November 02 / 15.55 Wolverhampton (AW)

15.55

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  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 635551 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Only his second run for this yard when successful over 8.6f here week, having had the run of things (raced prominently); only 4lb higher and the return to further is no issue (1m2f winner); looks sure to go well.
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7th

9

(1)

15th Feb 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Star Of St Louis

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Wayne Lukas

Five-time AW winner; ran well when fifth at Yarmouth on his stable debut, his first run back from a 519-day absence; not hit that level so far this winter but there is still time.

16/1

5th

9

(9)

7th Feb 2026

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1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Star Of St Louis

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Wayne Lukas

C&D winner but his last success was almost two years ago and he's finished down the field at biggish prices in two runs this winter; others preferred.

16/1

6th

7

(10)

30th Jan 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Star Of St Louis

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Wayne Lukas

C&D winner (also 9.5f here) who returned last August from a lengthy absence and showed there was still minor ability there; didn't see the racecourse again until being beaten 11l in a similar event to this here (9.5f) recently; bit to prove at present.

14/1

25/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 374060

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Four-time turf winner who is 0-16 on the AW and she ran very freely before weakening here last week.
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9th

8

(3)

2nd Mar 2024

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gypsy Whisper

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Has gone close at this course on four occasions since November; posted lesser efforts the last twice, taking AW record to 0-23.

16/1

5th

8

(3)

29th Jan 2024

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gypsy Whisper

9st 6lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

Last turf win came in 2022; 0-22 on AW but has gone close at Wolverhampton on four occasions of late; place possibilities if bouncing back from a lesser effort ten days ago.

9/1

5th

5

(2)

19th Jan 2024

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gypsy Whisper

9st 9lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

Infrequent winner recently but ran well in this grade over a furlong further last time; has run well on four of last five starts (including over C&D) and another good run seems likely.

7/1

25/1

  • Place: £19.30

Form: 246470

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden who has been well beaten in her last five runs, latterly on stable debut; others preferred.
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7th

10

(3)

16th Aug 2024

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1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Naadyaa

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: John O’Shea

in touch with leaders

20/1

7th

8

(5)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Naadyaa

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: John O’Shea

Has course form; yet to win but she ran some good races on AW for Alexandra Dunn, including when close up, after getting checked, behind a subsequent winner at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in March; sold for 2,000gns in early June; worth a look for in-form new yard.

12/1

10

(6)

20th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:45 Brighton

Naadyaa

9st 3lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Alexandra Dunn

Close third over 1m4f at Wolverhampton on her penultimate run but down the field there next time and she's now 0-33.

20/1

20/1

Form: 336798 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner who should be on a good mark but, following a four-month break, she doesn't look ready to win again judged on her last two runs.
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10th

12

(9)

4th Nov 2024

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Caracristi

8st 12lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Philip Kirby

prominent, ridden and weakened over 2f out

25/1

10th

12

(9)

4th Nov 2024

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Caracristi

8st 12lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Philip Kirby

prominent, ridden and weakened over 2f out

25/1

8th

9

(7)

21st Oct 2024

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Caracristi

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Dual C&D winner who's regressed in recent times; wasn't beaten far at Newcastle last time, though, and she's fairly treated if able to build on that.

16/1

10/1

Form: 80-096 C

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has been out of form on turf and the AW but he's thrown in on last year's best efforts and there's always a chance that the new blinkers might trigger something.
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4th

3

(4)

10th Feb 2026

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1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:48 Lingfield (AW)

Headshot

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Over a year since last successful and he needs to step up on recent efforts, including at this level.

8/1

7th

2

(3)

30th Jan 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Headshot

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Dual C&D winner; would have claims if in the form of his close second here (7f) last November but needs to step up on what he's produced since, now going back up in trip.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 582675

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler in Ireland (autumn of 2021); he's 0-20 on the Flat but didn't run at all badly over 1m4f here on recent stable debut; not ruled out.
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3rd

2

(5)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:12 Bath

Virtual Hug

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Nikki Evans

Belatedly opened his Flat turf account in similar event over C&D (good) last week, taking Bath record to 42321 and adding to his AW/hurdles wins; incurs 4lb penalty but defied this mark a couple of years ago; very solid chance.

11/4

1st

9

(8)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Virtual Hug

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Nikki Evans

Multiple AW winner who has won over hurdles but is 0-18 on turf on the Flat; won at Wolverhampton in March (1m4f) but he's not easy to predict.

12/1

4th

10

(2)

10th Apr 2026

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1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Virtual Hug

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Nikki Evans

Landed some tidy bets when taking this in 2024 but subsequently went on a barren spell; finally back on the scoresheet last month but disappointed in a classified (also C&D) one week later; had an excuse that day but others look more solid.

14/1

Form: -03517 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Didn't go unbacked when winning over 8.6f here last month and found some trouble in running ten days ago; has brighter prospects than most.
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6th

10

18th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Worcester

Opticality

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tim Vaughan

Competitive on the Flat and over hurdles for Tim Vaughan since the autumn but was not at her best on latest appearance 18 days ago and others in this line-up have much stronger claims.

20/1

8

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

19:00 Stratford

Opticality

10st 13lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tim Vaughan

Fairly consistent (albeit without winning) on the Flat and over hurdles for Tim Vaughan since the autumn; dropped another 1lb since this month's Ffos Las fourth (2m, good); could have a say in this.

7/1

8

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

19:00 Stratford

Opticality

10st 13lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tim Vaughan

Fairly consistent (albeit without winning) on the Flat and over hurdles for Tim Vaughan since the autumn; dropped another 1lb since this month's Ffos Las fourth (2m, good); could have a say in this.

7/1

Form: /79368

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Close up in 1m Bath classified event in first-time cheekpieces in July; twice below that level on the AW since, with and without cheekpieces; possible stamina doubts further reduce his appeal.
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9

(6)

13th Jan 2024

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1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Grey Bandit

9st 3lb

J: Jonathan Fisher

T: John Stimpson

Good first run in cheekpieces when third in a Bath classified event but below that level since on the AW; headgear off now; not wildly appealing.

25/1

7th

12

(3)

18th Nov 2023

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Grey Bandit

9st 0lb

J: Jonathan Fisher

T: John Stimpson

Good first run in cheekpieces when third in a Bath classified event but below that level since on the AW; not wildly appealing.

25/1

8th

8

(10)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

15:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Grey Bandit

9st 3lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John Stimpson

Close up in 1m Bath classified event in first-time cheekpieces in July; twice below that level on the AW since, with and without cheekpieces; possible stamina doubts further reduce his appeal.

14/1

12/1

Form: 118308 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner and last two wins came in low-grade classified races early in the year; he did go close in a C&D selling handicap in April but needed to run better here 12 days ago after his break.
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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: -48649

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
There has been the odd bit of promise but not over C&D last time when comfortably beaten; having only her seventh run but a good bit to prove.
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10th

12

(4)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

15:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Clandestinely

9st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Adrian Wintle

There has been the odd bit of promise but not over C&D last time when comfortably beaten; having only her seventh run but a good bit to prove.

14/1

9th

9

(9)

25th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Clandestinely

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Adrian Wintle

Inclined to pull hard in early starts but more encouragement since handicapping and threatens to be suited by tonight's stiffer test; remains open to improvement and is worth a second look.

12/1

4th

8

(9)

14th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Clandestinely

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Just modest form in her four starts at up to 1m but she was staying on well for a never-nearer sixth at Bath seven weeks ago; still capable of better.

10/1

Form: 8-078

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Has no form claims having finished down the field in all his runs, including handicap debut here 12 days ago (8.6f) when first tried in this headgear combination.
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12th

9

(7)

18th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cuttlestone Bridge

9st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

0-5 and has poor form claims; well behind some of these opponents over C&D most recently, having blown the start.

33/1

11th

5

(12)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

15:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cuttlestone Bridge

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Has no form claims having finished down the field in all his runs, including handicap debut here 12 days ago (8.6f) when first tried in this headgear combination.

33/1

0

9

(4)

21st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cuttlestone Bridge

9st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Steph Hollinshead

Has poor claims on form, having beaten a total of one rival in three runs; eyeshield now added; needs to be transformed by the switch to handicap level.

33/1

25/1

Form: 6-4669

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Heavy ground perhaps not ideal three weeks ago but she went off 50-1 that day after some uninspiring runs for Robyn Brisland.
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12th

11

(2)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

15:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zalicia Fire

9st 1lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Gary Harrison

Heavy ground perhaps not ideal three weeks ago but she went off 50-1 that day after some uninspiring runs for Robyn Brisland.

25/1

9th

10

(8)

12th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Ayr

Zalicia Fire

8st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gary Harrison

Lightly raced 3yo who has dropped down the weights, but she's hard to fancy on this year's evidence; has left Robyn Brisland since last start.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.90
Straight Forecast £11.65
Tricast £447.20
Trifecta £697.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Star Of St Louis

RP RATINGS:

Opticality

Telegraph:

Well Prepared

The Sun:

Opticality

POSTDATA:

Star Of St Louis

The Times:

Star Of St Louis

The Guardian:

Star Of St Louis

Daily Mail:

Star Of St Louis

D Express:

Star Of St Louis

Daily Mirror:

Star Of St Louis

The Star:

Star Of St Louis

Daily Record:

Star Of St Louis