December 07 / 20.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

Abandoned

Form: 642337 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Caught out wide at Lingfield last time and he had been running well in defeat beforehand; drops into a Class 6 with blinkers added for the first time; one to consider.
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5th

5

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

19:15 Brighton

Pop Dancer

8st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

Three-time course winner but last season ended on a low note and he was tailed off here on last month's return, albeit on ground faster than ideal.

12/1

6th

1

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Pop Dancer

9st 12lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Three-time C&D winner, most recently last May; absent since two disappointing runs here last August, though, and would appeal more on good or slower ground.

13/2

5

(2)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

14:15 Brighton

Pop Dancer

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins this season, the latter from the front over C&D (good to soft) in May; also suited by good to firm ground and last month's down-the-field finish here can be excused (stumbled leaving stalls) but others in this line-up look better handicapped; finished last of 13 in first-time visor here yesterday.

6/1

OUR TIP

Abandoned

Form: 376223 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Comes here on the back of three good runs in 5f Tapeta handicaps, beaten under one length in a Class 5 at Newcastle a fortnight ago; type to pop up soon but stall 10 won't help.
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7th

4

(9)

13th Apr 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Having slipped in the weights he returned to form with a close third at Southwell five weeks ago; won't be inconvenienced by this stiffer test and he is one to take seriously.

7/2

3rd

9

(1)

10th Mar 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

Shaped well on his return from a 258-day absence when fourth at Newcastle in December; yet to kick on from that and others look more persuasive.

14/1

7th

6

(3)

6th Feb 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Not at his best since returning from a nine-month absence, just fifth to Digital over C&D last time out; more is required from this C&D winner.

10/1

Form: 742568

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Weak finisher at trips from 5f to 7f for the Gosdens and didn't get home over 6f here on last month's stable debut; drops in class with a hood fitted but there are reservations for now.
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6th

9

(1)

21st Dec 2024

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

American Fashion

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Second of 12 in an uncompetitive maiden at Southwell (5f, hooded first time) eight days ago but there were positives to be gleaned from that run, notably that she was running on in the final furlong (weak finisher in all starts beforehand); 6lb lower than for her latest handicap effort; might find a small race this winter but perhaps not this one.

10/1

6th

9

(1)

21st Dec 2024

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

American Fashion

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Second of 12 in an uncompetitive maiden at Southwell (5f, hooded first time) eight days ago but there were positives to be gleaned from that run, notably that she was running on in the final furlong (weak finisher in all starts beforehand); 6lb lower than for her latest handicap effort; might find a small race this winter but perhaps not this one.

10/1

2nd

7

(5)

13th Dec 2024

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0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

American Fashion

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Weak finisher at trips from 5f to 7f for the Gosdens and again failed to see the race out on her stable debut at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; now tried in a hood.

6/1

Abandoned

Form: -19340 CD

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a C&D handicap in January on first start for Mick Appleby (wore a hood and a tongue-tie); no progress since and he was a well-beaten 50-1 shot on his stable debut in September; no accessories today.
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7th

7

(5)

22nd May 2025

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0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Zola Power

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Robert Cowell

AW winner for Mick Appleby last season; big prices and yet to beat a rival in three runs for Robert Cowell; too much to prove for now.

20/1

7th

7

(5)

22nd May 2025

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0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Zola Power

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Robert Cowell

AW winner for Mick Appleby last season; big prices and yet to beat a rival in three runs for Robert Cowell; too much to prove for now.

20/1

7th

3

(2)

9th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Zola Power

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Robert Cowell

ducked right start, prominent, led after 1f, headed 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

16/1

Abandoned

Form: 245324 CD

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Course win here 12 months ago (6f) was followed by a 5f win at Newcastle; capable of a big run off this mark but stall 11 isn't ideal.
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3rd

4

(7)

31st Jan 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, disputed lead, pressed leader after 1f, led over 2f out, headed inside final 110yds, lost second towards finish

5/1

3rd

4

(7)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, disputed lead, pressed leader after 1f, led over 2f out, headed inside final 110yds, lost second towards finish

5/1

3rd

5

(8)

23rd Jan 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:21 Newcastle (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

raced in second, led over 1f out, faced challenges inside final furlong, headed towards finish

9/2

Form: 9-0865

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Yet to make a significant impact in handicaps and hopes appear to rest on the return to 5f having a positive effect; change of headgear today.
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5

(2)

14th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:10 Ayr

Arc Shadowfax

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Gary Harrison

Sole win was in a Redcar maiden (6f, good) in May 2023; some creditable efforts on AW this year but he struggled over C&D on recent stable debut; that took his handicap record to 0-12 and others are more convincing; visor reapplied.

12/1

3

(5)

6th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Arc Shadowfax

9st 11lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Gary Harrison

Below par back on turf last time, taking handicap record to 0-11; best form at 6f; not the percentage call on debut for new yard.

14/1

1

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

13:52 Yarmouth

Arc Shadowfax

10st 0lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Gary Harrison

6f maiden winner (good) who has largely been campaigned on AW surfaces of late; well beaten back on turf at Leicester (6f, good to firm) latest; has since changed hands; drops 2lb and is not ruled out each-way if he can transfer some of his better efforts back to this surface.

7/1

Abandoned

Form: 223310 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Played late when winning C&D handicap last month; failed to fire at Lingfield ten days later but that wasn't her running and she should find this being run to suit; could rebound.
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7th

3

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Moes Legacy

9st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Ronald Harris

Multiple winner who has been threatening further success and was close up despite a troubled run at Windsor ten days ago (good to firm); thereabouts.

7/2

2nd

1

(10)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:15 Windsor

Moes Legacy

10st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ronald Harris

Kickstarted 2026 with 5f win at Wolverhampton and posted a good second at Bath (5.5f) in April; off since a below-par fifth there (5.5f) in May but she has won when fresh.

10/1

Form: 581345 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of a 5f handicap at Chelmsford in October (blinkered for the first time) but the headgear hasn't had quite such a positive effect since; might find a few too strong once again.
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6th

2

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Papa Dont Preach

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Placed in a classified stakes and a Yarmouth handicap (both over 5f on good to firm) earlier in the summer; not so good last time (6f); all four wins have been on AW, including over C&D; should go well.

6/1

6th

9

(1)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Papa Dont Preach

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Prominent racer; beaten favourite in two 5f handicaps on fast ground this summer but he has still run with credit; stays 6f but still seeking a first win at the trip.

4/1

2nd

1

(4)

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

17:08 Yarmouth

Papa Dont Preach

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

0-31 on turf but scored off 3lb higher on AW in December and returned from ten-week break with pretty good third in 0-70 grade at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) last month; major player in this grade.

15/8

Abandoned

Form: 559358 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a purple patch last winter, winning five times (four over C&D); now 8lb lower than for his last success and there have been some promising signs in recent starts; the likely strong pace will suit and he's not ruled out, for all he'll need luck in running from stall 1.
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8th

3

(5)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gustav Graves

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Course regular who's going beyond 5f for the first time in almost two years; remains consistent and is on a winning mark but others are preferred over this trip.

10/1

6th

8

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gustav Graves

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

In-form 8yo, placed at Wolverhampton and Newcastle on his last two starts; goes back up in class but it's difficult to rule out this eight-time course winner who should get a good pace to aim at.

10/1

3rd

1

(7)

11th Mar 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gustav Graves

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Eight of his nine wins on the AW have been at Wolverhampton and the other came over this C&D; ran well but was no match for the winner when second of nine at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) nine days ago; claims off his last winning mark.

11/2

Abandoned

Form: 933263 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Beaten off a BHA mark of 60 on his last seven starts and now asked to defy a higher mark having finished a close third at Lingfield 16 days ago (blinkered first time); should give his running once more.
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7th

1

(3)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alafdhal

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Phil McEntee

Stable stalwart with 13 wins; not the force of old and contests his first classified; can't discount but likely to find one or two too good.

7/2

6th

3

(5)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:40 Yarmouth

Alafdhal

11st 0lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Phil McEntee

Both wins on turf have been on ground slower than good and his last four wins have been on the AW; beat only one rival home at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago and now drops back in trip with promising amateur Henry Callan taking over in the saddle; visor back on.

16/1

5th

4

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Alafdhal

8st 11lb

J: Megan Smith

T: Phil McEntee

Solid strike-rate on AW but not so good on turf and latest sixth of 12 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) will need improving on; nothing wrong with this mark, though.

16/1

Non-runners

Agostino

Verdict

The early stages of this competitive sprint may prove crucial with several of these happiest making the running. Pop Dancer will be a danger to all now dropping into a Class 6 but this might set up for a closer and MOE’S LEGACY may be able to rebound from a lacklustre run at Lingfield 16 days ago.[Paul Smith]

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Pop Dancer

SPOTLIGHT:

Moe's Legacy

The Guardian:

Papa Don't Preach

NEWMARKET:

Agostino

Daily Record:

Alafdhal

Daily Mirror:

Moe's Legacy

The Sun:

Moe's Legacy

The Star:

Moe's Legacy

D Express:

Papa Don't Preach

POSTDATA:

Pop Dancer

The Times:

Pop Dancer

Telegraph:

Pop Dancer

Daily Mail:

Pop Dancer