November 18 / 20.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 2m 0f 120y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Scattered showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 375927 C BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Disappointing favourite in blinkers (now removed) at Southwell two weeks ago; solid record otherwise on AW and went very close over C&D (sole attempt beyond about 1m4f) on penultimate outing; remains of interest.
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3

(3)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Alrazeen

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Keiran Burke

Record of 5-15 on AW, including two wins at Southwell, for Gay Kelleway; far from solid on his form since last success but market support should be heeded on debut for new stable; still in same ownership.

10/1

10th

4

(6)

19th Feb 2026

2m 0f 57y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Alrazeen

9st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: Gay Kelleway

5-14 on AW; stopped quickly in last year's Northumberland Plate and it was a similar story in added cheekpieces at Wolverhampton (1m6f) the following month; afforded time off thereafter, returning with a sound effort at Southwell (2m; beaten a neck) in December; key player from a 1lb higher mark.

11/4

4

(2)

31st Jul 2025

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1m 5f 219y

Class 3

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alrazeen

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Gay Kelleway

Completed an AW hat-trick at around 2m during the winter, but has disappointed in his last three starts including when beaten miles in the Northumberland Plate (2m, Tapeta); will need the first-time cheekpieces to make a big difference.

25/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: -45671 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who opened his Flat account at Newcastle (2m) three weeks ago on first attempt in an AW handicap; has low mileage for a 6yo and may be capable of further progress; shortlisted.
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6th

2

(5)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Nottingham

Little Peter

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

A fair 2m winner at his best but he came in last in 2m Newcastle handicap in December; won a point last month though so is no forlorn hope.

14/1

6th

5

(3)

9th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Little Peter

9st 5lb

J: Harry Burns

T: John Berry

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

10/1

6th

5

(3)

9th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Little Peter

9st 5lb

J: Harry Burns

T: John Berry

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

10/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 980388 C

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has plenty of good AW form, including a win off 7lb higher here last term and useful effort at Lingfield on Good Friday this year; inconsistent otherwise in recent times but is attractively weighted.
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4th

5

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 68y

Class 5

19:10 Lingfield

Diamond Bay

9st 5lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Tom Ward

On a losing run and the switch to blinkers (retained) on his last two starts has not seen any upturn; others appeal more.

12/1

5th

1

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Nottingham

Diamond Bay

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tom Ward

On a losing run and he was tried in blinkers when a below-par seventh of ten in 1m6f handicap at Goodwood 30 days ago; others appeal more.

8/1

7th

5

(8)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Goodwood

Diamond Bay

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tom Ward

Multiple winner who stays well but has failed to beat a rival in his last two races, with and without a visor; now tries blinkers.

8/1

5/2

Form: 793462

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Ran creditably in bumper on sole 2m attempt; successful in AW novice event (1m4f) in February and ran respectably off this mark, albeit no match for winner, at Southwell (1m6f) most recently; in the mix.
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5th

2

(7)

24th Jan 2025

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1m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Caustic

9st 12lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Owen Burrows

Won a C&D novice last February; mixed bag in handicaps since then and this winter's efforts need bettering to win.

12/1

2

(7)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Caustic

9st 12lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Owen Burrows

Won a C&D novice last February; mixed bag in handicaps since then and this winter's efforts need bettering to win.

12/1

1

(3)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Caustic

10st 0lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Owen Burrows

Off the mark in 1m4f novice on Lingfield AW in February but mixed results since and well back when upped to 2m at Wolverhampton in November.

7/1

Form: -08861

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Well beaten returned to hurdles last month; scored readily on most recent Flat start but has something to prove in this scenario, having recorded all wins at 1m4f/1m6f on turf; second AW attempt.
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3rd

1

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 61y

Class 5

20:37 Newbury

Lusaka

10st 2lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: John & Rhys Flint

Latest of his six wins was in clearcut style in this race last year (good to firm) off 1lb higher, making all; running creditably back on turf this season and looks set for a bold show, but all of today's rivals are either in good form too and/or far less exposed.

5/1

4th

5

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Bath

Lusaka

9st 3lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: John & Rhys Flint

His six wins include two over C&D; no match for No More Bolero when second here (2m1f, good to firm) in April, although he is 5lb better off with that rival; fourth of 12 at Ascot (2m, good) four weeks ago and holds place claims.

9/4

4th

13

(9)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Lusaka

9st 2lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: John & Rhys Flint

Scored for the sixth time when making all at Newbury (13.5f, good to firm) off 1lb lower in July and gave it a fair go from the front when second at Bath (2m1f, good to firm; Educator third) three weeks ago; same mark and should make his presence felt.

16/1

Form: 921215 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Held in higher grade at Kempton 12 days ago; has form figures of 5211 at Wolverhampton, the wins gained easily (by an aggregate of 11l) over 1m6f/2m last month; may have more to offer back here and warrants respect.
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2nd

3

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 208y

Class 5

15:27 Nottingham

Simiyann

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Better expected last time, after two poor efforts and back to the visor from cheekpieces, but ran below market expectations in finishing behind Merrijig; 2lb better off today but has work to do if he's to turn things round.

3/1

4th

5

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:39 Ffos Las

Simiyann

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

C&D win last August came off an 8lb higher mark; the booking of Billy Loughnane will draw some in, back to the visor worn for his two AW victories, but two poor efforts on turf lately will need overlooking.

12/1

10th

4

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 6

20:00 Pontefract

Simiyann

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ian Williams

Two 2m wins last year on good and faster ground; a return to hurdling stalled his progress and hasn't been at his best back on the Flat in his last two races, though 1m4f was on the short side after a break at Newbury; could stage a revival.

14/1

Form: 025/09

Last run: 72 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Useful for previous yard; however, missed 2023 and has been comfortably held in both starts this term for new stable; best watched unless the betting suggests a revival is expected.
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2nd

2

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 115y

Class 5

15:20 Doncaster

Golden Flame

9st 9lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Exposed 8yo but he was returning from 264 days off when winning by 3.5l at Ffos Las nine days ago (2m, good), despite pulling hard; Zoe Lewis rides again with a 4lb penalty; if as good again he'll be tough to beat.

5/4

1st

4

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:39 Ffos Las

Golden Flame

9st 6lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Missed a chunk of his career and has been steadily regressive since; hit and miss last backend and is entitled to need this at his age after nine months off; wouldn't want too much rain.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 514-08

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two wins in France; however, largely poor form (Flat/hurdles) since joining shrewd current connections; chance partly depends on how well he responds to another change of headgear.
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1

21st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

16:20 Plumpton

Mr Le Philosophe

12st 0lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Typically for new recruits for this yard, he hit the ground running; however, he has struggled the last twice after surging up the weights; others appeal more.

10/1

4

4th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

19:00 Sedgefield

Mr Le Philosophe

11st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Heavy defeat at Worcester last time was his first blip for this yard and reportedly unsuited by ground that was considered softer than the official good; won his previous two races and still on a competitive mark if back on song.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.50
Straight Forecast £20.15
Tricast £110.26
Trifecta £92.70

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Little Peter

Daily Mail:

Caustic

SPOTLIGHT:

Simiyann

The Times:

Alrazeen

The Guardian:

Lusaka

The Star:

Alrazeen

The Sun:

Caustic

Daily Record:

Caustic

RP RATINGS:

Simiyann

POSTDATA:

Simiyann

Telegraph:

Little Peter

D Express:

Little Peter

Daily Mirror:

Little Peter