November 21 / 19.45 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.45

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  • Prize money: £5548.04
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 595718 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Exposed filly who's been highly tried a few times and boasts a patchy profile; popped up over C&D a month ago but was always well placed in a tactical affair and others make more appeal on this nursery debut.
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5th

5

(1)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Lingfield

Ziggys Dream

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Seems to tie in closely with Jabaara on one piece of form last summer but has failed to back up that effort, which may flatter her; gained her biggest win on Italian soil and isn't a solid option.

25/1

5

(1)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Lingfield

Ziggys Dream

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Seems to tie in closely with Jabaara on one piece of form last summer but has failed to back up that effort, which may flatter her; gained her biggest win on Italian soil and isn't a solid option.

25/1

12

(6)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:15 Doncaster

Ziggys Dream

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Experienced 3yo who enhanced useful strike-rate with Italian Listed win in May on first crack at 7f, and improved again when close third in Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) last time; chance.

11/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 106214

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Was on the go early and is with his third yard already; looked worth another try at this trip last time but he didn't see it out in one previous attempt and has to prove this mark within range (5lb higher than when scrambling home at Chelmsford).
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2nd

7

(11)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Leicester

Call Glory

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Better on turf than a 1-21 record might suggest; two recent backward steps (never travelling here latest) but recorded a pair of near misses here before those, including over C&D off 2lb higher.

6/1

6th

8

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Call Glory

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Just 1-20 on turf and below par at Lingfield (7f, good) last Tuesday, but prior to that he finished close-up twice in a row here (6f/7f, good to firm) and he can be bang there if leaving last time behind.

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 747342

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Exposed maiden who's had plenty of chances in ordinary nurseries now; hard to believe he wasn't flattered at a big price from the front last time (7f, Polytrack) and he's drawn wide down in trip.
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1

(10)

23rd Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

John Steed

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

11-race maiden but he's run some fair races this winter, including one run in blinkers at Lingfield last month; latest C&D run (cheekpieces) was a backward step though.

10/1

7th

8

(3)

21st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

15:08 Southwell (AW)

John Steed

8st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

bumped start, midfield, outpaced over 2f out, brought down over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, soon no impression

9/1

5th

10

(9)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:00 Lingfield (AW)

John Steed

9st 3lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Comparatively exposed, being a nine-race maiden, but is in good form having been placed at this course (close second over 7f) and Wolverhampton (third over 6f) the last twice; possibilities if finding a bit extra in first-time headgear.

12/1

4th
6 (3)
Bazball

4/1

Form: 121162 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Progressed well since fitted with a visor in nurseries, winning three times and going 20lb up the weights; was arguably an unlucky loser on her second crack at 6f last time (Blue Prince fourth) and goes on the shortlist.
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2

(10)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:18 Catterick

Bazball

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Runner-up at Newcastle (6f, AW) before going one better to end a lengthy losing run over that same C&D 12 days ago; has won on turf, so the switch to grass is no issue and she's still on a nice mark on her old form following a 4lb rise.

7/2

1st

7

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bazball

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Placed efforts on her last two starts, latterly behind Asadjumeirah over C&D; may have to make do with more minor money.

6/1

2nd

4

(2)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Bazball

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

It's now 18 runs since her last success but retried in headgear when a solid third of ten in 6f classified event at Thirsk ten days ago; she can't be ruled out in another headgear change.

6/1

8/1

Form: 3518 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Inclined to pull hard on soft ground last time and has since been gelded; is perhaps better judged on his previous Newcastle win, when clear with one other, and holds claims on that for a yard with a very good record here with 2yos.
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1st

7

(2)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Gunfighter

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Tapeta winner who has dropped down the weights and is one to watch in the betting on his third start for this yard; however, he's been soundly beaten on both runs this season and his losing sequence is up to 14.

9/1

9th

7

(8)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

19:21 Brighton

Gunfighter

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Both wins on the AW (6f/7f); has run well on turf but looks best over shorter and finished in midfield on stable debut at Kempton (1m, AW) 13 days ago following a ten-month absence; best watched unless attracting support.

7/1

7th

3

(9)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Gunfighter

9st 13lb

J: Liam Wright

T: John Butler

Dual winner for Hugo Palmer (6f/7f); third the best he managed for Robert Eddery; failed to see out 1m in two previous attempts so looks best watched on debut for John Butler, who runs two others, back from 292 days off.

20/1

Form: 29345

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Hit and miss thus far, latterly when comfortably held on his nursery debut having been gelded; is starting to look exposed now for a yard that's 0-25 with 2yos round here.
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5th

6

(7)

21st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Appellant

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Fellowes

Eight-race maiden whose last two 6f efforts suggest this drop in trip is well worth exploring; front-running third at Wolverhampton latest; could well make a bold bid off reduced mark.

5/1

7

(4)

12th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Appellant

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Fellowes

All runs at 6f, pick of his form on debut; unplaced in three nurseries towards end of 2023, favourite at Newcastle (raced freely, faded) four weeks ago; slowly slipping in the weights but needs to return to his best.

10/1

6th

5

(12)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:44 Newcastle (AW)

Appellant

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Fellowes

All races at 6f and no more than respectable efforts in first two handicaps last month, at Kempton and Wolverhampton; more needed in first course handicap.

14/1

4/1

Form: 011 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Landed a gamble at Newcastle last month and showed the right attitude to follow up under Alex Fielding at the same course 11 days ago; the return to 6f should suit but he has more on his plate now handicapping from a wide stall.
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12th

11

(3)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Monks Dream

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Has gained all four of his wins at Newcastle, with the most recent of those successes coming there over 5f 16 days ago; 3lb rise looks fair but he was well beaten when last seen over 6f.

8/1

1st

2

(4)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Monks Dream

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

All three of his wins have come at Newcastle and he has run some good races this winter, including his latest third when keeping on after an awkward start (not his first); capable at this level; respected.

9/2

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 216364 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Held off his revised mark since an easy small-field York win in the summer; offered more for his new yard behind Bazball last time, though, having been picked up from Richard Fahey for 52,000gns, when rather drawn away from the action at Newcastle.
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3rd

2

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:33 Kempton (AW)

Blue Prince

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Dropped down the weights last summer and he has rediscovered his spark this time around, following third-placed efforts here and at Goodwood with a comfortable Salisbury success (all over 7f); probably stays this far but he has yet to be placed in his six 1m starts so it will be breaking new ground for him to win today.

3/1

1st

5

(5)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

Blue Prince

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

Hasn't won since defying a 10lb higher mark at Glorious Goodwood two years ago but his two efforts this term are very encouraging, latest back at Goodwood (7f, soft); attractively treated and firmly in the mix.

5/1

Form: 241495 D BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Made all when winning off a 6lb lower mark at York in the summer; has been some way below that level since, including when a beaten favourite here last time, but the step back up from 5f should suit.
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9th

8

(6)

21st Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Specific Times

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Made all when winning off a 6lb lower mark at York in the summer; has been some way below that level since, including when a beaten favourite here last time, but the step back up from 5f should suit.

10/1

5th

3

(3)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Specific Times

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

raced in third

5/1

9th

19

(2)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Specific Times

8st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

in touch with leaders

14/1

10/1

Form: 31626

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Again inclined to pull hard last time and will want to settle better back up from 5f; trainer doesn't have a great record with 2yos on the AW and the temptation is to look elsewhere.
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6th

7

(2)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Rose

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

in touch with leaders, weakened over 2f out

8/1

6th

7

(2)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Rose

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

in touch with leaders, weakened over 2f out

8/1

7th

9

(4)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Rose

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

led

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £56.60
Straight Forecast £59.83
Tricast £547.03
Trifecta £618.80

Selections

Telegraph:

Monks Dream

TOPSPEED:

Bazball

D Express:

Appellant

SPOTLIGHT:

Gunfighter

The Times:

Havana Rose

NEWMARKET:

Ziggy's Dream

THE NORTH:

Specific Times

RP RATINGS:

Blue Prince

The Sun:

John Steed

The Guardian:

Monks Dream

Daily Mail:

Monks Dream

Daily Mirror:

Monks Dream

The Star:

Appellant

POSTDATA:

Bazball

Daily Record:

Bazball