November 21 / 18.40 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.40

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  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 1m 4f 51y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

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7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.30
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 120912 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 11121 over C&D, beating Way Of Life for the last two wins (latest in October); went very close at Southwell (1m3f) last week and is due to go up 2lb in future; strong contender back here.
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7th

5

(10)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Haku

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Loughnane

Multiple AW winner who should give his running but may struggle to defy current mark (career-high one) and reverse placings with Paradias; finished about 2l behind that rival in this contest 12 months ago and at Wolverhampton latest start.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 752116 D BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Couple of clearcut wins, from the front, over 12.5f at Newcastle last month (maiden previously); below-par favourite over 1m6f at Southwell since but may have more to offer back down in distance.
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3rd

4

(1)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 4

19:00 Ripon

Something

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

First two wins were at Newcastle (12.4f, AW) and last two have been over C&D (good to soft/good); his last success was on his stable debut last month and he backed that up with a front-running second at Pontefract (1m4f) last week; that was a four-runner race but he chased home a progressive stablemate who has scored again since; respected off same mark.

11/4

2nd

4

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Pontefract

Something

9st 4lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Liam Bailey

Three-time winner for Stuart Williams (1m4f, AW/good); made a winning debut for Liam Bailey when dictating matters in a five-runner handicap at Ripon last time (1m4f, good; cheekpieces back on); headgear retained; up 4lb; contender.

7/2

1st

4

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:45 Ripon

Something

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Made all in this race off 2lb higher on good to soft for Jedd O'Keeffe last year; drew a blank in six outings for Stuart Williams but latest 1m4f Doncaster third on good to firm was respectable; sold for 8,000gns since; could make another bold bid in this race.

4/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 43124 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Gradually upped in distance since debut in July; scored over 9.5f here in September and ran creditably over C&D most recently, taking form figures to 43124; again has frame possibilities.
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5th

3

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Lordsbridge Blu

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: S Woods

1-15 in handicaps, with the win on Lingfield AW (AW) last November but he's often been thereabouts, including on turf; bang there on Wolverhampton AW on both outings this term, the latest just three days ago; player.

9/2

4th

5

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lordsbridge Blu

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: S Woods

Won twice, including over C&D; most encouraging when runner-up over C&D four weeks ago on his return from a break and should go close here.

4/1

2nd

7

(12)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lordsbridge Blu

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: S Woods

Novice winner who doubled his tally by a head over Lingfield's 1m2f in November; could go well off 3lb higher if ready to rock after his break.

7/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: -23411 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 3yo who justified favouritism in Kempton maiden (1m3f) and C&D handicap (beat Way Of Life by a neck) the last twice, taking AW record to 2-3; open to further progress and warrants respect.
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11th

1

(14)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:40 Doncaster

Kitty Furnival

9st 12lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Seen a good deal more often on AW but won the latest of her four turf races, over 11.6f on good ground at Lingfield in June, and that was up with her best form; close second on good to soft last year; looks vulnerable off this mark but 5lb claimer Jack Callan is enlisted.

14/1

6

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Kitty Furnival

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Acts well on Tapeta, winning at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in November and ran to a similar level over that trip here before Christmas; has had some good results since but C&D run in July wasn't one of them; must revive.

10/1

11th

1

(3)

13th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Kitty Furnival

10st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Has clocked up a very solid record in handicaps, with last month's win in a small field on turf but seen mostly on AW, including here; unlikely to be far away.

8/1

Form: 663522 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
On a long losing sequence but is threatening to regain the winning thread, having gone close over C&D the last twice, beaten half a length by Haku then a neck by Kitty Furnival; firmly in the mix.
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3rd

3

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

18:58 Newmarket (July)

Way Of Life

10st 0lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

He's had a long career but never been better than this season, winning at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and Lingfield (1m4f) with a close third in between; they were all on AW in March/April under Olivia Tubb and he's not raced since, with turf runs in the last two years hinting that he's not quite so good in this sphere; also, the last time he raced on firmer than good was 2022.

10/1

1st

2

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Way Of Life

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Kickstarted 2026 with success at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in March and backed it up with a good third of 12 in another 9.5f handicap there since; this C&D scorer can go well again off the same mark.

5/1

3rd

4

(12)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Way Of Life

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

His first seven wins were all gained over 1m4f/1m3f, with the latest of those last October, but he then made all under Olivia Tubb in a six-runner race over C&D 13 days ago; that win was by a neck and he's been raised 2lb since, but a wide draw complicates today's task.

12/1

6th
11 (4)
Selwan

16/1

Form: 545755 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three wins in France; 0-12 (Flat/hurdles) in Britain, latterly for new stable, but has bits of encouraging form and latest race didn't pan out favourably; could go well off a reduced mark.
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8th

2

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

16:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Selwan

11st 12lb

J: James Davies

T: Christopher Kellett

Three-time Flat winner and twice competitive in that scene during the summer; made an okay return to hurdling when an 18l third at Market Rasen and now tackles his first handicap.

10/1

3rd

4

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

17:50 Market Rasen

Selwan

11st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Christopher Kellett

Exposed as a fair Flat performer at best these days; pulled up twice and tailed off on the other occasion when tried over hurdles two seasons ago when with Alan King; best watched for now.

25/1

Form: 342459

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
1m winner who stays 1m2f; didn't fully convince over 1m3f on final start for previous yard and seems a doubtful stayer over this even longer trip on second outing for new stable.
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10th

9

(2)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Mighty Nebula

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Stuart Williams

Twice well held at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) since winning from 1lb lower over C&D (well behind Metallo on the first occasion); needs to bounce back in the first-time cheekpieces.

14/1

7th

3

(3)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mighty Nebula

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Stuart Williams

mounted in chute, in touch with leaders, weakened inside final furlong

8/1

7th

9

(8)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

14:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mighty Nebula

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Registered a Class 4 success at Chelmsford last month on third start for new yard, taking his 1m2f form figures to 421; upped a couple of grades but may have more to offer at this distance.

10/1

20/1

Form: 114607

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Very productive spell last winter/spring featured five AW wins over 1m; better than bare result returned to this sphere two weeks ago but now goes into unknown territory as regards distance.
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10th

7

(12)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

11-time AW winner; quiet for Chelsea Banham this year but dropping down the weights and he is one of four runners on the card for connections that all require close market surveillance.

9/1

9th

13

(1)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

11-time AW winner but he's been out of sorts for new yard since December and was last of eight over C&D last time; mark is tumbling but he has lots to prove and needs a major revival.

66/1

8th

6

(8)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

All 11 wins on the AW, including one over C&D, though his latest success for the Moores was in a Newcastle seller (1m, Tapeta) in October; out of the frame in all four starts for this yard since then and may be best watched despite his declining mark.

12/1

20/1

Form: 2-4186 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Sole attempt over 1m4f resulted in Kempton AW maiden win in March for previous yard; no progress in two turf outings since (stable debut latest) but this scenario may prompt a bigger effort.
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7th

6

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:28 Kempton (AW)

Brodies Boy

9st 5lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Tony Carroll

Sole success came over 1m4f here (for Barry Brennan) in March 2024; in decent nick for his current yard, staying on into fourth of nine at Newbury (1m3f) 15 days ago so not ruled out back up in trip.

9/1

4th

11

(10)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 5

20:35 Newbury

Brodies Boy

8st 11lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

0-20 in handicaps and was behind Grey Fox when last of eight at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) this month; down the pecking order.

20/1

8th

8

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Brodies Boy

9st 1lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Not disgraced on his first start since wind surgery when fourth of seven at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in March, but is just 1-23 and hasn't threatened in just four outings on turf.

15/2

Form: 310140

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent 2024 campaign includes three wins, the most recent at Kempton (1m3f) in September; well held in series final there last time but this is drop back in grade may prompt a rebound.
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5th

5

(4)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

17:05 Carlisle

Ludos Landing

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Seven-time winner whose three appearances here have yielded two wins (7f and 1m) back in 2022/2023; also finished runner-up in this race (good to firm) in 2024 and he was back on track when fairly close third of four at Hamilton (1m5f, good to firm) four weeks ago; winner and second have won subsequently and he warrants consideration.

16/1

3rd

2

(2)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

15:35 Hamilton

Ludos Landing

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Dipped into Class 5 company at Newcastle in March and won comfortably (extended 1m4f); two disappointing runs have followed and he now has a point to prove; has run well in two course visits, at least.

10/1

Form: 310260

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Interesting on bits of form but has proved headstrong at times and his two efforts since being gelded leave a lot to be desired; chance depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.
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11th

8

(6)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fighter Command

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Interesting on bits of form but has proved headstrong at times and his two efforts since being gelded leave a lot to be desired; chance depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

8/1

11th

8

(6)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fighter Command

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Interesting on bits of form but has proved headstrong at times and his two efforts since being gelded leave a lot to be desired; chance depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

8/1

14th

6

(11)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Fighter Command

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Has looked fairly useful but his headstrong tendency has been an issue, particularly last time (well beaten; first run since being gelded); now wears tongue-tie; has the ability to figure if settling better.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £40.00
Straight Forecast £41.09
Tricast £120.35
Trifecta £116.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kitty Furnival

The Times:

Brodie's Boy

The Guardian:

Something

TOPSPEED:

Mighty Nebula

POSTDATA:

Ludo's Landing

D Express:

Haku

RP RATINGS:

Kitty Furnival

Telegraph:

Kitty Furnival

Daily Mail:

Kitty Furnival

Daily Mirror:

Kitty Furnival

The Sun:

Kitty Furnival

The Star:

Kitty Furnival

Daily Record:

Kitty Furnival