October 05 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.30

Standard

bet365 Handicap

  • Prize money: £7955.68
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 440312 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Getting it all together in handicaps now, following his Doncaster win with an excellent second to a flourishing filly in the Ayr Silver Cup two weeks ago; 3lb higher today but he's on the way up.
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7th

2

(10)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Aramram

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Escapes a penalty for his Listed win at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March; his last two runs haven't been his best but there have been mitigating factors; has a course win on his record and he should go well.

16/1

18th

3

(18)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Aramram

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Only seventh in this race 12 months ago when 10lb lower; his improved form this spring has warranted this lofty mark and he ran well in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon last month (off 1lb higher), doing best of the far-side group; still looks up against it here.

40/1

6th

3

(9)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Aramram

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Listed winner at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March before close second in Group 3 Abernant at Newmarket (6f, good); returned to form when first of four in the far-side group in the Great St Wilfrid Handicap at Ripon (6f, good) three weeks ago; has something to find in today's company but he's 2-3 on soft ground and is not ruled out each-way.

20/1

4/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 633731 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Came good at Newmarket a fortnight ago (6f, good to firm), picking up well from off the pace; this should be run to suit and a 2lb rise doesn't look excessive; good claims.
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7th

10

(5)

18th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Ingra Tor

8st 12lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Resurgent 5yo who won at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in September before a close call at Wolverhampton the following month; this is tougher back in a Class 2 but he remains well handicapped on his best form and is not ruled out.

11/2

7th

10

(5)

18th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Ingra Tor

8st 12lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Resurgent 5yo who won at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in September before a close call at Wolverhampton the following month; this is tougher back in a Class 2 but he remains well handicapped on his best form and is not ruled out.

11/2

11/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 636534 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Running well of late, beaten just over one length at Kempton four weeks ago; well drawn and should run his race; each-way contender.
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12th

15

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Intervention

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

On a losing sequence but seemed rejuvenated by the refitting of a hood when a good third of ten in 7f Beverley handicap last month, nearest finish having had to wait for a run over 1f out; course winner who is effective over this shorter trip and a likely player off a reduced mark.

7/1

3rd

11

(8)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Intervention

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

Hurtling down the weights but for good reason as this multiple winner is looking very regressive.

33/1

15th

17

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Intervention

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Fully 15lb lower than when winning at Lingfield (6f, AW) last December but this 9yo has regressed in recent months; has to turn things around.

40/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 167073 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Four times a winner on AW; having edged down the weights she has shaped better the last twice and she's one to consider, even from a wide stall.
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7th

9

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:02 Newbury

Azure Angel

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

Listed winner who has a few duck eggs in her recent form figures but those were tough tasks; chance of landing this race partly depends on the effects of new headgear (visor replaces blinkers).

40/1

17th

13

(14)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Azure Angel

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Has not yet won above Listed level; anything but disgraced when mid-division in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot or when a close fifth to Redorange in a C&D Listed race after, but it's hard to see her in this picture.

150/1

15th

9

(10)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Azure Angel

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Respectable effort in midfield in the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last month before 1l fifth of 13 in Listed race at York (5f, good to firm); however, a career best is needed today.

25/1

8/1

Form: 1-9261

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Three wins, all over 7f, the latest a front-running win in a small field at Chelmsford six weeks ago; more needed to dominate some fast horses back at 6f.
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4

(1)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Ararat

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Won twice on AW (6f) for Robert Cowell last autumn but he's finished down the field in most of his runs for new yard this season; has dropped a long way in the weights but losing run is up to 15 and others are preferred.

10/1

6th

7

(14)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Ararat

9st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Won twice on AW (6f) for Robert Cowell last autumn and he is thrown in on that form; mostly not at his best since joining this stable but now drops into class 6 company for just the second time.

12/1

6th

10

(6)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Goodwood

Ararat

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Won twice on AW (6f) for Robert Cowell last autumn and he is thrown in on that form; not at his best for new yard this year and hopes rest on the return to sprinting reviving his fortunes.

25/1

Form: 11- CD

Last run: 301 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut at Newcastle (6f) in November and followed up over C&D one month later; absent for ten months but he's an unknown quantity now handicapping; the market usually a good guide to expectation levels where the yard, who also run Azure Angel, are concerned.
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15th

8

(18)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Lions House

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Linda Perratt

Four-time AW scorer; 0-13 on turf but nearly prevailed in small field at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) in most recent Class 5 attempt; remains well handicapped on peak form.

14/1

6th

9

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 4

16:10 Doncaster

Lions House

8st 11lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Linda Perratt

Not proving the easiest to catch right since going in at Newcastle (5f) in February but he comes here on the back of a good second of six in 5f Newmarket handicap a week ago; in the mix if on his A-game again.

9/1

2nd

5

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newmarket (July)

Lions House

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Linda Perratt

Yet to win on turf, but is now 2lb lower than when scoring on Tapeta at Newcastle (5f) in February and he did well under the circumstances when fourth of 11 at Ayr (5f, good to firm) 26 days ago, faring best of those from off the pace (started slowly); a rare Newmarket runner for his Scottish stable.

13/2

Form: 441671 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Good record on AW, including a C&D win, and he was better than ever when leading late at Lingfield three weeks ago (5f); up to a career-high mark now but it may not be beyond him.
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4th

4

(4)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

17:07 Bath

The Thames Boatman

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Fully exposed but always dangerous when getting a strong pace to chase and this is much easier than at Goodwood last time; has form here.

10/1

12th

12

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

13:55 Newbury

The Thames Boatman

8st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Hughes

Won at Goodwood (5f, good) in the spring and has remained in form, second of seven at Lingfield last time; no obvious reason why he won't be thereabouts again but he's fully exposed after 52 starts.

16/1

2nd

1

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

20:30 Lingfield

The Thames Boatman

10st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Record of 1-20 on turf but that win was off 1lb lower at Goodwood in May; hasn't matched that form in three subsequent runs but he ran into a well-handicapped rival when a 4l second at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) last time; now drops back into a Class 5 event and he's not ruled out.

9/4

Form: 275781 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
The stars aligned at Musselburgh last time, overcoming trouble in running to narrowly win a 5f handicap; no doubt he has the ability to feature off his revised mark but he wouldn't be an obvious one to follow up.
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5th

9

(15)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Three-time C&D winner, including twice off higher marks in the month of April; unlucky third, having found daylight too late, in this race 12 months ago; soft ground was against him here last weekend; likely player if the cards drop right.

10/1

9th

6

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Below best on latest course start in October but has a strong C&D record otherwise, three wins include this race (good to soft) last year; now 2lb lower and primed for a good run if he avoids trouble in running.

9/2

7th

10

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Zarzyni

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Hasn't won as often as one of his ability probably should but he did score twice in 2025, the latter win over C&D; 3lb higher in a better race this time and he'll need to be somewhere near last year's best to take this after four months off.

14/1

Form: 612410 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Eight-time turf winner, the latest a fine front-running effort at Chester (7f, heavy) last month; only midfield in the Ayr Silver Cup a fortnight ago; shaped well in one AW run in April (seasonal debut); widest draw off-putting though.
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9th

15

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:46 Chester

Paws For Thought

8st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Donald McCain

Multiple course scorer (also goes well on soft) but yet to fire this season and underwent breathing surgery before coming in only ninth of 12 over 7f here eight days ago; first-time tongue-tie replaces cheekpieces now.

33/1

9th

12

(7)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:53 Chester

Paws For Thought

8st 12lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Donald McCain

Prolific course winner, including this race in 2024, and he has dropped a long way in the weights; that is a result of some low-key runs this year and a wind operation since the latest is not enough to tempt.

33/1

9th

8

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Paws For Thought

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Donald McCain

Six-time course winner who is versatile trip-wise but all of his wins have been on good or slower and last two have been in the mud; on a dangerous mark but he didn't fire in his three runs this season; has often worn cheekpieces but is now blinkered first time; non-runner here (7.35) on Friday.

25/1

33/1

Form: 60-887 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Three course wins over further; yet to shine in three runs this year and this looks a warm race in which to try and revive his fortunes.
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16th

7

(2)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

Lequinto

11st 4lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Tony Carroll

Has a good Windsor record, notching two more 6f wins (good/good to firm) this summer; soft ground provides an excuse for a below-par run there last time; campaigned mainly as a sprinter in recent years but was a 7f winner earlier in career.

22/1

7th

4

(4)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:00 Windsor

Lequinto

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Excels here and ran another good race at the track when a closing third behind Under The Twilight, having got behind; a faster pace today would play to his strengths; no ground concerns.

11/2

3rd

6

(4)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:55 Windsor

Lequinto

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

9yo who's an eight-time Windsor winner, including this May and June; beat Amazonian Dream in the latter race and runner-up to him here next time, before not disgraced on a first crack at Brighton; reliable sort from off the pace and he has each-way claims again.

10/1

20/1

Form: 3380-5 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far at Ascot on his seasonal return four weeks ago but that race was run at a crawl and shouldn't be taken too seriously; should be sharper with that behind him though and not handicapped out of things on last year's best.
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6th

6

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Philip Kirby

Seven wins include three on turf and it was a first success at 7f when scoring at Newcastle (AW; stays 1m) in December; took a good step forward from his return to turf when a keeping-on fourth at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; respected.

6/1

4th

11

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

The Green Man

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

A three-time 6f/7f scorer in 2025; kept busy and in good form (on the AW) this term until only 16th in 7f York handicap eight days ago; he's the type to bounce back though.

16/1

16th

18

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Philip Kirby

Has raced almost exclusively on Newcastle's AW since joining Phil Kirby last autumn, winning three times (6f/7f) and placed on six other occasions, including last four starts; three 6f turf wins earlier in career (including here on good to firm) provide hope that he can continue the good work now back on the grass.

10/1

Form: 1-6108 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Looked a smart prospect when running away with a Kempton novice last November (6f) and again when making all at Doncaster on his handicap debut in May (6f, good to firm; hooded first time); low-key runs twice since (Royal Ascot on first occasion) but the potential remains for a bigger effort at some point; stall 12 not ideal though.
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12th

1

(12)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mukaafah

9st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Looked a smart prospect when running away with a Kempton novice last November (6f) and again when making all at Doncaster on his handicap debut in May (6f, good to firm; hooded first time); low-key runs twice since (Royal Ascot on first occasion) but the potential remains for a bigger effort at some point; stall 12 not ideal though.

14/1

8th

2

(9)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Mukaafah

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

taken down early, started quickly, prominent

7/2

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £25.80
Straight Forecast £23.15
Tricast £206.62
Trifecta £152.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Intervention

TOPSPEED:

The Thames Boatman

The Times:

Lion's House

Daily Mail:

Aramram

NEWMARKET:

Ararat

SPOTLIGHT:

Azure Angel

Daily Record:

Lion's House

The Sun:

Aramram

Telegraph:

Ararat

POSTDATA:

The Thames Boatman

The Guardian:

The Thames Boatman

D Express:

Intervention

Daily Mirror:

Intervention

The Star:

Intervention