April 04 / 19.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.00

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  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 8627-4

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m winner for Jack Channon early last year and his encouraging close fourth on his 7f Newcastle reappearance suggests he can win for new trainer Ruth Carr sooner rather than later; considered.
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3rd

17

(15)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Woodstock

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ruth Carr

Gained a deserved first success of 2026 in 20-runner handicap at Ripon (6f) 13 days ago; not out of things despite a 5lb weights rise.

10/1

1st

7

(10)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Woodstock

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ruth Carr

Better known for his exploits over further but he ran well for second in a C&D handicap last August; several good runs in defeat this year but this looks a competitive race in which to end a two-year drought.

10/1

4th

15

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

Woodstock

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ruth Carr

Without a win since August 2024 but he's been in good form since this visor went on, bumping into an unexposed 3yo when second of four at Catterick (7f, good to firm) and again finishing runner-up at Chester (7.5f, good) last time; in each-way calculations once more.

14/1

7/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 68-341 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Looked to have more in hand than the 1l winning margin suggests when making a successful start for the Mick Appleby yard over 7f at Lingfield 13 days ago, shooting clear at the top of the straight before his lead was reduced late on; a 4lb rise doesn't look enough to stop one who scored off much higher marks earlier in his career.
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10th

3

(9)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Bell Shot

10st 3lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Races prominently; easy winner of this 12 months ago when only 2lb lower and he returns on the back of some solid efforts, the latest over 6f which has to bode well; good chance.

6/1

2nd

2

(3)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Pontefract

Bell Shot

9st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Prominent racer; series of good runs at around 7f since May; slipping down the weights and should be a key player back at 6f.

4/1

4th

6

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Newmarket (July)

Bell Shot

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Kickstarted 2026 with 6f success at Southwell off 2lb higher; respectable third of ten over 7f at Epsom (good) 17 days ago; successful on his previous outing over C&D; this prominent racer is capable of making a bold bid.

7/2

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 5292-1 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Second success when making all on 7f Kempton reappearance last month; nicely drawn and a 6lb rise shouldn't prevent another prominent showing for this 4yo from an in-form stable.
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1st

7

(16)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Giant

8st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ian Williams

On a good mark and this is weaker than the races he has contested on his last three starts; a well-run 6f shouldn't be a problem and he is a key player despite his wide stall.

14/1

7th

9

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 4

15:30 Brighton

Giant

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ian Williams

Three-time AW winner who has made the frame four times on turf this summer (6f-7.6f); disappointed on latest outing, having been restless in the stalls, but his current mark is workable and he'll be fine over today's trip.

10/1

14/1

Form: 57188- CD

Last run: 314 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last March; below par twice on turf later in the spring and not seen since; feasibly treated but a watching brief the percentage call after such a long time off.
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7

(2)

24th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Newbury

Tintoretto

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

Returned from 314-day layoff with very respectable fourth at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in April 2024 but absent for another 446 days since, and it's hard to gauge how much ability he retains as a 10yo.

25/1

OUR TIP

15/2

Form: 1-7135 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Dual 6f Tapeta winner this AW season (once here); ran well enough when fifth of 12 at Southwell last time to think he's effective over 7f; not discounted.
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10th

10

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Rock Opera

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won off reduced mark at Pontefract (6f, good) in June and also has a C&D success on his CV but needs to up his game after three down-the-field turf runs this summer (6f-7f).

16/1

11th

1

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Rock Opera

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Resumed winning ways at Pontefract (6f) in June but below par in big-field 6f handicaps at York on his last two runs; this course scorer needs to bounce back on a rare run over 7f.

9/1

13th

22

(14)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Rock Opera

8st 2lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Run of in-frame efforts came to an end here two weeks ago but he still ran with more promise than his finishing position suggests; still likely vulnerable at this level.

25/1

Form: 82337- C

Last run: 145 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Triple AW scorer around 1m, including here; placed three times over 1m on turf last autumn; pulled too hard when below-form seventh at Chelmsford on final start in November; likely still speedy enough for 7f but peak fitness has to be taken on trust after five months off.
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11th

8

(11)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

Double Time

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Tim Vaughan

Front-runner whose most recent win was at Kempton (1m, AW) last October off 1lb lower; not so good in his only four races since; absent 187 days before his last of 12 at Sandown four weeks ago, so he's a touch speculative this time.

20/1

12th

3

(5)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:17 Sandown

Double Time

10st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Tim Vaughan

Front-runner who won at Kempton (1m, AW) last October; however, this 8yo wasn't at the top of his game at Southwell (1m, AW) in January and he may improve for this first outing since.

16/1

7th
6 (8)
Wiseacre

16/1

Form: 41-660

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Ran away with a 1m handicap at Lingfield (AW) last June on his final start for Archie Watson but never dangerous in three AW outings for this stable; could only consider if backed.
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7th

6

(8)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wiseacre

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: D Donovan

Ran away with a 1m handicap at Lingfield (AW) last June on his final start for Archie Watson but never dangerous in three AW outings for this stable; could only consider if backed.

16/1

7th

6

(8)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wiseacre

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: D Donovan

Ran away with a 1m handicap at Lingfield (AW) last June on his final start for Archie Watson but never dangerous in three AW outings for this stable; could only consider if backed.

16/1

10th

2

(10)

24th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:35 Southwell (AW)

Wiseacre

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: D Donovan

Ran away with a 1m handicap at Lingfield (AW) last June on his final start for Archie Watson; never dangerous in two 7f runs at Wolverhampton for his new connections but this return to 1m should have a positive effect.

14/1

25/1

Form: 92/45-

Last run: 430 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
1-9 on AW for George Boughey; failed to fire in three hurdles for Harry Derham and a watching brief is advised now back on the Flat for Joe Ponting.
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11th

6

(9)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Hadley Park

9st 7lb

J: William Cox

T: Joe Ponting

in touch with leaders

50/1

9th

9

(11)

15th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Bath

Hadley Park

9st 4lb

J: William Cox

T: Joe Ponting

prominent, reminder soon after start, took keen hold after 1f, lost ground from over 4f out

50/1

10th

6

(2)

4th Sep 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:32 Bath

Hadley Park

9st 12lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Joe Ponting

took keen hold, midfield

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.50
Straight Forecast £20.43
Tricast £40.65
Trifecta £59.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Giant

SPOTLIGHT:

Bell Shot

The Guardian:

Rock Opera

TOPSPEED:

Wiseacre

NEWMARKET:

Giant

The Times:

Giant

Telegraph:

Giant

The Sun:

Giant

The Star:

Giant

Daily Record:

Giant

RP RATINGS:

Bell Shot

Daily Mail:

Bell Shot

D Express:

Bell Shot

Daily Mirror:

Bell Shot