November 04 / 14.15 Wolverhampton (AW)

14.15

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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.60
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 095643

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Solid efforts in his last two runs but was behind two of today's rivals when third here (9.4f) last time and he's now 0-22 since his debut win in April 2022.
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5th

7

(5)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Bass Player

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Ended 2025 with two good runs but he has been well short of that level in two runs this year, a wind op before the latest making no difference; tongue tie returns; risky despite his reduced mark.

20/1

11th

9

(8)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Bass Player

8st 11lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

First win was on turf (7f) and last two have been on Tapeta (8.6f); reached the frame in two starts at Wolverhampton in December but he had a major blip there the following month; had another wind operation since and needs a major revival after four months off.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 085216 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Recorded his eighth win when scoring over C&D in September but he's not easy to predict and was only sixth of eight at Newmarket last time; wasn't beaten far in that race but he has a wide draw back on AW and others are more persuasive.
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2nd

5

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Gained his second C&D success when winning off a 2lb higher mark in February but he's been down the field in four starts since, including when missing the break at Lingfield 27 days ago; return to form is needed.

8/1

10th

4

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Well short of his best on his last three starts but he won off this mark at Southwell in early February (7f); capable on a good day but this isn't sure to be run to suit.

14/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 477352 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been gained at this track and he had a near miss behind Visibility here (9.4f) four weeks ago; seemed to idle in the closing stages of that race but this drop back in trip could suit and he should be in the thick of things again.
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6th

1

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yeoman

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: James Fanshawe

took keen hold, prominent

7/2

6th

1

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yeoman

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: James Fanshawe

took keen hold, prominent

7/2

4th

5

(10)

30th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Doncaster

Yeoman

11st 1lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: James Fanshawe

blindfold off late, slowly away, towards rear

10/1

6/1

Form: 494331 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Usually patiently ridden; goes well at Wolverhampton and he gained his sixth course win when leading late on over 9.4f (Visibility second) last month; now drops back in trip but he's only 2b higher than last time and should get a good tow into this race; shortlisted.
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5th

1

(6)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:22 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

In good form this spring, winning at Thirsk (1m, good) and over C&D (good to firm) last month; front pair were 6l clear that day and if he can maintain that level of form he'd still look well treated despite a 5lb rise.

3/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

50/1

Form: -87090

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden who has struggled at big prices in his five runs this year; mark continues to fall but he has lots to prove from tough draw; stablemate of Ashtanga.
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8th

9

(9)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Vecchio

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Scott Dixon

Long time since he has shown any worthwhile form and now 0-28; look elsewhere.

20/1

10th

10

(8)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Vecchio

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Longstanding maiden who hasn't offered much for a good while now.

33/1

8th

11

(9)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Vecchio

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Mostly down the field for this yard, including over C&D last time; can't be supported.

33/1

Form: 353661 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Course specialist who won a division of this race last year and he was also successful over 9.4f here ten days ago; up 5lb but that was a smooth win last time and he remains well handicapped on his best form; interesting contender.
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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

12/1

Form: 367124

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Improved form on handicap debut when scoring at Lingfield (1m, AW) in September; has reached the frame on Polytrack and Tapeta in two subsequent runs but he needs more progress to make a big impact in this competitive race; cheekpieces added.
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7

(14)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Calanthe

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Generally consistent 4yo, who made all at Lingfield (1m, AW) in April and things didn't go his way back on turf there last time; has claims if he can bounce back but stall 14 could make things tough and there are some other pacesetters in the line-up.

12/1

4th

5

(5)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

20:00 Leicester

Calanthe

9st 8lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

Consistent 4yo who held on well to make all at Lingfield (1m, AW) 12 days ago; should be okay back on turf and recent 3lb rise is offset by Laura Coughlan's claim today but he's very unlikely to enjoy an uncontested lead.

3/1

4th

5

(5)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

20:00 Leicester

Calanthe

9st 8lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

Consistent 4yo who held on well to make all at Lingfield (1m, AW) 12 days ago; should be okay back on turf and recent 3lb rise is offset by Laura Coughlan's claim today but he's very unlikely to enjoy an uncontested lead.

3/1

Form: 725122 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who justified favouritism at Thirsk in September and she's gone close at Pontefract (1m, soft) and over C&D in both runs since; nudged up another 1lb but she's been as good as ever recently and should make another bold bid.
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21th

18

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Style Of Life

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Broadly progressive record on turf for current yard features good-ground wins at Chester (7.5f) and Pontefract (1m) last June; may still have more to offer and remains of interest, despite an absence since July; market confidence would cement her claims.

14/1

1

(10)

26th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Style Of Life

10st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Harriet Bethell

Turned things around after break when scoring over C&D last month and she followed up at Pontefract (1m, good) nine days later; held in hat-trick bid at Pontefract last week but she travelled for a long way and found more progress with that creditable second; only 1lb higher here and she's strongly respected back at this track.

6/1

5

(1)

18th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

18:45 Pontefract

Style Of Life

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Harriet Bethell

On a hat-trick after wins at Chester (7.5f) and when making all over C&D (also good) within nine days last month; up a total of 10lb but she's in career-best form and drawn to attack; big player.

7/2

11/2

Form: 646-61 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Improved her record to 2-8 when springing a surprise over C&D (80-1) two weeks ago, on second run for new yard; up 3lb but she still looks feasibly treated and is unexposed on AW; respected.
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9th

9

(8)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ashtanga

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

reared in stalls before start, took keen hold, towards rear, headway and raced in second after 2f, lost second over 1f out, soon weakened quickly

33/1

9th

9

(8)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ashtanga

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

reared in stalls before start, took keen hold, towards rear, headway and raced in second after 2f, lost second over 1f out, soon weakened quickly

33/1

4th

6

(4)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Ashtanga

8st 8lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

raced in second, lost second over 2f out, short of room and switched left under 2f out, soon no impression

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7/1-6

Last run: 201 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
7f novice winner at Leicester (soft) last October, when with Andrew Balding; 12-1 on his stable/handicap debut at Kempton (6f, AW; first-time tongue-tie) in April, where he never recovered from a slow start; returns after another break but this step up to 1m looks a positive and this unexposed 4yo could resume his progress.
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7th

1

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Royal Jet

9st 12lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Five wins since December, three of them at this track (including over 1m); 3lb wrong under his penalty but he's never been in better form.

6/1

1st

8

(6)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Royal Jet

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Four wins, including C&D, this winter and latest Chelmsford run probably not the one to judge him on; that said, he wouldn't look to have much wiggle room off his current mark.

8/1

6th

7

(2)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Royal Jet

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won four times during the winter (7f-1m) and has gone up more than a stone in the weights, having been nudged up another 2lb for last weekend's Lingfield second; won't mind going back up in trip, though, and has a decent chance of adding to his tally.

5/2

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Payout
Exacta £71.50
Straight Forecast £69.85
Tricast £273.68
Trifecta £364.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

English Spirit

The Times:

Style Of Life

The Star:

Ashtanga

Daily Mirror:

Calanthe

Telegraph:

Yeoman

RP RATINGS:

Visibility

Daily Mail:

Style Of Life

The Sun:

Style Of Life

Daily Record:

Ashtanga

POSTDATA:

English Spirit

The Guardian:

English Spirit

D Express:

English Spirit