December 26 / 17.05 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.05

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  • Prize money: £5574.2
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 662753

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-10 but he's shown winning potential at a low level, including when close up in third over 1m3f at Southwell 19 days ago; will need them to go hard early if he's to get off the mark faced with this sharper test.
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9th

11

(3)

16th Jun 2026

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1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:54 Wolverhampton (AW)

Have You A Minute

8st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Tom Tate

Two wins and two seconds from six runs over C&D but he finished last season on a downswing and there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh; used to plying his trade at a lower level too.

20/1

4

(1)

28th Oct 2025

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Have You A Minute

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tom Tate

Winner twice and runner-up twice from six starts over C&D, his latest success coming on his penultimate start; met trouble when fifth of eight at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) 12 days ago and shortlisted back here.

9/2

4

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Have You A Minute

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tom Tate

Winner twice and runner-up twice from six starts over C&D, his latest success coming on his penultimate start; met trouble when fifth of eight at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) 12 days ago and shortlisted back here.

9/2

20/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 060237

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Two good runs here were followed by a lesser effort behind Distinction over C&D last week, forced extremely wide on the home turn; better than that and shouldn't be far away.
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9th

8

(3)

2nd Mar 2024

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gypsy Whisper

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Has gone close at this course on four occasions since November; posted lesser efforts the last twice, taking AW record to 0-23.

16/1

5th

8

(3)

29th Jan 2024

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gypsy Whisper

9st 6lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

Last turf win came in 2022; 0-22 on AW but has gone close at Wolverhampton on four occasions of late; place possibilities if bouncing back from a lesser effort ten days ago.

9/1

5th

5

(2)

19th Jan 2024

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gypsy Whisper

9st 9lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

Infrequent winner recently but ran well in this grade over a furlong further last time; has run well on four of last five starts (including over C&D) and another good run seems likely.

7/1

28/1

  • Place: £6.50

Form: 335485

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Failed to progress in ten starts for Andrew Balding; sold 2,000gns in October; starts out for new stable off a lowly mark but others come here with less to prove.
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6th

6

(8)

25th Feb 2025

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1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Storm Valley

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Matt Crawley

Truncated 2024 season featured wins over 1m2f/1m3f on turf/AW; may be sharper with Kempton reappearance under her belt but this distance looks inadequate.

8/1

6th

5

(3)

5th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Storm Valley

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Matt Crawley

towards rear

7/2

6th

5

(3)

5th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Storm Valley

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Matt Crawley

took keen hold, towards rear, dropped to last after 2f

7/2

3/1

Form: 537841 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Ended a losing run in emphatic fashion over C&D last week, surging to the front in the final furlong and drawing clear despite hanging to his left; that effort was backed up by the Topspeed figure and he is considered under his 5lb penalty.
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5th

5

(6)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:28 Kempton (AW)

Distinction

9st 7lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

A three-time winner (including over C&D) in 2025; yet to hit top form this season though, slowly away when sixth of eight in 1m2f Pontefract handicap last month; needs to take a step forward.

14/1

6th

7

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Distinction

9st 2lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Kept to a track that suits as his form at Pontefract features wins in 2024/2025 and a resurgent effort (close third) in latest start; faces some unexposed types among his younger rivals but holds a solid chance.

5/1

Form: 842780 BF

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Has three AW wins to his name and the latest came off a 3lb higher mark at Newcastle back in January (1m2f); too free when favourite for a Newcastle handicap 106 days ago (first-time visor, retained) when last seen; better can be expected today.
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11

(5)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:55 Beverley

Calcutta Dream

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

All six wins have been on the AW; two fair runs at Newcastle in June/July but well beaten on last three runs on turf; plenty to prove.

12/1

10

(11)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Calcutta Dream

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Six-time winner but unreliable in handicaps and classified races; not the percentage call.

10/1

3

(4)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

18:30 Thirsk

Calcutta Dream

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won a similar race at Southwell in January; best effort since when third of 14 at Newcastle 19 days ago (1m; blinkered first time); a danger to all if the headgear works so well a second time.

5/1

12/1

Form: -78481 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Made it 21st time lucky when springing a 40-1 surprise over C&D 16 days ago, getting the better of a head-bobbing finish; the second has boosted the form since and this 5yo can make another bold bid despite a small rise in the weights.
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5th

4

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

18:00 Pontefract

Prince Hector

9st 9lb

J: Roisin Leech

T: Jessica Bedi

Twice second (over 1m2f) in classified company at Chelmsford over the winter but his more recent form is not so encouraging, sixth of 13 in 1m2f classified event at Newcastle last time; on a long losing run too.

14/1

6th

8

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Hector

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jessica Bedi

On a long losing run but he wasn't disgraced with sixth of 12 in 1m2f Redcar handicap eight days ago; no forlorn hope.

20/1

6th

11

(11)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Prince Hector

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jessica Bedi

14-race maiden on turf; tailed off on return to grass at Catterick last time (1m4f, good; cheekpieces; lost a shoe); has blinkers back on but hard to fancy.

20/1

Form: 584850

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Disappointing for current yard and he's been beaten a long way in amateur events on his last three starts; dropping in the weights and his apprentice created a favourable impression when riding his first winner at Southwell on Friday; type to bounce back at some stage.
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9th

12

(9)

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Leicester

Dark Company

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

took keen hold, towards rear on inner

16/1

9th

12

(9)

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Leicester

Dark Company

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

took keen hold, towards rear on inner

16/1

16/1

Form: 836718

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the tenth attempt when landing a 1m2f handicap at Chelmsford in September; he won that in fair style but it was a desperately weak affair and he's since finished down the field back at Chelmsford; others look stronger today.
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10th

7

(5)

22nd May 2025

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1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Egoiste

10st 13lb

J: Mr Guy Mitchell

T: David Menuisier

C&D winner; two solid efforts over C&D this year and he won a 1m4f handicap at Kempton in April; last of four over C&D (Dubai Immo third) under Guy Mitchell 21 days ago, but that was a messy affair and this bigger field should help; chance.

6/1

10th

7

(5)

22nd May 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Egoiste

10st 13lb

J: Mr Guy Mitchell

T: David Menuisier

C&D winner; two solid efforts over C&D this year and he won a 1m4f handicap at Kempton in April; last of four over C&D (Dubai Immo third) under Guy Mitchell 21 days ago, but that was a messy affair and this bigger field should help; chance.

6/1

4th

4

(3)

1st May 2025

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1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Egoiste

10st 13lb

J: Mr Guy Mitchell

T: David Menuisier

took keen hold, raced in third

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 174630 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Won three of his first seven starts for Tony Carroll (1m to 1m4f); he hasn't found his best form in three runs back from a short break but has the ability to feature in a race that is effectively a 0-52.
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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

8/1

Form: 265242

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Still seeking first win after 19 attempts but she has been threatening, finishing second in three of her last six starts; has the thick end of 5l to make up with Distinction on last week's C&D run but blinkers are now given a go.
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9th

10

(11)

16th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Casa Luna

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Philip Kirby

In good form here (1m6f/1m4f) the last twice, beating Bond Spirit in clearcut style then close second to Endofastorm; gets 5lb pull with the latter; fighting chance.

5/1

9th

10

(11)

16th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Casa Luna

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Philip Kirby

In good form here (1m6f/1m4f) the last twice, beating Bond Spirit in clearcut style then close second to Endofastorm; gets 5lb pull with the latter; fighting chance.

5/1

2nd

7

(2)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Casa Luna

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Philip Kirby

led at steady pace, headed and raced in second after 3f

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £36.60
Straight Forecast £34.88
Tricast £642.15
Trifecta £488.00

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Distinction

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Distinction

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Distinction