October 24 / 16.25 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.25

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  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Scattered showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.80
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 121136 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Had a purple patch in the spring, winning three times (second on the other occasion) from four starts between March and May; low-key return from a summer break 13 days ago and perhaps a shade high in the weights for now.
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8th

12

(1)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Triggered

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Over two years since the last of his seven wins; several good runs in 2025, including when keeping on for second over 1m four weeks ago; 1lb higher this evening but back at his optimum trip.

5/1

8th

12

(1)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Triggered

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Over two years since the last of his seven wins; several good runs in 2025, including when keeping on for second over 1m four weeks ago; 1lb higher this evening but back at his optimum trip.

5/1

2nd
11 (8)
Thapa Vc

7/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 169777 CD

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Five runs over C&D have yielded four wins and a fourth; off the mark on turf when getting up late at Yarmouth in May and he is now 4lb lower after some lesser efforts; slow starts mean he's reliant on them going a good pace but he can't be ruled out with a few possible pace influences on show.
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1st

2

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Thapa Vc

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Mark Rimell

Ran three sound races in June, notably when 0.75l third over C&D (good to firm) then beaten a head at Bath next time (1m, good); below par on AW latest but has an each-way chance back on turf.

5/1

5th

3

(11)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Kempton (AW)

Thapa Vc

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Mark Rimell

Arrives in very good form without winning, a clear second of 11 in 1m Bath handicap 25 days ago; drawn wide but this course winner merits serious consideration with Oisin Murphy back up.

5/2

2nd

1

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

Thapa Vc

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Mark Rimell

Won two fast-ground C&D handicaps last season, both off higher marks than today's; threatening a win in recent starts and Jack Callan takes off a handy 3lb; unraced on slower than good ground.

4/1

3rd
2 (10)
Novak

10/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 457073 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Reeled off a turf hat-trick in the summer and he ran a sound race when third of 12 over 7f at Newcastle on Friday; wider draw than ideal on his first run here but he's handicapped to give a good account.
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4th

8

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

Novak

9st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Iain Jardine

Second to an in-form subsequent winner over C&D (good to firm) last month and again ran well when close third at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) nine days ago; remains on a workable mark; must be considered.

6/1

3rd

6

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Novak

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Iain Jardine

On the go since the turn of the year but largely in good nick and he came second of nine in 7f Ayr handicap three weeks ago; must enter calculations off the same mark.

11/2

Form: 565015 CD

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Kept on dourly to win a 7f handicap at Southwell in May off 2lb lower; fair turf run the following month and although he's been absent since, he has often gone well after a layoff; one to consider.
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5th

1

(6)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:22 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

In good form this spring, winning at Thirsk (1m, good) and over C&D (good to firm) last month; front pair were 6l clear that day and if he can maintain that level of form he'd still look well treated despite a 5lb rise.

3/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

5th
12 (11)
Reidh

10/1

Form: -38625

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Good second at Haydock in July (1m, heavy; made the running) and he had excuses at York last time (slipped at the start in a Class 3); not fully exposed but lower draw would have been preferable and he may need more emphasis on stamina than 7f here.
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7th

3

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:35 Chepstow

Reidh

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Adam Kirby

Won twice over 7f for Richard Fahey in 2024; not added to that tally since, and has been below-par in three starts for new yard; tries a new trip and runs with first-time tongue-tie and blinkers which need to have a positive impact.

7/1

7th

6

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

18:30 Pontefract

Reidh

9st 6lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Adam Kirby

Won twice over 7f for Richard Fahey in 2024; not added to that tally since, and has been below-par on both starts for new yard (7f); takes a marked drop in trip.

7/1

9th

9

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Reidh

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Won twice for Richard Fahey in the summer of 2024 but lost his way; sold for 10,000gns to join new yard in October; gambled on but well held on stable debut at Thirsk (7f, good) last month in first-time cheekpieces (now removed); may be worth another chance off sliding mark.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 011128

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Completed a 6f hat-trick on fast turf this summer (all in fillies' handicaps); ran well against males in her bid for a four-timer at Leicester in August but her form dipped on slower ground five weeks ago (Class 3); unlikely she's handicapped out of things but her stamina for 7f has to be taken on trust.
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3

(3)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Mai Tai

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

Completed a 6f hat-trick on turf in the summer; unlikely she's handicapped out of things and 7f might have stretched her stamina here last time; one of the likelier ones returned to this distance.

12/1

6th

3

(3)

24th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Mai Tai

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

Completed a 6f hat-trick on fast turf this summer (all in fillies' handicaps); ran well against males in her bid for a four-timer at Leicester in August but her form dipped on slower ground five weeks ago (Class 3); unlikely she's handicapped out of things but her stamina for 7f has to be taken on trust.

8/1

8th

8

(8)

19th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

16:35 Yarmouth

Miss Mai Tai

8st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Fanshawe

Enjoying a fine season and completed a hat-trick when scoring at Lingfield in July; edged out only late on when runner-up at Leicester (6f, again on good to firm) since, so she's a player nudged up just 1lb.

5/1

Form: 607220 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Beat Abbey's Dream over C&D in December but now 5lb worse off for that three-quarter length success; runner-up in three handicaps since then but he needs to bounce back from a disappointing run at Lingfield four weeks ago.
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9th

10

(2)

27th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

17:10 Haydock

Supaspecialawesome

8st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Hugo Palmer

Prominent-racer who was unlucky not to have won outright at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in June but he was tailed off there in next two runs; still unexposed on turf but he's hard to predict and needs a major revival back in this sphere.

33/1

12th

2

(11)

7th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Supaspecialawesome

9st 10lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Hugo Palmer

raced wide, swerved right start, in touch with leaders, prominent on outer after 1f, lost ground over 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out

6/1

Form: 08-886

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish filly; well beaten in two runs for David O'Meara this summer but she fared better on her stable debut at Kempton (6f) a fortnight ago; could have a bigger run in her back up in trip.
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6

(4)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

11:30 Lingfield (AW)

Tartan Skirt

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Ex-Irish filly who is far from solid on her form since racing in Britain; however, continues to drop in weights and may do better off current mark; market support would be worth heeding.

14/1

8th

4

(1)

6th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tartan Skirt

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Ex-Irish filly; well beaten in two runs for David O'Meara in June but her stable debut at Kempton last month was promising; not quite so good over 7f here 13 days ago but she's well drawn back at 6f and has dropped a long way in the weights.

10/1

8th

5

(6)

24th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tartan Skirt

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Ex-Irish filly; well beaten in two runs for David O'Meara this summer but she fared better on her stable debut at Kempton (6f) a fortnight ago; could have a bigger run in her back up in trip.

10/1

Form: 934412 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Front-running C&D win last month and backed it up with a good second back here three weeks ago; no obvious reason why he won't make another bold bid.
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4th

1

(6)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Grant Tuer

Four wins at Wolverhampton include this race (off 1lb higher) last year; not solid on recent form but is interesting returned to this venue and back down in grade (3-5 in Class 6).

7/1

4th

1

(6)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Grant Tuer

Four wins at Wolverhampton include this race (off 1lb higher) last year; not solid on recent form but is interesting returned to this venue and back down in grade (3-5 in Class 6).

7/1

9th

6

(10)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

midfield

33/1

Form: 153881

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has his quirks but also plenty of ability and he stayed on well to win a 6f handicap at Southwell seven weeks ago (also won over that C&D on debut); that was a strongly run race and it was his stamina that won him the day but he didn't get home having taken a strong hold in one 7f outing, admittedly on turf; still has potential on AW.
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7

(2)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tyke

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Went close over C&D last month and was a fair fourth at Southwell (first-time cheekpieces) last time; hard to rule out a good run with visor now tried but he's not easy to predict and losing run is mounting up.

8/1

4th

8

(3)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Tyke

8st 8lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Patchy form since winning off 6lb higher at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last May and has a bit to find with Many A Star and Ormolulu on last month's C&D running; application of cheekpieces needs to make a difference.

9/1

4th

8

(3)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Tyke

8st 8lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Patchy form since winning off 6lb higher at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last May and has a bit to find with Many A Star and Ormolulu on last month's C&D running; application of cheekpieces needs to make a difference.

9/1

Form: 372412 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Three wins in 7f Tapeta handicaps this year, the latest of them over C&D last month (cheekpieces for the first time); ran at least as well when second at Newcastle four weeks later and she should remain competitive.
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7th

2

(2)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Abbeys Dream

9st 8lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

Handy sort who won twice over C&D early last year and added another success at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) in September; third of eight behind a thriving rival at Southwell (7f, Tapeta; first-time blinkers) 13 days ago showed that she remains in form and a player from 1lb lower.

3/1

3rd

3

(7)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Abbeys Dream

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

The addition of cheekpieces saw her gain a third career success when digging deep at Wolverhampton (7f) in September; four of her five subsequent runs have been solid enough but she remains 3lb above that successful mark; first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) need to give her something extra.

9/2

5th

6

(4)

31st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:24 Lingfield (AW)

Abbeys Dream

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

The addition of cheekpieces saw her gain a third career success when digging deep at Wolverhampton in September (7f); three of her four subsequent runs have been solid enough but more will be needed to win here.

8/1

12th
10 (12)
Reputation

25/1

Form: 31-597 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Just one win since April 2019 and he hasn't found his best form in three runs this year; dropping down the weights but stall 12 tempers any real enthusiasm.
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9th

9

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Reputation

8st 10lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

13yo who reappeared with a C&D win in May before a good third at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month; most of these have something to prove whereas he arrives with very solid credentials.

6/1

3rd

8

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reputation

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

No sign at all of age wearying him during the winter, having won over C&D in November, and he returned from a break as fresh as paint with a 7f win at Southwell last month; back up 4lb; one of a few to consider.

8/1

1st

4

(11)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Reputation

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

13yo whose most recent success came at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in November and he ran well when runner-up there when last seen 157 days ago; contender if ready to go on his return.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £164.80
Straight Forecast £98.17
Tricast £664.28
Trifecta £1312.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Abbey's Dream

RP RATINGS:

Tyke

NEWMARKET:

Miss Mai Tai

The Times:

Supaspecialawesome

The Star:

Tartan Skirt

SPOTLIGHT:

Thapa Vc

LAMBOURN:

Abbey's Dream

Daily Mail:

Abbey's Dream

D Express:

Abbey's Dream

Daily Mirror:

Abbey's Dream

Daily Record:

Abbey's Dream

TOPSPEED:

Tyke

Telegraph:

Tyke

The Guardian:

Tyke

The Sun:

Tyke