December 20 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 956431 CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Operating off a reduced mark and he took advantage over C&D last month, getting up late despite carrying his head high under pressure; 2lb rise negligible given his raw ability and Rossa Ryan's booking is an obvious plus.
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3rd

3

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Leicester

Bass Player

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Not yet a year since he almost defied 8lb higher on quick turf (1m); mixed bag since, and hard to find any benefit from a third wind operation in the winter, but he's too well treated not to bear in mind at least.

16/1

5th

7

(5)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Bass Player

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Ended 2025 with two good runs but he has been well short of that level in two runs this year, a wind op before the latest making no difference; tongue tie returns; risky despite his reduced mark.

20/1

11th

9

(8)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Bass Player

8st 11lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

First win was on turf (7f) and last two have been on Tapeta (8.6f); reached the frame in two starts at Wolverhampton in December but he had a major blip there the following month; had another wind operation since and needs a major revival after four months off.

12/1

Form: 210855

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Made a winning stable debut at Kempton in August (1m; hooded for the first time); the handicapper has held the upper hand since then but returning to AW could be a plus and she's quickly dropped 7lb; better expected.
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3rd

7

(1)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Radiant Beauty

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: James Owen

She's thrived since joining this yard and made it 4-7 for the stable when making all in a Listed race at Pontefract (1m, good) three weeks ago; today's company demands further improvement but she might still have more to offer and could make another bold bid.

16/1

1st

12

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

14:48 Pontefract

Radiant Beauty

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Owen

6-19, her latest success when making all to win a handicap at Ascot (1m, good) in May, but she finished behind three of these in the Kensington Palace back there (1m, good to firm) last month; more needed.

6/1

13th

8

(14)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Radiant Beauty

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: James Owen

Yet another success story for the James Owen yard, with her all-the-way defeat of Song N Dance and Alobayyah over C&D (good) last month her third win in just five starts for the stable; enjoyed the run of things from the front on that occasion but further progress isn't discounted.

7/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 621212 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ended the turf season with a couple of wins on slow ground and he was a creditable third at Newcastle on his return to AW 11 days ago (1m); no obvious reason why he wouldn't make another bold bid.
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8th

4

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:16 Lingfield (AW)

Equion

9st 6lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Regressive 8yo who returned from a break with two low-key runs (8.3f/7f) in June/July; should be fine over today's longer trip and is too well handicapped to rule out but needs to up his game.

12/1

9th

8

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Equion

9st 3lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Triple turf winner who is 1-19 on AW; perked up with a close call at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December but he's not come close to that form in three subsequent runs; may have needed his Nottingham reappearance last month but his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip and others are more convincing.

16/1

4th

5

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

18:35 Nottingham

Equion

8st 7lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Dual C&D winner who had a near-miss off this mark at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December; didn't fire in his final two runs during the winter but has claims if he can rediscover his spark after a break.

10/1

Form: 461655

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Made some headway down the outside at Lingfield 17 days ago (1m) but he had a clear run at things while many of the field were getting in each other's way; on a winning mark but others appeal more for win purposes.
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4th

7

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:45 Doncaster

Enpassant

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Herrington

Has gained last three wins on AW, including latest start; effective on turf but has never won away from Leicester in this sphere; something to prove back up in grade.

10/1

1st

2

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Enpassant

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

Three 7f wins on AW elsewhere, most recently at Southwell in April; a quick return didn't pay off there next time and he was always behind when returned to turf at Leicester last month; has run well over C&D in the past, though, so he may be more himself this time.

12/1

10/1

Form: 632

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Appeared to show marked improvement at Kempton six weeks ago (1m) but the red-hot favourite underperformed and the form may not prove reliable; unexposed but may prove vulnerable.
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2nd

5

(6)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:01 Chepstow

Stipulation

8st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Mark Loughnane

Had a prolonged consistent spell until showing a dip in his form this spring/summer; well treated if getting back to his peak but others are preferred on recent evidence.

10/1

6th

3

(3)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

13:35 Beverley

Stipulation

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Won twice last season, first time over this trip on good to firm at Yarmouth; hasn't done as well this term; now back on last winning mark.

14/1

Form: 381007 C

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Four AW wins, three of them here over 7f; got off the mark on turf when getting up late at Chester in June and he runs off the same mark today; unexposed at this trip on AW and although he'll need luck from stall 1, he has the ability to feature back on this surface.
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2nd

6

(8)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Berkshire Phantom

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

His heyday was two winters back but he still won last July (1m1f on turf) and is often thereabouts, including on Tapeta; not totally ruled out despite the 106-day absence.

10/1

4th

1

(5)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

15:52 Pontefract

Berkshire Phantom

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Fionn McSharry

Landed a sixth success when winning a 12-runner handicap at Redcar (1m1f, good to soft) in July; kept at in when fourth at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) under a penalty six days later and excuses both starts since; very much respected.

7/2

3rd

4

(9)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Berkshire Phantom

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Fionn McSharry

Has won three times over 7f here; best run this year when winning over 1m1f at Redcar three runs back; stamina to prove on first run at 1m4f (can pull hard).

4/1

16/1

Form: 314847 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Not easy to predict but he won a 9.5f handicap here in October off just 1lb lower and wasn't far behind Bass Player over C&D last month; not so good on his next three starts, however, and others bring stronger claims.
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5th

1

(6)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:22 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

In good form this spring, winning at Thirsk (1m, good) and over C&D (good to firm) last month; front pair were 6l clear that day and if he can maintain that level of form he'd still look well treated despite a 5lb rise.

3/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

Form: 322966

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-10 but placed in four of his five AW starts; although he was only sixth at Kempton on last month's stable debut, he wasn't beaten far and the run was just 3lb shy of his peak RPR; should remain competitive.
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2nd

7

(3)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Willy Campbell

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

11-race maiden who was runner-up twice on AW last September, latterly over 1m here; not proven over 7f (last tried it on penultimate start) and below-form favourite over the Wolverhampton 8.6f on latest outing, which sees headgear enlisted today.

10/1

2nd

7

(3)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Willy Campbell

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

11-race maiden who was runner-up twice on AW last September, latterly over 1m here; not proven over 7f (last tried it on penultimate start) and below-form favourite over the Wolverhampton 8.6f on latest outing, which sees headgear enlisted today.

10/1

8th

4

(6)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Willy Campbell

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

in touch with leaders

5/1

Form: 509107

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won the Leger Legends race at Doncaster (1m, soft) in September but he's finished well beaten in two runs since (one over C&D); others look more convincing.
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4th

9

(3)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

18:40 Yarmouth

Hartswood

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Prolific winner who was in fine form through the winter but progress was stalled by a three-month absence when well beaten at Carlisle (1m, soft; ground no excuse); would have each-way claims if back on song a month later.

25/1

11

(14)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

15:15 Carlisle

Hartswood

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Has won three of his last four regulation races, two on the AW and the other at Doncaster in March (1m, good); won the charity race at York for the second time 12 days ago, goes well on soft ground and one to take seriously.

12/1

1st

2

(18)

30th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Doncaster

Hartswood

11st 2lb

J: Miss Lois Teal

T: Richard Fahey

in rear

8/1

12/1

Form: 61-587

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in two 1m2f runs at Lingfield after a break, travelling well enough but lacking a punch with his finishing effort; drops in trip and grade this time and no great surprise to see a better run.
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10th

1

(5)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bold Ribb

9st 9lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: John Ryan

disputed lead, led after 2f

12/1

12/1

Form: 416987

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Impressed at Haydock in June (7f, good) on his handicap debut, picking up strongly in the closing stages; given that promise he's been bitterly disappointing since then but he's back down the weights and Sean Levey is back on board; stamina for an extended mile still to be proven.
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6th

5

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Sedgemoor

8st 10lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Ryan

Sole win on turf came over two years ago and his last two efforts have been moderate; this mark is fine if first-time cheekpieces spark him back to life, however.

16/1

9th

15

(16)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newbury

Sedgemoor

8st 11lb

J: Connor Planas

T: John Ryan

Two wins at Newcastle (6f, AW) this year, but not very consistent and was well beaten at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) last month; 2lb out of the weights; stable also runs White Ladder.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.70
Straight Forecast £24.08
Tricast £86.62
Trifecta £105.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Equion

TOPSPEED:

Willy Campbell

RP RATINGS:

Bass Player

Daily Mail:

Stipulation

SPOTLIGHT:

Radiant Beauty

NEWMARKET:

Bold Ribb

Telegraph:

Visibility

The Times:

Willy Campbell

D Express:

Willy Campbell

The Star:

Bass Player

The Guardian:

Equion

Daily Mirror:

Equion

The Sun:

Equion

Daily Record:

Equion