December 05 / 17.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.30

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  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.80
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 705

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in 1m maidens on first two starts but his fifth of six over that trip at Chelmsford was a bit more encouraging; needs to take another big step forward on this nursery debut but the drop to 6f is an interesting move; no surprise if he features.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(1)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Carlisle

Better

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Both wins have been on AW and latest was 11 months ago; 0-15 on turf but he had a near-miss at Nottingham (5f, good) in July and has run respectably in two of his three subsequent runs; usually comes from off the pace and has possibilities if he gets some luck.

12/1

3

(6)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Better

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Paul Midgley

Finished five places behind Arlington at Ripon 11 days ago but he met trouble in running; beaten only a head at Nottingham (5f, good) earlier in July and a repeat of that form would give him reasonable claims.

5/1

7th

4

(8)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Ripon

Better

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Paul Midgley

Chased home Canaria Queen in a Nottingham classified event 11 days ago and 1lb better off for a head defeat today; ran another good race at Newcastle on Saturday, never nearer than at the finish; new blinkers replace cheekpieces; has the ability to win a race of this nature but he's an habitual slow starter so will always need some luck in running.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 476238

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Behind Hand Jive when a slightly disappointing eighth at Newcastle (7f) last month but had been placed in his first two nurseries (7f/6f) and may still have a bigger run in him.
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14

(9)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:00 Nottingham

Upper Hand

9st 0lb

J: Lloyd Applegate

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

0-17 (placed over 5.5f-7f); acts on soft; below par latest but either of his prior efforts would probably see him get competitive.

12/1

9

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

17:40 Brighton

Upper Hand

8st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Still a maiden but beat all bar one in form over shorter here a month ago and he should shed his maiden status sooner or later.

7/2

2nd

8

(8)

31st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

16:52 Brighton

Upper Hand

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Still a maiden but ran encouragingly at Ripon (good) dropped to 5f last time; unexposed at about this distance and on turf; one to consider.

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 5006

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Didn't show a great deal in three turf races in Ireland during the summer and made a low-key stable debut when sixth of eight in 5f novice here three weeks ago; however, he remains unexposed and has a more realistic chance to get competitive now switched to a nursery.
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7th

5

(5)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bitcoin Profit

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Max Young

Off the mark in 8.6f handicap here last April but she's generally struggled since; her reappearance fifth here (7f; hood added) last month was a bit more like it but she's now 1-15 and others are more convincing.

20/1

7th

5

(5)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bitcoin Profit

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Max Young

Off the mark in 8.6f handicap here last April but she's generally struggled since; her reappearance fifth here (7f; hood added) last month was a bit more like it but she's now 1-15 and others are more convincing.

20/1

5th

4

(6)

18th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bitcoin Profit

9st 7lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Max Young

raced wide, midfield, outpaced over 2f out, some headway inside final furlong

33/1

Form: 57454

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Yet to be placed after five runs but was close fourth in 7f Newcastle nursery last month, having raced prominently throughout, and has good claims off the same mark here if suited by the drop back to 6f.
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7th

9

(8)

27th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Hand Jive

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Nine-race maiden who appeared to be going the wrong way, but bounced back in the first-time visor when third of nine at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) ten days ago; 1lb lower, but much depends on whether the headgear continues to work.

7/1

3rd

7

(3)

17th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Hand Jive

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Johnston

Has bits of encouraging form but ran badly (finished last of 11) at Newcastle most recently; hopes of shedding his maiden status are pinned on first-time headgear.

12/1

11

(1)

28th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Hand Jive

8st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

0-7 but some fair runs since switched to Tapeta and from a bad draw he didn't run too badly last time at Kempton (7f); that might be more his trip but he's still considered.

10/1

33/1

Form: 448307

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden; now 6lb lower than when placed over 5f on turf during the summer but his two AW runs at Chelmsford this autumn were very disappointing; today's headgear switch needs to give him a good boost.
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8th

4

(6)

3rd Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Kempton (AW)

Surface To Air

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Evans

0-12 but has a small race in him and he ran creditably when third at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (behind Si Si La Bonne); each-way shout again.

8/1

3rd

5

(6)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Surface To Air

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: David Evans

in touch with leaders

10/1

5th

12

(6)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Surface To Air

9st 4lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: David Evans

Ten-race maiden; now 6lb lower than when placed over 5f on turf during the summer but his two AW runs at Chelmsford this autumn were very disappointing; today's headgear switch needs to give him a good boost.

33/1

4/1

Form: 902451 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Rallied well to open account at Chelmsford (6f) last month, his ninth start; 4lb rise demands a bit more from him but at least we know he's been in good nick.
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1st

1

(1)

11th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:03 Kempton (AW)

Amroon

9st 10lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Marco Botti

6f Polytrack and 7f Tapeta winner; largely consistent earlier in the campaign but the handicapper looks to have gained control on his last couple of starts.

11/2

8th

5

(4)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amroon

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Marco Botti

C&D win in July; couldn't muster sufficient pace in a 6f handicap at Southwell two weeks ago (tried in cheekpieces which are now left off); not discounted back up in distance.

9/2

6th

6

(6)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:22 Southwell (AW)

Amroon

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Marco Botti

Well on top at the finish in a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; 3lb rise not excessive and cheekpieces could help; will need luck in running back at 6f but he's capable.

3/1

Form: 607

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to three-time Group 1 winner Halfway To Heaven and ten other winners; soundly beaten on both outings since a fairly encouraging debut in September (6f, turf) but makes her nursery debut in a low-grade event and might be aided by a first-time tongue-tie.
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7th

1

(8)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chaumet More

9st 9lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Half-sister to three-time Group 1 winner Halfway To Heaven and ten other winners; soundly beaten on both outings since a fairly encouraging debut in September (6f, turf) but makes her nursery debut in a low-grade event and might be aided by a first-time tongue-tie.

10/1

7th

5

27th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

13:20 Lingfield (AW)

Chaumet More

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Nicely bred but needs to improve on her two turf efforts and may find better opportunities in handicaps shortly; chance depends on how well she takes to AW.

33/1

11th

3

(12)

20th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

14:40 Yarmouth

Chaumet More

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Half-sister to ten winners, including Irish 1,00 Guineas and Nassau Stakes scorer Halfway To Heaven; 12-1 at Haydock (6f, good) on debut, when showing some promise despite not being seriously involved; should take a step forward; check for any market confidence.

12/1

OUR TIP
8th
3 (5)
Mbappe

7/1

Form: 508628

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Kept on well for close second at Chelmsford (6f) in September, his second nursery, but was below that form after racing too freely on his latest outing (gelded soon afterwards) and it's hard to tell how he'll respond to first-time blinkers.
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6th

1

(6)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

12:50 Kempton (AW)

Mbappe

9st 12lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Mark Loughnane

Justified favouritism, by half a length, in C&D contest last week for a first win since 2024; incurs 5lb penalty but Donagh Murphy claims that amount; remains well treated on historical data anyway; respected, assuming he takes to first-time cheekpieces.

9/4

1st

3

(5)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Mbappe

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Commenced his 2026 campaign with an encouraging effort (close third) over C&D last week and remains well handicapped on peak form, which includes two wins off higher marks in 2024; enters calculations.

3/1

66/1

Form: 963006

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Displayed minor promise in the spring and, following a break, may not have been suited by the soft ground when soundly beaten on both outings in October; still makes only limited appeal on this nursery debut, though.
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7th

3

25th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

14:30 Newton Abbot

No Sinner

11st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Bill Turner

Had plenty of chances on the Flat (0-9) and peak RPRs were at sprint trips; major stamina doubts for hurdling.

33/1

5th

7

(6)

30th May 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

No Sinner

8st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: Bill Turner

Modest maiden at best last spring and not so good last autumn or when upped to 7f on reappearance; another new trip but very stiff task.

50/1

9th

7

(8)

21st May 2024

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

14:50 Brighton

No Sinner

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Bill Turner

midfield

25/1

Form: 50670

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; in rear throughout when 33-1 for Newcastle nursery on last month's AW debut and could be considered only if much stronger in the betting here; hood removed after one use.
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11th

11

(4)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Blue Eyed Kate

8st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Darryll Holland

Seven-race maiden; still has no placed form but showed a glimmer of promise at Lingfield (6f, AW) on seasonal debut; improvement is possible if she takes well to first-time blinkers.

10/1

11th

11

(4)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Blue Eyed Kate

8st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Darryll Holland

Seven-race maiden; still has no placed form but showed a glimmer of promise at Lingfield (6f, AW) on seasonal debut; improvement is possible if she takes well to first-time blinkers.

10/1

6th

4

(7)

5th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Blue Eyed Kate

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Darryll Holland

Well down the field in all three nurseries last year, most recently after racing too freely at Wolverhampton in December; has tongue-tie fitted here; considered only if lively in the betting.

14/1

25/1

Form: 996

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Unable to land any sort of blow in her three qualifying races, albeit not disgraced over C&D 12 days ago; improvement required on today's nursery debut.
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10th

1

(4)

13th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nassau Bay

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Little solid form and she's finished last in 6f handicap/classified events on her last two starts; new headgear tried today.

40/1

11th

11

(4)

29th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Nassau Bay

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ivan Furtado

towards rear

25/1

11th

8

(3)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nassau Bay

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ivan Furtado

prominent

25/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £37.40
Straight Forecast £29.71
Tricast £224.78
Trifecta £323.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hand Jive

Telegraph:

Amroon

D Express:

Upper Hand

Daily Mail:

Nassau Bay

NEWMARKET:

Better

The Sun:

Upper Hand

The Guardian:

Amroon

The Star:

Amroon

Daily Record:

Amroon

RP RATINGS:

Hand Jive

POSTDATA:

Hand Jive

The Times:

Hand Jive

Daily Mirror:

Hand Jive