December 05 / 18.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 350338 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Poorly drawn on today's debut at this course but he's been in good form over 5f on Newcastle Tapeta, getting checked in his run two starts ago and anything but discredited in a better race than this 18 days ago; remains one to be interested in.
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3

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Prolific winner down the years, adding two AW handicaps to his haul in February; arrives in good form but he was no match for Imperial Guard here last week and the turnaround in the weights may be insufficient.

6/1

2nd

4

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 10lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but placed twice since returned to 7f, latterly in C&D (good) contest won by Jkr Cobbler three weeks ago; 2lb higher today but probably won't be far away.

8/1

3rd

5

(10)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but looked back in good nick when close third at Musselburgh (7f, good; just behind Monhammer) on Tuesday and remains on a good mark; shortlisted.

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 6P0316

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Tight with Let's Go Hugo on C&D form in October and again played late when winning over 6f at Chelmsford next time; didn't get the best of trips there 14 days ago and still has some potential back at 5f.
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5th

2

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Pontefract

Dicko The Legend

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Yet to score this term but running well, fourth of ten in 5.5f Doncaster handicap eight days ago; he ought to be thereabouts once more.

9/2

4th

2

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Dicko The Legend

11st 2lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Liam Bailey

Both turf wins have been over 6f at York, the latest last summer off 1lb lower; found some trouble in running when third at Pontefract last time and has another big effort in him.

13/2

3rd

5

(8)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Dicko The Legend

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Both turf wins have been over 6f at York, the latest a 22-runner handicap last July (good) when back after wind surgery; creditable sixth at Redcar last time (6f, good to firm); a possible.

6/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 822413 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Off the mark when making all over 6f at Chelmsford in October but had more competition for the lead when third of nine there since; has better form on Polytrack than Tapeta but no harm in the return to 5f and, as he can wander under pressure, the fitting of cheekpieces could help.
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3

(1)

8th Sep 2025

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0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Agostino

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Robert Cowell

Used to make all but has become tactically versatile; all four wins have been at Chelmsford where he ran well from a wide draw 11 days ago; 0-6 on the AW here but three times a runner-up and much respected from stall 1.

11/4

5th

9

(9)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Agostino

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Robert Cowell

Has been a trailblazer in the past, but showed he didn't have to lead when successful off this mark on his reappearance over C&D in May (all four wins here); should appreciate the return to this venue following three lesser efforts on turf and one for the shortlist despite the outside stall.

9/2

6th

2

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

19:22 Lingfield

Agostino

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Robert Cowell

All four wins have come on the AW at Chelmsford including from 2lb lower on his reappearance in May (5f); however, he is 0-26 elsewhere and 0-15 on turf so not hard to have reservations.

20/1

5/1

Form: 205004 CD BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has won two from four starts at this course; never involved from wide draw behind Let's Go Hugo over C&D in October (favourite) but his fourth off a much reduced mark was still a step in the right direction after some ordinary turf runs; respected.
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1st

6

(1)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

18:10 Catterick

Resilience

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Two-time turf winner (5f, good to firm) who was running well in defeat on AW in the winter; back up in grade for his reappearance but he's still feasibly weighted and the betting will be useful.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 336075 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Often leads; dual C&D winner who has dropped a fair way in the weights since her Southwell win last December; recent efforts on turf and C&D haven't approached that level, though, so she has it to prove for now.
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0

3

(3)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trusty Rusty

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

Often leads; dual C&D winner who has dropped a fair way in the weights since her Southwell win last December; recent efforts on turf and C&D haven't approached that level, though, so she has it to prove for now.

10/1

5th

1

(2)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trusty Rusty

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

led, edged right and headed 1f out, soon flashed tail, no extra final 110yds

7/2

7th

2

(2)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

13:55 Sandown

Trusty Rusty

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Tony Carroll

Multiple turf/AW winner but well beaten both starts following five-month break, including over C&D last time; still to show soft ground is ideal and, although Oisin Murphy rides, others appeal more.

6/1

Form: 724302

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Can lead; good start for this yard when third in C&D novice but soundly beaten on handicap debut at Newcastle before having a stiff task on latest start (first-time cheekpieces, retained); still early days.
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12th

6

(1)

3rd May 2024

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Kaidu

9st 8lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Susan Corbett

Ten-race maiden; signed off for Archie Watson with pretty good third at Wolverhampton (6f) in January and may not have handled soft turf when struggling on recent stable debut but others have more pressing claims; hooded for first time.

20/1

12th

6

(1)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Kaidu

9st 8lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Susan Corbett

Ten-race maiden; signed off for Archie Watson with pretty good third at Wolverhampton (6f) in January and may not have handled soft turf when struggling on recent stable debut but others have more pressing claims; hooded for first time.

20/1

16th

2

(10)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Thirsk

Kaidu

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Susan Corbett

towards rear

14/1

Form: 539000

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Useful 6f win at Newcastle in January but hard to fancy on what's he achieved in the second half of 2023 and he hasn't run over a bare 5f since his debut.
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8th

3

(3)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dyed In The Wool

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

0-10 since winning at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) just over a year ago and finished a well-held third of seven at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) 11 days ago; the first two have won since, though, so not dismissed down another 2lb.

7/1

3rd

2

(2)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Dyed In The Wool

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Now 16lb lower than when winning on Tapeta at Newcastle at start of last year but has been in the doldrums for a while now; visor removed after one use; tongue-tie fitted for first time; revival needed.

12/1

Form: 172318 CD BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in July who made all over 6f here in October but she couldn't sustain her effort after racing prominently here 18 days ago; return to 5f is no bad thing but she could have been better drawn.
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5

(6)

15th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Speed Dial Baileys

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: James Tate

Handy sort who win twice here (5f/6f) last year but she ended 2023 with two heavy defeats on Tapeta; now back on last winning mark but she needs a major revival back in trip; hood removed.

10/1

11th

12

(9)

21st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:38 Southwell (AW)

Speed Dial Baileys

8st 11lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: James Tate

took keen hold, midfield, no impression from 2f out

20/1

0

7

(9)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Speed Dial Baileys

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Tate

prominent

5/1

Form: 514507 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has dropped below the winning mark of all three successes this year, the first over 6f here (has also gone close over C&D), but she has lost the thread of late, including back on this track.
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9th

2

(8)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:25 Windsor

All In The Hips

9st 10lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

dwelt start, soon recovered and in touch with leaders

12/1

4

(2)

27th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

19:08 Lingfield (AW)

All In The Hips

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: David Evans

Two wins on the AW this year, the latest at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in May; not the easiest to predict, though, and has followed that success with two lesser efforts; not quite sure what to expect.

6/1

8th

8

(3)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

All In The Hips

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Soft-ground 5f win last April on one of her two visits to this track; three wins in the meantime, latest on Wolverhampton AW (6f) this May; no show on latest start but plenty of 2023 turf form (acts on any going) gives her a big shout.

9/1

Form: -89895

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Sprint winner in France as 2yo; looked to retain ability on British debut and showed some life over 6f here on final start for Patrick Morris; there may be other days though, tackling 5f for the first time from wide draw on stable debut.
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4th

2

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Beylerbeyi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Tricky to settle and is held up in rear; won the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f, good to firm; 9lb higher today) last October and had some very solid AW form over 1m2f-2m this year; back to near his best when eighth of 20 at Royal Ascot (2m4f) but he needs to hit a new high if he's to win this.

16/1

8th

1

(16)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Beylerbeyi

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Won the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f, good to firm; 9lb higher today) last October and had some very solid AW form over 1m2f-2m this year; not nearly so good in his two races back on turf but his recent run at Epsom (1m2f) should have teed him up nicely for this; current mark and tactical issues coming from the rear are the chief worries.

12/1

10th

5

(17)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Beylerbeyi

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Acts on good to soft, much more to prove on soft; won the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f, good to firm; 10lb higher today) last October and had some very solid AW form over 1m2f-2m this year, prior to tailing off at 50-1 in the Group 3 Ormonde at Chester four weeks ago; he's not on a bad mark but plenty needs to go right if one of his late rushes is to prevail in this.

33/1

Non-runners

Let's Go Hugo

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Payout
Exacta £39.70
Straight Forecast £38.87
Tricast £153.27
Trifecta £186.80

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Agostino

The Times:

Let's Go Hugo

POSTDATA:

Kaidu

Daily Mirror:

Speed Dial Baileys

SPOTLIGHT:

Dicko The Legend

RP RATINGS:

Resilience

D Express:

Ramon Di Loria

Daily Record:

Kaidu

The Sun:

Let's Go Hugo

The Star:

Let's Go Hugo

Telegraph:

Agostino

The Guardian:

Agostino

Daily Mail:

Agostino