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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1st

1

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Classy Clarets

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Iain Jardine

Free-going front-runner who's won five already this year, including a four-timer in high summer (5f-7f); another in-form effort off his revised mark last time and won't mind the drop from 7f or the return to Tapeta.

6/1

2nd

3

(7)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Catterick

Classy Clarets

9st 13lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Iain Jardine

Six wins this year, including his last four starts; coped well with the return to 5f at Hamilton last month but the return to 7f won't hurt; now moves out of Class 6 company but can't be discounted in current form.

7/2

1st

2

(7)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Classy Clarets

10st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Enjoying a fine season and his fifth win (including over C&D) of the campaign came at Wolverhampton (7f) two days ago when completing a quick hat-trick; leading claims turned out under a 5lb penalty.

6/5

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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1

(7)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:27 Southwell (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Multiple winner on the AW and consistent in the main; in front 2f out but didn't quite get home when third here last month; respected off same mark.

7/1

3rd

5

(7)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

Won twice over C&D early this year and he's now 2lb lower than for the second of them; showed signs of a return to form when fourth of nine at Lingfield three weeks ago; solid candidate.

9/2

1

(3)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Dods

Three wins this year include two on the Southwell AW; hasn't been flying of late but he's the type to bounce back and this mark is fine.

11/2

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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1st

1

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:30 Bath

Recon Mission

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

10yo who has had a regressive campaign but he was a good third off this career-low mark at Lingfield (5f, AW) recently; he's effective here and could be involved.

11/2

3rd

3

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

19:45 Lingfield (AW)

Recon Mission

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Both AW wins have been over C&D; not the force of old but has dropped to a career-low mark; doesn't win very often nowadays though and is passed over.

5/1

3rd

1

(7)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:30 Brighton

Recon Mission

9st 9lb

J: George Downing

T: Tony Carroll

Doesn't boast a great record round here, has become very hard to win with and the years have looked to be catching up this season; well below market expectations over C&D last time but this is easier again for a yard also responsible for Washington Heir.

6/1

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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3rd

6

(9)

18th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Lion Ring

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Andrew J Martin

Seven-time AW winner who was a creditable third in classified event at Wolverhampton (5f) two weeks ago; this step back up in trip is no problem but he's 0-17 on turf and was tailed off at Doncaster on his penultimate run.

12/1

3rd

6

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lion Ring

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Andrew J Martin

Dual course winner early in the year for 5lb claimer Ryan Kavanagh, and will be happier back on the AW and down from 7f; would have been better off with all bar one were this a handicap, however.

16/1

16th

14

(16)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Lion Ring

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Andrew J Martin

Won two classified events at Wolverhampton (5f/6f) this year but he's not made an impact in last three runs; this step back up to 7f is no problem but he needs to find more to get back on the scoresheet.

25/1

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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6th

2

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

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

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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12

(11)

3rd Sep 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Beauzon

9st 0lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Ian Williams

Won seven in a row over 6f on AW at start of this year but has been safely held on all four turf starts (5f-6f) since returning from a break in July; sure to be suited by this return to Tapeta but will needs to be back in prime form to overcome combination of wide draw and current AW mark.

20/1

6th

7

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:04 Newmarket (July)

Beauzon

8st 12lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ian Williams

Won seven in a row over 6f on AW at start of this year but has returned from a break with three down-the-field turf runs, the latest here (6f, good to firm) eight days ago.

33/1

11th

6

(12)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Beauzon

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Rattled off a seven-timer on the AW earlier this year; rated lower on turf but he's failed to beat a rival at Chester (5f, good) in his last two starts and is now 1-15 on grass; opposable.

40/1

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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2nd

4

(7)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

So Obsessed

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

pressed leader, led 1f out, headed inside final 110yds, kept on

13/2

7th

4

(6)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Obsessed

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

Four wins in first half of last year; not entirely solid on subsequent form but has possibilities provided she builds on latest effort (third over C&D).

10/1

7th

4

(6)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Obsessed

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

Four wins in first half of last year; not entirely solid on subsequent form but has possibilities provided she builds on latest effort (third over C&D).

10/1

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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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

Standard

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

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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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

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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3

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Agostino

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Robert Cowell

Used to make all but has become tactically versatile; all four wins have been at Chelmsford where he ran well from a wide draw 11 days ago; 0-6 on the AW here but three times a runner-up and much respected from stall 1.

11/4

5th

9

(9)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Agostino

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Robert Cowell

Has been a trailblazer in the past, but showed he didn't have to lead when successful off this mark on his reappearance over C&D in May (all four wins here); should appreciate the return to this venue following three lesser efforts on turf and one for the shortlist despite the outside stall.

9/2

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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