April 23 / 21.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

21.00

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £29.70
  • Place: £5.80

Form: 416246 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Three of his five wins have come here (including one under Alicia Perkins) and he's just 2lb higher than for the most recent over this trip in January; capable of playing a part if getting a good pace to aim at.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

12

(4)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Q Twenty Boy

9st 9lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

towards rear, raced wide from over 3f out

12/1

7th

12

(4)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Q Twenty Boy

9st 9lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

towards rear, raced wide from over 3f out

12/1

6th

5

(8)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Q Twenty Boy

9st 4lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

raced wide, midfield, hung right and lost position over 2f out

9/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 546204

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Went close at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last month and caught the eye of the stewards when fourth (behind three of these) over C&D 13 days ago; that took his record to 0-23, though, so he wouldn't be certain to fare any better this time.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(4)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Higher Law

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Kevin Frost

Longstanding, regressive maiden who can pull hard and is being given a rare try without headgear; has been turned over at 11-2 or shorter seven times already this year and will need to improve on recent efforts.

10/1

9th

16

(16)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Higher Law

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Kevin Frost

25-race maiden but regularly placed on AW this year; promise on turf at Doncaster last summer (6f, good); each-way shout once more.

12/1

9th

16

(16)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Higher Law

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Kevin Frost

raced near side

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £9.60

Form: 580298 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who has won twice over C&D, but is usually seen over further these days and losing run is now up to 23; others preferred.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

25/1

Form: 8328-0

Last run: 103 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
One of his better efforts when chasing home Kitbag over C&D in December, but twice well held since; now 0-13 and needs a turnaround after three months off.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(3)

20th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Kangaroo

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Phil McEntee

midfield

25/1

9th

3

(9)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Kangaroo

9st 9lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Phil McEntee

in touch with leaders

16/1

5th

1

(2)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

16:20 Yarmouth

Kangaroo

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Phil McEntee

Longstanding, regressive maiden who's been as far as 1m and has finished held in a couple of runs over 5f lately, including from out of the weights at the weekend; the lowest rated contender, so again has something to find.

12/1

Form: 00-821 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Had suggested he was on the way back before just getting the better of Bernard Spierpoint over C&D 13 days ago; only 2lb higher, but wouldn't be sure to confirm the form with his old rival who lacked a recent run.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(8)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Gidwa

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

prominent

20/1

11th

7

(8)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Gidwa

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

prominent

20/1

7th

7

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gidwa

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Has won on both AW surfaces (0-1 here) but has been off his game in three runs since returning from a break, latterly in this new headgear combination; opposable.

10/1

14/1

Form: 6-4690 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Below form lately including on stable debut at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) 15 days ago, though the drop in trip wouldn't have been ideal; 3lb lower than when successful over C&D in December; worth a second look.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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: 73-289

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
0-11, though 7f has looked too far at Southwell the last twice and she is 2lb lower than when just beaten on stable debut at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) the time before, when back from seven months off; interesting with first-time blinkers replacing cheekpieces.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(3)

23rd Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mine That Ship

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Michael Wigham

0-11, though 7f has looked too far at Southwell the last twice and she is 2lb lower than when just beaten on stable debut at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) the time before, when back from seven months off; interesting with first-time blinkers replacing cheekpieces.

12/1

7th

6

(3)

23rd Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mine That Ship

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Michael Wigham

0-11, though 7f has looked too far at Southwell the last twice and she is 2lb lower than when just beaten on stable debut at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) the time before, when back from seven months off; interesting with first-time blinkers replacing cheekpieces.

12/1

9th

3

(10)

31st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Mine That Ship

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Michael Wigham

4yo maiden who ran well (close second) over 6f at Chelmsford on stable/seasonal debut; lesser effort over this C&D since; may need a drop back in trip.

10/1

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 523951 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner here (three over this trip) who ended a long losing run when landing an amateur riders' event at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last time; 5lb higher and wide draw not ideal, but is usually dropped out anyway so could figure if they go quick enough up front; stable also runs Yaahobby.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(3)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Eight wins here, the latest off 3lb higher last March; return to this trip should suit after three runs over further, but he is hard to predict these days.

12/1

1st

9

(3)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Eight wins here, the latest off 3lb higher last March; return to this trip should suit after three runs over further, but he is hard to predict these days.

12/1

5th

10

(1)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:03 Southwell (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Veteran who is a 13-time AW scorer; however, has something to find on his autumn form and consequently needs to raise his game on return from two-month layoff.

12/1

25/1

Form: 4-6767 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
All three wins here (5f/6f) and 6lb lower than for the most recent last summer, but latest efforts raise doubts as to whether he is running well enough to take advantage.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

No problem with conditions but on a losing run and he needs to step up a level judged on recent efforts.

14/1

6th

9

(2)

19th Feb 2026

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

He has run some fair races this winter (had a third wind op prior to his return in October) but he was never in contention behind The Gay Blade over C&D nine days ago; others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

6th

12

(6)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Without a win since October 2024 but made the frame over C&D off his basement handicap mark on three of his last four appearances and has each-way claims again in this classified race.

7/1

10th
12 (1)
Mikka

8/1

Form: -54753

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-10, but he didn't finish far behind Gidwa and Bernard Spierpoint when third of ten over C&D 13 days ago having not enjoyed the clearest of runs; still needs a bit more, though.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(1)

23rd Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mikka

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

0-10, but he didn't finish far behind Gidwa and Bernard Spierpoint when third of ten over C&D 13 days ago having not enjoyed the clearest of runs; still needs a bit more, though.

8/1

Form: 8-8723

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has been running with credit lately, as when third of ten at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta; first-time visor) last month; blinkers given a go, but is now 0-17 and the outside stall doesn't do him many favours.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(13)

23rd Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Wentworth

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Has been running with credit lately, as when third of ten at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta; first-time visor) last month; blinkers given a go, but is now 0-17 and the outside stall doesn't do him many favours.

8/1

11th

2

(13)

23rd Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Wentworth

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Has been running with credit lately, as when third of ten at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta; first-time visor) last month; blinkers given a go, but is now 0-17 and the outside stall doesn't do him many favours.

8/1

Form: 8780-2 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Course winner (5f) who was returning from five months off when beaten a nose by Gidwa over C&D 13 days ago; had no great record fresh prior to that so a player if building on it.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(6)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bernard Spierpoint

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Nine-time winner; good runs few and far between in 2025 and he made a low-key return to action over C&D two weeks ago; revival not out of the question but others look safer.

16/1

7th

2

(7)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bernard Spierpoint

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Most recent wins were over 5f/5.5f for Darryll Holland in August and September 2024; some fair runs since and just as effective at 6f but lacks a recent outing; back with a former yard.

10/1

6th

2

(10)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Bernard Spierpoint

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Darryll Holland

Nine-time winner, including once here (5f), and currently 6lb lower than for his last success; returned to Darryll Holland ahead of his fourth of eight at Brighton 11 days ago; market useful with the stable also running Kodi Red.

15/2

Non-runners

Dynamite Katie

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £200.60
Straight Forecast £155.76
Tricast £5567.54
Trifecta £4350.60

Selections

The Times:

Gidwa

NEWMARKET:

Bernard Spierpoint

SPOTLIGHT:

Mine That Ship

The Guardian:

Tathmeen

RP RATINGS:

Higher Law

LAMBOURN:

Q Twenty Boy

POSTDATA:

Mine That Ship

Telegraph:

Gidwa

Daily Mail:

Gidwa

D Express:

Gidwa

Daily Record:

Gidwa

Daily Mirror:

Bernard Spierpoint

The Star:

Bernard Spierpoint

The Sun:

Tathmeen