October 25 / 20.15 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.15

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£30 In Free Bets With BetUK Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 835366 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
All four wins have been at this track (one over C&D); has gone off the boil but well handicapped as a result and has to be of interest back at this venue.
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4

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

English Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Heather Main

Five-time winner on AW at Wolverhampton but 0-16 on turf; handicapper's giving him a chance and, while recent efforts don't suggest he'll take it, he did run well both previous visits here.

8/1

4

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

English Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Heather Main

Five-time winner on AW at Wolverhampton but 0-16 on turf; handicapper's giving him a chance and, while recent efforts don't suggest he'll take it, he did run well both previous visits here.

8/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 431211 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Revitalised for the application of cheekpieces, off the mark over C&D in July and back-to-back wins at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) and at this track (8.5f) last month; up further 3lb but still improving; looks the one to beat.
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3rd

10

(5)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

17:00 Windsor

Newfangled

8st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Prevailed by a neck at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last time for a fifth AW win; upped in grade but receives weight all round and is a solid contender, with C&D form figures reading 1223.

6/1

1st

9

(9)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Newfangled

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Jonathan Portman

Has two course wins, including one over C&D; fair fifth of 11 at Lingfield (1m, AW) 13 days ago an first outing for six months; should come on for the run but looks high enough in the weights for now.

10/1

5th

9

(9)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Newfangled

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Decent record round here, including a C&D win last April, one of three victories in 2025; gone well fresh but is used to plying his trade in lesser company and resumes from six months off on a career-high mark (4lb higher than when last successful).

16/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 840434 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Sole success came at this track (7f; 20-1) in January off 4lb higher mark; respectable efforts when in the frame at Windsor (1m, good) last month and at Bath (1m, soft) last time; on career-low mark and interesting if return to this track sparks improvement.
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5th

5

(5)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

City Cyclone

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won here over 7f in February either side of wins over this trip at Kempton; encountered a wide trip when down the field in a higher grade than this last time and he may well be able to bounce back.

8/1

8th

11

(8)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Kempton (AW)

City Cyclone

8st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Arrives seeking a four-timer, two of the wins over C&D, and he hasn't been treated punitively by the assessor having gone up just 6lb; this is a much stiffer test of his credentials but there are no doubts surrounding his wellbeing.

12/1

1st

6

(8)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

City Cyclone

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Has started 2026 with wins over C&D and in a small field at Wolverhampton (7f); only 1lb higher on the hat-trick bid but this is more competitive and he's drawn widest.

5/1

6/1

Form: 226346

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden but has caught the eye on several occasions; steps up in trip in search of that elusive first win; cheekpieces refitted on latest start but left off today; not out of this.
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4th

8

(7)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Smoke

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Dylan Cunha

slowly away, in rear

6/1

6th

1

(9)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Smoke

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

Still to register a victory but he arrives in top form, coming in a close fourth of 12 in 1m Chelmsford handicap ten days ago; merits serious consideration eased 1lb now with cheekpieces back on.

13/8

4th

10

(12)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Havana Smoke

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Dylan Cunha

midfield, headway on inner 2f out, challenging final 110yds, no extra towards finish

7/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 2-6316 CD BF

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has two C&D wins to his name, the latest in March off 2lb lower mark; off since April and the market may prove the best guide to his chance.
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6th

2

(6)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:12 Lingfield

Crafter

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Mark Loughnane

Winless since 2024 and is having his first run on turf in three years; down to a career-low mark and has been in fair form in blinkers, but he's regressive and has returned three poor efforts in turf handicaps.

4/1

5th

7

(1)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Crafter

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Dual C&D winner who's been brightened up by the blinkers of late without having the breaks; a slow start cost him here a month ago and he's one to consider.

7/1

6th
12 (5)
Khangai

11/2

Form: 634364 BF

Last run: 73 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Strike-rate of 1-25 and an expensive flop at Leicester and Lingfield in August; left Mark Rimell for 5,500gns last month but can't be ruled out for new yard that does well with others' castoffs.
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13th

11

(5)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Khangai

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Patrick Morris

Formerly effective on AW but has produced best results for current stable on turf; regressive form since returned to AW started with a modest third over C&D (sole 2m attempt).

25/1

7th
10 (12)
Pessoa

33/1

Form: 539070 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
All four wins have been at this track but out of sorts on his last four starts and others preferred.
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6th

6

(12)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Adrian Wintle

All seven wins have been here, including three over C&D; in the money twice here since his last win and holds place claims at least.

8/1

10th

2

(11)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Pessoa

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Frequent Wolverhampton winner who's 0-12 on turf, including in his Irish days (has 4lb lower mark than on the AW); very consistent, though, and should get the good pace he wants, so every chance he gets involved again.

7/1

3rd

3

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

8.6f win here last month and turned in another solid effort back here on Monday; wouldn't want a tactical affair back at 7f but still more appealing than many.

9/2

Form: 339346

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
0-6 but has run well enough on all starts apart from when encountering soft ground at Pontefract in July; needs a little more but early days and she could find the necessary improvement.
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8th

9

(10)

4th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Wadacre Tivoli

9st 0lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Charlie Johnston

Managed second over C&D last month and will probably face less pace pressure this evening, assuming she breaks okay and gets across from the widest stall; lifeless run at Lingfield since, though.

20/1

8th

9

(10)

4th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Wadacre Tivoli

9st 0lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Charlie Johnston

Managed second over C&D last month and will probably face less pace pressure this evening, assuming she breaks okay and gets across from the widest stall; lifeless run at Lingfield since, though.

20/1

12th

8

(1)

19th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

12:40 Lingfield (AW)

Wadacre Tivoli

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Eight-race maiden who has made the frame several times, most recently second at Kempton (1m) where she posted best effort since switched to AW; each-way possibilities.

8/1

Form: 59-958

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Yet to make the frame but he wasn't far away over 1m2f on Newcastle AW last month and may find improvement for first-time cheekpieces.
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7th

7

(1)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Maith An Farhh

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Unplaced in eight starts and there was no immediate improvement latest for a change of trainer.

25/1

7th

7

(1)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Maith An Farhh

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Unplaced in eight starts and there was no immediate improvement latest for a change of trainer.

25/1

8th

6

(1)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Kempton (AW)

Maith An Farhh

9st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Didn't progress in handicaps for James Ferguson (1m-1m2f) last year; sold for 4,000gns in October; new yard quick to drop him in trip; not fully exposed.

9/1

Form: 54805

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Yet to be placed in five starts; only beaten 3l when fifth on Southwell AW (1m; first-time cheekpieces, retained) 17 days ago but needs to improve.
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11th

6

(3)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:10 Southwell (AW)

Global Resolve

9st 7lb

J: Luke Catton

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Enters calculations on such as last October's C&D fifth off 10lb higher, and hopes lie in part with the return to 1m after failing to last under forcing tactics on many starts since; headgear comes off.

8/1

11th

6

(3)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:10 Southwell (AW)

Global Resolve

9st 7lb

J: Luke Catton

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Enters calculations on such as last October's C&D fifth off 10lb higher, and hopes lie in part with the return to 1m after failing to last under forcing tactics on many starts since; headgear comes off.

8/1

8th

7

(4)

3rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Global Resolve

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Best effort came over this C&D but he's a regressive maiden who was well beaten on hurdle debut last time; enough to prove back on the Flat.

14/1

Form: 794256

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-13 but in the frame seven times; looked a non-stayer over 1m4f here last time but his second over C&D last month gives him a chance; tongue-tie returns (first time for this yard) and not out of this.
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3

(7)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:58 Ripon

Bay Of Australia

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Has been placed a few times and drops to this level for the first time, but ran poorly on his reappearance at Chester (7.7f, good) in June and has been off another 73 days since; blinkers need to make a difference if he is to make it 16th-time lucky.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.30
Straight Forecast £11.19
Tricast £73.28
Trifecta £96.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Newfangled

NEWMARKET:

Khangai

RP RATINGS:

English Spirit

POSTDATA:

Bay Of Australia

The Times:

Newfangled

Telegraph:

Newfangled

Daily Mail:

Newfangled

Daily Mirror:

Newfangled

The Sun:

Newfangled

The Star:

Newfangled

Daily Record:

Newfangled

D Express:

Khangai

The Guardian:

English Spirit