November 15 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.30

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.30
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 250795

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Placed in a couple of turf sprints but unplaced in four AW starts; needs to step up significantly on recent efforts.
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5th

8

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rainwater

10st 12lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

2-34 but only faded late after racing prominently at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and met trouble in running when fifth of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW; 100-30) 12 days ago; on career-low mark and may be ready to take advantage.

5/1

5th

5

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Rainwater

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two wins from 33 starts; runner-up over this C&D in January and he shaped as if still in form when eighth of 22 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) 17 days ago, weakening late; returns to the AW with solid claims.

4/1

8th

16

(8)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Rainwater

10st 7lb

J: Miss Isla Clarkson

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Infrequent winner but he has run some good races in defeat over the winter, including when coming from a long way back to take second at Southwell (7f) for this rider in January; ran poorly at this meeting 12 months ago.

16/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 1-9145 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who also scored at Southwell (1m, Tapeta), when 2lb lower, in August; never involved on turf at Redcar (1m2f, soft) last month but can be given a chance based on his two AW efforts prior to that.
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4

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Have You A Minute

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tom Tate

Winner twice and runner-up twice from six starts over C&D, his latest success coming on his penultimate start; met trouble when fifth of eight at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) 12 days ago and shortlisted back here.

9/2

4

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Have You A Minute

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tom Tate

Winner twice and runner-up twice from six starts over C&D, his latest success coming on his penultimate start; met trouble when fifth of eight at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) 12 days ago and shortlisted back here.

9/2

7

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Have You A Minute

9st 3lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Tom Tate

C&D winner who has been back to form over 9.5f at Wolverhampton this autumn, building on last month's second when going one better under Josephine Gordon 12 days ago; did well to get up after meeting trouble and 3lb rise should not prevent another bold bid.

7/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 464112 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has earned all six wins here from 6f-9.5f, including in successive races last month; put in her place by the reopposing Cerulean Summer over C&D latest; meets her on 6lb better terms and should again be in the mix.
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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

13/2

Form: 743110 BF

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner on Tapeta at up to 1m2f; placed over C&D; was in good form in late summer, winning over 1m at both Southwell and Newcastle; raced freely when last of ten as favourite back at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) latest; drops 2lb; should be competitive but still has a little to prove at this venue.
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8th

7

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Balqaa

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

All five wins have came on AW; usually ridden with hold-up tactics and will need plenty of luck in running to get her head in front here.

10/1

5th

5

(4)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Balqaa

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

It was a classified race she won over C&D last month but this mark isn't beyond her and a slow start was no help at Southwell.

10/1

5th

4

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Balqaa

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Regained the winning thread in Wolverhampton classified race (9.5f) last week and may remain competitive despite a 6lb rise in her mark; well treated on best handicap form at up to 1m2f.

9/2

25/1

Form: 390707 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
All four of his wins have been here over 7f-8.5f (placed over C&D); well below par in five starts since the spring; revival needed.
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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

6th
8 (12)
Irv

12/1

Form: 413774 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Sole AW win came over C&D in April, when 6lb lower; added a 1m2f turf handicap when on this mark since then; comfortably accounted for on his last three starts; others preferred.
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2nd

10

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:45 Beverley

Irv

8st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Micky Hammond

Course winner in 2022 who last won at Pontefract (also 1m2f, good to firm) in June 2024; 50-1 when beaten 10l on his comeback in a Wolverhampton classified (1m4f, AW) in January; others look safer.

33/1

7th

4

(3)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Irv

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Runner-up in a Catterick handicap (1m4f, good to soft) in July but he finished down the field in his final three runs during the summer; has won when fresh in the past but his last success was 19 months ago and this veteran is 1-14 on AW.

25/1

7th

4

(7)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Irv

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Well treated on his wins at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) and Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm) last year; second of seven from 5lb out of the weights at Catterick (1m4f, good to soft) last month, but modest otherwise this year; not quite sure what to expect.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 016415 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Course winner (8.5f) who has won at up to 1m2f; latest 8.5f success here came on his penutimate start; may have finished closer here (9.5f) behind Cerulean Summer latest had a gap opened earlier; each-way player.
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9th

12

(2)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mykonos St John

8st 11lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Three-time winner over C&D including twice in the autumn; 9lb lower than for the most recent, but he will need to improve on recent efforts if he is to take advantage; first-time blinkers replace the usual visor.

25/1

9th

12

(2)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mykonos St John

8st 11lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Three-time winner over C&D including twice in the autumn; 9lb lower than for the most recent, but he will need to improve on recent efforts if he is to take advantage; first-time blinkers replace the usual visor.

25/1

9th

8

(5)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mykonos St John

9st 2lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Won off 7lb higher here (8.6f) in October, but unplaced in all 12 starts since, including when last of 11 over C&D last month; has lots to prove and he needs a big turnaround.

33/1

100/30

Form: 302171 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Goes well here and is improving, having won twice over C&D from her last three starts; latest was a career-best effort, beating the reopposing Port Noir going away by 2l; should prove tough to beat.
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2

(2)

29th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cerulean Summer

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dylan Cunha

Very consistent having made the frame in her last eight starts; usually seen over further and both wins here in the autumn came over an extra furlong, but she was beaten only a neck over C&D on her penultimate start; should go well again.

9/2

2

(2)

29th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cerulean Summer

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dylan Cunha

Very consistent having made the frame in her last eight starts; usually seen over further and both wins here in the autumn came over an extra furlong, but she was beaten only a neck over C&D on her penultimate start; should go well again.

9/2

3rd

3

(1)

23rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Lingfield (AW)

Cerulean Summer

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Won twice over shorter last autumn and she has turned in a string of good runs in defeat this year; this trip the upper limit of her stamina but likely to give it another good go.

7/2

Form: 92-578

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Placed in a 6f fillies' novice event (Polyrack) last winter; well beaten in both starts for this trainer and looks in need of a further favour from the handicapper.
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4

(3)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

14:40 Brighton

Majorelle Blue

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

0-9; didn't get home over 1m at Leicester (good to firm) five days ago but she wasn't beaten as far as she was on stable/seasonal debut; drops back to 7f with blinkers and tongue-tie added; may go well from the front for her in-form yard.

5/1

7

(5)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

18:30 Leicester

Majorelle Blue

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

0-8 and her best efforts have been over shorter; probably needed the run when beaten 21l on stable debut at Lingfield (7f, soft); sounder surface may suit but the step back up in trip isn't sure to.

13/2

8th

1

(9)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield

Majorelle Blue

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Stuart Williams

A fair maiden at her best but she signed off for Stuart Williams with a below-par ninth in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap in November; needs to hit the ground running for her new yard.

8/1

Form: 7-3770

Last run: 253 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Was a distant third in a 1m3f novice event at Kempton (Polytrack) on his second and final start for Hugo Palmer; well beaten in all three starts for this trainer; much more needed.
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11th

13

(5)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Reason To Pass

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

led, soon took keen hold and went well clear

50/1

6th

7

(3)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:40 Southwell (AW)

Reason To Pass

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ian Williams

Has raced over a range of trips for both yards and not yet played a part, including in handicaps on last five starts.

50/1

9th

3

(8)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reason To Pass

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

took keen hold

25/1

Form: 585735

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
0-10; placed twice on Polytrack at up to 1m4f; well treated on her best AW form; hood now added to tongue-tie and cheekpieces; bit to prove.
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7th

3

(8)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Another Beautiful

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

0-13; showed some early promise but seems to have lost her way and was well held on her return from a year off at Southwell in January; drops in class but still hard to warm to.

10/1

9th

5

(5)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

12:28 Lingfield (AW)

Another Beautiful

9st 8lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Still to register a win and she came in last of 11 in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap in November; she needs to bounce back after a break.

20/1

Non-runners

Curtiz

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £58.50
Straight Forecast £44.67
Tricast £289.66
Trifecta £399.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cerulean Summer

The Guardian:

Port Noir

RP RATINGS:

Have You A Minute

D Express:

Rainwater

Telegraph:

Curtiz

THE NORTH:

Irv

POSTDATA:

Cerulean Summer

NEWMARKET:

Cerulean Summer

The Times:

Cerulean Summer

The Star:

Cerulean Summer

Daily Mail:

Port Noir

Daily Mirror:

Port Noir

Daily Record:

Port Noir