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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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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

1st

3

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Ascot

Radiant Beauty

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Owen

Progressive in 2025, coming right away for a 1m Redcar win on yard debut before following up on Kempton AW (7f); races freely and saw too much daylight at Newmarket (1m, good) in October but, hanging on well for third, she lost nothing in defeat; up against it in a Listed AW race at Kempton in March but it was a good return; has another handicap in her.

6/1

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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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

5th

4

(5)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Kempton (AW)

Equion

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

6lb below his last winning mark but recent form has been patchy, his narrow defeat at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last month surrounded by lesser efforts at the same track; 1-18 on AW; others more compelling.

6/1

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

7th

7

(5)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Leicester

Enpassant

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Michael Herrington

Resumed winning ways in 7f Southwell handicap in April but he beat only two home back there eight days later; this C&D scorer needs to bounce back.

7/1

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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7th

4

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

21:00 Nottingham

Stipulation

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Mark Loughnane

Generally consistent sort on turf/AW; still 2lb higher than for his last win (September 2025), but he ran better than the bare facts when returned to this sphere at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) last month; has claims if he gets some luck and his turf win was over this trip.

6/1

6th

5

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:30 Windsor

Stipulation

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Generally consistent sort on turf/AW at up to 1m3f, albeit gets little respite from the assessor; form dipped last time but he may well rebound and pick up prize-money.

10/1

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