December 05 / 20.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.30

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 4f 51y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 646448

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Yet to register a win and he beat only two in 1m2f Redcar handicap on his final run for Tim Easterby in October; changed hands for 3,500gns since and better is required for his new yard in a first-time tongue-tie.
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10th

8

(12)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Optician

8st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

0-14 on turf (5-19 on AW) but he ran well when he last tackled grass in summer 2024; returned from some time off with promising fourth at Southwell (1m3f, AW) last month and can be in the mix if building on that effort.

12/1

4th

1

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Optician

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Five-time Wolverhampton winner for Shaun Lycett, all off lower marks; pulled up here last September, having clipped heels on his first run in five months and for this yard, and has been absent since; this trip a bare minimum now.

16/1

10

(6)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Optician

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Herrington

Five Wolverhampton wins to his name for Shaun Lycett, all during the winter months, and never off a mark this high; has gone well here too but possible he'll need this for his new yard after five months off.

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 88-653

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage filly who comes here on the back of a good third of eight in 1m2f Chelmsford handicap a fortnight ago; she must enter calculations on her first go over 1m4f.
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8th

1

(5)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

17:30 Redcar

Louisiana Bay

9st 10lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jack Jones

1m4f/1m6f AW scorer this term but she came in only 11th at Lingfield (1m2f) three weeks ago; only twice raced on turf too so she has a bit to prove.

13/2

11th

3

(3)

1st Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Lingfield (AW)

Louisiana Bay

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Jack Jones

Favourite for seven of her eight AW runs this year, winning two of them and finishing second three times; flopped back on turf 18 days ago but that was in the mud and she could bounce back now returned to the scene of her emphatic win (1m4f) in April.

6/1

5th

3

(3)

14th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Chepstow

Louisiana Bay

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jack Jones

towards rear

7/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 643341 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who ended a long losing run in 1m4f Kempton handicap 15 days ago, getting up off a strong pace; he needs to back it up now off a 3lb higher mark.
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7th

9

(7)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trusty Scout

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Derek Shaw

Winless since 2023 and isn't up to much these days; had plenty of chances at this level of late and only holds outside claims.

16/1

6th

10

(7)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trusty Scout

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Derek Shaw

3-69 and his current losing run is up to 25; others preferred.

16/1

5th

8

(8)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Trusty Scout

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Three-time winner but the latest of those wins came in November 2023; fifth in two starts at Wolverhampton in January but he was well beaten at Newcastle (1m, AW) 13 days ago; others preferred.

16/1

Form: 0-9957 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden and he arrives below par, only seventh to Trusty Scout in 1m4f Kempton handicap 15 days ago; cheekpieces go on for his Tapeta debut with better required.
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5th

6

(6)

17th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kemerton

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

held up in rear

12/1

3rd

4

(1)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kemerton

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

Unplaced in 13 attempts over a variety of trips; slipping to a workable mark but others push stronger claims, particularly after he was last of eight over C&D in the 8.30 yesterday.

8/1

9

(7)

15th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kemerton

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ian Williams

First-time cheekpieces seemed to help when fourth of 11 over 1m4f here last month but upping him to 2m wasn't the answer next time and he didn't do enough over C&D since to think this is his trip either; work to do.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 127966

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at Lingfield (1m2f) in August but in and out since, only sixth in 9.5f handicap here 18 days ago; blinkers are reached for now.
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8th

8

(9)

17th Feb 2026

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Black Smoke

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Three of his five wins have come over C&D, including a division of this race last year when rated 5lb higher; not shone yet this winter and he arrives with a bit to prove.

14/1

6th

4

(2)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Black Smoke

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Loughnane

Three-time course winner (1m6f) but he's been out of sorts in his last five runs and latest was at this track three weeks ago; has something to prove and his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip.

20/1

11

(9)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:08 Bath

Black Smoke

8st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Mark Loughnane

Kept on well to score off this mark at Chepstow (2m, good to firm) in July and also has a soft-ground success on his record but both runs last month were below par and conditions are probably not ideal for him today.

16/1

Form: 454617 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Three wins in 2023, including here, and he wasn't seen to best effect when seventh of 11 over C&D three weeks ago; ought to be in the shake-up.
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9th

10

(7)

7th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ghostly

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Stella Barclay

Not the most consistent but has won seven times, including when getting the race in the stewards' room in an amateur riders' event over C&D in November; twice held at Wolverhampton since and may just need this after three months off.

20/1

6th

9

(1)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ghostly

9st 5lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Stella Barclay

midfield

33/1

10/1

Form: 346951 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Got right back on track when landing 1m4f Brighton handicap in October; up 2lb but he's proven on Tapeta and should go well again.
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4

(6)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

16:10 Brighton

Temur Khan

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Won this race three years ago and added another classified race last July, his last success; essentially disappointing this year.

14/1

5

(7)

16th Jul 2025

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:20 Bath

Temur Khan

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

10yo whose last win came in a classified at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) over a year ago; has struggled since and, while he wasn't beaten far when sixth of seven at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) 20 days ago, others are preferred.

20/1

20/1

Form: 832-00 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Course winner but only twice raced this autumn after ten months off and yet to fire, beating only one at Lingfield (1m4f) 34 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.
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7th

7

(1)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gold Standard

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

prominent

12/1

7th

7

(1)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gold Standard

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Placed over 1m4f at Lingfield in January but below par twice since, taking his overall record to 3-51.

12/1

7th

3

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Gold Standard

9st 9lb

T: Tony Carroll

Record is only 3-50; best effort this year when third in C&D handicap on penultimate start; has more to find on these terms.

12/1

50/1

Form: 05-057

Last run: 145 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
A fair ex-Irish 1m4f winner but yet to match that form for his current yard; pulled up over fences last time, so others appeal more.
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9th

5

(8)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

With A Start

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Peter Winks

towards rear

50/1

0

4

18th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

14:05 Worcester

With A Start

10st 5lb

J: James Best

T: Peter Winks

Two modest chasing efforts and 26lb out of the handicap.

66/1

Form: 317463 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
A three-time scorer in the first half of the season (including over C&D) and he has shaped with encouragement on both runs back after a mid-season break, not enjoying a clear run when third over C&D 40 days ago; big shout eased 1lb.
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4th

2

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Moon Over The Sea

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 4lb higher than when winning over C&D (good to firm) last month, but has run well off this mark and higher in her two outings since; has finished first and second in his two starts under Myla Coppins; stable also runs Dogged; major player.

3/1

2nd

1

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

17:23 Leicester

Moon Over The Sea

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

In fine form since returned to turf this spring, winning two races at about 1m3f (firm and good to firm); had a 7lb higher mark to contend with when outpointed back at Bath since but the winner wasn't badly treated on past Flat form and autumn hurdle wins; now 3lb lower; major player.

2/1

2nd

1

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:12 Bath

Moon Over The Sea

9st 13lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Brings good stats, being 2-2 since returned to turf from AW and 2-3 at Bath; justified favouritism at Windsor last week when avoiding a penalty for his C&D success under Myla Coppins; has to deal with revised mark and a 4lb penalty but still respected.

9/4

33/1

Form: 537628

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Failed to go on for Charlie Johnston this term and changed hands for £1,000 after coming in last of eight in 1m Newcastle handicap in October; this yard switch needs to spark a resurgence if he's to gain a maiden success.
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11th

8

(6)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Camusdarach

9st 5lb

J: William Cox

T: Joe Ponting

took keen hold, led

33/1

8th

5

(5)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Camusdarach

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

The return to AW and the first-time cheekpieces are possible positives, but he's been disappointing this year and a major turnaround is needed.

15/2

2nd

1

(2)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

17:25 Musselburgh

Camusdarach

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

led, headed over 2f out, soon outpaced and struggling, went remote second towards finish

7/1

Non-runners

Urban Champion

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Payout
Exacta £12.40
Straight Forecast £9.78
Tricast £40.79
Trifecta £55.00

Selections

The Times:

Trusty Scout

NEWMARKET:

Louisiana Bay

SPOTLIGHT:

Moon Over The Sea

The Star:

Urban Champion

RP RATINGS:

Kemerton

D Express:

Louisiana Bay

The Sun:

Louisiana Bay

POSTDATA:

Moon Over The Sea

Telegraph:

Trusty Scout

The Guardian:

Trusty Scout

Daily Mail:

Trusty Scout

Daily Mirror:

Trusty Scout

Daily Record:

Trusty Scout