November 06 / 16.25 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.25

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Boost Your Acca With BetMGM Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Boost Your Acca With BetMGM Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 360458 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been here, latest off 4lb higher in March (9.4f); some fair form since, although not at his best over C&D after a break last time; a possible.
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4

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

English Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Heather Main

Five-time winner on AW at Wolverhampton but 0-16 on turf; handicapper's giving him a chance and, while recent efforts don't suggest he'll take it, he did run well both previous visits here.

8/1

4

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

English Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Heather Main

Five-time winner on AW at Wolverhampton but 0-16 on turf; handicapper's giving him a chance and, while recent efforts don't suggest he'll take it, he did run well both previous visits here.

8/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 726701

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Not particularly consistent but back to form when winning Chelmsford fillies' handicap last time (1m); 3lb higher mark; chance on that form.
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8th

1

(6)

27th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Ripon

Hey Lyla

10st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Charlie Johnston

Inconsistent and finished last at Newmarket 11 days ago, but she won at Hamilton (1m1f, good) in June and was a good third at Ayr (1m, good) last month; not ruled out.

7/1

6th

1

(7)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newmarket (July)

Hey Lyla

10st 0lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Johnston

One of her better efforts when chasing home a big improver over C&D last summer and she has run well on both turf starts this year, winning on reappearance at Hamilton (1m1f, good) and close up at Ayr (1m, good) in July; first time William Buick has ridden her in a handicap; every chance.

3/1

3rd

3

(1)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Ayr

Hey Lyla

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Inconsistent and below par at Chelmsford (1m, AW) last time; however, prior to that she made a winning reappearance at Hamilton (1m1f, good); also effective on soft/good to soft; can be a contender if she's on a going day.

9/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 013195 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two wins this year, the first over C&D, the second on testing ground at Nottingham; bit disappointing the last twice, but could bounce back.
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8th

4

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:16 Lingfield (AW)

Equion

9st 6lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Regressive 8yo who returned from a break with two low-key runs (8.3f/7f) in June/July; should be fine over today's longer trip and is too well handicapped to rule out but needs to up his game.

12/1

9th

8

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Equion

9st 3lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Triple turf winner who is 1-19 on AW; perked up with a close call at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December but he's not come close to that form in three subsequent runs; may have needed his Nottingham reappearance last month but his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip and others are more convincing.

16/1

4th

5

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

18:35 Nottingham

Equion

8st 7lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Dual C&D winner who had a near-miss off this mark at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December; didn't fire in his final two runs during the winter but has claims if he can rediscover his spark after a break.

10/1

16/1

Form: 211690

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Two wins at Bath in July (1m2f/1m3f, good); mainly disappointing since including over 9.4f here last time; 0-15 on the AW.
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2nd

4

(13)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Blue Hero

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

All 11 wins have been here, the latest over 1m2f one month ago when prevailing narrowly; only 2lb higher and he's fine at 1m.

11/2

1st

1

(2)

31st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:18 Bath

Blue Hero

9st 12lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Gained all ten wins at this track, the latest in 1m classified at start of this month; close second in handicap over that trip here (again on firm) a fortnight later and will be fine back over 1m2f but recent 4lb rise might leave this 8yo a shade vulnerable.

7/4

2nd

4

(5)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Blue Hero

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

All ten wins achieved here, dropping to classified company to get his head back in front over this trip (firm) a fortnight ago; part of a strong hand in this finale for Adrian Wintle.

9/2

12/1

Form: 146435 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on testing ground last time, but two fair efforts on the AW prior to that (1m3f/1m2f); a possible despite drop in trip.
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8th

4

(7)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Masqool

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

11-time AW winner including four at this track (7f/1m2f); has a patchy record this year but he came from the rear to finish runner-up in a classified event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last Tuesday; should get a decent tow into this race and he's respected back on Polytrack.

3/1

2nd

3

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Masqool

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Prolific winner down the years; not at very best this summer but he drops into a classified race with apprentice Myla Coppins taking off a useful 7lb; may need more of a test these days.

11/4

4th

3

(2)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:26 Brighton

Masqool

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Good runs on the AW earlier this year but unconvincing since those and has another switch on the headgear front.

12/1

Form: 3-4863

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Thirsk winner in 2022 (1m, good); creditable third to a subsequent winner after not getting the best of runs at Southwell in September (1m, AW debut); could go well.
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6

(5)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Masterpainter

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

9lb lower than when beaten a head over C&D in February and last month's fourth of 14 back here (just behind Mr Heinz) was another good effort; just 1-21, but shortlist material on the pick of his form; blinkers return.

6/1

4th

12

(4)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Masterpainter

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

1m turf winner who has twice been placed over C&D; 8lb lower than when going close here in February but has been well below that level since.

16/1

5th

9

(9)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Masterpainter

10st 10lb

J: Mr Philip Thomas

T: Michael Dods

Sole win came over C&D (good) two years ago, when 12lb higher; well beaten in his last three turf handicaps; more needed.

20/1

25/1

Form: 552345

Last run: 187 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
All form on the AW; ran some fair races, although failed to win, in seven starts at up to 1m for Clive Cox; sold for 1,000gns in July; yard debut.
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11th

8

(9)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Olympic Quest

9st 1lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Joe Ponting

Out of sorts on both turf and AW this year, most recently over 8.6f here nine days ago; too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

8

(5)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Olympic Quest

8st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Joe Ponting

Out of sorts on both turf and AW this year; gained her only win over C&D and she should appreciate the return to Tapeta but she has enough to prove for now.

16/1

14

(12)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Olympic Quest

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Joe Ponting

Sole win (28 races) was on AW in January 2024 and she has not finished closer than fifth in her nine runs this year; uninspiring record here.

50/1

Form: 65-512

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Returned from a long break with two good runs over 1m on standard-to-slow at Kempton last month, winning on first occasion and finishing good second off 6lb higher to an in-form rival last time; now 1lb higher; leading contender.
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6th

3

(9)

26th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Leicester

Green Power

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: John Gallagher

Five most recent wins on AW and he doesn't run much on turf these days, the losing run going back nearly six years; has plenty to find after a weak effort back on grass at Nottingham this month.

16/1

6th

3

(9)

26th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Leicester

Green Power

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: John Gallagher

Five most recent wins on AW and he doesn't run much on turf these days, the losing run going back nearly six years; has plenty to find after a weak effort back on grass at Nottingham this month.

16/1

4th

4

(3)

9th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

17:35 Nottingham

Green Power

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

prominent, weakened over 2f out

10/1

50/1

Form: 310857 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D off a 3lb higher mark for the Gosdens in March, but very disappointing since, including on both runs for present yard following a 12,000gns sale in July.
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7th

3

(2)

15th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

13:57 Bath

Flame Of Kodiac

9st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: John & Rhys Flint

slowly away, towards rear

14/1

6th

2

(11)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Chepstow

Flame Of Kodiac

10st 1lb

J: George Rooke

T: John & Rhys Flint

Resumed with a 1m win here in May and not disgraced when fourth of 13 over C&D eight days ago; in the mix once more with blinkers replacing the usual cheekpieces.

14/1

Form: 479V31 D

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
In good form for Charles Hills in August, finishing third over C&D before winning off a 5lb lower mark at Beverley (8.5f, good); hood tried on first run for Ian Williams; chance.
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4th

3

(5)

23rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Eagle Eyed Tom

9st 9lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Mark Loughnane

Won a Beverley handicap last summer when trained by Charles Hills; close third on his stable debut in August (1m2f, good to firm) but he has been well held twice since; full revival needed.

16/1

6th

8

(1)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Eagle Eyed Tom

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Well-beaten sixth at Newbury last month on second stable start but that was a curious race (winner scored by 17l); prior to that he was a close third at Nottingham (1m2f) on his stable debut and he's run well on Tapeta elsewhere in the past; not written off in first-time cheekpieces.

15/2

Form: 23-207 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
His two wins, including one here, have been over 1m4f and 1m6f; beaten a head over 1m4f here on stable debut in June; this significant drop in trip is not sure to suit.
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3rd

3

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

17:30 Market Rasen

Eagle One

11st 4lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

High mileage on the Flat (3-37) and has always plied his trade at a modest level; limited appeal on this belated switch to hurdling.

50/1

7th

4

(4)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagle One

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Runner-up over 2m on the Lingfield AW in August when returning from nearly a year off but subsequent races haven't gone so well and now back from another lengthy break.

8/1

5th

3

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:20 Leicester

Eagle One

11st 0lb

J: Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Gained his wins on soft ground and the AW; tailed off last time at Southwell but previous run after an absence was respectable; considered.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.20
Straight Forecast £8.89
Tricast £30.63
Trifecta £42.00

Selections

The Times:

Eagle Eyed Tom

SPOTLIGHT:

Green Power

Telegraph:

Hey Lyla

The Star:

Masterpainter

RP RATINGS:

English Spirit

D Express:

Eagle One

Daily Mail:

Eagle Eyed Tom

The Sun:

Eagle Eyed Tom

Daily Record:

Eagle Eyed Tom

POSTDATA:

Green Power

The Guardian:

Green Power

Daily Mirror:

Green Power