April 04 / 20.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.30

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

1st
5 (3)
Meng Tian

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.30
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 3532-5 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Had plenty of chances since last win (off 25lb higher) just over two years ago; however, ran well over 7f after a break at Southwell last time and leading claims returned to this trip.
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6th

6

(2)

2nd May 2025

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Meng Tian

9st 6lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

7f and 8.5f Tapeta winner; below par on his final start of last year and on his return at Wolverhampton; capable of being competitive from this mark but is not the most reliable.

13/2

6th

6

(2)

2nd May 2025

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Meng Tian

9st 6lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

led narrowly, switched right and against near rail soon after start, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

13/2

9th

8

(6)

31st Mar 2025

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Meng Tian

9st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

C&D winner one year ago; ended 2024 with a couple of fair efforts at Chelmsford; has an absence to contend with but this is his first foray into 0-50 company and he's a serious player.

9/2

100/30

  • Place: £1.20

Form: -87832 CD BF

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Last win came in France in 2022 but running well of late, including at this venue in race that wasn't run to suit on Tuesday; should go well back in trip if there's a gallop on.
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4th

3

(1)

13th Apr 2024

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Locked N Loaded

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

5/2

4th

3

(1)

13th Apr 2024

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Locked N Loaded

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

5/2

2nd

6

(2)

4th Apr 2024

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Locked N Loaded

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Last win came in France in 2022 but running well of late, including at this venue in race that wasn't run to suit on Tuesday; should go well back in trip if there's a gallop on.

100/30

14/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 6159-5 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last July but hasn't been the most reliable, though should be better for last run after six-month break; however, needs to raise game.
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11th

10

(2)

5th Sep 2024

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wallaroo

9st 2lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Best efforts have come over 8.6f here, including his sole win (off 4lb higher) in July last year; yet to make the frame in seven attempts over this far and beyond; look elsewhere.

14/1

4th

6

(3)

12th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Wallaroo

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Sole win at about 1m at Wolverhampton in 2023; consistent in defeat this year and the way he's been running lately suggests this trip, for the first time on turf, will suit now dropped to a classified; close up.

13/2

6th

9

(7)

27th Jul 2024

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:00 Newcastle (AW)

Wallaroo

8st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

in touch with leaders

8/1

Form: -93541 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Kempton winner last summer who slipped in the weights prior to success over C&D last month (third and fourth have since won); interesting to see how he gets on for a new trainer.
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9th

11

(3)

17th Jan 2025

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1m 0f 5y

Class 2

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of Antrim

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jack Morland

took keen hold, prominent, weakened inside final furlong

25/1

9th

11

(3)

17th Jan 2025

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1m 0f 5y

Class 2

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of Antrim

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jack Morland

Won his first four starts on Tapeta after the visor went back on, rising 34lb in the process; however, he could only manage a midfield finish off this mark at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) on Wednesday which means he has something to prove all of a sudden.

25/1

7th

3

(2)

15th Jan 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 4

13:38 Southwell (AW)

Angel Of Antrim

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jack Morland

Impressive in Class 6 at Wolverhampton 11 days ago, completing a quickfire 7f four-timer; hit with another hefty rise in the weights and steps up two grades but he is better than ever; shortlisted.

9/2

Form: 3410-6

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Patchy form on turf but has run respectably each of three tries on AW, including on British/stable debut and reappearance over C&D last time (first run since gelded); can do better.
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1st

3

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

Dappled Light

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Adrian Wintle

Won two 1m handicaps last May, including here, and back on the scoresheet in a C&D handicap three weeks ago (good to firm); that form is already working out well and a 4lb rise isn't beyond him; probably wouldn't want the ground to be worse than good.

11/4

1st

11

(11)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Dappled Light

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Hard to predict and was out the back on his C&D reappearance last month, but he may have needed that run and he won this race (firm) off 3lb higher last year; should get a good pace to aim at and he needs a close look in the market.

14/1

7th

5

(7)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Bath

Dappled Light

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Adrian Wintle

Completed a double off 2lb higher over C&D (firm) last May but he's not hit the same level in five runs since; has bit to prove after 171 days off and he doesn't have a great record when fresh; visor is removed and cheekpieces are reapplied.

8/1

9/1

Form: -82546

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Yet to win but, although ran respectably, was behind Locked N' Loaded here on Tuesday; back in trip but widest draw makes life tricky.
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8th

8

(1)

16th Nov 2024

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Diamond

8st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

12-race maiden (placed only once), well beaten in April when last seen (final outing for Brian Toomey); carries obvious risks but he has joined a fine stable and market support would be significant.

14/1

8th

8

(1)

16th Nov 2024

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Diamond

8st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

in touch with leaders

14/1

7th

8

(2)

13th Apr 2024

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kraken Diamond

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Toomey

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear after 1f

12/1

Form: 7256-5

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Triple winner over a mile on AW but patchy form since last success over a year ago; well beaten tried in cheekpieces for new trainer after seven-month break last time; best watched.
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9th

11

(12)

26th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:10 Chepstow

Ower Starlight

9st 0lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Daisy Hitchins

Placed in two 1m Bath handicaps for new stable this season (both on good), but his record is very mixed and he finished well down the field there on latest outing six weeks ago; not an easy one to predict on this drop back in trip.

14/1

8th

13

(6)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Bath

Ower Starlight

9st 0lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Daisy Hitchins

All three wins have been on AW when trained by Richard Hannon; gave it a good go from the front when third over C&D (good) on latest outing; not out of this.

14/1

Form: 798-61 CD

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over C&D in January but hasn't been out since; only 2lb higher and not without a chance if that can be reproduced.
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11th

8

(9)

20th Oct 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Olympic Quest

9st 1lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Joe Ponting

Out of sorts on both turf and AW this year, most recently over 8.6f here nine days ago; too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

8

(5)

11th Oct 2025

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Olympic Quest

8st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Joe Ponting

Out of sorts on both turf and AW this year; gained her only win over C&D and she should appreciate the return to Tapeta but she has enough to prove for now.

16/1

14

(12)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Olympic Quest

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Joe Ponting

Sole win (28 races) was on AW in January 2024 and she has not finished closer than fifth in her nine runs this year; uninspiring record here.

50/1

20/1

Form: 1200-6

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
AW/dual turf winner over 7f but seems to stay this trip; should be better for last run after four-month break (race has thrown up winners) and is an each-way prospect.
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9th

1

(6)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

19:55 Ayr

Moondial

9st 10lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Katie Scott

led

11/2

2nd

8

(4)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

20:15 Musselburgh

Moondial

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

She's fully 8lb lower than when winning at Epsom (7f, good) last August but for good reason, having been unable to get competitive this year; the first-time blinkers need to prompt a major revival.

25/1

7th

8

(1)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Moondial

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

Her mark continues to slide but she's been unable to threaten this year, most recently when upped to 1m2f here; big stamina question to answer now tackling another new trip.

14/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 660-09

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on last three starts so couldn't be too confident but off since January and now 14lb lower than at the start of last year; seems to stay and one to keep an eye on in the market.
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10th

2

(7)

4th Apr 2024

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tipperary Moon

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: D Donovan

Well beaten on last three starts so couldn't be too confident but off since January and now 14lb lower than at the start of last year; seems to stay and one to keep an eye on in the market.

14/1

10th

2

(7)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tipperary Moon

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: D Donovan

Well beaten on last three starts so couldn't be too confident but off since January and now 14lb lower than at the start of last year; seems to stay and one to keep an eye on in the market.

14/1

9th

12

(5)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

15:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tipperary Moon

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: D Donovan

midfield

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.20
Straight Forecast £14.29
Tricast £96.71
Trifecta £117.40

Selections

The Times:

Meng Tian

D Express:

Angel Of Antrim

SPOTLIGHT:

Dappled Light

RP RATINGS:

Locked N' Loaded

Daily Mail:

Wallaroo

NEWMARKET:

Tipperary Moon

Daily Mirror:

Angel Of Antrim

Daily Record:

Angel Of Antrim

The Star:

Dappled Light

Telegraph:

Meng Tian

The Guardian:

Meng Tian

The Sun:

Meng Tian

POSTDATA:

Locked N' Loaded