December 27 / 17.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.30

Standard

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 31 runners
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Runners: 31 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 161209 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Very patchy this year and ran poorly back from wind surgery recently, but did too much too soon over 7f that night; has two wins and a close second to his name in three runs over 6f on Tapeta and it wouldn't surprise to see him bounce back.
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10th

3

(7)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:57 Bellewstown

Dandys Derriere

9st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: D Broad

Four-time winner hasn't scored since winning at Wolverhampton for his former yard in December 2023; failed to beat a rival on debut for this stable at Dundalk in April; can only be watched for now.

20/1

8th

6

(3)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Dandys Derriere

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: D Broad

Four wins in the UK with three on AW but well beaten both Irish starts at this track and not easy to fancy; new yard.

33/1

8th

6

(3)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Dandys Derriere

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: D Broad

Four wins in the UK with three on AW but well beaten both Irish starts at this track and not easy to fancy; new yard.

33/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 527731 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner who proved he can do it over this trip when winning an apprentice handicap at Southwell last Friday; has no penalty for that and needs considering under in-form 7lb claimer Ethan Jones.
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3rd

9

(6)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Lisa Williamson

All ten wins have been on AW including five at this track; runner-up off 2lb higher over C&D in September but it has been tough going since and others look safer.

33/1

4th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Lisa Williamson

Better at 6f these days and can be given a pass for his latest Southwell run (5f); second over C&D on his penultimate start and he is one to consider at this level.

12/1

4th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Lisa Williamson

Better at 6f these days and can be given a pass for his latest Southwell run (5f); second over C&D on his penultimate start and he is one to consider at this level.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 782250 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner who's back on a handy mark for a trainer who also saddles Catesby (both happiest on the sharp end); needs to improve on recent efforts.
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3rd

10

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:30 Brighton

Coast

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner who ran well when fourth of 13 at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) a week ago, but her losing run is up to 26 and she's unlikely to get her own way in this field.

9/1

4th

15

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Coast

9st 0lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Winless since 2024 and she has failed to beat a rival in last three starts including over 5f here (firm) last week; not hard to look elsewhere.

40/1

Form: 291388 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner who's been expensive to follow lately and doesn't have much room for manoeuvre off this mark; things went wrong here last time, though, and he's drawn to attack if getting away better.
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1

(1)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Catesby

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Made all for clearcut C&D win off 1lb lower in October and did well to finish fourth at Wolverhampton three weeks ago, given he was slowly away and encountered traffic in the straight; could be very hard to catch if he breaks on terms from stall 1 today.

6/4

4th

17

27th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Catesby

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

reluctant to load, dwelt start, in rear, not clear run over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish

6/1

Form: 773686 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Slow start left him with plenty to do on his second run for this yard last time but he shaped encouragingly; is down to a career-low mark and market strength would bring him into the reckoning.
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11th

10

(4)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

The Princes Poet

9st 0lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Ian McInnes

awkward start, in rear

20/1

11th

10

(4)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

The Princes Poet

9st 0lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Ian McInnes

awkward start, in rear

20/1

4th

12

(6)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:06 Newcastle (AW)

The Princes Poet

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian McInnes

squeezed out start, in rear

10/1

6th
28
Embla

20/1

Form: 414686 C

Last run: 175 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has gone well fresh before but both wins came after a recent outing and she wasn't in much form when last seen in the summer; several others hold more pressing claims.
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4th

2

(5)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Embla

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Alan Brown

Wins have come on Tapeta and boasts a patchy record at best on turf; has lacked consisency this year, typically failing to back up her Musselburgh third (behind two of these) when well held on the AW last time.

14/1

6th

3

(6)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Embla

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Alan Brown

Has modest 2-34 strike-rate but one win was gained over this C&D, and she didn't get the best of runs before keeping on well for close third in this grade at Musselburgh (5f, good) three weeks ago; more appealing than most.

5/1

3rd

2

(6)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Embla

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Alan Brown

in touch with leaders, headway but waiting for room over 1f out, in the clear and ran on final 110yds, just held

20/1

5/1

Form: 231442 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has enjoyed a consistent season but he's now 11lb higher than when beating Astrophysics in this race last year (8lb worse off with that one) and stall 11 won't help; player but has a bit to overcome.
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3rd

4

(7)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Bomb Squad

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Mackie

Dual C&D winner, but has raced exclusively over 7f since December and was successful over that distance here four weeks ago; has to prove he still has the speed for this trip, but his course record makes him hard to dismiss.

4/1

1st

6

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Bomb Squad

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Mackie

Eight wins on the AW include three at this track (6f/7f), the last win coming off 2lb lower at Wolverhampton last month; ran well when runner-up here 16 days ago and there's no reason why he can't go well again.

4/1

2nd

10

(13)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bomb Squad

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Mackie

Eight wins on the AW including three over 6f/7f here; still 2lb above his highest winning mark and will need things to pan out right from the outside stall, but one for the shortlist nonetheless.

6/1

Form: 86299

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Far from exciting for Mark Loughnane early in the year and started a big price for his new yard back from a break recently; is entitled to come on for that but would want to see some market interest in a first-time hood.
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9th

7

(10)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:45 Southwell (AW)

Dercol

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Kevin Frost

Inconsistent results at about 6f, though looked much better than the bare result at Wolverhampton on penultimate outing; now 0-7 but this new trip is a possible source of improvement; not ruled out.

15/2

6th

7

(7)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

13:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dercol

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Kevin Frost

Promising efforts in C&D events last March; not yet had a chance to show what he can do in handicaps as he's been seriously hampered in both attempts for new yard (hood fitted latest, retained) but capable of going well.

9/1

8th

6

27th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dercol

9st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Kevin Frost

towards rear

20/1

Form: 437241 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Nothing like as good now but has found his level again and been in decent form, ending a long losing run off 4lb lower six weeks ago; no obvious reason he won't go well again.
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1

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:07 Lingfield

First Company

9st 10lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Gained his first turf win since July 2021 when making all at Carlisle nine days ago (6f, good to soft); a 6lb rise for that win looks stiff given he's thoroughly exposed but he's drawn 8 and should be able to grab the rail which has been a huge advantage at recent meetings; key player.

9/4

1st

7

(4)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

17:50 Carlisle

First Company

10st 9lb

J: Miss Tilly Evans

T: Mark Loughnane

Usually seen on the AW (3-24) these days; just 1-27 on turf and would have even more to prove were the ground to ease significantly.

8/1

1st

7

(4)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

17:50 Carlisle

First Company

10st 9lb

J: Miss Tilly Evans

T: Mark Loughnane

Usually seen on the AW (3-24) these days; just 1-27 on turf and would have even more to prove were the ground to ease significantly.

8/1

Form: 705297 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Five-time course winner who's entitled to have come on for his recent C&D return from five months off at his age; is back on his last successful mark and should fare better.
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7th

2

(3)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Astrophysics

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Losing run goes back to last February but has run many good races in defeat over 6f and 5f here since, most recently when just losing out over the latter trip 12 days ago; well treated and in the thick of it.

6/1

3rd

9

(6)

19th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Astrophysics

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who has not won since last February but he's on a dangerous mark and hasn't had much luck this winter; drops back in trip but last two wins have been over C&D and he could be a big factor if he gets the breaks.

13/2

6th

5

(5)

7th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Astrophysics

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who has not won since last February but he's on a dangerous mark and was an eyecatcher at Wolverhampton (6f) 12 days ago; should get a decent tow into this race and has claims if he gets some luck.

6/1

Form: 680507

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Favourite for a big-field Irish handicap on his final run for Ger Lyons before being picked up for 34,000gns; well held in two runs for this yard and has another wide draw, minus the tongue-tie this time, but is worth watching in the market.
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11th

12

(9)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Monitola

9st 1lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Stuart Williams

Did too much up front in the C&D event won by Dreamcasing; good second in Chelmsford classified contest (7f) two days earlier but his handicap record is unconvincing.

16/1

8th

4

(3)

15th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Monitola

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Stuart Williams

Record of 0-9 but he ran his best race so far when a front-running second at Chelmsford (7f classified) on Saturday; this is a quick turnaround but he's well drawn back at this track and could make another bold bid.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 248302 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

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8

(3)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Warminster

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Katie Scott

Well treated on his old form but he's an infrequent winner who has finished down the field in his last six starts and last two have been on Tapeta; down the list.

10/1

6th

6

(10)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Warminster

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

taken down early, led, headed over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

16/1

6th

6

(10)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Warminster

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

taken down early, led, headed over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

16/1

Form: 587057 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

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12th

3

(1)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:18 Lingfield (AW)

Alafdhal

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

All wins at 6f up to two years ago but last five successes at 5f, most recently off much the same mark at Wolverhampton before Christmas; has beaten a total of two rivals in his last three starts, however, so more needs to be done back at 6f; cheekpieces refitted in place of a visor.

14/1

Form: 259521 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
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10th

12

(16)

24th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Thirsk

Kitbag

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

in touch with leaders

12/1

5th

11

(3)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Kitbag

10st 5lb

J: Miss Megan Davies

T: Linda Perratt

in touch with leaders, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

5th

11

(3)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Kitbag

10st 5lb

J: Miss Megan Davies

T: Linda Perratt

Yet to hit top form in five runs for his current handler, sixth of ten in 6f Ayr handicap six days ago; slipping in the weights but more is still required.

14/1

Form: 578032 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

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1st

10

(13)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Autumn Angel

8st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

Exposed mare whose last win came in Wolverhampton classified (6f, AW) in January 2025; having first start on turf since September 2024 and others are more persuasive.

12/1

7th

8

(8)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Autumn Angel

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Tony Carroll

Without a win since last January but her last two efforts have been solid, including when third over C&D 26 days ago; visor (worn once before) replaces blinkers and she has place claims.

4/1

3rd

9

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Autumn Angel

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

On a lengthy losing sequence but she fared better than of late when third of 11 in 6f classified event at Wolverhampton 18 days ago; this C&D winner needs considering.

7/1

Form: 726600 CD

Last run: 171 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

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9th

11

(6)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Nail Gunner

9st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: D Donovan

Three-time C&D winner, ridden prominently for those successes, and now 8lb lower than for the latest of them; not hit top gear in three runs for this yard and he'll be 3lb lower from the weekend; still needs a market check with blinkers tried for the first time.

12/1

8th

11

(2)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

13:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Nail Gunner

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: D Donovan

All three wins over C&D in 2022; promising start for new yard after Christmas but he ran no race at Southwell (mixed record there but does handle the surface) ten days ago and now has the hood discarded; on a good mark at present and may well return to form back here.

8/1

11th

2

(5)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

The Nail Gunner

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: D Donovan

Prominent racer whose three career wins have come over 6f at Wolverhampton (when trained by Ivan Furtado); shaped nicely under his optimum conditions on stable debut ten days ago but he has a bit more to prove at this venue; one to keep an eye on in the betting.

5/1

Form: 111195 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

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8th

9

(7)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Nazca

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Linda Perratt

Three of his six wins have been over C&D but last one was back in March 2024; has been out of sorts on his last two starts.

20/1

6th

10

(4)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Nazca

8st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Linda Perratt

Runner-up in a classified event over C&D last month but he's hard to predict and was last of eight in a handicap here two weeks ago; finished behind three of today's rivals in that race and that took his losing run up to 18; others preferred.

12/1

8th

8

(5)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Nazca

8st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Linda Perratt

His handicap mark has bottomed out and there have been more encouraging signs on his last two starts, second in a 0-50 classified over C&D 15 days ago; more required today.

14/1

Form: 408689 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

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7th

3

(7)

23rd May 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Mellys Flyer

9st 3lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Charlie Wallis

towards rear, raced wide when brief headway on turn after 1f, dropped to last 2f out, weakened 1f out

4/1

7th

3

(7)

23rd May 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Mellys Flyer

9st 3lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Charlie Wallis

towards rear, raced wide when brief headway on turn after 1f, dropped to last 2f out, weakened 1f out

4/1

7th

6

(5)

16th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:22 Lingfield

Mellys Flyer

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Wallis

Winless on turf since July, 2022, and he came in just a fair fifth of eight in 5f Yarmouth handicap last time; more is needed.

10/1

Form: 145078 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

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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: 121259 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

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8th

4

(9)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Nordic Glory

9st 6lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Multiple AW wins; much less prolific on turf but he was running over 5f on grass for the first time since a 2024 win when getting up near the line at Bath (firm) recently under James Glennon; has an awkward draw but this track may also suit; has to be considered.

7/2

1st

2

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:09 Bath

Nordic Glory

9st 7lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

A three-time 6f AW winner in 2025 and in good nick over the winter; just as effective on turf and this quirky sort is not out of things back from a break today.

5/1

5th

1

(2)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nordic Glory

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Last three wins have been over C&D and has mostly run well since the latest of those in September; beaten just over a length into fourth of ten behind Sisters In The Sky here a fortnight ago, but is capable of reversing the form if producing his best.

5/2

Form: 507675

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

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5th

9

(12)

20th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Awesome Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

towards rear, headway up the centre over 1f out, ran on well towards finish, never on terms

10/1

5th

9

(12)

20th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Awesome Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

towards rear, headway up the centre over 1f out, ran on well towards finish, never on terms

10/1

9th

3

(10)

10th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Awesome Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

Regressive maiden who never looked like justifying favouritism in a weak Chelmsford handicap (Hard Solution third) back from wind surgery early last month; a poor effort since tempers enthusiasm from a wide stall.

12/1

Form: 242497

Last run: 95 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

10

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Mrs Trump

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Last summer's two wins came over 6f, the second of them off this mark; should come on for her recent return to action but others appeal more for win purposes.

20/1

7th

8

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Mrs Trump

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Five sprint wins but last three have been over 6f and latest was off 2lb lower last summer; has mixed record when fresh and market should guide back at this trip after 170 days off; stablemate of Herakles.

12/1

Form: 054007 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

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5th

4

(4)

29th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Amber Dew

9st 9lb

J: Dominique Van Der Kraats

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Broke lengthy losing run at Southwell in January but failed to back that up on either of two subsequent starts; needs to fare better if she's to return to winning ways.

12/1

8th

8

15th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:22 Southwell (AW)

Amber Dew

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

midfield, weakened gradually final 110yds

7/1

8th

8

(1)

4th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Amber Dew

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Belatedly added to her 2021 nursery win with narrow success at Southwell (6f; first-time tongue-tie) last month; this race is much more competitive, though, and she needs to prove she can cope with the drop back to 5f.

8/1

Form: 7630

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

7

(5)

17th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Rebelle Lady

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

No positives to take from either handicap start and she was one of the first off the bridle when well held in a similar C&D contest last week; has plenty of ground to make up on Beneficiary (and Atrafan).

20/1

5th

8

(2)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rebelle Lady

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

towards rear, pushed along over 3f out

10/1

10th

14

27th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebelle Lady

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Hung right and ran poorly on her AW/handicap debut three months ago; it's too soon to write her off but would want to see some market interest before considering her.

20/1

Form: 075292 CD BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

3

(5)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gustav Graves

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Course regular who's going beyond 5f for the first time in almost two years; remains consistent and is on a winning mark but others are preferred over this trip.

10/1

6th

8

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gustav Graves

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

In-form 8yo, placed at Wolverhampton and Newcastle on his last two starts; goes back up in class but it's difficult to rule out this eight-time course winner who should get a good pace to aim at.

10/1

3rd

1

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gustav Graves

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Eight of his nine wins on the AW have been at Wolverhampton and the other came over this C&D; ran well but was no match for the winner when second of nine at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) nine days ago; claims off his last winning mark.

11/2

Form: 665464 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 51

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4th

12

(4)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

One Last Hug

8st 12lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Jim Goldie

Versatile trip-wise having been placed at up to 1m5f, while his latest win came over 6f here in December; rather in and out since and he failed to beat a rival at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) six days ago; others safer.

25/1

9th

9

(3)

17th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

One Last Hug

8st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Jim Goldie

Strong at the finish when landing a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton in December; good late headway over 6f here last week too; hard to win with but he's capable at this level.

14/1

4th

6

(6)

10th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

One Last Hug

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Jim Goldie

towards rear, ran on from over 1f out, nearest finish

10/1

Form: 90-300

Last run: 57 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 46

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

11

(1)

17th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Newcastle (AW)

The Spinmeister

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Tjade Collier

Started 50-1 or bigger each start and just under 8l is the closest he's got to winning; wears same headgear as last time.

40/1

8

(8)

9th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

The Spinmeister

8st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tjade Collier

Has beaten a total of two rivals in seven starts on turf/Tapeta; additions of cheekpieces needs to make a dramatic difference.

50/1

8th

8

(2)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:57 Southwell (AW)

The Spinmeister

8st 11lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tjade Collier

pressed leader

66/1

Form: 506685 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

13

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebel Redemption

8st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Winless since 2022 and returned three poor efforts over the past year; would be a surprise winner back from four months off.

50/1

9th

9

(2)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebel Redemption

8st 9lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Scott Dixon

A seven-time winner over 6f, with the latest of those coming in August 2022; failed to beat a rival home in his last two outings and he's opposable from out of the weights on his first start since March.

20/1

Form: 806085

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

12

(9)

12th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Balmy Breese

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Threatened to pick up a small race here early in the year but has had endless chances and recent efforts haven't been good; only holds outside claims.

25/1

8th

12

(9)

12th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Balmy Breese

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Threatened to pick up a small race here early in the year but has had endless chances and recent efforts haven't been good; only holds outside claims.

25/1

10th

10

(3)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:25 Brighton

Balmy Breese

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

It remains to be seen what he is capable of on turf after just two novice events and a heavy-ground 1m handicap, all in 2023 (well held in each); trail has gone cold since an okay winter on Tapeta, however.

25/1

Form: 8-5685

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

10

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Banana

8st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

C&D winner who was a close second at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) 19 days ago; remains feasibly treated off 2lb higher but almost all of her turf runs have been on good or quicker and this return to soft ground is a concern.

11/2

10

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Banana

8st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

C&D winner who was a close second at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) 19 days ago; remains feasibly treated off 2lb higher but almost all of her turf runs have been on good or quicker and this return to soft ground is a concern.

11/2

2nd

11

(3)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Banana

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Two 5f turf wins this year but she's fought a losing battle on the AW for a long time now (0-43); well drawn and back down in the weights so she isn't without hope.

8/1

Form: 042107 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 0st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

5

(9)

27th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lezardrieux

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

in touch with leaders

11/2

8

(7)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Lezardrieux

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Five wins on Tapeta elsewhere but has run only twice on this track; had a slow time of it in 2024 but he's well treated now and emerged from a break with a good run at Newcastle (5f; in refitted blinkers) last week; return to 6f will suit; every chance.

7/1

2nd

8

(7)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lezardrieux

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Won a 6f handicap here in November 2023, recording an RPR of 66 in the process; little to celebrate on turf last year but he has gone well fresh in the past and any market confidence would look significant with blinkers given another airing.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £43.10
Straight Forecast £32.55
Tricast £312.50
Trifecta £490.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Red Walls

POSTDATA:

Catesby

D Express:

Astrophysics

The Times:

Dercol

The Star:

First Company

The Guardian:

Bomb Squad

SPOTLIGHT:

Dandys Derriere

The Sun:

Catesby

Telegraph:

Red Walls

Daily Mail:

Red Walls

Daily Record:

Red Walls

Daily Mirror:

Astrophysics