March 24 / 19.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

Form: -11151 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
4yo who has won four of his last five starts including when beating an in-form rival over C&D last Monday; has a penalty for that success but he's now 3-4 at this track and is open to more improvement; big player.
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1st

5

(6)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:50 Southwell (AW)

Ash Wednesday

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Heather Main

Record on Tapeta this year reads 111511 including a win over C&D (only defeat when minus the tongue-tie); had just a neck to spare last time and is up another 4lb in a better race, but hard to dismiss one with a profile like his.

9/4

1st

5

(6)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:50 Southwell (AW)

Ash Wednesday

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Heather Main

Record on Tapeta this year reads 111511 including a win over C&D (only defeat when minus the tongue-tie); had just a neck to spare last time and is up another 4lb in a better race, but hard to dismiss one with a profile like his.

9/4

1st

8

(4)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ash Wednesday

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Heather Main

4yo who has won four of his last five starts including when beating an in-form rival over C&D last Monday; has a penalty for that success but he's now 3-4 at this track and is open to more improvement; big player.

2/1

Form: 312303 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two of his four wins have been at this track and latest was over 8.6f in January; creditable efforts in three of his four runs since including a close third at Southwell (7f) last time; on unchanged mark back at this track and he's an interesting contender.
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2nd

1

(3)

4th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:17 Leicester

Straight A

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

towards rear, headway against rail 2f out, ridden and went second inside final furlong, kept on

5/2

2nd

1

(3)

4th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:17 Leicester

Straight A

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

towards rear, headway against rail 2f out, ridden and went second inside final furlong, kept on

5/2

2nd

2

(3)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Straight A

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Two of his four wins have been at this track and latest was over 8.6f in January; creditable efforts in three of his four runs since including a close third at Southwell (7f) last time; on unchanged mark back at this track and he's an interesting contender.

13/2

3rd
5 (2)
Chifa

14/1

Form: 15219/ CD

Last run: 472 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Five of his seven wins have been over C&D but he missed last year and now makes his comeback after 472 days off; has something to prove and he's had another wind op since his last run.
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3rd

7

(7)

24th Apr 2025

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0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Chifa

9st 5lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Ed de Giles

midfield, niggled along after 1f

12/1

3rd

7

(7)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Chifa

9st 5lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Ed de Giles

midfield, niggled along after 1f

12/1

8th

10

(3)

7th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Chifa

9st 4lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Ed de Giles

Five of his six AW wins have come at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta), but the other came over this C&D; ran a blinder after 472 days off when third of 11 behind a thriving rival back at Wolverhampton (7f) a fortnight ago and respected off the same mark, provided this doesn't come too soon.

8/1

Form: 93436-

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-11 and has a patchy profile but he's versatile trip-wise and was a close third at Kempton (1m, AW) on his penultimate run last year; returns after 173 days off but he's well drawn back on Tapeta and needs watching in market.
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2

(1)

4th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Leicester

Shelbourne

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Won second time out last year (early April; heavy) having made his comeback at Wolverhampton; there's a fair chance history repeats itself having hit traffic 11 days ago, albeit he's unproven on this sort of ground or on undulating courses.

5/2

5th
4 (10)
Thapa Vc

16/1

Form: 2-0377 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Nine-time AW winner who had a near miss at Lingfied (7f) in December but he's been well held in his last two runs and latest was over C&D; bit to prove again and he has a tough draw.
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4th

6

(2)

20th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

14:31 Bath

Thapa Vc

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Rimell

took keen hold, towards rear, headway over 2f out, went third over 1f out, lost third inside final 110yds

7/1

4th

6

(2)

20th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

14:31 Bath

Thapa Vc

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Rimell

took keen hold, towards rear, headway over 2f out, went third over 1f out, lost third inside final 110yds

7/1

8th

1

(10)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

Thapa Vc

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Rimell

towards rear

5/1

8/1

Form: 85-864 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
His last AW win was in November 2022 but he's well treated on his best form last year and was a creditable fourth at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) last month; could be dangerous.
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6th

4

(6)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Chelmsford (AW)

GDaay

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Joseph Parr

in touch with leaders, challenging over 1f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

4/1

6th

4

(6)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Chelmsford (AW)

GDaay

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Joseph Parr

in touch with leaders

4/1

4th

3

(11)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

GDaay

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Joseph Parr

raced wide, towards rear

5/1

14/1

Form: 693-29 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Scored off a reduced mark over C&D in October and he's run several good races since including when runner-up here on his penultimate start; remains well treated on old form and he's not ruled out back at this track.
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3rd

1

(6)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Zu Run

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

led early, headed and in touch with leaders after 1f, headway over 2f out, went second over 1f out, lost second inside final 110yds

8/1

Form: -11342 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Raised his form to a new level when winning twice over C&D in January; held in last three runs but he ran right up to his best when second at Kempton last time and he's respected back at this track.
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2nd

4

(7)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

City Cyclone

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

in touch with leaders

12/1

2nd

4

(7)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

City Cyclone

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

in touch with leaders

12/1

8th

7

(11)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

City Cyclone

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Raised his form to a new level when winning twice over C&D in January; held in last three runs but he ran right up to his best when second at Kempton last time and he's respected back at this track.

6/1

Form: 17-625 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Veteran who won twice over C&D in November but he has a mixed record since and was well held here 16 days ago; still 5lb higher than for his last success and others are more persuasive.
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2nd

8

(1)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

took keen hold, led, headed inside final 110yds, no extra towards finish

25/1

2nd

8

(1)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

took keen hold, led, headed inside final 110yds, no extra towards finish

25/1

9th

6

(12)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

Harbour Vision

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

led, headed and weakened from over 1f out

25/1

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5/1

Form: 348411 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
16-time AW winner who has scored at Newcastle (7f) in his last two starts and latest was 17 days ago; up another 4lb but he remains feasibly treated and is strongly respected back at this track.
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7th

10

(9)

25th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:40 Doncaster

Bobby Joe Leg

8st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Prolific AW winner, adding victories number 15 and 16 in March (7f, Newcastle); returns to turf off a much lower rating but with good reason (unplaced in all seven turf outings).

16/1

7th

10

(9)

25th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:40 Doncaster

Bobby Joe Leg

8st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Prolific AW winner, adding victories number 15 and 16 in March (7f, Newcastle); returns to turf off a much lower rating but with good reason (unplaced in all seven turf outings).

16/1

6th

8

(8)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:50 Southwell (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Veteran who is best known for his Newcastle exploits (ten wins), but he has won on Tapeta elsewhere including three times over this C&D; finished well behind Ash Wednesday at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) 11 days ago, though, and needs to put that performance behind him.

14/1

25/1

Form: /1000- D

Last run: 232 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won on AW at Dundalk (dead-heat) last February but he's had only three runs since and has struggled in all of them; changed hands for 1,000gns in October and has lots to prove on return for new yard; equipment removed.
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11th

9

(9)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebelsontherun

9st 4lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Noel Wilson

Won on AW at Dundalk (dead-heat) last February but he's had only three runs since and has struggled in all of them; changed hands for 1,000gns in October and has lots to prove on return for new yard; equipment removed.

25/1

10th

7

(21)

4th Aug 2024

Soft

1m 0f 73y

17:00 Galway

Rebelsontherun

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

AW winner in February but two poor runs there since, including on comeback last month; not easy to fancy on that form; Keane stays aboard, though.

22/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £11.44
Tricast £227.52

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ash Wednesday

TOPSPEED:

Straight A

NEWMARKET:

Shelbourne

The Guardian:

Chifa

D Express:

Thapa Vc

RP RATINGS:

Ash Wednesday

The Times:

Ash Wednesday

Telegraph:

Ash Wednesday

The Sun:

Ash Wednesday

The Star:

Ash Wednesday

Daily Record:

Ash Wednesday

POSTDATA:

Straight A

Daily Mail:

Straight A

Daily Mirror:

Straight A