October 14 / 19.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.00

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  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.30
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 543464 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Multiple wins at up to 7f; had stamina query for this trip over C&D last time but she kept on well to be a never-nearer fourth; will know more about stamina after this second attempt but that run offers new options.
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8th

7

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Port Noir

9st 3lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Has enjoyed a good year with four wins, two of them over C&D; last two efforts leave her with a bit to prove, though.

14/1

12th

2

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Port Noir

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Hardy mare who landed four races on AW (1m to 9.5f) between February and April; also a previous four-time winner on turf but this is just her second crack at 1m2f on her 111th start; still not discounted.

12/1

7th

4

(5)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Port Noir

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Robert Stephens

9yo who has won four times since February including twice over C&D; held in third when unpenalised at Wolverhampton last time but she wasn't beaten far and that was another creditable effort; should be in the mix again off 3lb higher.

4/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: -98405

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Can lead; has had a few goes off modest marks in handicaps at 1m and 1m2f this year, failing to find much; has enough to prove at present.
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13

(11)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

14:20 Salisbury

Juan Cool Dude

10st 7lb

J: Mr Eddie Edge

T: Simon Hodgson

Maiden who was a close second of 12 at Wolverhampton (extended 1m, AW) in October but has finished no nearer than fifth in five starts this year; has tried other aids, hood and eyeshield today; looks unlikely.

33/1

7th

4

(9)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

18:12 Brighton

Juan Cool Dude

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Simon Hodgson

Maiden who's been as far as 1m4f and hasn't run in a sprint since his debut; has been making the running over further of late but whether he'll be able to from the outside stall round here is a question and he has something to find anyway.

20/1

8th

8

(4)

30th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Juan Cool Dude

9st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Simon Hodgson

Maiden who's not without hope off this mark if the first-time tongue-tie helps back from a seven-week break; best efforts have come on Tapeta but he's only had a few runs on turf to date.

10/1

100/30

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 830082 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Held her form well on Tapeta following her classified course win (extended 1m1f) in January; had some poor results back from a break but her second at Newcastle (1m2f) last month was much better and this trip won't cause any problems; in the thick of it.
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4th

1

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

14:47 Redcar

Rubellite

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Eight AW wins, including at Wolverhampton (1m6f) and Newcastle (1m4f) under Conor Whiteley on her last two outings; has to prove her effectiveness on turf (well held in three attempts much earlier in career) but has to be respected in her current mood.

2/1

1st

3

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Rubellite

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Ex-Richard Fahey; seven-time AW winner, including two over C&D early last year; off the mark for current trainer at Wolverhampton last time (1m6f; form fair); up 2lb; should go well again.

3/1

1st

2

(2)

8th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rubellite

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Three-time course winner, including one over C&D; runner-up to a progressive rival at Southwell (1m6f) on her stable debut in March and was a bit better than the bare result here over 1m4f 17 days ago having been short of room at a crucial stage; back up in trip.

9/4

Form: 044673

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Maiden who didn't do badly on heavy ground on final start for Charlie Fellowes; sold 2,800gns since; has possibilities on the pick of her 1m Polytrack form if handling Tapeta on first course start for new yard.
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7

27th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fitz Perfectly

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Danny Brooke

7

27th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fitz Perfectly

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Danny Brooke

11th

1

(2)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

11:30 Southwell (AW)

Fitz Perfectly

10st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Danny Brooke

Made all and just held on when off the mark at the 20th attempt at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) 11 days ago; 4lb wrong under her penalty, but the drop back in trip may suit on her first visit here; high on list.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 180580 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over C&D in January and, while she's had some off days since, she wasn't beaten too far back here on her latest AW start in April; has a squeak of sorts.
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11th

8

(9)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Olympic Quest

9st 1lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Joe Ponting

Out of sorts on both turf and AW this year, most recently over 8.6f here nine days ago; too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

8

(5)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Olympic Quest

8st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Joe Ponting

Out of sorts on both turf and AW this year; gained her only win over C&D and she should appreciate the return to Tapeta but she has enough to prove for now.

16/1

14

(12)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Olympic Quest

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Joe Ponting

Sole win (28 races) was on AW in January 2024 and she has not finished closer than fifth in her nine runs this year; uninspiring record here.

50/1

Form: 052437 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Probably handles Tapeta but 1m2f wins on Lingfield Polytrack; favourite in two runs for new yard, finding little over 1m2f at Lingfield then never involved at Chelmsford (1m) last month; may yet come good.
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11

(7)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Forever Proud

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Owen

took keen hold, prominent, led after 1f, looked to go wrong when headed over 1f out

15/2

11

(7)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Forever Proud

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Owen

took keen hold, prominent, led after 1f, looked to go wrong when headed over 1f out

15/2

5th

5

(8)

5th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forever Proud

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

raced wide, towards rear, no impression

5/2

Form: 409977

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in 1m maiden at Nottingham in June but he hasn't fared well in handicaps over various distances since; not very tempting with the trip experiments continuing following a 2m attempt here latest.
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4th

7

(9)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beaming Light

9st 6lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: David Loughnane

1m turf winner (soft/good to firm) who is 1-16 on AW (won over 1m on Polytrack); unexposed over 7f but to have a serious chance he'll need to raise the bar based on his last four starts.

40/1

10th

10

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Beaming Light

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: David Loughnane

Handicapped to win and although his form-figures are uninspiring, there have been some mitigating factors; the race wasn't run to suit him at Wolverhampton two weeks ago and he's worth another chance.

6/1

6th

1

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beaming Light

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: David Loughnane

Off the boil since finishing second off a 4lb higher mark over C&D in February but he's been running in sprints latterly; this is easier than he's used to and he ought to fare much better back from a short break.

8/1

12/1

Form: 421260 C

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Excellent run of form on Tapeta in the spring included a front-running 1m classified win at Southwell but he finished lame in April and dropped right out over C&D in May; returns from break with something to prove.
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8

(3)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Van Zant

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won 7f Southwell classified in January and is also suited by this C&D but his recent efforts have been disappointing and his overall profile is not persuasive.

20/1

6th

8

(2)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Van Zant

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

7f win here in January but he's gone off the boil more recently; a full revival is required.

16/1

12th

12

(11)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Van Zant

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

In good form early in the year but ran poorly behind two of these over C&D 11 days ago; is some way down the pecking order from another wide stall.

16/1

13/2

Form: 397362 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
His many wins have come at up to 1m, most recently in June 2023, but he has gone close over C&D and is weighted to be involved on return from a short break if a wide stall doesn't count against him.
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11th

10

(6)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kenstone

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Veteran; no win since the summer of 2023 (1m, Chepstow) but still appears to retain a zest for racing; runner-up at Chepstow (7f) in September, and there were positives to be taken from his fifth-place finish at Chelmsford (7f; 40-1) in November; others appeal more.

25/1

11th

10

(6)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kenstone

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

midfield, outpaced and dropped to rear 3f out, weakened and lost touch over 1f out

25/1

5th

5

(10)

9th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Kenstone

9st 3lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Adrian Wintle

slowly away, in rear

16/1

20/1

Form: 948

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has been beaten 12l and more in qualifying runs at 7f and 6f but this trip, if not further, is likely to suit better now she goes handicapping; still has a good deal to prove, though.
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10th

12

(7)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rising From Embers

8st 13lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Joe Tickle

Has been beaten 12l and more in qualifying runs at 7f and 6f but this trip, if not further, is likely to suit better now she goes handicapping; still has a good deal to prove, though.

20/1

8th

9

(6)

16th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Rising From Embers

8st 13lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Joe Tickle

Has made a low-key start to career, over 7f at Salisbury and 6f at Chepstow; unlikely to fare better today as handicaps over further are going to be more her level.

100/1

4th

8

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:23 Chepstow

Rising From Embers

9st 2lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Joe Tickle

in touch with leaders, outpaced halfway, hung badly left from 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, no telling impression

66/1

Form: 99/4-

Last run: 634 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Hint of ability on AW in midwinter of 2022-23 season when with Kevin Philippart De Foy but she never got as far as handicaps and off since the start of 2023; entitled to come on for the run for new yard.
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11th

5

(8)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Precious Lagatha

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Mark Rimell

Hint of ability on AW in midwinter of 2022-23 season when with Kevin Philippart De Foy but she never got as far as handicaps and off since the start of 2023; entitled to come on for the run for new yard.

14/1

9th

13

(2)

31st Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:20 Lingfield (AW)

Precious Lagatha

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

In good hands but she went off at 33-1 and showed only minor promise on her 7f Kempton debut 24 days ago.

14/1

100/1

Form: -45000

Last run: 100 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

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

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £69.10
Straight Forecast £65.57
Tricast £381.05
Trifecta £412.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rubellite

POSTDATA:

Port Noir

The Star:

Juan Cool Dude

Daily Mail:

Van Zant

Telegraph:

Kenstone

RP RATINGS:

Rubellite

The Times:

Rubellite

D Express:

Rubellite

Daily Mirror:

Rubellite

Daily Record:

Rubellite

The Guardian:

Port Noir

The Sun:

Port Noir