December 14 / 20.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.30

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.80
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 706527

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-15; pulled hard when only seventh at Lingfield last month; needs a first-time hood to have a positive effect if he's to land a first win.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

6

(4)

6th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Classy Clarets

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Off the mark at the 16th attempt when scoring with a hood added here (5f) last month; up 3lb but his confidence should be boosted after that success and this step back up in trip should fine; shortlisted.

100/30

10/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 526960 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Dangerously well handicapped, but out of the frame on his last four outings and beat just one home on latest; hopes rest on a return to Wolverhampton, the scene of his most recent win in September 2023.
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3rd

8

(1)

3rd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Dods

Not at his best the last twice but his last three C&D runs have seen him placed, beaten under one length at the finish on each occasion; well drawn and the addition of a tongue-tie could help; dangerous mark.

6/1

3rd

8

(1)

3rd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Dods

Not at his best the last twice but his last three C&D runs have seen him placed, beaten under one length at the finish on each occasion; well drawn and the addition of a tongue-tie could help; dangerous mark.

6/1

5th

7

(5)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Dods

Has had plenty of chances since last win in 2023 but won't mind the return to 5f and the booking of Billy Loughnane takes the eye; interesting with reapplied cheekpieces replacing blinkers.

9/2

9/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 424352 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
On a losing run stretching back to July 2022 but he's knocking at the door, just edged out at Lingfield last time with Agostino, Pop Dancer and So Obsessed safely held; in the mix again.
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5th

4

(5)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

14:02 Lingfield (AW)

Recon Mission

9st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

led, disputed lead over 2f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

5/1

5th

4

(5)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

14:02 Lingfield (AW)

Recon Mission

9st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

led, disputed lead over 2f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

5/1

2nd

6

(7)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Recon Mission

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who ended 2024 with a string of solid efforts on AW, including C&D; has other pace to contend with here but no surprise to see him make another bold bid.

10/1

12/1

Form: 191055 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Four wins this autumn, all of them when ridden up with the pace; however, he might have gone off the boil (beaten 6l when fifth at Chelmsford last week) and needs to rediscover his spark.
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9th

13

27th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lion Ring

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Andrew J Martin

visibility reduced by fog, pressed leader

14/1

9th

13

27th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lion Ring

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Andrew J Martin

visibility reduced by fog, pressed leader, briefly led over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

4th

10

(4)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lion Ring

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Andrew J Martin

pressed leaders on inner, led halfway

12/1

Form: 581345 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Twice turned over at short prices after a Chelmsford win in October; last month's fifth of six back at Chelmsford was no disgrace considering he blew the start; he's a C&D winner and makes the shortlist.
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5th

2

(1)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Papa Dont Preach

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Proved suited by first-time blinkers when winning off this mark at Chelmsford (5f) in October; hasn't been in quite such good form on last three starts so has a bit to prove at present.

13/2

7/2

Form: 007131 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Had tumbled in the weights prior to returning to form with a vengeance this autumn, winning twice over 6f on this course; has plenty of speed and should still be effective at 5f (won over this trip as a 2yo); bang in form and might be the answer.
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7th

7

(1)

20th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beauzon

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Seven-time C&D winner who had a near miss off 2lb lower here last month but he's been disappointing in his last two runs; had wide trip last time but he has a bit to prove again and needs to rediscover his spark.

9/1

7th

7

(1)

20th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beauzon

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Seven-time C&D winner who had a near miss off 2lb lower here last month but he's been disappointing in his last two runs; had wide trip last time but he has a bit to prove again and needs to rediscover his spark.

9/1

7th

5

(8)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beauzon

9st 5lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ian Williams

Record of 9-46 on AW features seven C&D wins, the most recent in November; went very close in his only 6f attempt here since (unsuited by the return to 5f last time); respected.

9/2

12/1

Form: 121148 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Four wins in first half of 2024, including over C&D; will need to perform better than at Lingfield (40-1; weakened) three weeks ago, but that was her first outing in four months so it's possible.
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No Results Found

Form: 559358 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Had a productive spell last winter, winning five times, four of them over C&D; edging back down the weights and has shown some promise this autumn, although he should have fared better when only eighth of ten at Newcastle last time; needs a full revival but that's not out of the question.
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2nd

1

(3)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gustav Graves

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

held up in rear

2/1

2nd

1

(3)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gustav Graves

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

held up in rear

2/1

2nd

7

(4)

3rd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gustav Graves

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Five-time C&D winner, the latest off 5lb lower last month; turned in another rock-solid effort at Newcastle four days later and he's a solid candidate.

7/2

OUR TIP

13/2

Form: 642337 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won for over a year but he has been performing creditably, no extra closing stages at Lingfield on latest start; however, he has something to find with stablemate Recon Mission judged on that run.
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4th

9

(9)

3rd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pop Dancer

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Races off a BHA mark in the 50s for the first time in his 59-race career; retains ability but trying to dominate from the widest stall may prove beyond him.

14/1

4th

9

(9)

3rd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pop Dancer

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Races off a BHA mark in the 50s for the first time in his 59-race career; retains ability but trying to dominate from the widest stall may prove beyond him.

14/1

5th

8

(1)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

12:45 Lingfield (AW)

Pop Dancer

8st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Placed a couple of times in the autumn but form dipped the last twice, taking 2024 score to 0-11 (recorded last success in November 2023); he is failing to take advantage of a declining mark.

14/1

15/2

Form: 570126 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Well backed when making all at Chelmsford in October, and he was reeled in only late on at Lingfield three weeks ago; stall 10 may not be ideal but he's impossible to rule out.
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10th

1

(10)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Agostino

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

led narrowly, headed and hung right halfway

15/2

10th

1

(10)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Agostino

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

led narrowly, headed and hung right halfway

15/2

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Payout
Exacta £25.60
Straight Forecast £22.11
Tricast £142.33
Trifecta £135.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Beauzon

RP RATINGS:

Nelson Gay

The Star:

Classy Clarets

D Express:

Papa Don't Preach

Telegraph:

Pop Dancer

The Times:

Beauzon

Daily Mail:

Beauzon

The Sun:

Beauzon

Daily Record:

Beauzon

POSTDATA:

Nelson Gay

Daily Mirror:

Nelson Gay