November 18 / 19.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Scattered showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 900713 CD BF

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Exploited some help from the handicapper with a narrow C&D win earlier this month and was close up under a penalty on Friday despite racing keenly; drawn much wider than in those last two races.
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6th

1

(1)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beauzon

9st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Made it an amazing seven wins for the year, all from the front, over C&D on Friday; subsequent 1lb rise and 4lb penalty sees him still just below his highest successful mark and there's every chance he can complete a two-month eight-timer.

7/4

1st

1

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beauzon

9st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

He was recording his 11th course win when making all in a Class 5 over C&D ten days ago, completing a six-timer in the process; 1lb well in under his penalty, well drawn and dropping in grade, so a seven-timer is beckoning.

2/1

1st

7

(8)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beauzon

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

On a six-timer; all out to defy a double penalty over C&D 15 days ago and will need more off 5lb higher, especially as they claimed 5lb last time; still respected given the form he's in.

4/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: 606257

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; easily best effort for current yard when beaten a neck over C&D in August, despite starting slowly; shows no signs of dropping that trait and he's drawn wide.
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9

(3)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

15:43 Bath

Not Just Yet

8st 2lb

J: Jay Mackay

T: Nikki Evans

Not beaten far when fourth of five in recent 5f race won by Savannah Smiles (heavy ground) but is effectively on the same mark from 2lb out of the weights today and has very modest 1-33 strike-rate.

16/1

5

(8)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:50 Bath

Not Just Yet

8st 12lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Nikki Evans

Has the ability to win a race of this nature but can flatter to deceive and boasts a strike-rate of just one win from 32 starts; good effort at Wolverhampton six weeks ago but perhaps better on Tapeta nowadays.

6/1

7

(11)

22nd Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Not Just Yet

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Nikki Evans

A few near-misses over C&D off higher marks since coming over from Ireland and didn't run badly on turf last time, when done for toe over 5f back from a break; wouldn't be a shock were he to pop up despite the wide stall.

16/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 094457 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Both wins on turf but has form on the AW that bodes well off today's mark and was only 9-2 when stopped in his tracks here last week; hasn't dropped lucky with the draw, though.
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7

(1)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:00 Doncaster

Heartrate

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Campaigned on AW since November, winning once; hasn't scored on turf since 2023 but is 8lb lower than last appearance in this sphere; attractively handicapped.

10/1

6th

9

(1)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heartrate

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

midfield

12/1

6th

9

(1)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heartrate

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

midfield

12/1

10/1

Form: 0-0098 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has won off higher marks but losing run stretches back to 2022; has offered little for current yard since returning from a layoff; however, does drop into a Class 6 off his reduced mark so all hope not lost yet.
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3rd

10

8th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Toussarok

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Off colour last time but was only a neck away in 7f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Lingfield prior to that; respected.

12/1

7th

12

(3)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Toussarok

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Still 8lb higher than when winning over C&D in September, but narrow defeats off similar marks to this in his last two outings suggest he is capable of playing a part.

9/2

3

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Toussarok

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

A string of good runs at Brighton before collecting by 3l over C&D in a race that panned out to perfection; bled from the nose when disappointing at Brighton last time but he's 7lb higher than for his penultimate run and could have competition for the lead back on AW.

9/2

Form: 663624 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Bang there on soft ground the last twice and returning to Wolverhampton can only be a good thing; respected.
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13th

9

(7)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

White Umbrella

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Christopher Kellett

Won here in 2023 and she scored twice at Wolverhampton (7f/6f, AW) last June; good third at Wolverhampton in March but not at the same level there on either start since and she needs to raise her game.

20/1

5th

5

(2)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

14:08 Wolverhampton (AW)

White Umbrella

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Her last four wins have been at this track and latest was off 1lb lower over C&D last June; mixed results in three runs this year but she had traffic issues last time and was placed here (6f) on her penultimate run; in the mix.

10/1

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4/1

Form: 229332 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Eight of his nine wins have been at 6f; beaten 1.5l or less in six of his last seven starts, the last three over 5f; usually races close to the pace and his turn looks near.
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12th

3

(1)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:18 Lingfield (AW)

Alafdhal

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

All wins at 6f up to two years ago but last five successes at 5f, most recently off much the same mark at Wolverhampton before Christmas; has beaten a total of two rivals in his last three starts, however, so more needs to be done back at 6f; cheekpieces refitted in place of a visor.

14/1

Form: 721356 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Seeking a fifth win of the year, with one of her previous four over C&D; can be tricky, often taken down early; big run in her off this mark if everything goes like clockwork.
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6th

5

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:10 Bath

Savannah Smiles

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

Course winner over 5f on heavy ground in September and she has also won on good to firm; ended last season out of sorts and she was well held on her return at Leicester (6f, good) 16 days ago; hood is removed and tongue-tie is applied; bit to prove.

14/1

7th

10

(10)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Leicester

Savannah Smiles

8st 13lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

Turf wins have come on stiff tracks, at 6f and 5f; had another good season in 2025 but it ended quietly in the autumn and she now has a hood refitted for the first time in over two years; has a bit to prove.

25/1

Form: 115108 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been over C&D; should be sharper for recent run after a layoff (and wind surgery); well drawn for one who likes to be up there.
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11th

8

(5)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Smasher

9st 5lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Goes well here and has twice won over C&D; 2lb lower than his last winning mark and although two of his last three starts have been below par, they were at Chelmsford; likely contender back here.

7/1

6th

5

(4)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Smasher

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Attwater

Five-time AW winner over 6f, most recently at Kempton in October off today's mark; unfortunate not to finish closer there ten days ago but this drop back in trip may not prove ideal.

7/1

5th

3

(4)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Kempton (AW)

Smasher

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Won twice over C&D last year and back off the same mark as for the latest in October; respected, especially if getting a solid pace to aim at.

7/2

Form: 600-03 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
6f winner on turf in June 2023 when 10lb higher; finished well for third from off the pace at Southwell two weeks ago after a break of 150 days; possibilities with cheekpieces added.
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4

(7)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

14:50 Yarmouth

Caesars Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Craig Lidster

Seemingly no longer relishes the fast surfaces of 2023's peak win and placed form, judged on June's last of ten at Wetherby (5.5f), and balance of this year's form limits her appeal anyway; cheekpieces return.

20/1

7

(9)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

20:20 Wetherby

Caesars Pearl

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

6f turf win two years ago remains her only success from 21 starts; not at her best in two AW runs earlier in the year and no better back on turf at Ripon a fortnight ago; down in weights but risky.

7/1

Form: 355485

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Remains a maiden; there have been hints of winning potential and got behind before running on into fifth at Kempton last time; new trainer.
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12th

8

(4)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Thirsk

Ravensbourne

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Keady

3lb lower than when gaining her sole success in 22 starts at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in January, but not matched that form since and she didn't run very well in two previous goes on good to firm ground.

10/1

7th

7

(11)

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:05 Yarmouth

Ravensbourne

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Keady

Sole win came on AW at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in January; failed to match that level since but she's been a respectable third in her last two outings, including at Lingfield (7f, soft) 26 days ago.

8/1

3rd

6

(7)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield

Ravensbourne

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Got off the mark at Chelmsford (7f) in January but she has been below that level subsequently, a never-nearer third of nine in 7f AW handicap here in March; she needs to bounce back in a change of headgear.

7/1

50/1

Form: -07898

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Finished last on recent stable debut and it's likely his struggles will continue.
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6th

8

(1)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Toff

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

prominent, dropped to midfield after 2f

33/1

6th

8

(1)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Toff

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

prominent, dropped to midfield after 2f, weakened final furlong

33/1

6th

10

(1)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Toff

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

Sole win in 7f Lingfield handicap in early 2023; minor form for this yard and although there was the glimmer of a revival over C&D on Boxing Day it wasn't enough of one to fancy him for win purposes.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £161.10
Straight Forecast £225.69
Tricast £1718.42
Trifecta £2997.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Alafdhal

Telegraph:

Caesars Pearl

The Times:

White Umbrella

D Express:

Heartrate

The Guardian:

Caesars Pearl

The Star:

White Umbrella

RP RATINGS:

Alafdhal

POSTDATA:

Alafdhal

NEWMARKET:

Alafdhal

Daily Mail:

Alafdhal

Daily Mirror:

Alafdhal

The Sun:

Alafdhal

Daily Record:

Alafdhal