November 18 / 18.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.30

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  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Scattered showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 131551 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won narrowly at Newcastle (6f) three weeks ago, taking record for new yard to 3-7 and overall strike-rate to 6-23; steadily improving but goes into the unknown at this level, having raced exclusively in lower grades.
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7th

7

(6)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Catterick

Fiscal Policy

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Multiple sprint wins but has run only three times over 7f, returning to the trip for the first time in three years when outstayed late after making the running at Thirsk 12 days ago; won over 6f next time but stamina still in question over this far.

13/2

7th

4

(1)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Pontefract

Fiscal Policy

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Both his wins in 2026 have come over C&D, the latest last month off a 2lb lower mark; beaten favourite off the same mark back here 11 days ago but ran okay; new mark has kicked in but likely to give a good account

5/1

4th

16

(1)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

Fiscal Policy

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Prominent racer who took his C&D form figures to 1131 when seeing off 11 rivals in an apprentice race on good last Thursday; same mark here so ought to make a bold bid, particularly from the inside draw.

5/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 803740 CD BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Badly out of the winning habit, being 0-15 this year (disappointing favourite last time); however, usually runs in better races and now drops back in class off a stone below last winning mark; not ruled out.
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2nd

3

(8)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Pontefract

Aberama Gold

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Prolific winner, mainly over 6f, the latest when 2lb higher at Catterick (6f, good) in April; went close when on this mark in successive starts last month, before a below-par effort in a big-field York sprint latest; player if he can bounce back.

7/1

20th

6

(18)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Aberama Gold

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

C&D winner; runner-up on his last two starts but this is more competitive and more minor money may be his best hope.

10/1

2nd

1

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Aberama Gold

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Not the force of old but won over C&D (good) off 2lb higher in April and last week's second at Epsom (6f, good to firm) confirms he's back in form; bold show likely.

11/4

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 141762

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has done his winning over 7f but ran creditably returned to 6f at Doncaster last time, taking form figures over this distance to 332; effective on AW and holds solid claims off unaltered mark.
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7th

7

(11)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

Smart Vision

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Jessica Macey

Down the field at Newcastle four weeks ago but was in a first-time visor and his usual cheekpieces return today; he was in pretty good heart prior to last time and won on heavy ground last October; not discounted.

12/1

8th

2

(3)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Smart Vision

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Jessica Macey

Well handicapped on his best form last year and he's finished a creditable fourth in last two runs including over C&D; needs to find a bit extra but he's still lightly raced on AW and new headgear could give him a boost.

8/1

4th

7

(3)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Smart Vision

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Three wins in the second half of last year (various ground; the final one over C&D); he's struggled to get competitive for most of this year but has dropped down the weights and ran well when fourth of 13 at Newcastle (5f, AW) last time; another 2lb lower today and he's one to consider.

10/1

Form: 134990 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Dual 7f scorer who had no luck (met major traffic issues) behind Rizg at Kempton; only 1lb above last winning mark and ran well in last attempt over 6f; others have better claims on recent bare form, however.
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9th

7

(10)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Giorgio M

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Loughnane

3-35, with the latest success coming at Lingfield (7f, AW) in December off a mark 8lb higher than today's; never featured over this trip at Wolverhampton 31 days ago and better is needed.

20/1

7th

2

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Giorgio M

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Three wins, and most racing, come over 7f, including when making all on his second start for this yard on Polytrack off 6lb higher in the winter; not at his best lately and, while well drawn, may not get his own way as he likes back down in trip.

16/1

7th

6

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Giorgio M

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Made all to win a 7f AW handicap at Lingfield in December, his second start for Mark Loughnane; in and out since that success but no doubt he is handicapped to go well and he has run well over C&D in the past (including finishing second in this race year off 4lb higher); one to consider with Billy Loughnane back in the saddle.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 988211 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Hat-trick seeker; up a further 2lb for narrow win at Newcastle (dropped to 5f) latest but Oisin McSweeney takes off a handy 3lb and this return to 6f may prove ideal; now 4-6 on AW and could improve further; respected.
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8th

8

(6)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

True Promise

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Fionn McSharry

Five wins all on Tapeta and he usually gives his running round here; however, there's little leeway off this mark (5lb higher than when winning in lesser company in the spring) and he doesn't arrive in the best of form.

20/1

17th

7

(16)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

True Promise

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Fionn McSharry

Better on AW than turf (5-28 as opposed to 0-12) and others have much stronger claims this time.

25/1

7th

1

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

True Promise

10st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Fionn McSharry

Better on AW than turf so two defeats on the grass aren't especially damaging to his claims here; won easily at Wolverhampton (5f) on his most recent start and he is respected back on Tapeta.

8/1

Form: 406522 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
0-8 since debut success (turf) but is threatening to regain the winning thread, having gone very close in 6f events at Chelmsford and Southwell since switched to AW; cheekpieces worn last time are retained; fighting chance off unaltered mark.
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20

(3)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Chief Mankato

8st 12lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Arrives in good heart, following a third to Badri at Windsor with a battling success on the same course (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago; up 5lb for the win but that form was boosted when runner-up Trefor went one better here on Wednesday; needs to be considered.

16/1

1st

9

(4)

11th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:10 Windsor

Chief Mankato

9st 0lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Generally consistent for current yard and recent form features a Chepstow success; met traffic issues on his way to third behind Badri and Inishfallen over C&D last time; solid claims.

10/1

6

(6)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:05 Windsor

Chief Mankato

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

First win since his 2yo debut when scoring off a reduced mark at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) 26 days ago; back up 5lb but his confidence should be boosted after that success and he has been generally consistent in handicaps; shortlisted.

100/30

20/1

Form: 717074 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Two turf wins (in blinkers/cheekpieces) for previous yard; ran poorly, minus headgear, on debut for new stable but may rebound with visor now applied; not disgraced in sole AW attempt.
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3rd

3

(1)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Batal Zabeel

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

midfield

16/1

3rd

3

(1)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Batal Zabeel

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

midfield

16/1

7th

8

(9)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Batal Zabeel

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Tate

Two turf wins (in blinkers/cheekpieces) for previous yard; ran poorly, minus headgear, on debut for new stable but may rebound with visor now applied; not disgraced in sole AW attempt.

20/1

Form: 997373 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has respectable recent form, having been placed in two of last three turf outings; completed an AW double in the spring, winning off this mark in the second leg; well exposed 7yo but is competitively weighted.
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10th

1

(4)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Many A Star

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Veteran who showed his best form for a while when winning at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in February; below his best on turf at Goodwood 19 days ago but cannot be overlooked back on AW.

12/1

8th

6

(9)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Many A Star

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Kickstarted 2026 with all-the-way 6f Wolverhampton win in February; up 2lb but this veteran C&D winner can't be discounted after a break.

6/1

1st

3

(7)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Many A Star

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Four wins in 2025, including over C&D and off this mark; made a pleasing return from 142 days off when fourth over C&D five weeks ago; can take a step forward today.

5/1

11/2

Form: 21-293

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo; 5f scorer on turf last term; gelded prior to solid third at Chelmsford (upped to 6f; Chief Mankato second) last month on return from layoff, taking his AW record to 223; could well build on that effort; clear possibilities off same mark.
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1st

6

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Tan Rapido

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Chelmsford winner off 5lb higher this time last year; boasts a fair record overall at this trip on the AW and a return to form wouldn't surprise; may well be dropped in and ridden for luck from stall 9.

10/1

8th

2

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

13:38 Sandown

Tan Rapido

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Beneath his last winning mark (5f AW) and his second run back from a break was more encouraging, as although only eighth at Kempton he wasn't beaten too far (6f) from an unpromising position; capable of racing prominently, which would be helpful from stall 1, and could be interesting; soft ground would be a concern.

6/1

8th

6

(12)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Tan Rapido

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Scored off this mark at Chelmsford (5f) last July; should be sharper following a run at Newmarket last month and steps back up to 6f; not out of this.

8/1

Form: 340032 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Career record is 4-25; placed off this mark the last twice, 1l second to True Promise at Southwell (6f) back on AW latest; now gets a 6lb pull with that rival and Warren Fentiman takes off 7lb; firmly in the mix.
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3rd

14

(12)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

Rock Opera

10st 12lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has struggled since finishing first and second over 6f at Pontefract (both good) at the start of the summer but is well handicapped again; has yet to prove himself at 7f, though.

16/1

10th

10

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Rock Opera

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won off reduced mark at Pontefract (6f, good) in June and also has a C&D success on his CV but needs to up his game after three down-the-field turf runs this summer (6f-7f).

16/1

11th

1

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Rock Opera

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Resumed winning ways at Pontefract (6f) in June but below par in big-field 6f handicaps at York on his last two runs; this course scorer needs to bounce back on a rare run over 7f.

9/1

11th
4 (1)
Rizg

10/1

Form: /99075 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo; 6f winner and ran well at Listed level for previous yard; steadily finding his form for new stable, encouraging fifth at Kempton (7f) most recently; interesting off a reduced mark back down in trip, assuming he takes to first-time visor.
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6th

8

(9)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

13:57 Lingfield (AW)

Rizg

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: James Owen

in rear

14/1

8

(9)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

13:57 Lingfield (AW)

Rizg

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: James Owen

in rear

14/1

11th

4

(1)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rizg

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: James Owen

Lightly raced 5yo; 6f winner and ran well at Listed level for previous yard; steadily finding his form for new stable, encouraging fifth at Kempton (7f) most recently; interesting off a reduced mark back down in trip, assuming he takes to first-time visor.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £97.20
Straight Forecast £79.50
Tricast £498.32
Trifecta £731.30

Selections

THE NORTH:

Rock Opera

RP RATINGS:

Aberama Gold

SPOTLIGHT:

Tan Rapido

Daily Mail:

Fiscal Policy

The Times:

Smart Vision

The Sun:

Chief Mankato

Telegraph:

True Promise

The Guardian:

Rizg

D Express:

Many A Star

NEWMARKET:

Tan Rapido

The Star:

Fiscal Policy

Daily Mirror:

Rock Opera

Daily Record:

Rock Opera

TOPSPEED:

Aberama Gold

POSTDATA:

Aberama Gold