November 23 / 18.55 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.55

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  • Prize money: £12988.08
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain and snow

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 250021 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Registered a 2l win (off 6lb lower) over C&D last month when returned to AW for first time in 2024; now 2-4 in this sphere and could well progress further this autumn/winter; respected.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(4)

25th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:18 Haydock

Yorkshire

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Returned to form with a near miss at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in July and ran well for a long way over 1m here (third of 13) last month; didn't shine in a Class 2 at York last time but this drop back in trip looks a positive and he's still on a workable mark; not ruled out.

10/1

10th

14

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Yorkshire

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Returned to form when going very close at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and again ran well when third of 13 at Haydock (1m, good) 12 days ago; it's possible he's better over 7f but he might not be far away; has won on good to soft, unraced on softer.

25/1

3rd

3

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Yorkshire

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Back to form when beaten a nose at Doncaster three weeks ago; 3lb lower than last winning mark and seems to retain all his ability, so a serious contender if staying the trip (all wins at 6f/7f).

15/2

20/1

  • Place: £7.20

Form: 417074 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Two turf wins at Meydan for previous yard; 100-1 fourth at Kempton (7f) most recently, posting best effort since joining new stable; frame possibilities provided that form is backed up.
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1

(4)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Mcmanaman

10st 1lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Joe Tickle

Winner over this trip on turf at Meydan in 2021 and 2024; more miss than hit in second British spell and a recent change of scenery/break hasn't helped.

20/1

8th

5

(13)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Mcmanaman

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Two-time 7f turf winner at Meydan who is on a competitive mark on 7f/1m AW form from late last year; the drop back in trip may not be an issue and he was returning from a break when down the field on last month's stable debut at Glorious Goodwood, but he may be best watched for now.

40/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 113641 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Productive 2024 campaign features four wins; resumed his progress at Southwell (7f) most recently, taking AW form figures to 2211; may have even more to offer and is one for the shortlist.
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17th

12

(23)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Run Boy Run

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Teak-tough effort to take this race on soft ground 12 months ago; in good form in Dubai in February and his Ascot fourth (5f, good to firm) in July was a career-best RPR; two runs at Glorious Goodwood were respectable and he is 3lb lower than when midfield in the Stewards' Cup; new blinkers replace usual visor; sure to be primed for a bold bid.

20/1

15th

7

(24)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Run Boy Run

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Finished fourth behind stablemate Two Tribes in this race 12 months ago when 8lb lower and enjoyed his finest hour when making most to win the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, soft) last September; successful in Dubai early in the year and although his results have been mixed since returning to Britain, he retains plenty of ability; down the field over 5f here on Tuesday when a change of tactics failed to bear fruit; better can be expected today.

25/1

14th

2

(17)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Run Boy Run

9st 10lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Richard Spencer

Made all in last season's Ayr Gold Cup (6f, soft) and competes off the same mark here after taking Toby Moore's claim into account; won over 5f at Meydan during the winter and gave it a good shot last time at Ascot (5f); finished fourth in last year's Stewards' Cup so handles this track; respected.

10/1

6/1

Form: -61506 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Useful gelding who is 5-8 on AW and has scored twice in this grade; disappointing at Kempton returned to this sphere last time but may rebound provided he takes well to first-time headgear.
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12th

11

(13)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Brewing

8st 13lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Six-time AW winner in Britain and some very solid handicap efforts here early in the year; off since May but not hard to make a case for overall.

10/1

4th

4

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:12 Cork

Brewing

9st 1lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

All six wins have been gained on AW; in good form at Dundalk last winter, soft ground probably wasn't ideal on turf comeback (slowly away) over C&D early this month and fair bit to find with Gleneagle Bay on that run.

12/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 480808 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Dual course scorer who has slipped to 7lb below last winning mark but has a doubt over current form; slowly away and always behind at Kempton (back from a break) most recently.
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6

(12)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Mums Tipple

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

He had dropped a long way in the weights prior to his fine third at York's Dante meeting and he confirmed his wellbeing when seeing off 20 rivals back at York two weeks later (7f, good); ran poorly when an odds-on favourite at Chepstow one week later; fully effective over C&D; can't be dismissed.

7/1

7th

1

(3)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Chepstow

Mums Tipple

10st 3lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Useful in his younger days and, having regressed last year, has found his level again of late; easily beat a big field from the front at York last weekend and a 6lb rise may well be within range now he's back in the groove.

Evs

1st

1

(14)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Mums Tipple

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Richard Hannon

Last turf win came off an 11lb higher mark at Newmarket in August 2022 (6f, good to firm) but has won twice on AW since (6f/7f); sound run when close third to Delicacy over C&D last time last time (good to firm) and although 2lb higher is one with a chance.

13/2

Form: 534357 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Ended his 2023 campaign with an AW four-timer, defying a 4lb higher mark over C&D in the final leg; 0-23 this year but has performed respectably on numerous occasions; not ruled out.
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12th

15

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Intervention

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

On a losing sequence but seemed rejuvenated by the refitting of a hood when a good third of ten in 7f Beverley handicap last month, nearest finish having had to wait for a run over 1f out; course winner who is effective over this shorter trip and a likely player off a reduced mark.

7/1

3rd

11

(8)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Intervention

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

Hurtling down the weights but for good reason as this multiple winner is looking very regressive.

33/1

15th

17

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Intervention

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Fully 15lb lower than when winning at Lingfield (6f, AW) last December but this 9yo has regressed in recent months; has to turn things around.

40/1

20/1

Form: 049808 C

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Formerly useful in this sphere but is 0-9 and showing inconsistent form for current stable; came up well short returned to AW last time and doesn't look the percentage call.
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7th

11

(4)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 2

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stone Soldier

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

Formerly useful in this sphere but is 0-9 and showing inconsistent form for current stable; came up well short returned to AW last time and doesn't look the percentage call.

20/1

7th

11

(4)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 2

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stone Soldier

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

Formerly useful in this sphere but is 0-9 and showing inconsistent form for current stable; came up well short returned to AW last time and doesn't look the percentage call.

20/1

11

(3)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Stone Soldier

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

midfield but in touch with leaders

14/1

Form: 544712 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won only a seller on turf last month (second start for new yard) but has since performed respectably at Newcastle returned to handicap level; remains favourably treated on peak form.
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2nd

1

(2)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:38 Beverley

Alzahir

10st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Recorded his sixth victory of the year with a career-best effort in 5.4f handicap at York 16 days ago; he's also a winner in the mud so must enter calculations once more.

5/1

1

(7)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

15:00 York

Alzahir

9st 12lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

He has enjoyed a fine season, winning five handicaps, and he ran another sound race when fourth in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon three weeks ago; this intermediate trip should suit and he's versatile where the going is concerned; likely to run well but might find a few better treated.

10/1

2

(17)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Alzahir

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jennie Candlish

He's enjoyed a fine year and although he's come unstuck on his last two starts, he did too much early at York and then raced up the middle in the Stewards' Cup; earlier Ascot win off just 2lb lower was a fine effort; first visit to Ripon but he has won on the undulations at Epsom; drawn against the rail and a big run would seem likely.

10/1

Form: 295363 C

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Creditable third at Kempton (1m) three days ago; has form figures of 11132 (all over 8.5f) at Wolverhampton; return to 7f is the negative (hasn't won over this trip since 2020).
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7th

1

(9)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Final Voyage

10st 0lb

J: Ross Fagan

T: J P Murtagh

Eight-time winner (seven on the AW) although his most recent win came in a Cork handicap in April; caught the eye under this rider in a 1m1f handicap at the Curragh last time; interesting.

10/1

4th

5

(5)

4th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Final Voyage

9st 4lb

J: Ross Fagan

T: J P Murtagh

Good servant won over this trip at Cork in April, his first time winning away from AW; second over 1m here last month; good spin for inexperienced claimer, but others preferred.

25/1

8th

9

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Final Voyage

8st 13lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

A seven-time AW winner, he scored his first turf win at Cork in April over 10.5f; didn't get the clearest run so it was a cracking effort over C&D last time behind Kalir; up 2lb and is one to consider.

10/1

10th
6 (11)
Nazron

12/1

Form: -22316 BF

Last run: 86 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Campaigned exclusively at 5f for Roger Varian, winning twice; sold for 22,000gns since last run; doubtful stayer over this extra two furlongs on debut for new stable.
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4

(7)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Nazron

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Was having his first start after a second wind operation when down the field at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) 15 days ago; 2lb lower then when just missing out at Chester (5f, soft) in June and each-way claims if reproducing that sort of form.

16/1

14th

1

(4)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:20 York

Nazron

11st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ivan Furtado

Short-headed by Copper Knight at Chester (5f, soft) last month and close fourth of eight there (5.5f, good) since but well beaten in May on sole previous visit here and down the field at Yarmouth on Thursday.

14/1

10th

8

(11)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

19:40 Yarmouth

Nazron

9st 3lb

J: William Carver

T: Ivan Furtado

Only handicap win was off this mark last season (5f, good to firm); close up in Chester sprints the last twice, the penultimate one on soft ground; has each-way claims.

8/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £77.50
Straight Forecast £77.27
Tricast £209.60
Trifecta £354.00

Selections

The Times:

Run Boy Run

SPOTLIGHT:

Yorkshire

RP RATINGS:

Intervention

Telegraph:

Final Voyage

Daily Mail:

Mums Tipple

The Guardian:

Run Boy Run

Daily Mirror:

Run Boy Run

Daily Record:

Run Boy Run

D Express:

Yorkshire

The Sun:

Yorkshire

The Star:

Yorkshire

TOPSPEED:

Intervention

POSTDATA:

Intervention