December 02 / 16.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.30

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Win £1M With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Handicap (Rider Restricted Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Win £1M With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Handicap (Rider Restricted Race) (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 409513 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Back to winning ways when dropped into a 0-55 at Chelmsford in October; solid effort when third at Southwell last month; well drawn and should give a good account.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Yoshimi

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Has nine wins, including one over 6f here in January; best effort since when fourth of eight at Leicester (7f) when last seen in August; fairly treated if fully primed after a short break.

8/1

3

(6)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Leicester

Yoshimi

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Herrington

Has nine wins, including two over C&D; hasn't shown much on his last three starts, over 6f; cheekpieces worn last time are left off and return to 7f in his favour so not out of this.

8/1

6th

2

(6)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Leicester

Yoshimi

9st 9lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

Two of his five turf wins have come at this track, albeit over 7f; successful off today's mark (and for this rider) at Southwell in January; struggled in two runs back from a three-month break in the spring but grounds for expecting better today.

5/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 044522 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Prolific veteran; drawn a blank so far this year but he's finished second on his last two starts (turf and AW); should remain a force at Class 6 level and a strong pace would aid his cause at this trip.
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5th

1

(5)

4th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poetic Force

10st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Recorded the 18th win of his long career when leading late over C&D in February (for Myla Coppins); ran well behind a thriving rival at Lingfield next time but he failed to fire over C&D a fortnight ago (finished behind Coloane); he has bounced back from quiet runs before so can't be ruled out.

6/1

8th

7

(7)

20th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poetic Force

9st 5lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Tony Carroll

18th success of his long career when getting the better of Antiquity (winner since and runs in the 6.00) over C&D last month; bumped into an in-form opponent at Lingfield two weeks ago (7f; blinkered first time); another 2lb rise is not ideal but he is likely to give his running.

5/1

2nd

2

(4)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:53 Lingfield (AW)

Poetic Force

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Well into the veteran stage but he retains plenty of enthusiasm and ran on well to beat a subsequent winner (Age Of Time third) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) three weeks ago, his 18th success; a 2lb rise not excessive but late in the day to be giving blinkers a go (has run well in new headgear before).

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: U93674

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Second run for this yard was more promising than the first, beaten around 4l into fourth over C&D 17 days ago; George Wood replaces a 7lb claimer; one to consider.
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9th

6

(7)

31st Mar 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nevernay

10st 10lb

J: Mr Alexander Woodford

T: Kevin Frost

awkward start, in rear, soon detached

12/1

6

(7)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nevernay

10st 10lb

J: Mr Alexander Woodford

T: Kevin Frost

0-13 but he's shown the odd bit of promise here over 7f this winter; inexperienced rider on board and his maiden status looks set to remain intact.

12/1

4th

1

(8)

18th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nevernay

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

in touch with leaders

16/1

Form: 989656 CD

Last run: 102 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
No win since June 2022; well treated on last winter's best, however, and there were more encouraging signs returned to AW at Lingfield when last seen in August; drawn wide back from a break and it may pay to look elsewhere.
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7th

10

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dayman

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

C&D winner who is without success in over four years; went close over C&D in March when 3lb higher but needs to bounce back after being well beaten (6f, good to soft; first-time blinkers) at Chepstow latest.

16/1

11th

7

(7)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Dayman

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Two wins at 7f on AW and he went close on that surface at Wolverhampton (7f) in March; below that form on last two starts and has something to prove back at 6f on this forecast easy turf; blinkers go on.

8/1

Form: 010251 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
She was recording her third win of the season when sweeping down the outside to win a C&D handicap four weeks ago; 3lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.
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8th

4

(2)

26th Jan 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gilt Edge

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Veteran who scored over C&D in October, but she's not easy to predict and was 6l behind Nordic Glory here ten days ago; needs to bounce back again after that disappointing run and others are more persuasive.

14/1

8th

4

(6)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gilt Edge

9st 8lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Regained the winning thread in C&D event in November and has made the frame in both starts since, latest at Kempton; this in-form veteran can't be dismissed.

10/1

1st

3

(11)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gilt Edge

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Christopher Mason

7f course win when rated 2lb higher last November; promising seasonal return at Chepstow in August but no progress in three runs since; others look stronger.

20/1

Form: 443226 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
His run of placed efforts came to an end here nine days ago but he wasn't seen to best effect and it is probably best to discount the run; dangerous judged on two C&D runs in October.
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3rd

5

(3)

16th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Snooze Lane

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sarah Hollinshead

All four wins have been at this track; his last success was 14 months ago but he's run plenty of good races since including when runner-up here (8.6f) 13 days ago; didn't get a smooth run in that race and has possibilities if he gets a good pace back at this trip.

100/30

2nd

11

(6)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Snooze Lane

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sarah Hollinshead

All four wins have come over 8.6f/9.5f here and now 7lb lower than when twice runner-up over 7f at this venue last October; his last four efforts raise serious doubts over his ability to capitalise, though.

8/1

2nd

11

(6)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Snooze Lane

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sarah Hollinshead

All four wins have come over 8.6f/9.5f here and now 7lb lower than when twice runner-up over 7f at this venue last October; his last four efforts raise serious doubts over his ability to capitalise, though.

8/1

Form: 238349

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Bits of form for Jack Jones in the spring but she made a low-key stable debut here (6f) 16 days ago; this trip should be more suitable but stall 11 is not ideal.
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1st

1

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Prefer The Sister

9st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Has been revitalised since joining this yard with form figures of 23121; latest win came in this headgear combination at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) last Wednesday; drop back to 7f is no problem and she's a leading candidate under the penalty.

6/4

1st

1

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:15 Yarmouth

Prefer The Sister

10st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Highly competitive with James Owen for last four starts, notably when running away with a Brighton handicap (7f, good to firm) eight days ago; creditable second there yesterday with a hood added; had 1m form last season; highly respected if she's brought out quickly again.

4/6

2nd

2

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:20 Brighton

Prefer The Sister

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Has been running well since joining this yard and recorded her first turf win over C&D (good to firm) last Tuesday with Dion Baker (has won since) two places back; shoulders a 5lb penalty but may have more to give.

5/4

Form: 666136 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Off the mark for his new yard when winning a 13-runner affair at Kempton in October (7f); close third at Chelmsford next time but his form dipped back at that track last time; each-way shout.
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2

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

12:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Batal Dandy

9st 9lb

T: Stuart Williams

2

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

12:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Batal Dandy

9st 9lb

T: Stuart Williams

9th

4

(10)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Batal Dandy

9st 9lb

J: Sorin Moldoveanu

T: Stuart Williams

Twice ran well on Polytrack in October, including winning a Kempton handicap (7f), but modest of late including at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) on Friday; visor now given a go, but the draw hasn't been kind.

11/1

Form: 543727

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Threatened to win a small race for Michael Dods this summer, recording peak RPR when second at Musselburgh in August (7f, good); 22-1 and well held over 6f on last month's stable debut; stepping back up in trip should suit and interesting to see if he's stronger in the betting this time.
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9th

3

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

War Memorial

9st 11lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Lawrence Mullaney

2-4 since returned to turf in April, the latter win gained at Catterick (7f, good for firm) three weeks ago; effectively 6lb higher here if Conor Whiteley's reduced claim is considered but ought to go well again.

9/2

1st

5

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

War Memorial

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Winner over 7f at Musselburgh in April (good) and sound run back up to 1m there last time (good); below par tried in cheekpieces in between; can be involved.

9/2

3rd

1

(10)

6th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

War Memorial

9st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Backed when winning over 7f here in April (good) and first-time cheekpieces perhaps backfired at Doncaster; those aids are now left off but has stamina to prove over this far.

4/1

10th
4 (9)
Embarked

12/1

Form: 391687 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a 7f handicap at Southwell in September off 1lb lower; not quite so good since and might face competition for the lead here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

3

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:26 Brighton

Embarked

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Hanging to his left may have cost him dear when a close fourth behind Barnsnape Boy in a C&D classified event 12 days ago; each-way claims if keeping straighter.

12/1

4th

4

(5)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

18:21 Brighton

Embarked

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Often a front-runner; returns to turf for the first time since winning a 0-60 handicap at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last July but he does appear to face a difficult task on these terms.

20/1

9th

12

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Embarked

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner who won over C&D in 2024; beaten around 6l when third here in January but he's been well held in two starts since; others preferred.

40/1

Non-runners

Big Narstie

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £28.80
Straight Forecast £28.60
Tricast £135.10
Trifecta £153.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Batal Dandy

SPOTLIGHT:

Snooze Lane

D Express:

Embarked

Daily Mail:

Gilt Edge

RP RATINGS:

Poetic Force

The Guardian:

Big Narstie

NEWMARKET:

Batal Dandy

Telegraph:

Batal Dandy

The Times:

Snooze Lane

The Sun:

Snooze Lane

The Star:

Embarked

Daily Record:

Gilt Edge

Daily Mirror:

Poetic Force