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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: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.80
  • Place: £3.90

Form: 5-4506

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Close second over C&D (off 6lb higher) last October; has failed to repeat that form since, latterly for new yard; still a maiden.
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8th

3

(6)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Global Effort

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Three-time course winner who's regressed since two victories last August, latterly when behind four of tonight's rivals over C&D; only holds outside claims.

33/1

9th

4

(2)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Global Effort

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Won a Chelmsford handicap (5f) last August but he's 0-9 since and hasn't threatened in classified events in his last three runs; has good draw back on Tapeta but he needs to raise his game.

12/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 977748 C

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has done most of his winning at Southwell; just 1-10 at this venue; below form over C&D last time out; not the percentage call.
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8

(2)

21st Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

13:55 Redcar

Ustath

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Fell

The bulk of his winning has been on AW but he is effective on turf and ran okay over 5f at Catterick 12 days ago; this isn't a strong race and he's not ruled out with Tom Marquand booked.

8/1

5th

8

(2)

21st Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

13:55 Redcar

Ustath

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Fell

The bulk of his winning has been on AW but he is effective on turf and ran okay over 5f at Catterick 12 days ago; this isn't a strong race and he's not ruled out with Tom Marquand booked.

8/1

8

(8)

9th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:13 Catterick

Ustath

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Roger Fell

9yo who is just 1-24 on turf as opposed to 10-67 on AW; however, he's been in fair form on AW of late and ran some good races in defeat on turf last summer; could be thereabouts.

15/2

5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 39474- D

Last run: 216 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won off 13lb higher at Kempton (6f) two years ago; made the frame on four occasions last term; enters calculations on reappearance.
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8th

3

(5)

10th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:24 Southwell (AW)

Oriental Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Stuart Kittow

took keen hold, held up in rear, outpaced on outer over 3f out

7/1

6th

4

(4)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Oriental Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

Record of 1-22 and well held at Windsor last time but that was after a solid spell, including a second at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) on his penultimate run; 1lb lower here and could be dangerous if he gets a good pace back at this trip.

8/1

11th

11

(11)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

16:12 Windsor

Oriental Spirit

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

Only 1-21 but finished well for second over 7f at Wolverhampton when trying this headgear combination for a first time; likely contender if as good again.

8/1

5/1

Form: /53043

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who has mostly encouraging form (on AW/turf) for new yard and may have a modest race in him; one for the shortlist.
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2nd

5

(3)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Dequinto

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Broke his duck at the 22nd attempt when landing six-runner Newcastle classified (1m, Tapeta) under Myla Coppins last month but didn't built on that in two handicaps over that C&D subsequently; might do better back in this sphere.

6/1

5th

6

(7)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dequinto

9st 4lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Finally got off the mark in classified event over C&D in February and he backed it up with a good fourth of nine in C&D handicap 15 days ago; races off a 5lb higher mark here but still ought to be thereabouts.

13/2

4th

9

(9)

19th Feb 2026

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Dequinto

9st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Made it 22nd-time lucky when seeing off Esque Elegance in a C&D classified contest (11-2) nine days ago; factoring in tonight's riding arrangements he's 3lb worse off with the reopposing runner-up, so whether he can confirm superiority is debatable.

11/2

10/1

Form: 951839 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Multiple AW winner, most recently at Newcastle (off 5lb lower) in March; never figured on turf last week; return to this sphere is a plus.
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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

6th
12 (11)
Embla

33/1

Form: 6-3080 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has a modest strike-rate; inconsistent since last win; not solid on 2024 form; others preferred.
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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

Form: 374914 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Multiple AW scorer, most recently over C&D (narrowly off 3lb lower) in April; subsequent effort suggests he remains in form.
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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

8th
9 (9)
Coast

7/1

Form: 532357 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Four AW wins; mostly respectable form over C&D during a busy April; rested five weeks since last run; solid contender on recent evidence.
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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

OUR TIP

Form: 963-00 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Both wins at this course; two duck eggs this term but has possibilities at this level provided first-time headgear prompts a revival.
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7th

4

(1)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Glory Call

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

All three wins have been at Wolverhampton but ran well behind Pockley over C&D last month; not ideally drawn when below best last time but couldn't rule out here.

6/1

7

(9)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glory Call

9st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

All three wins have come at this track (6f/7f) and he's run respectably in classified events on Tapeta in last two starts; on dangerous mark back in a handicap and has possibilities if he can find something extra.

7/1

4th

4

(5)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Glory Call

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Ollie Pears

He didn't run badly in a classified event at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (cheekpieces refitted) and returning to 5f could help; has course form and he's not ruled out.

9/1

33/1

Form: 8038-0

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame twice at novice level here; however, has failed to beat a rival in all three handicap attempts; far from solid.
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8th

1

(10)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Close Of Play

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

ducked right start and awkward start, switched sharply left in rear after 1f

50/1

8th

1

(10)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Close Of Play

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

ducked right start and awkward start, switched sharply left in rear after 1f

50/1

8th

1

(8)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

12:38 Southwell (AW)

Close Of Play

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Has made the frame twice but the majority of her form is poor; chance depends on whether she improves for first-time tongue-tie.

33/1

Form: 86-45

Last run: 108 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Raced just four times; has weak form claims but a combination of wind surgery and new trip may prompt improvement; one to consider.
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24

27th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Metal Beau

8st 13lb

T: Sarah Hollinshead

24

27th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Metal Beau

8st 13lb

T: Sarah Hollinshead

12th

11

(12)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Metal Beau

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Has not had many chances but little of note as yet in handicaps and a classified at 6f to 1m2f.

100/1

20/1

Form: 05489-

Last run: 337 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Not solid on his form for current yard and has been absent for 11 months; had wind surgery since last run; market can guide.
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11th

14

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Dunnington Lad

9st 0lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Peter Winks

Won twice over 5f at Ripon in 2024 but last year was a struggle and he was beaten 11l on his Redcar reappearance (6f, good) 12 days ago; now drops back in trip but he has lots to prove and needs a major revival.

50/1

9th

8

(3)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:50 Redcar

Dunnington Lad

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Peter Winks

Won twice over 5f at Ripon in 2024; 2025 was a struggle and, although his mark has bottomed out, he has plenty tot prove on his reappearance.

25/1

20

(1)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

17:18 Doncaster

Dunnington Lad

8st 7lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Peter Winks

Has run seven times this year and has finished no better than sixth; 13lb out of the handicap today and he would be a shock winner.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £144.10
Straight Forecast £148.65
Tricast £487.36
Trifecta £868.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Dequinto

SPOTLIGHT:

Metal Beau

Daily Mail:

Glory Call

POSTDATA:

Global Effort

The Guardian:

Coast

The Star:

Oriental Spirit

Daily Record:

Red Walls

The Times:

Dequinto

Telegraph:

Dequinto

D Express:

Dequinto

Daily Mirror:

Dequinto

The Sun:

Dequinto