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17.25

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  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 5
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

Form: 3-8615

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Bounced back when beating four rivals at Musselburgh (1m1f, good to firm) last month but he was last of five under a penalty at Hamilton six days later; this return to AW should be fine but he's not easy to predict and is fairly exposed now after 11 starts; others are preferred.
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3rd

7

(5)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rosenzoo

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charlie Johnston

C&D winner in July and good runner-up efforts here the last twice, going down only narrowly latterly; should go well again.

11/4

2nd

4

(5)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rosenzoo

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charlie Johnston

Three wins include one here; had lost his way but back on track behind an improver here last week (9.4f); thereabouts if in the same form again.

3/1

2nd

3

(5)

21st Sep 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rosenzoo

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charlie Johnston

Has lost the plot since winning over C&D in high summer, including back on Tapeta last time; has it all to prove now and is some way down the pecking order.

16/1

Form: 678

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Out of a well-related French 7f turf/8.5f AW winner; no progress when well held in three qualifying runs but he has shaped with some promise and it wouldn't be a surprise if he showed a lot more now handicapping in headgear; needs a close look in market.
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3rd

5

(4)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 37y

Class 4

16:40 Bath

Historic City

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Made all for a 5l win at Hamilton (1m1f, soft) in August but that was a golden opportunity in a maiden and he flopped back in a handicap at Kempton (1m3f, AW) last month; still lightly raced but that was a major blip last time and he needs to bounce back.

11/4

5th

5

(5)

4th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Historic City

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

raced in second, led after 1f, headed under 5f out, weakened quickly and lost two places from over 1f out

2/1

1st

6

(4)

13th Aug 2024

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

18:30 Hamilton

Historic City

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Saeed bin Suroor

0-5 and has hung when going close this summer on his first two handicap starts (9.4f/1m2f, AW); needs to prove he can get the job done but he's a leading form contender today; showed promise on turf on debut in May; first-time cheekpieces replace the visor worn the last twice.

8/11

10/1

Form: 3-1225

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Returned after a gelding operation with an emphatic win on handicap debut at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in March; runner-up in next two runs but he finished tailed off in another small-field event at Carlisle (1m3f, good) last month; hung right in that race and he needs to bounce back after that major blip.
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6th

10

(8)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Chiefman

8st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Course winner (1m2f) when trained by Archie Watson; struggled for this yard in 2025 and the addition of a tongue tie and return of cheekpieces aren't enough to tempt.

50/1

9th

6

(9)

22nd Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

13:48 Hamilton

Chiefman

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: R Mike Smith

Has dropped down the weights and his trainer is among the winners; however, he's struggled in the main this season and has been beaten 16 times since his sole win in March 2024.

16/1

9

(3)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:43 Musselburgh

Chiefman

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: R Mike Smith

Sole win came for previous trainer Archie Watson over 1m2f at Newcastle (11-8 favourite) in March 2024; 0-11 for this trainer and continues to slide in the weights; has plenty of work to do with Monhammer and Ahamoment on recent C&D evidence.

25/1

25/1

Form: 04-79

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Some promise in the second of his three novice runs at Kempton (1m), but he started his handicap career with a 19l defeat at a biggish price at Newbury (1m, good to firm) last month; down the list.
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1st

4

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Advert Rules

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alan King

prominent

7/4

1st

4

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Advert Rules

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alan King

A maiden after ten starts but did well to finish second to a progressive rival at Wolverhampton (1m6f; first-time blinkers) three weeks ago, given he raced wide and had a lot of use made of him in the early stages; remains unexposed over this trip and looks ready to strike soon.

7/4

2nd

6

(7)

7th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Advert Rules

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Alan King

3yo who is 0-9; encouraging efforts over 1m4f here in a visor the last twice, finishing third most recently (ran in snatches); now wears first-time blinkers instead and he could be suited by the extra yardage; chance.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1-85

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Looked promising when making a winning debut at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) in September; had daunting task in Sandown's Classic Trial next time but he was tailed off again in a Chester handicap (1m2f, good to soft) in May; still unexposed and now returns to AW but he needs to get back on track; hood added.
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2nd

8

(10)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Prince Rasam

9st 10lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Promise to begin with for former and current yard; might find things happening too quickly running over a trip this short for the first time; back from a break.

20/1

4

(1)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

12:50 Newbury

Prince Rasam

11st 1lb

J: Mr Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has never lived up to his debut win (1m2f, AW in 2023); second at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft; unraced on worse) last month on stable debut and not disgraced at Yarmouth last time, but others have more pressing claims.

14/1

4

(7)

11th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

14:47 Epsom

Prince Rasam

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Beat the subsequent Derby and St Leger fourth when making a winning debut at Chelmsford just under two years ago; lightly raced and failed to progress thereafter; left Michael Bell since last run (remains in same ownership) in March; market should help on this debut for the Moores.

10/1

Form: 45-130 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Well held in his three turf runs, including over 1m2f at Doncaster (soft) in May, but he's 2-3 on AW and his last win was over C&D in February; only 4lb higher than for that comfortable success and he looks interesting back on Tapeta; cheekpieces added.
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4th

5

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

20:43 Nottingham

Caelan

9st 5lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Olly Murphy

Won twice on AW for Marco Botti; scored over hurdles last September; all but refused to race when trailing in last of four at Ffos Las (1m4f, good) on Monday; one to have serious reservations about at present.

12/1

4th

1

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 5

17:14 Ffos Las

Caelan

10st 2lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Olly Murphy

Has been running well over hurdles and this dual AW winner hasn't had many Flat chances on turf (0-3); on a competitive mark and Hugh Horgan takes off 5lb.

6/1

4

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:43 Uttoxeter

Caelan

11st 2lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Proving reasonably consistent, having made the frame in most starts since winning a maiden event last September; a possible danger off current mark with Lewis Saunders taking off a bonus 5lb.

13/2

Form: 22-194

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Form figures of 22221 in maiden/novice events but his win at Southwell in January was a good opportunity and he's been well held in two handicaps this season; cheekpieces are now added back on AW but he needs more progress to defy this mark.
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4th

1

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:48 Uttoxeter

Character Testing

11st 12lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

0-17 over hurdles but went close when runner-up at Market Rasen in January and again in a Cartmel seller in May; well below that level on both starts since, including when well held on the Flat 18 days ago; not ruled out if bouncing back.

7/1

9th

13

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Character Testing

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

1m AW winner for Tom Clover who has been mostly hurdling for this yard; went close in January and again in Cartmel seller on penultimate start; didn't shape with much promise in two turf handicaps (1m/1m2f) in between but his Flat mark has come down quite sharply.

25/1

4th

5

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

13:42 Hexham

Character Testing

11st 4lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Mark Walford

Still a maiden after 16 starts over hurdles, though he has plenty of placed form and looked set to score before being caught close home in a Cartmel seller (2m1f, good) 17 days ago; requires more back in handicap company but has solid place claims.

6/1

Form: 721 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Went close here on her second start before gaining a narrow verdict over an odds-on rival at Lingfield (1m1f, good to firm) five weeks ago; showed the right attitude in that race and this well-bred filly is open to more progress now switched to a handicap; interesting contender.
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7th

6

(1)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 100y

Class 5

15:35 Haydock

Loveable Rogue

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Soundly beaten on last month's handicap debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) but prior to that she dug deep to win a maiden at Lingfield (1m1f, good to firm) on her third start, and she's not written off.

10/1

5

(8)

1st Jul 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Loveable Rogue

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Went close here on her second start before gaining a narrow verdict over an odds-on rival at Lingfield (1m1f, good to firm) five weeks ago; showed the right attitude in that race and this well-bred filly is open to more progress now switched to a handicap; interesting contender.

7/2

Form: -22056

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Had a near miss in a Chelmsford maiden (1m2f, AW) in March but he's struggled back in handicaps since and was beaten 11l at Lingfield last time; record now stands at 0-9 and he needs a major turnaround with blinkers added; stablemate of Caelan.
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6

(3)

1st Jul 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Endosser

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Marco Botti

Had a near miss in a Chelmsford maiden (1m2f, AW) in March but he's struggled back in handicaps since and was beaten 11l at Lingfield last time; record now stands at 0-9 and he needs a major turnaround with blinkers added; stablemate of Caelan.

9/1

6th

2

(3)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Lingfield (AW)

Endosser

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

15/2

5th

2

(5)

28th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

Endosser

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Marco Botti

Seven-race maiden with a collection of minor honours on AW up to 1m2f but he was soundly beaten in a handicap at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft; 20-1) on his first turf start since debut; that poses a question.

16/1

Form: 5-9365

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Effective on Tapeta and well handicapped on his best form but he's not made a serious impact in six runs for current yard; overall record now stands at 1-11 and others are more convincing; cheekpieces are removed and tongue-tie goes on.
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1st

6

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Between Me And U

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

On a losing sequence but he took a step back in the right direction with seventh of 12 in 1m Carlisle handicap 23 days ago, fading only late on having raced wide; not out of things eased 2lb.

13/2

7th

4

(10)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Between Me And U

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Michael Herrington

Perhaps needed the run when sixth on his return from nine months off in May; dropped 3lb and not discounted for a trainer who also runs Soames Forsyte.

9/1

6th

3

(4)

18th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Between Me And U

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Last win was in September 2024 but ran well on several occasions when making the frame since; last seen when a beaten favourite at Nottingham last August and may be better for the run.

10/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £44.07
Tricast £504.05

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Loveable Rogue

The Times:

Caelan

The Sun:

Historic City

POSTDATA:

Endosser

NEWMARKET:

Prince Rasam

Daily Mirror:

Chiefman

TOPSPEED:

Character Testing

D Express:

Between Me And U

Telegraph:

Loveable Rogue

The Star:

Loveable Rogue

Daily Record:

Loveable Rogue

The Guardian:

Caelan

Daily Mail:

Caelan