do better at an ordinary level.
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6th

2

(9)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Boujee Gold

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tony Carroll

Often slowly away; beaten 6l when third of ten in a handicap over this C&D last month but she never featured in a classified event at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) nine days ago; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

7/1

7th

1

(6)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Boujee Gold

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Dual course winner (8.6f), but she's not been at her best this winter and was beaten 6l when third in a Southwell handicap last time; has something to prove and she meets most of today's rivals on unfavourable terms.

8/1

33/1

Form: 608-90 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Both wins at about 7f; has a doubt over current form, having achieved little in two turf outings this season, and the step up in distance is another question mark.
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9th

9

(9)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Say Grace

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Grace Harris

Good third to Outreach over C&D on Boxing Day but good runs are scarce nowadays and she was well beaten over C&D on Monday; cheekpieces go on.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

15th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Say Grace

9st 9lb

J: George Rooke

T: Grace Harris

On long losing run but she turned things around with a creditable third over C&D on Boxing Day and was just behind Royal Redemption in that race; meets her old rival on similar terms in this classified event and has each-way claims again.

8/1

3rd

12

(8)

26th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

15:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Say Grace

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Grace Harris

took keen hold, prominent, dropped to midfield over 3f out, switched right and headway over 1f out, ran on, went third towards finish

20/1

14/1

Form: 595986

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Failed to progress for Hugo Palmer and posted a modest effort at Chepstow (1m2f) for new yard last time; however, return to AW may help (best RPRs in this sphere).
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11th

7

(7)

21st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Melwood Boy

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Alexandra Dunn

Failed to progress for Hugo Palmer and posted a modest effort at Chepstow (1m2f) for new yard last time; however, return to AW may help (best RPRs in this sphere).

14/1

6th

9

(3)

4th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Chepstow

Melwood Boy

8st 13lb

J: William Cox

T: Alexandra Dunn

Ex-Hugo Palmer; bought for 5,000gns in July; best efforts have been on the AW and watching brief advised; stable debut.

33/1

8th

5

(9)

12th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Melwood Boy

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hugo Palmer

Kicked off with a couple of thirds in 1m maidens but bitterly disappointing since then, finishing tailed off in his two handicaps (with and without blinkers); opposable.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £47.30
Straight Forecast £44.87
Tricast £82.55
Trifecta £148.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Island Native

SPOTLIGHT:

Waleyfa

The Guardian:

My Roxanne

Daily Record:

Glory Call

The Times:

Techno Lady

RP RATINGS:

Harbour Vision

Telegraph:

Island Native

Daily Mirror:

Island Native

The Sun:

Island Native

The Star:

My Roxanne

NEWMARKET:

Waleyfa

Daily Mail:

Waleyfa

D Express:

Waleyfa