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

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

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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10th

9

(4)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Bond Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Louise Allan

Modest sixth in similar event over C&D on reappearance, extending his losing run, but may fare better with the outing under his belt; scored twice at Southwell in 2023.

16/1

7

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Bond Spirit

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Louise Allan

Beaten just under 7l when fourth of eight in Bath handicap over an extended 1m3f seven weeks ago, extending his losing run to 17; others are more persuasive.

16/1

9

(11)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Bond Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Louise Allan

Last won over C&D last May; first-time blinkers (retained) replaced visor for his last two starts and he responded with a creditable third in a classified at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to soft) on first occasion; tailed off on latest, however, which was a poor show notwithstanding the 1m2f.

25/1

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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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7th

2

(11)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield (AW)

Alex The Great

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Regressive 6yo who has not run on the Flat since midfield finish in 1m6f Wolverhampton handicap in April; ran okay in two handicap hurdles last month but others have more pressing claims.

16/1

5th

6

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

15:40 Stratford

Alex The Great

10st 4lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Tony Carroll

Three-time AW winner (1m6f-2m) but he's been well held in four hurdle runs since April including a Worcester handicap (2m, good; 33-1); this stiffer stamina test could help but he needs to show a lot more.

14/1

6th

12

11th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Worcester

Alex The Great

10st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Tony Carroll

Three-time AW winner (1m6f-2m); well beaten in three spins over hurdles; lowly rated for handicap debut but he needs a spark; stablemate of Strong As Steel.

25/1

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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7

20th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

14:42 Stratford

Mamdoh

10st 10lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

Dual 1m6f AW Flat winner for Joseph Parr; didn't jump that well when pulled up on hurdles debut; should improve.

33/1

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

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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4th

2

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 61y

Class 5

20:37 Newbury

Two Plus Two

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Ed de Giles

Made all for his last three wins, the latest at Bath in May; never better than when beaten a nose in four-runner race at Nottingham (again 1m6f on good to firm) two weeks ago, so he needs respect.

5/1

2nd

1

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

11:00 Nottingham

Two Plus Two

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Ed de Giles

Gained his fourth success when making all at Bath (1m6f, good to firm) last month and ran another respectable race when a 2l fourth of seven over this C&D 25 days ago; contender.

11/8

4th

6

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Nottingham

Two Plus Two

8st 13lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Ed de Giles

Back in excellent form after 12 months off and landed 1m6f handicap at Bath nine days ago; up 3lb but this gutsy front-runner is not taken lightly.

3/1

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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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

Standard

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

Standard

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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4th

4

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:50 Bath

Virtual Hug

9st 8lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Nikki Evans

Belatedly opened his Flat turf account over C&D (good) last month; respectable third to Basilette here on firm since; course record reads 423213 so expect him to be in the shake-up.

7/1

3rd

2

(5)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:12 Bath

Virtual Hug

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Nikki Evans

Belatedly opened his Flat turf account in similar event over C&D (good) last week, taking Bath record to 42321 and adding to his AW/hurdles wins; incurs 4lb penalty but defied this mark a couple of years ago; very solid chance.

11/4

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

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