October 14 / 16.25 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.25

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.00
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 621396 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Back on track for his new handler when sixth of ten in 5f Newcastle handicap 11 days ago; this C&D winner is in the mix eased 1lb.
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11th

3

(1)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

Betweenthesticks

9st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Scored twice over 5f at Wolverhampton and Pontefract in April; his more recent form is not so encouraging, however, and he beat only one in 5f Ripon handicap last time; needs to take a step forward.

12/1

8th

6

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Betweenthesticks

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Started his campaign with two wins in April, but he's been up and down since and was beaten 9l behind Our Absent Friends at Catterick last time; needs to bounce back again after that and others are more solid.

14/1

6th

5

(7)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Betweenthesticks

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Started his campaign with two wins in April and there have been plenty of solid runs since; should remain competitive but minor money perhaps his best hope.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 802183 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Opened his account at Newcastle (5f) in September and recorded a solid third of seven there (6f) last time; he ought to be thereabouts.
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2

(5)

19th Oct 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Force

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Gained a second C&D success in August and has continued in good form, runner-up in 5f Newcastle handicap 18 days ago; form has been franked, so he must enter calculations off an unchanged mark.

13/2

2nd

2

(9)

1st Oct 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Blue Force

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Returned from a short break to win at Wolverhampton (6f) in August and two creditable 5f runs have followed; returning to Clas 6 company will help; each-way shout.

8/1

4th

10

(9)

19th Sep 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Blue Force

8st 13lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Caused a surprise with his 25-1 win at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last month but he came up short when dropped back to 5f there (fourth of nine) last time; that wasn't a bad effort but he needs to find more to defy this mark.

7/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 196332 CD BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Off the mark for 2024 over C&D in August and comes here on the back of a very good C&D second a week ago; a player off an unchanged mark.
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3rd

7

(5)

2nd Oct 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phoenix Beach

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Should be on a very good mark and was a close fourth at Newcastle last week (5f) after a prominent position throughout; that was his best run for a while.

7/1

4th

4

(2)

25th Sep 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Phoenix Beach

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Scott Dixon

Course winner (6f); most recent wins have come around the bend at Wolverhampton; prominent in the betting but left the impression the run would bring him on when seventh of 12 at Southwell last week (after three months off); due to be 2lb lower from the weekend but still looks on a good mark.

7/1

7th

6

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Phoenix Beach

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Has a course win (6f) on his record but better known for his exploits at Wolverhampton more recently; odds-on to hang to his right but he returns from a break on a dangerous mark; market to guide.

14/1

Form: 561325 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
A three-time C&D winner here who wasn't seen to best effect when fifth of ten back here two weeks ago, set too much to do; can go well eased 1lb.
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7th

2

(12)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

16:02 Bath

Aces Wild

9st 12lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Scored over C&D in May and has added a pair of 5f handicap wins at Newbury and Chester this summer; drawn wide when last of ten in 5f Chester handicap last time so could bounce back.

20/1

10th

10

(8)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Aces Wild

8st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Thriving this summer and it was a career-best effort when defying a wide stall over C&D seven weeks ago; a 4lb rise may not be beyond him but the ground is a potential stumbling block.

7/1

1st

9

(11)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:23 Chester

Aces Wild

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Won two Class 5s before a strong-finishing third at this level here last time having been last at one point; however, stall 11 could be a killer.

7/1

Form: 792706

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden and he arrives below par, hanging right when sixth of eight in 5f Ayr handicap 25 days ago; others appeal more.
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3rd

4

(2)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Catterick

Classy Clarets

9st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Often leads; seven wins in 2026, mostly in sprints but also over C&D; much higher in the weights than his latest 7f win in July but he won with authority on Southwell AW last month and perhaps a further 7lb rise won't be beyond him.

5/1

Form: 470054 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Largely below par since joining his current yard, finishing a never-dangerous fourth of eight in 5f handicap at Hamilton two weeks ago; this C&D scorer needs to take a step forward.
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8th

8

(8)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

16:02 Bath

Maharajas Express

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

Gamely gained a deserved second success of 2026 in 5f handicap at Doncaster 16 days ago; up 4lb but runner-up has gone in since so this C&D scorer is a likely player.

7/2

1st

9

(8)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Maharajas Express

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

Won at Chester (5f, good) in July and he's been a close second on his last two starts, most recently off this mark in a big field at York (5.4f, good to soft) last Sunday; he's a very solid contender.

9/2

Form: 423962 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
C&D scorer who posted a good second of ten in 5f Newcastle handicap 11 days ago having been set plenty to do; he's very much one to consider back up 1lb.
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2nd

2

(8)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Lets Go Hugo

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

Newcastle winner this time last year who's been in fine form since cheekpieces went back on, winning three times in the past month or so; latest Polytrack victory boosted by the second winning since and he's shortlisted upped another 3lb.

9/4

1st

1

(4)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

18:05 Lingfield (AW)

Lets Go Hugo

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

Won 5f handicaps here and at Wolverhampton last month and only failed narrowly in his hat-trick bid at Newcastle last week; 3lb well in and should make another bold bid.

9/2

2nd

1

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lets Go Hugo

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

Has won 5f classified events at Wolverhampton and Lingfield on last two starts; a possible, but faces a stiffer task with a 5lb penalty in this handicap.

11/4

16/1

Form: 039020 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
It's now 16 starts since his last victory although he didn't enjoy the rub of the green when 11th in 5f Southwell handicap 18 days ago; possibilities.
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7

(6)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue De Vega

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

In fine form last winter and completed a C&D hat-trick in January; absent since though, so needs to hit the ground running after eight months off.

5/1

1st

5

(1)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue De Vega

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Winless in 2025 but he is 3-6 over C&D and has settled matters quite emphatically on his last two starts; back up 3lb but weighted to have another race in him and it could well be this one.

2/1

1st

2

(2)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue De Vega

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Ended a lengthy losing run when beating Colors Of Freedom in a classified event over C&D two weeks ago (reported to have bled from nose); has 8lb rise to deal with back in a handicap but he remains well treated on old form and all three wins have been on AW; respected.

9/4

OUR TIP

Form: 148-49 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Not the most reliable but he looked rusty after nine months off when ninth of ten in 5f Newcastle handicap 11 days ago; he can take a step forward now so needs considering off a handy-looking mark.
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1st

3

(1)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Stone Of Destiny

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

held up in rear, headway against near rail over 1f out, ridden and led narrowly final 110yds, just did enough

9/1

1st

3

(1)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Stone Of Destiny

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Only one win since landing the 2022 Portland; reached the frame twice over C&D around the turn of the year but only 4l fifth last time.

9/1

Form: 421929 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
A dual 5.5f Bath scorer this term but came in only ninth back there last time; he's the sort to bounce back though.
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8th

10

(2)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Symbol Of Hope

9st 0lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

Losing run stretches back two years but he finished well for third behind Recon Mission here recently after missing the break; each-way chance.

8/1

3rd

9

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:30 Bath

Symbol Of Hope

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

8yo who is without a win since August 2024; however, he was beaten just a nose in a classified here (5.7f, firm) in July and 6f stretched him at Windsor last time; this seven-time course winner could play a leading role back here and back down in trip.

13/2

7th

11

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

19:25 Windsor

Symbol Of Hope

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Pipped by Jackie Brown in a 5.7f classified at Bath last time, with Sisters In The Sky finishing strongly another nose back; that was so nearly his first win for two years (8-81 overall) but coming fourth in 2022 was easily his best result from five visits here.

8/1

20/1

Form: 623485

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Yet to register a victory but he posted a creditable fifth in a change of headgear in 6f Lingfield handicap 30 days ago; shortlisted off 2lb lower.
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6th

4

(5)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

20:10 Yarmouth

Chiedozie

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

27-race maiden who has failed to beat a rival home in each of his last three starts, most recently at Newmarket five days ago; visor returns but he has plenty to prove.

50/1

10th

10

(10)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Chiedozie

8st 11lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

26-race maiden who returned after a long absence in March and he's been tailed off in his last two runs; long way out of the weights here and he can only be watched; headgear removed.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £99.70
Straight Forecast £84.08
Tricast £215.15
Trifecta £335.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Phoenix Beach

POSTDATA:

Betweenthesticks

D Express:

Let's Go Hugo

Daily Mirror:

Aces Wild

RP RATINGS:

Phoenix Beach

The Times:

Phoenix Beach

Telegraph:

Phoenix Beach

The Guardian:

Phoenix Beach

The Sun:

Phoenix Beach

The Star:

Phoenix Beach

Daily Mail:

Betweenthesticks

Daily Record:

Let's Go Hugo