November 23 / 20.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.30

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  • 1m 4f 51y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 072323 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Reeled off a five-timer between November 2021 and May 2022; 0-12 since then but he has been ultra reliable, placed over C&D on his last three AW starts; should be in the thick of it again.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Way Of Life

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Kickstarted 2026 with success at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in March and backed it up with a good third of 12 in another 9.5f handicap there since; this C&D scorer can go well again off the same mark.

5/1

3rd

4

(12)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Way Of Life

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

His first seven wins were all gained over 1m4f/1m3f, with the latest of those last October, but he then made all under Olivia Tubb in a six-runner race over C&D 13 days ago; that win was by a neck and he's been raised 2lb since, but a wide draw complicates today's task.

12/1

1st

5

(3)

7th Mar 2026

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1m 1f 104y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Way Of Life

9st 6lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Has gained all wins over 1m3f/1m4f, including at Southwell (narrowly) in October when last seen; the 8yo is still competitively treated on historical data but has something to prove back down in trip.

7/1

Form: P514-

Last run: 474 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
1m5f winner in France last summer; sold for 62,000gns last August; still has time to do better and he's been gelded prior to this stable debut; worth a market check despite the 474-day absence.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(6)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chepstow

Sun Tracker

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Richard Phillips

1-4 on turf in France but regressive in seven starts on the AW for this yard; returns to grass after five months off and he may need it.

16/1

7th

2

(6)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chepstow

Sun Tracker

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Richard Phillips

1-4 on turf in France but regressive in seven starts on the AW for this yard; returns to grass after five months off and he may need it.

16/1

9th

6

(5)

10th Dec 2024

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1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Sun Tracker

9st 11lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Richard Phillips

Won on turf in France as a 2yo but hasn't gone on from a promising stable debut at Wolverhampton just over a year ago, finishing 11l behind Western Stars when fourth of five there (1m6f) last month; opposed.

16/1

Form: 0-6053

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won two of his first four starts when trained by Archie Watson (1m and 1m2f, both on good ground); promising stable debut over hurdles in September and he ran well when third of 12 in a 1m4f handicap at Newcastle last week; solid contender off the same mark.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 78y

Class 4

14:40 Doncaster

Noble Anthem

11st 7lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Probably flattered by his proximity in a tactical novice chase at Cheltenham last month and has since had his limitations exposed in a Grade 2 there; however, he's back at a much more realistic level today and still has plenty of scope to progress from his convincing handicap win at Sedgefield (2m, good to soft) three starts ago.

9/2

2nd

7

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 78y

Class 4

14:40 Doncaster

Noble Anthem

11st 7lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Probably flattered by his proximity in a tactical novice chase at Cheltenham last month and has since had his limitations exposed in a Grade 2 there; however, he's back at a much more realistic level today and still has plenty of scope to progress from his convincing handicap win at Sedgefield (2m, good to soft) three starts ago.

9/2

7th

6

16th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

13:45 Cheltenham

Noble Anthem

11st 4lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won a Class 4 handicap at Sedgefield (2m, good to soft) last month on second chase start and faced tough task when creditable third of four in warm novice contest over C&D (good) last time; this 5yo may have more to offer but others have considerably more substance to their claims.

40/1

Form: 232645 C

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
All five career wins over the extended 1m1f here, the latest back in April 2022; just about stays this longer trip but others look more appealing for win purposes.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(1)

1st Apr 2024

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1m 4f 51y

Class 5

13:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Daheer

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

dwelt start, midfield on inner

14/1

7th

2

(1)

1st Apr 2024

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1m 4f 51y

Class 5

13:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Daheer

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

dwelt start, midfield on inner

14/1

4th

3

(1)

26th Feb 2024

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1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Daheer

9st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Mark Loughnane

All five wins have been at this track (9.4f) but losing spell goes back to April 2022 and he's been quiet in his three runs this winter; mark continues to fall but he's 0-8 at this trip and others are more convincing.

14/1

Form: 151478 C

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Four wins this year, including a breakthrough success over this trip at Newmarket in August; heavy defeats the last twice and perhaps a shade high in the weights now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(6)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Sids Annie

8st 13lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Mark Usher

First past the post for the fifth time on the AW at Kempton last month, only to be disqualified for hanging left and hampering Kinetic; nudged up 2lb but she should still be competitive and she's twice a winner here.

4/1

Form: 62166

Last run: 138 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of a 1m maiden at Ayr on his third start; well beaten in two handicaps in midsummer (8.5f and 1m2f); sold for 23,000gns in July and gelded; stamina for 1m4f the query on his stable debut.
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3rd

13

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Abu Royal

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: L J Morgan

1-25, that win for the Johnstons in an Ayr maiden (1m) in May 2023; in freefall since joining this trainer (0-7), weakening tamely after taking a keen hold in an added visor at Southwell (1m3f; last of ten) nine weeks ago, the drop back in trip needs to make a big difference.

28/1

10th

8

(6)

28th Mar 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Abu Royal

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: L J Morgan

Campaigned at Southwell this year, hinting at a revival in two starts prior to a heavy defeat; remains a long time since sole win; chance depends on how well he reacts to first-time visor.

12/1

8th

6

(9)

13th Mar 2026

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1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:20 Southwell (AW)

Abu Royal

9st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: L J Morgan

1-23; not beaten far albeit out of the frame in both starts here (1m3f/1m4f) since returning in January; needs to find a bit more for the longer trip.

9/1

Form: 401317 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won two of his last four, recording a good Topspeed figure when seeing off 11 rivals at Kempton last month (1m4f); less good back at Kempton three weeks ago but he still makes some appeal at this level.
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9th

3

(5)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Bohemian Breeze

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Backed up a good run on the AW with a fourth here last week when just behind Knightmare; a tongue-tie returns along with new blinkers; thereabouts.

5/1

4th

1

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

14:00 Bath

Bohemian Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Showed clear signs of a return to form with fourth-place finish in latest AW start and he is just as effective on turf; possibilities off 1lb below last winning mark.

3/1

4th

2

(2)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Bohemian Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

On last winning mark but his two efforts this year leave a big doubt over current form; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

Form: 073114 D BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Improved for the switch to handicaps when making a winning stable debut at Nottingham in August (Class 6; 1m2f, good); followed up at Catterick the following month (1m4f, soft; made all) before 1m6f on soft ground placed too much emphasis on stamina at Nottingham six weeks ago; could resume her progress back at 1m4f.
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8

(4)

23rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sanction

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Improved for the switch to handicaps when making a winning stable debut at Nottingham in August (Class 6; 1m2f, good); followed up at Catterick the following month (1m4f, soft; made all) before 1m6f on soft ground placed too much emphasis on stamina at Nottingham six weeks ago; could resume her progress back at 1m4f.

11/4

4th

5

(1)

11th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:37 Nottingham

Sanction

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Ex-William Haggas; 2-2 with the switch to handicapping for new yard, scoring at Nottingham (1m2f, good) and Catterick (1m4f, soft); the way she made all and asserted late on in the latter gives plenty of hope for 1m6f in this hat-trick bid.

2/1

1st

9

(8)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

16:40 Catterick

Sanction

9st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

made all, pushed along when switched to near side over 2f out, ridden against near rail over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, unchallenged

11/4

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Way Of Life

D Express:

Noble Anthem

TOPSPEED:

Bohemian Breeze

Daily Mirror:

Sanction

Telegraph:

Sun Tracker

POSTDATA:

Bohemian Breeze

The Star:

Noble Anthem

Daily Record:

Noble Anthem

RP RATINGS:

Way Of Life

LAMBOURN:

Way Of Life

The Times:

Way Of Life

The Guardian:

Way Of Life

Daily Mail:

Way Of Life

The Sun:

Way Of Life