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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5th

3

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Fiscal Policy

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Done the bulk of his winning on AW (6-26), but one of his two turf wins came over C&D (from 8lb lower) in August 2024; in fine fettle, with form figures of 322, since returning to turf, beaten just over 2l by Mumayaz at Leicester (6f, good to firm) latest; should give his best.

11/2

2nd

4

(3)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Leicester

Fiscal Policy

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Multiple wins on AW and turf; has done well for this yard and his 6f turf form in 2025 certainly bears scrutiny; respectable efforts back on grass of late and while not at full strength in either, he'll be suited by this stiffer test at 6f providing there's a good pace; form chance.

100/30

2nd

4

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Fiscal Policy

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

No win on turf since September 2024 but he ran well for third at Thirsk (6f, good) two weeks ago, form that has been boosted by the winner and second running well in big fields since; one to be interested in off the same mark.

9/4

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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3rd

1

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Aberama Gold

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Multiple winner down the years and gained his most recent success (narrowly, three starts ago) off current mark; subsequent dip in form is the negative.

12/1

11th

1

(15)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Aberama Gold

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Getting on but retains a lot of his old ability, is still consistent enough and has won over C&D before; rare off-day at Thirsk a fortnight ago, having beating a subsequent winner in a small field off 1lb lower previously; quite capable of bouncing back.

12/1

6th

2

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Aberama Gold

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Retains a large portion of his ability despite his advanced years and took advantage of a reduced mark at Cattterick (6f, good) ten days ago; only nudged up 1lb for that narrow success.

7/2

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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8th

7

(8)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Smart Vision

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Good spell culminated in an October double; form has dipped sharply since and he is due a 2lb drop in future; close second in sole C&D attempt but this is harder and doesn't look as if he's about to add to his tally.

16/1

9th

3

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Smart Vision

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Best to forgive reappearance effort (badly hampered); registered three wins apiece in 2024 and 2025 but needs to prove he can defy current mark.

10/1

10th

2

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Beverley

Smart Vision

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Better than ever last autumn, winning 5f handicaps at Leicester (good to soft) and Doncaster (heavy); creditable fourth (Duran second) in this race on his 2025 reappearance; likely to be competitive from a handy draw.

7/1

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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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

7th

2

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

15:50 Musselburgh

Giorgio M

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Mark Loughnane

Made all in 7f handicap at Lingfield off 2lb higher in December; some fair efforts in defeat since, including fourth of 11 at Wolverhampton (7f) four weeks ago; this former C&D scorer is handily drawn for a prominent racer; reasons to be positive with Jack Nicholls taking 5lb off.

7/1

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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1st

4

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

True Promise

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Fionn McSharry

Four wins on Tapeta elsewhere, at 5f-7f, all in 2024; has been involved in several tight finishes since December, including for Oisin Murphy at Kempton (6f) in April, and while he's been on much the same mark throughout, he's worth another go over a bare 5f; thereabouts.

4/1

12th

8

(12)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

True Promise

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Fionn McSharry

Yet to win in ten starts for current stable but he has been placed in seven of them, including back on turf at Wetherby 13 days ago (5.5f, good to firm); should run his race but this looks a tough race in which to end his losing streak.

10/1

2nd

3

(3)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:05 Wetherby

True Promise

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Fionn McSharry

String of good AW runs for current yard since December; his turf record is less compelling but he has been placed on good ground; others are preferred for win purposes.

100/30

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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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

7th

7

(3)

14th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:35 Newmarket

Tan Rapido

8st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

An improved spell over 5f last July included an AW win and a close second in a Racing League race at Yarmouth (soft); unable to sustain that level after but he hasn't had many chances in 5f handicaps and may well do better this year, if not today.

10/1

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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1st

9

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Rock Opera

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

In reasonably good form having made the frame in last two starts, rallying both times; on a two-year losing spell but remain 7lb below last winning mark; enters calculations.

6/1

4th

11

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Rock Opera

8st 13lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Winless in two years but has slid to a handy mark and resumed in decent form; holds each-way claims but this is a stronger race than the Thirsk handicap in which he was a bit unlucky not to finish closer last time.

10/1

3rd

7

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Rock Opera

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Hold-up sprinter and on a losing run of 21; well handicapped as a consequence and should be sharper for his Ripon reappearance 16 days ago.

5/1

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