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  • Prize money: £12885
  • 1m 4f 104y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.60
  • Place: £4.40

Form: 142134 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Held up and sometimes slowly away, as on latest start; five AW wins (one over this far) and registered his first turf success at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) last month, going away at the finish; easily his best other turf start was two weeks ago when creditable, staying-on fourth at Bath (1m2f, heavy); 1m4f away from testing ground would give him more to prove but he's highly respected as a strikingly in-form candidate.
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5

27th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Destinado

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

visibility reduced by fog

5/1

7th

5

27th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Destinado

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

visibility reduced by fog

5/1

3rd

9

(9)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:42 Southwell (AW)

Destinado

9st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

slowly away

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 11212- CD

Last run: 235 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Career-best form last May-August with a golden spell comprising three wins and two seconds; first four of those runs were at about 1m3f/1m4f and the narrow defeat to Baez on latest came in a slowly run race at 2m2f; four of them were also at this track and all on good or good to firm; absent 235 days but needs plenty of respect.
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3

(3)

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

16:05 Musselburgh

Simple Star

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Dianne Sayer

Has done well over 1m4f here; also scored over hurdles in July and went close in a five-runner race back over 1m4f here on latest outing; his only attempt beyond 1m5f on Flat was in this race last year when beaten a neck in five-runner race, a slowly run affair but he's not entirely ruled out.

100/30

3rd

1

(2)

9th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

16:20 Musselburgh

Simple Star

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Dianne Sayer

steadied start, held up in rear

3/1

1st

6

4th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:48 Perth

Simple Star

10st 11lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Dianne Sayer

travelled strongly, held up in rear

20/1

5/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: /9811-

Last run: 216 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Improved markedly to win on soft ground in her first two handicaps, going on over 2f out at Newbury (1m2f) in July and making most at Brighton (1m4f) in September; it was just a five-runner race last time but she knuckled down to do it comfortably in the end and, although 8lb higher for this reappearance and this looks like being different ground, she is one to note.
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2nd

1

(4)

9th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Nottingham

Plus Point

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

Off the mark for the year with a Doncaster win in June (extended 1m6f, good); not quite so good twice afterwards and again when tailed off in a four-runner event at Goodwod two weeks ago; fair mark if the addition of blinkers has the desired effect.

12/1

4th

4

(2)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Goodwood

Plus Point

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

in touch with leaders, pressed leader halfway, hung right and weakened over 2f out, tailed off

9/1

5th

7

(12)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 61y

Class 3

16:45 Newbury

Plus Point

8st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

Two soft-ground wins last year and this front-runner got back on the scoresheet at Doncaster (14.5f, good) last month; stretched by 2m on soft ground at Chester subsequently; could make a bold bid now back down in trip.

8/1

20/1

Form: 9-2930 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
11 wins in total but last three were at Catterick and latest was in 2022; fit from an AW campaign but his second at Southwell in January was markedly better than his three performances since.
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6th

9

(9)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

14:42 Catterick

Furzig

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

slowly away, in rear

20/1

7th

3

(5)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

17:05 Catterick

Furzig

10st 0lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

His last four wins have been over C&D, albeit spread over nearly three years; latest came by a nose in July and he was runner-up at Haydock on penultimate outing, before losing his chance at the start at Chester latest; well capable of being on the premises, including on soft.

11/1

Form: 3-9060 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won her only start here (2021); has not been in any form since returning in January from six months off; slipped 8lb in that time and the move away from Tapeta might help, but others look more solid.
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11th

12

(13)

15th Jun 2024

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

My Little Queens

9st 7lb

J: Miss Chelsea Brooks

T: Richard Fahey

Scored readily at Hamilton (1m3f, good to soft; off 6lb lower) in May; lost her unbeaten record at that track on latest outing but that respectable fifth was still her best other effort this season; this trip possibly stretches her.

12/1

5th

3

(3)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

18:40 Hamilton

My Little Queens

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Scored readily over C&D (good to soft; off 7lb lower) on most recent turf start, beating some of these opponents and taking Hamilton record to 3-3; inconsistent otherwise this year but warrants respect back here.

8/1

7th

7

(10)

12th May 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:17 Newcastle (AW)

My Little Queens

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

dwelt start, in rear, switched to centre 3f out

7/2

Form: 4425-3 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Last win was off a 20lb higher mark over 1m6f at Doncaster (heavy) in October 2022; mixed results last season during a marked overall form decline, but it's easy to make a case even on form shown last autumn and he made a respectable reappearance 12 days ago; considered each-way.
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8th

2

(6)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 5f 192y

Class 5

13:30 Catterick

Dark Jedi

10st 2lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Tim Easterby

slowly away, held up in rear

9/1

5th

4

(9)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 4

17:05 Redcar

Dark Jedi

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

slowly into stride, held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out

12/1

3rd

4

(4)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 6f 1y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Dark Jedi

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Disappointing favourite in this race last year but he does stay the trip and acts on heavy going; Thirsk in May saw his first win since 2022 but he's underperformed on last four outings; the last two were admittedly on AW and he's back to that last winning mark.

6/1

Form: 13-034 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m2f maiden handicap at Ayr last August and twice over 1m4f on AW in the autumn; needs better than he's shown in his three starts (AW) this year.
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6th

4

(6)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Bohemian Breeze

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

in touch with leaders early, led after 1f

11/4

6th

4

(6)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Bohemian Breeze

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

in touch with leaders early, led after 1f, headed and weakened from over 1f out

11/4

6th

5

(7)

4th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Bohemian Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Two 1m4f wins on AW in 2023 for Charlie Johnston, here and at Wolverhampton; rather intermittent good runs since but he's well treated and a recent close third at Lingfield, on second start for this yard, was better; on the premises.

7/2

Form: 28-619 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Sent handicapping for his last four starts, all 1m4f and winning at Wolverhampton in February but he was well held in the other three; ridden by Archie Young on last three outings; makes turf debut, having been absent throughout the 2023 turf season.
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1st

6

(3)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sax Appeal

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Took well to first-time blinkers in C&D event ten days ago; back up 5lb for that success and returns to a higher grade (all wins in Class 5) but has possibilities in the retained headgear.

7/2

1st

6

(3)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sax Appeal

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Took well to first-time blinkers in C&D event ten days ago; back up 5lb for that success and returns to a higher grade (all wins in Class 5) but has possibilities in the retained headgear.

7/2

1st

1

(8)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sax Appeal

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Modest lately, but is 6lb lower than when winning over C&D just under a year ago so worth a second look with blinkers now given a go.

12/1

Form: 25179- D

Last run: 123 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Two 1m4f Flat wins, latterly in clearcut style from the front at Newbury (soft) last July; two backward steps on AW late in the year and his hurdling debut in January wasn't great, but he needs a second look.
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9th

5

(11)

21st Apr 2024

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Stonking

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Heather Main

Two 1m4f Flat wins, latterly in clearcut style from the front at Newbury (soft) last July; two backward steps on AW late in the year and his hurdling debut in January wasn't great, but he needs a second look.

14/1

9th

5

(11)

21st Apr 2024

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Stonking

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Heather Main

Two 1m4f Flat wins, latterly in clearcut style from the front at Newbury (soft) last July; two backward steps on AW late in the year and his hurdling debut in January wasn't great, but he needs a second look.

14/1

10th

13

23rd Jan 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:50 Newbury

Stonking

11st 8lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Heather Main

took keen hold, prominent, short of room just before 1st

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5-6602 D BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
While not as good as his 2022 form, his second at Newcastle (2m, AW) last time was his best result since; there's 1m4f and turf form among his old best efforts but a bit more for him to prove on both counts today.
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6th

1

(5)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 4

17:05 Redcar

Haveyoumissedme

10st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

in touch with leaders, weakened from 2f out

13/2

1st

4

(5)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:55 Chester

Haveyoumissedme

11st 4lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Iain Jardine

in touch with leaders against rail, went third and going easily over 2f out, went second home turn, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, always doing enough

6/1

5th

1

(2)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Haveyoumissedme

10st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

slowly away, towards rear, headway on outer and pressed leader halfway, edged right and no extra over 1f out

4/1

11th
11 (6)
Baez

7/1

Form: 11113- C

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won four in a row (one here) over 2m-2m2f last July-September and looks effective on any going; very reliable overall but absent 204 days and she does have a little to prove both first time out and dropped back in trip.
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12th

13

(14)

10th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:15 Chester

Baez

8st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jim Goldie

Won four in a row over 2m-2m2f last July-September and the last of those was here (3lb higher today); very reliable overall and had excuses (1m4f and 204 days off) 19 days ago; each-way contender.

7/1

12th

13

(14)

10th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:15 Chester

Baez

8st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jim Goldie

Won four in a row over 2m-2m2f last July-September and the last of those was here (3lb higher today); very reliable overall and had excuses (1m4f and 204 days off) 19 days ago; each-way contender.

7/1

11th

11

(6)

21st Apr 2024

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Baez

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Won four in a row (one here) over 2m-2m2f last July-September and looks effective on any going; very reliable overall but absent 204 days and she does have a little to prove both first time out and dropped back in trip.

7/1

12th
12 (10)
Soowaih

12/1

Form: 5518-4

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Held up at or towards rear on last three starts; returned from wind surgery with a strong-finishing novice win at Newcastle (1m, AW) on first occasion and shaped okay on handicap debut later in October; left Roger Varian for 23,000gns, gelded and made late headway when upped to 1m2f on stable debut four weeks ago; better on AW so far (first two outings were on turf) but has had just five races and has some stamina in the family, so he's unexposed.
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2nd

5

(6)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Ayr

Soowaih

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Sole win was in a novice at Newcastle (1m, AW) last October but he was only just caught in a Hamilton handicap (1m4f, good to soft) last Monday; on same mark here and he's an interesting contender on this drop back in trip.

9/2

2nd

6

(4)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 4

15:33 Hamilton

Soowaih

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

0-12 since winning last October on his third start and he's inconsistent; however, he returned to form with a close fifth of 13 at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) recently and this stiffer track may well be a positive; chance.

8/1

5th

13

(1)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

17:50 Doncaster

Soowaih

8st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

dwelt start

20/1

25/1

Form: 34247-

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Pretty consistent in defeat last year (over a wide variety of distances) except at the start and finish of that campaign; thereabouts if he can resume in good form this time, as he did in 2022, but career record is dominated by what he's done at Carlisle.
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11

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:25 Sedgefield

Detective

10st 5lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Miss A M Slack

in rear, struggling when not fluent 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out

14/1

11

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:25 Sedgefield

Detective

10st 5lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Miss A M Slack

in rear, struggling when not fluent 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out

14/1

9th

6

(1)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

Detective

9st 9lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Dianne Sayer

towards rear

10/1

Non-runners

Green Team

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £142.50
Straight Forecast £195.76
Tricast £939.13
Trifecta £1182.90

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Plus Point

The Star:

Simple Star

RP RATINGS:

Dark Jedi

SPOTLIGHT:

Destinado

TOPSPEED:

My Little Queens

The Times:

Plus Point

Telegraph:

Plus Point

D Express:

Plus Point

Daily Mirror:

Plus Point

The Sun:

Plus Point

Daily Record:

Simple Star

POSTDATA:

Dark Jedi