December 09 / 18.15 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.15

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 665977 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Has raced mostly at 1m+ for this yard, his win coming here in February; never involved on first-ever 6f run, here 23 days ago when back from break, but he shaped quite nicely and looks well worth another go at 7f with cheekpieces refitted.
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12th

1

(3)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Verona Star

9st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Tony Carroll

Dual course winner who has been off 11 months since a narrow success over 7f here; worth a market check, albeit his stamina for this far remains unproven; stable also runs Moon Over The Sea.

8/1

1st

2

(3)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Verona Star

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway over 2f out, nudged along to lead over 1f out, faced challenge inside final 110yds, hung right towards finish, just did enough

10/1

1st

2

(3)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Verona Star

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway over 2f out, nudged along to lead over 1f out, faced challenge inside final 110yds, hung right towards finish, just did enough

10/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £7.20

Form: 726542

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Maiden; creditable efforts in turf sprints on last two starts, having tried various trips in 2024, and the return to 7f should work for him, having twice run well over this far at Chester in the summer; thereabouts.
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4th

2

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

19:35 Chester

Rosenpur

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jennie Candlish

Ideally suited by going around a left-hand bend, with his six wins coming here and at Wolverhampton; 10lb higher than for his win in this race last year and the widest draw isn't a big selling point today; cheekpieces join the hood today.

10/1

6th

7

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

Rosenpur

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

6yo who posted career-best performance when dominating from the front over C&D (good) last month; used up energy to get across to lead from a wide draw when fifth of ten over 5f here a fortnight ago and can be treated as if still in good form.

8/1

5th

4

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Rosenpur

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

6yo who posted career-best performance when dominating from the front over 6f here (good) last month; 5f on ground slower than good also suits but he's not ideally drawn and recent 4lb rise demands even more from him.

13/2

16/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 806789 C

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
All three wins over 6f on Tapeta, including here; the pick of his 7f form suggests he can find a race over the trip but he's been rather out of sorts in recent starts; cheekpieces discarded.
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11th

12

(2)

27th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ignac Lamar

8st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jim Goldie

Second of 14 over C&D in October and had an excuse (hampered, then lit up) over C&D in November when last seen; however, he's inconsistent and needs to be at the top of his game on this return from a break.

20/1

2nd

1

(10)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ignac Lamar

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jim Goldie

Not firing on all cylinders since a wind op in July; returning to AW may help but this looks a competitive race in which to try and bounce back.

14/1

11

(12)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Ignac Lamar

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Jim Goldie

Won off today's mark at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) in May and ran okay when fifth to Filey Beach over this C&D (good to soft) last time, but he needs something extra if he's to pose a threat today.

16/1

4th
6 (5)
Al Baahy

13/2

Form: 864782 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
0-13 on AW and his form this year has been rather up and down but he's on a career-low mark and ran respectably at Southwell (7f; first-time hood, retained) last month when back from break; likely needs more.
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5th

9

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Al Baahy

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Prominent racer who won classified events at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and Lingfield (1m2f) in January but he's found things tough back in handicaps in his last three runs; has something to prove again and his sole turf win was in May 2023.

25/1

5th

2

(2)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Baahy

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Kevin Frost

Won twice in January, including over 9.4f here, and he is back to a winning mark after three disappointing runs this spring; not a solid option.

8/1

100/30

Form: 643452 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Has form in better races, off higher marks, than this but a first win obstinately eludes her and she's been a beaten favourite twice since raising hopes with a close fourth at Newcastle (7f) in September.
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5th

11

(6)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Windsor Pass

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: John Butler

Just one win from her 42 starts; hard to crab her consistency but she's back up in class in a deep race for the grade.

12/1

7

(1)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Windsor Pass

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Has been running well for a while now and was only a length away last week at Ffos Las (extended 7f); however, finds winning extremely hard with a strike-rate of 1-41.

5/1

8

(10)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:20 Ffos Las

Windsor Pass

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Has modest 1-40 strike-rate but scores very high marks for her consistency on turf/AW over the last year or so; runner-up off today's mark at Southwell (1m, AW) three weeks ago; probably on the premises again here.

4/1

6th
12 (8)
Frightening

33/1

Form: 8-5970

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Promising debut but has failed to go on and she hasn't beaten many rivals in handicaps at 1m and 7f for this yard; down the list.
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11th

6

(1)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:40 Southwell (AW)

Frightening

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Jack Jones

Form fizzled out after promising debut but she looked worth another go at 7f when a keeping-on sixth in quite a competitive handicap for the grade at Wolverhampton (6f) last time; considered down in class; tongue tied the last twice but not today.

5/1

11th

6

(1)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:40 Southwell (AW)

Frightening

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Jack Jones

Form fizzled out after promising debut but she looked worth another go at 7f when a keeping-on sixth in quite a competitive handicap for the grade at Wolverhampton (6f) last time; considered down in class; tongue tied the last twice but not today.

5/1

11

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

12:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Frightening

9st 9lb

T: Jack Jones

Form: 426773 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Usually leads or races prominently; often runs well here and has been involved in close finishes in two of his recent five C&D starts; weighted to have another say.
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10

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

A Pint Of Bear

8st 13lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Couple of 6f wins at Brighton last term; proved resurgent over C&D (good to soft) last week, going down by only a whisker; now 2lb lower and due to go back up 6lb in future; leading player.

7/2

2nd

9

(1)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

A Pint Of Bear

9st 2lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Won twice here (6f) last year but on a downward trajectory since then; shaped okay here (fifth) on return from a 266-day absence in early September but his more recent AW efforts (6f-7f) have failed to offer further encouragement.

20/1

11th

12

(1)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

A Pint Of Bear

8st 13lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Scott Dixon

Scored three times off higher marks last year but has a doubt over current form, having posted two substandard efforts since belatedly returning to action.

16/1

Form: 923561 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Some fits and starts since back from absence but the refitting of a visor galvanised him when impressive at Lingfield (6f) last time; back up 5lb but he's won off this mark and higher in the past; also won at 7f, and on this course; primed to go well if this trip suits as well as 6f.
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7

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Coolagh Magic

8st 8lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Anthony Carson

Veteran who gained a first win on turf in Yarmouth classified event (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; work to do back in a handicap but this isn't the deepest of contests.

9/1

1st

1

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

13:30 Yarmouth

Coolagh Magic

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Anthony Carson

Nine-time AW winner who is 0-23 on turf, but he's versatile ground-wise and has finished runner-up in two of his five starts at Yarmouth; hasn't threatened back on turf in last two runs but he ran respectably over C&D last time and he's in the mix back in a classified event.

15/8

4th

7

(4)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:53 Yarmouth

Coolagh Magic

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Anthony Carson

Veteran who is 9-46 on the AW, but 0-22 on turf while his losing run is up to 16 despite a plummeting mark; others preferred.

7/1

Form: 102515 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Arrived late on the scene to win on first C&D attempt four weeks ago; ridden more prominently and things didn't work so well here last week but she's likely to be ridden more patiently again from this draw; in the mix if all goes to plan.
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8th

4

(2)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

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: 552124 C

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Effective on Tapeta and has been in good form for new yard, with close calls at 7f either side of his 6f Chelmsford win in September; still looked in good heart at Kempton in October; more solid than most.
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10th

13

(7)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

19:21 Brighton

Blue Collar Lad

8st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Daniel Steele

Winner of seven races but still 5lb higher than when last successful 12 months ago and this trip looks right on the limit of his stamina.

16/1

7th

10

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Blue Collar Lad

8st 5lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Daniel Steele

Course winner who returned from five months off with a very good second of nine over C&D last month, faring best of those held up; a player nudged up 1lb.

8/1

2nd

6

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:52 Lingfield (AW)

Blue Collar Lad

9st 5lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Daniel Steele

Clearcut win in first-time blinkers on turf here (7f, soft) last June; several creditable efforts since but he was disappointing at Bath in his final run last autumn; has bit to prove with headgear missing after five months and this is competitive for the grade.

12/1

16/1

Form: 650337

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Maiden; acts on heavy but she found nothing on soft in October; close up over 6f and 7f previously and quite well treated on 2yo AW form so has possibilities if adding a hood to refitted cheekpieces does the trick.
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11th

3

(4)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Rosie

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Alice Haynes

dwelt start, never better than midfield

16/1

11th

3

(4)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Rosie

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Alice Haynes

dwelt start, never better than midfield

16/1

25/1

Form: 354538

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Was well suited by this C&D when a good third of 12 on handicap debut (first-time blinkers) in October but a more forward ride didn't come off at Kempton next time; needs revival for return to Tapeta.
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11th

4

(3)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Till It Shines

9st 7lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: J S Moore

Off the mark at the 12th attempt in a 0-50 classified event over C&D last month and his heavy defeat in a handicap back here a week later can be forgiven on account of the draw; better berthed this time and could go well.

10/1

11th

4

(3)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Till It Shines

9st 7lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: J S Moore

Off the mark at the 12th attempt in a 0-50 classified event over C&D last month and his heavy defeat in a handicap back here a week later can be forgiven on account of the draw; better berthed this time and could go well.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £81.40
Straight Forecast £74.79
Tricast £330.93
Trifecta £650.90

Selections

The Guardian:

Coolagh Magic

SPOTLIGHT:

Verona Star

The Times:

A Pint Of Bear

NEWMARKET:

Windsor Pass

POSTDATA:

Gilt Edge

RP RATINGS:

Verona Star

Telegraph:

A Pint Of Bear

Daily Mirror:

Windsor Pass

Daily Mail:

Coolagh Magic

D Express:

Coolagh Magic

The Sun:

Coolagh Magic

The Star:

Coolagh Magic

Daily Record:

Coolagh Magic