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

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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

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

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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

2

(4)

2nd Jan 2025

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1m 4f 98y

Class 6

14:27 Newcastle (AW)

Bond Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Louise Allan

Won at Bath (11.6f, good) in May and he's reached the frame in Wolverhampton handicaps (1m6f/1m4f) in his last three runs; usually comes from off the pace and has claims if he gets the breaks.

7/2

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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

4

(1)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Alex The Great

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

slowly into stride, in touch with leaders

6/1

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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8th

7

(7)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Mamdoh

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

ducked right start, midfield

6/1

8th

7

(7)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Mamdoh

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

ducked right start, midfield

6/1

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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1st

9

(8)

13th Jan 2025

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1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Two Plus Two

8st 12lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ed de Giles

took keen hold, nudged along early, soon prominent

25/1

1st

9

(8)

13th Jan 2025

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1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Two Plus Two

8st 12lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ed de Giles

took keen hold, nudged along early, soon prominent

25/1

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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3rd

4

(4)

6th Jan 2025

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1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Resdev Way

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Admirable veteran who showed he still possesses ability when winning here (1m6f) in November; runner-up at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) a year ago but rarely seen over a trip this short these days; may find one or two too good.

7/2

3rd

4

(4)

6th Jan 2025

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1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Resdev Way

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Admirable veteran who showed he still possesses ability when winning here (1m6f) in November; runner-up at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) a year ago but rarely seen over a trip this short these days; may find one or two too good.

7/2

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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2nd

2

(9)

6th Jan 2025

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1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Virtual Hug

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Nikki Evans

Has done most of his recent racing over further but has dropped 3lb lower than for the latest of two wins over C&D early last year; one for the shortlist.

6/1

2nd

2

(9)

6th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Virtual Hug

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Nikki Evans

Has done most of his recent racing over further but has dropped 3lb lower than for the latest of two wins over C&D early last year; one for the shortlist.

6/1

6th

6

(2)

16th Dec 2024

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1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Virtual Hug

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Nikki Evans

Three-time course winner who is on a handy mark; mixed results over 1m6f of late; interesting back down in trip, having been successful in last two C&D attempts.

8/1

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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9th

5

(9)

10th Jan 2025

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2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Breccia

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Robert Stephens

Both wins over 2m at Wolverhampton, including latest start when given a good ride and beating a subsequent scorer; major player provided the form is transferred to this course.

7/2

9th

5

(9)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Breccia

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Robert Stephens

Both wins over 2m at Wolverhampton, including latest start when given a good ride and beating a subsequent scorer; major player provided the form is transferred to this course.

7/2

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

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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