December 30 / 18.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.30

Standard

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 739432 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Has been threatening off her reduced mark of late and found only Mashaan too strong over 7f here on Boxing Day (7f); 5lb better off with her old adversary and likely to be in the thick of it again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

10

(13)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Autumn Angel

8st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

Exposed mare whose last win came in Wolverhampton classified (6f, AW) in January 2025; having first start on turf since September 2024 and others are more persuasive.

12/1

7th

8

(8)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Autumn Angel

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Tony Carroll

Without a win since last January but her last two efforts have been solid, including when third over C&D 26 days ago; visor (worn once before) replaces blinkers and she has place claims.

4/1

3rd

9

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Autumn Angel

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

On a lengthy losing sequence but she fared better than of late when third of 11 in 6f classified event at Wolverhampton 18 days ago; this C&D winner needs considering.

7/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 009245 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Three Tapeta wins for Richard Fahey but expensive to follow for this yard; there have been several near misses along the way though and his recent C&D fifth wasn't a bad effort given he was caught wide throughout from stall 12; more appealing than many.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

10

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Ayr

Bernie The Bear

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Gormley

T: Linda Perratt

Yet to win on turf (0-17) and his 'most recent' AW win was at Wolverhampton (6f) in December 2023; nothing positive to take from his last four starts, including when weakening quickly at Musselburgh (7f; 40-1) three weeks ago.

50/1

9th

10

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Bernie The Bear

9st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins came on AW in 2023 when trained by Richard Fahey; only narrowly denied by The Gay Blade over 6f at Newcastle in February but hasn't been in same form since, including behind that reopposing rival there last week.

14/1

6th

8

(2)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bernie The Bear

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins came on AW in 2023 when trained by Richard Fahey; has run poorly on last two starts; best watched for now.

25/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 9-9041 C

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Overcame a wide stall when beating Autumn Angel over 7f here on Boxing Day; penalised for that and 0-14 over 6f but this could be well run and he shouldn't be underestimated.
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7th

5

(7)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Mashaan

9st 6lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Turf maiden (0-13) who has gained four 7f wins on AW, the most recent of which was at Lingfield in March; twice placed during the summer, losing out by a neck (third) at Salisbury on penultimate start; returns from a break.

4/1

2nd

2

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Lingfield

Mashaan

9st 8lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Four-time winner on the AW and 0-12 on turf, but was only beaten a head and a short head into third of 13 in an amateur riders' event at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) ten days ago; 1lb higher, but still shortlisted.

3/1

3

(13)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

14:20 Salisbury

Mashaan

11st 2lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: Alice Haynes

Can lead; four AW wins at 7f but 0-11 on turf and the way he was finishing at Brighton in May suggests he won't be one of the stronger finishers with extra emphasis on stamina on this track.

12/1

14/1

Form: 9-6348

Last run: 224 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has run to just a modest level in five starts but returning to 6f looks a good move and she still has some potential, a comment that wouldn't apply to many in here; betting useful back from 224 days off.
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4th

10

(1)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Tantomile

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Off the mark at the tenth attempt when landing a 6f handicap at Southwell on March 1; creditable third here last time in a Class 5 handicap; needs to settle to see out 7f but this is a drop in grade and she's high on the list; Oisin Orr replaces a 7lb claimer.

4/1

3rd

7

(2)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tantomile

8st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Just missed out over C&D last month and had an excuse at Wolverhampton ten days later (caught wide); made no mistake at Southwell last week (hooded for the first time), coming home nicely on top to gain her breakthrough win; escapes a penalty for that success and there could be more to come in this headgear.

7/2

1st

6

(3)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Tantomile

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders

7/2

20/1

Form: 806896

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
She has dropped in the weights since starting out for this yard in September; raced only at 5f in that period and hopes rest on the return to 6f and refitted hood sparking something extra.
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9

(4)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sacred Melody

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ruth Carr

Unplaced in all 14 starts and she beat only one rival at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last time; opposable.

33/1

9th

9

(8)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Sacred Melody

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Ruth Carr

dwelt start, pulled hard, midfield

33/1

9th

9

(8)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Sacred Melody

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Ruth Carr

dwelt start, pulled hard, midfield

33/1

12/1

Form: 597066

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Ran okay dropped to 6f at Chelmsford 11 days ago without suggesting she would be gaining her first win here.
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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: 360379 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Ran a fair race when third at Southwell on his stable debut last month but he's failed to build on it twice since; not a solid option.
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10th

10

(6)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Socialise

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Damien Wingrove

in rear

16/1

10th

10

(6)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Socialise

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Damien Wingrove

in rear

16/1

8th

9

(3)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Socialise

8st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Recorded sole success over 6f; not particularly solid on his sprint form for new yard but shapes as if this return to 7f is possibly worth exploring; may raise his game.

12/1

25/1

Form: 008950 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Theoretically well treated but that has been the case for a while and hasn't looked like a return to form was imminent.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(4)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:43 Newcastle (AW)

Badosa

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Patrick Morris

Down the field in two runs back from a 292-day absence (big prices); too much to prove for comfort.

50/1

9th

9

(5)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Badosa

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Patrick Morris

in rear

25/1

7/1

Form: 615471 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
The winner of two of his last five starts, latterly a last-gasp C&D win five weeks ago; will need the cards to drop right from a wide draw but he's capable at this level.
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10

(11)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Savalas

9st 2lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Veteran who has won three times here, the latest off 2lb higher over this trip last November; modest on turf lately, but each-way possibilities returned to this venue despite a wide draw.

10/1

12

(13)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Savalas

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Adrian Wintle

Veteran who has won three times here, the latest off 2lb higher over this trip last November; modest on turf lately, but each-way possibilities returned to this venue despite the widest stall.

25/1

10

(6)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

20:00 Windsor

Savalas

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Veteran hold-up performer; in fair form at Bath in May and 6f on fast ground suits him well; will need this to set up perfectly for him back from 12 weeks off though.

12/1

50/1

Form: 9000-0 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
100-1 and finished a remote last of ten at Southwell on his stable debut 11 days ago (after 455 days off); no appeal.
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5th

6

(10)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Devilwala

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Derek Shaw

Smart in his younger days but, given his form last winter, his 100-1 success in a 0-50 classified event over C&D in March was still a big shock; may have needed his comeback run over 5f here ten days ago but he finished last of seven and needs to leave that form a long way behind.

25/1

7th

4

(8)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Devilwala

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Derek Shaw

Smart in his younger days but, given his form last winter, his 100-1 success in a 0-50 classified event here (6f) in March was still a big shock; the drop back in trip may have helped, but he's been on the sidelines since that last run and this is tougher back in a handicap on his return.

6/1

12/1

Form: 079569 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
He has been disappointing for his current stable, including over C&D seven weeks ago; drawn wide and others appeal more.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

12:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Captain Dandy

9st 9lb

T: Stuart Williams

Three wins for previous yard; largely unconvincing form for current stable and chance depends on how well he reacts to new headgear.

10/1

7th

5

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

12:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Captain Dandy

9st 9lb

T: Stuart Williams

Three wins for previous yard; largely unconvincing form for current stable and chance depends on how well he reacts to new headgear.

10/1

6th

8

(8)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Captain Dandy

9st 3lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

took keen hold, led

16/1

Non-runners

Tommytwohoots

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £6.60
Straight Forecast £6.60
Tricast £13.14
Trifecta £21.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Autumn Angel

Telegraph:

Mashaan

SPOTLIGHT:

Bernie The Bear

D Express:

Sacred Melody

POSTDATA:

Bernie The Bear

The Times:

Autumn Angel

The Guardian:

Autumn Angel

Daily Mirror:

Autumn Angel

The Sun:

Autumn Angel

Daily Record:

Autumn Angel

Daily Mail:

Mashaan

The Star:

Mashaan