November 23 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.30

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  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 335321 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
First five wins came at 5f but he was as good as ever when justifying support with his clearcut success over C&D 17 days ago; up 6lb but he still looks feasibly treated and should get a decent tow into this race; big player.
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5th

3

(4)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Ecclesiastical

9st 11lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Lisa Williamson

Strong traveller with eight wins on his record, the latest off this mark in March (5f, AW); well beaten in three starts for his new stable though and enough to prove at present.

14/1

9

(11)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Ecclesiastical

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Lisa Williamson

Four-time turf winner who scored at Lingfield (5f, AW) in March; however, he was soundly beaten on his final run for Tristan Davidson and it's been the same story on both outings for this stable.

40/1

8

(3)

26th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:55 Chester

Ecclesiastical

9st 2lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Lisa Williamson

Comfortably saw off six rivals at Lingfield (5f AW) in March but went up 7lb for that and then failed to figure at Wolverhampton and Chepstow; had some traffic issues on his stable debut last time but this is a deeper race and others are preferred.

16/1

Form: 2-4406

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Sole win was in a Hamilton maiden (5f) last May and he's been well below form in last three of his five handicaps; dropped another 3lb but he was never involved at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last time and others are preferred.
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1st

9

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Rock Opera

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

In reasonably good form having made the frame in last two starts, rallying both times; on a two-year losing spell but remain 7lb below last winning mark; enters calculations.

6/1

4th

11

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Rock Opera

8st 13lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Winless in two years but has slid to a handy mark and resumed in decent form; holds each-way claims but this is a stronger race than the Thirsk handicap in which he was a bit unlucky not to finish closer last time.

10/1

3rd

7

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Rock Opera

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Hold-up sprinter and on a losing run of 21; well handicapped as a consequence and should be sharper for his Ripon reappearance 16 days ago.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 451611 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
0-10 on turf but he's won on AW in three of his four runs for current yard including at Chelmsford (7f) two weeks ago; 3lb higher on this drop back in trip but his penultimate win came over C&D and he's open to more progress in this sphere; respected.
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9th

1

(1)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Newmarket

Musical Mystery

9st 11lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

7f specialist who made all at Doncaster (good to firm) in August and ran just as well when second at Thirsk three weeks later; edging up the weights but again likely to be thereabouts.

6/1

2nd

4

(8)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Thirsk

Musical Mystery

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ed Dunlop

in touch with leaders

5/1

1st

2

(2)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:42 Doncaster

Musical Mystery

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

Brighton winner in May (7f, good); best run since when just over 2l fifth of ten at Ascot last time (7f, good); each-way chance.

7/1

Form: 060002 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Had tumbled in the weights prior to finishing runner-up behind Ecclesiastical over C&D two weeks ago on just his second run for Michael Attwater; wide draw not ideal tonight but he could be dangerous if he gets a good pace and some luck.
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5

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

First 7f win at Newmarket in May; just 1-22 on the AW but this surface suits and he was unlucky in his sole C&D run, when runner-up in September, and looks well worth another go back over this trip.

11/2

6th

5

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

First 7f win at Newmarket in May; just 1-22 on the AW but this surface suits and he was unlucky in his sole C&D run, when runner-up in September, and looks well worth another go back over this trip.

11/2

4th

6

(2)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

All bar one of his seven wins has come over 6f, but he has finished runner-up in both goes over this trip including here; still 6lb above his last winning mark, though, so needs to find a bit more.

9/1

Form: 666049 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won off 3lb higher over C&D in May but she has a mixed record since and has not got involved here in her last two starts; now drops back into Class 5 event but she needs to rediscover her spark.
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6th

8

(5)

11th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

14:40 Southwell (AW)

Absolutelyflawless

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

She hasn't recaptured her best since returning to the AW in October; Rossa Ryan is a notable booking but there are risks attached now she's dropping back to 5f.

16/1

6th

10

(2)

28th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Absolutelyflawless

9st 5lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Good chance on her spring form but she's gone off the boil more recently; continues to drop in the weights but others look safer.

25/1

Form: 623157 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Dual Tapeta winner who scored at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) last month but he's been well held on turf and Tapeta since; bit to prove again with regular visor now removed but he's not handicapped out of things if he can get back on track.
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10th

13

(3)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Beauty Choice

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Winless since 2024 and winless in sprints since 2023; said to have hung left when well beaten on his return to turf seven weeks ago and only holds outside claims.

33/1

13th

14

(14)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Beauty Choice

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Hindered by traffic issues last time (AW); the 9yo hasn't won since 2024 but is nicely weighted, especially if Lewis Chalkley's 7lb claim is taken into account.

16/1

4th

4

(5)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Beauty Choice

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went without a win in 2025 but often ran well; another serviceable effort when fourth of nine at Wolverhampton in January; others appeal more for win purposes.

7/1

Form: 218707 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Off the mark (seventh attempt) with a narrow success at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) in June but she's been disappointing in four subsequent runs including over C&D last month; now 1lb lower than for her win but she has a tough draw here and others are more convincing.
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4

(7)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

14:50 Yarmouth

Caesars Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Craig Lidster

Seemingly no longer relishes the fast surfaces of 2023's peak win and placed form, judged on June's last of ten at Wetherby (5.5f), and balance of this year's form limits her appeal anyway; cheekpieces return.

20/1

7

(9)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

20:20 Wetherby

Caesars Pearl

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

6f turf win two years ago remains her only success from 21 starts; not at her best in two AW runs earlier in the year and no better back on turf at Ripon a fortnight ago; down in weights but risky.

7/1

8/1

Form: 710802 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has a patchy profile but he's won twice on turf this year and was a close second off this mark at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last Wednesday; looks interesting on this drop back in grade and he's due to be 2lb higher in future.
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1

(9)

8th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Thaki

10st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Katie Scott

Regained the winning thread at Hamilton (6f, good) last time and remains favourably treated on peak form; defied a 4lb higher mark over C&D last August and warrants respect.

11/4

1st

3

(3)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Hamilton

Thaki

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

made virtually all, hung right from over 1f out, clear with one other and ridden inside final furlong, kept on well

10/1

Form: 702928

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over C&D and at Lingfield (6f, AW) this autumn but he's not easy to predict and didn't fire back here on Saturday; handicap strike-rate now stands at 1-15 and others are more solid.
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10

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

A Pint Of Bear

8st 13lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Couple of 6f wins at Brighton last term; proved resurgent over C&D (good to soft) last week, going down by only a whisker; now 2lb lower and due to go back up 6lb in future; leading player.

7/2

2nd

9

(1)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

A Pint Of Bear

9st 2lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Won twice here (6f) last year but on a downward trajectory since then; shaped okay here (fifth) on return from a 266-day absence in early September but his more recent AW efforts (6f-7f) have failed to offer further encouragement.

20/1

11th

12

(1)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

A Pint Of Bear

8st 13lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Scott Dixon

Scored three times off higher marks last year but has a doubt over current form, having posted two substandard efforts since belatedly returning to action.

16/1

Form: -43337

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on his best form in Ireland but he's still a maiden after 13 starts and has been quiet at Hamilton and Newbury in last two runs; had wind surgery in August but he has a tough draw back from a break and others are more persuasive.
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11th

6

(1)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

McCauleys Tavern

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Well treated on the pick of his form, the latest when second of eight off 7lb higher at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) in January, but not matched that form since and is just 2-32.

12/1

4

(8)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

McCauleys Tavern

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

None too consistent but both his wins have come over C&D and he does seem well suited by the track; on a good mark back from four months off and a big run would be no surprise, for all his propensity to miss the break is a nagging concern.

9/2

8

(1)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:22 Nottingham

McCauleys Tavern

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Appleby

0-15 on turf; runner-up off 4lb higher at Kempton (6f, AW) in January but he was comfortably held over C&D in a 0-58 36 days ago; others preferred.

20/1

10/1

Form: 38-735

Last run: 156 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent nine-race maiden but 7f on soft may have stretched him at Thirsk in June and he was placed at Doncaster (6f, good) on his penultimate run; that form puts him in the picture and he's one to keep an eye on back in trip on his return; tongue-tie reapplied.
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4th

10

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Kitaab

8st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Philip Kirby

No win since October 2024 (Newcastle); weakened quickly on turf return at Doncaster (7f) three weeks ago; the only real glimpse of life this year was when a never-nearer fourth at Southwell (5f; 25-1) in February; stablemate of East Tyrone.

33/1

8th

1

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Kitaab

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Dual AW winner but he's generally struggled this year and was beaten 10l at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last month; continues to drop down the weights but he has plenty to prove and is 0-11 on turf.

14/1

11th

14

(12)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Kitaab

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

His last win was in October 2024 and he's been well held in most of his runs this year; on reduced mark but this looks tough back up in grade and others are preferred.

20/1

25/1

Form: 090705

Last run: 125 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Useful winner (1m/1m1f) in France as 3yo but he's struggled in nine runs for his current yard and latest was in July; has dropped a long way in the weights but he has plenty to prove now switched to sprinting on his return; equipment removed.
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8th

8

(4)

3rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Moai

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Won twice in France (1m-1m1f) as a 3yo; poor form for this yard in 2023, dropping 40lb in the process; may come good at some point but 6f not sure to suit and he's usually slowly away.

16/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Musical Mystery

The Guardian:

Ecclesiastical

TOPSPEED:

Beauty Choice

D Express:

Absolutelyflawless

RP RATINGS:

Thaki

NEWMARKET:

Musical Mystery

The Times:

Musical Mystery

Telegraph:

Musical Mystery

Daily Mail:

Musical Mystery

The Star:

Musical Mystery

Daily Record:

Musical Mystery

POSTDATA:

Beauty Choice

Daily Mirror:

Ecclesiastical

The Sun:

Ecclesiastical