November 21 / 20.15 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.15

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 5f 219y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 766595 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
1-33, albeit her win came over C&D from 1lb higher in April; not compelling on recent efforts.
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9th

10

(11)

16th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Casa Luna

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Philip Kirby

In good form here (1m6f/1m4f) the last twice, beating Bond Spirit in clearcut style then close second to Endofastorm; gets 5lb pull with the latter; fighting chance.

5/1

9th

10

(11)

16th Dec 2024

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1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Casa Luna

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Philip Kirby

In good form here (1m6f/1m4f) the last twice, beating Bond Spirit in clearcut style then close second to Endofastorm; gets 5lb pull with the latter; fighting chance.

5/1

2nd

7

(2)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Casa Luna

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Philip Kirby

led at steady pace, headed and raced in second after 3f

4/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 504576

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over 1m4f at Southwell who is 2lb lower than when successful at Bath (11.6f, good) in May; has run well over this trip at Southwell, but shorter trips seem to suit him better; first visit here.
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5th

1

(2)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

21:00 Windsor

Bond Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Louise Allan

Last win was at Bath in May 2024; has made the frame since but has been below his best on last two starts, latest when eighth of 11 over C&D (good to firm) two weeks ago; opposable.

7/1

10

(5)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Bond Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Louise Allan

Won at Bath last spring off a 4lb higher mark (similar trip, good ground); retained ability on AW over the winter and although his latest run wasn't his best, it was over a trip that looked to stretch him; absent for 135 days and likely best watched.

12/1

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7/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 960241 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in his only previous start over C&D and was having just his second outing for this yard when off the mark under Jack Doughty in an apprentice event at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) nine days ago; races off a 1lb lower mark (4lb well in) and should prove hard to beat.
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4th

3

(5)

6th May 2025

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1m 5f 219y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alex The Great

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Can miss the break but his three wins (1m6f/2m; effective here) have all come since joining this yard last September; needs to bounce back from a poor run at Kempton last time; drops back in trip.

10/1

4th

3

(5)

6th May 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alex The Great

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Can miss the break but his three wins (1m6f/2m; effective here) have all come since joining this yard last September; needs to bounce back from a poor run at Kempton last time; drops back in trip.

10/1

8th

8

(5)

21st Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:20 Kempton (AW)

Alex The Great

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tony Carroll

Can miss the break and/or pull hard but he's done well since having wind surgery and came back to form last time; this company is a bit stronger off a career-high mark though.

10/1

12/1

Form: 50790

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Some promise on Kempton debut (1m, Polytrack) for Owen Burrows in April but went the wrong way in four subsequent starts; sold 1,000gns since and up 4f in trip on debut for new yard after four months off; lots to prove.
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5

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

18:48 Stratford

Mamdoh

11st 0lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

Won two low-grade 1m6f AW handicaps for Joseph Parr when fitted with cheekpieces in February; changed hands for 8,500gns in May; goes without headgear on stable/hurdle debut but will be fine stamina-wise; market may guide.

14/1

6th

3

(5)

4th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Bath

Mamdoh

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Joseph Parr

led

3/1

6th

3

(5)

4th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Bath

Mamdoh

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Joseph Parr

led

3/1

16/1

Form: 50033-

Last run: 383 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden who doesn't look an easy ride, though he ran a couple of good races last autumn as when third of 11 at Chelmsford (1m6f, Polytrack); something to prove after more than a year off, though.
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4

(9)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

14:25 Yarmouth

Two Plus Two

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Ed de Giles

Regular slow-starter on AW but has broken better and made all in two races (1m6f/11.5f) since returned to turf, looking better than ever; scored comfortably at Bath last week and commands respect under a penalty (future mark 1lb higher).

7/4

4

(9)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

14:25 Yarmouth

Two Plus Two

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Ed de Giles

Regular slow-starter on AW but has broken better and made all in two races (1m6f/11.5f) since returned to turf, looking better than ever; scored comfortably at Bath last week and commands respect under a penalty (future mark 1lb higher).

7/4

5

(8)

14th May 2025

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:42 Bath

Two Plus Two

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Ed de Giles

2-26; bounced back from a poor run and posted a career best when winning at Salisbury ten days ago (1m6f, good to firm; made all); no starting stalls were in place that day and he can sometimes be slowly away, which is a concern, but he's respected if backing it up under a 5lb penalty.

7/2

Form: 237331 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Showed the ability was still there despite his advancing years when winning over C&D 17 days ago; that ended a losing run of 29 and now 3lb higher but he did take that race in good style so could go well again.
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6th

9

(1)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

The Resdev Way

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

towards rear

8/1

8th

4

(5)

31st Jan 2025

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1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

The Resdev Way

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

raced wide, never better than midfield

5/2

8th

4

(5)

31st Jan 2025

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1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

The Resdev Way

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

raced wide, never better than midfield

5/2

11/2

Form: 932574 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner (1m4f/1m6f) who again ran well when beaten less than 2l into fourth of ten behind The Resdev Way over C&D 17 days ago; 3lb better off and frame material again.
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7th

11

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

19:13 Hereford

Virtual Hug

10st 10lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Nikki Evans

Capable at a modest level on the Flat and has won over hurdles, albeit a long time ago when trained in Ireland; the odd decent show on the AW this year but others appeal more on this belated return to jumping.

25/1

7th

11

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

19:13 Hereford

Virtual Hug

10st 10lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Nikki Evans

Capable at a modest level on the Flat and has won over hurdles, albeit a long time ago when trained in Ireland; the odd decent show on the AW this year but others appeal more on this belated return to jumping.

25/1

9/2

Form: /63-42 C

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 19 starts came here (16.5f) in August 2022; again ran well when second of ten over the same trip (met trouble) in September, but this may not be a sufficient test of stamina for her now; cheekpieces return.
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5th

6

(2)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Breccia

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Stephens

Dual 2m AW winner who took a good-ground selling hurdle in April; slow-starting second under 7lb claimer at Bath (2m1f, good to firm) 12 days ago confirms that she is firmly in the mix.

9/2

2nd

5

(6)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:23 Bath

Breccia

9st 8lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Robert Stephens

Dual AW winner who took a selling hurdle at Exeter (2m2f) in April; placed behind Cherry Cola on only other visit to this track (1m6f) and some encouragement is drawn from her latest Salisbury effort (staying-on fifth); step up in trip in her favour; a possible.

5/1

5th

2

4th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

17:00 Salisbury

Breccia

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Robert Stephens

Very up and down under both codes but won a selling hurdle in April and gained a second AW success at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day (2m); would certainly have a squeak if running one of her better races.

7/1

Form: 0880-7

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Went close in a 0-50 classified event at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) in June last year, but modest form since and now 0-21; look elsewhere.
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7th

6

4th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

12:58 Ludlow

Ballet Blanc

10st 5lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Richard Price

Modest 20-race maiden on the Flat and she's been pulled up at massive prices in her two previous hurdle runs.

100/1

20/1

Form: 579509

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Best effort when third of six at Ffos Las (1m4f, good to soft) in July, but not built on it since (including four starts for this yard) and now 0-12; needs the addition of a tongue-tie to make a big difference.
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10th

11

(4)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Highland Lil

8st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Best effort when third of six at Ffos Las (1m4f, good to soft) in July, but not built on it since (including four starts for this yard) and now 0-12; needs the addition of a tongue-tie to make a big difference.

20/1

10th

11

(4)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Highland Lil

8st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Best effort when third of six at Ffos Las (1m4f, good to soft) in July, but not built on it since (including four starts for this yard) and now 0-12; needs the addition of a tongue-tie to make a big difference.

20/1

9th

9

(4)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Highland Lil

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £142.40
Straight Forecast £135.95
Tricast £393.34
Trifecta £433.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Alex The Great

THE NORTH:

The Resdev Way

POSTDATA:

Highland Lil

Daily Mirror:

Casa Luna

RP RATINGS:

Virtual Hug

The Times:

Alex The Great

Telegraph:

Alex The Great

The Guardian:

Alex The Great

Daily Mail:

Alex The Great

D Express:

Alex The Great

The Star:

Alex The Great

Daily Record:

Alex The Great

The Sun:

The Resdev Way