October 11 / 18.50 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.50

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  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 908605 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Two of three AW wins have come on Tapeta elsewhere; has had a slow year but he's dropped 15lb since January and the embers looked to be stirring when he made some late headway at Southwell (6f) last month on return from a break; usually in headgear, visor replaces cheekpieces.
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9th

1

(2)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Man

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

This easier off his last winning mark for a yard among the winners of late; has only been beyond sprint trips twice during a long career, though, and has stamina to prove.

16/1

9th

5

(2)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Man

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jennie Candlish

Potentially well handicapped but was sluggish after a break over C&D in January.

14/1

8th

4

(7)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Man

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Capitalised on the drop into Class 6 company when winning over C&D last October; came up short in Class 5 company twice afterwards and although he should be well treated on historical evidence, he may prove up against it back from 11 weeks off.

10/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 456-53

Last run: 246 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
A longstanding maiden who returns from a break but she had C&D form as a 2yo (from one attempt) and is on a career-low mark on debut for Joey Ramsden; no surprise at all if she shows up well.
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6th

10

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Imola

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joey Ramsden

Has scored twice over C&D this year; was denied her hat-trick (8.5f) last month after being hampered at the start and denied a clear run when looking to challenge; may be worth another chance.

9/2

4th

2

(9)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Imola

10st 12lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Joey Ramsden

Plenty of short-priced defeats to her name but goes well here and is chasing a course hat-trick after two wins over 9.5f, the latest a fortnight ago following a break (Silky Lass back in third); decent chance upped 4lb.

5/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: -46948

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Winning 2yo at 7f (Polytrack) but mixed in handicaps and after throwing out hopes of a revival at Brighton two starts ago he didn't run to the same level back on the AW 17 days ago (first-time cheekpieces now discarded); looks risky in first 6f run since debut.
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7

(12)

4th Nov 2025

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

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9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Oliver Cole

His sole success from 15 starts came over C&D and he didn't run badly at Wolverhampton on his penultimate run (6f); disappointed at Wolverhampton last week though and others have stronger claims.

12/1

7

(12)

4th Nov 2025

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

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9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Oliver Cole

His sole success from 15 starts came over C&D and he didn't run badly at Wolverhampton on his penultimate run (6f); disappointed at Wolverhampton last week though and others have stronger claims.

12/1

7

(12)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

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9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Oliver Cole

His sole success from 15 starts came over C&D and he didn't run badly at Wolverhampton on his penultimate run (6f); disappointed at Wolverhampton last week though and others have stronger claims.

12/1

4th
9 (8)
Coast

50/1

Form: 805300 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins much earlier in career but she's been in moderate form in her recent starts on this track and is hard to fancy this time.
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6th

6

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:31 Bath

Coast

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Multiple 6f winner, including on fast ground; losing run now at 31 (placed twice at Brighton this year); not written off but has yet to win over this shorter trip.

10/1

3rd

5

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

18:20 Brighton

Coast

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Hasn't won for nearly two years and showing no signs of a renaissance.

33/1

5th

4

(12)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:43 Brighton

Coast

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Winner of six races and ran well when third of nine in a 0-55 handicap here (5f, good to firm) last month, but current losing run now up to 29; drawn widest and others are more compelling.

16/1

8/1

Form: 311049 C

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row in the spring, over 5f (here) and 6f (turf), but has two sides to him and he ran poorly either side of a close fourth of 12 at Chester in June; has been gelded; hard to know which version will turn up.
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3rd

7

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:12 Chester

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9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Gary Hanmer

Not a straightforward customer but he got back on the scoresheet with a last-gasp success at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) 12 days ago; has a penalty but he won off a higher mark at Doncaster last spring and he looks worth another try at this trip; dangerous.

6/1

1st

8

(6)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trust Sergei

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Gary Hanmer

Not a straightforward customer but he has plenty of ability for one operating at this level; back to form with a second of eight over 5f here eight weeks ago; no problem with the sixth furlong and he is more appealing than many.

3/1

2nd

2

(2)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

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9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Gary Hanmer

Disappointed as favourite in a 6f handicap here six weeks ago but he is well handicapped on his 3yo best and he was notably short in the betting prior to being withdrawn at Doncaster last month (bolted to post); headstrong sort but more than capable of playing a role if not overdoing it in the preliminaries.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 865282 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has won on Tapeta; had an off day two starts ago but there were signs over C&D previously, when runner-up to Ballsgrove Boy, that he could make something of a reduced mark and his latest task was a forlorn one, trying to keep tabs on one who is now 15lb higher; likely contender.
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3rd

5

(3)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Master Dandy

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Keady

Began the year in hot form, winning 5f handicaps here and at Chelmsford; back to his last winning mark but he's barely beaten a rival on his last three runs.

12/1

16th

4

(16)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Master Dandy

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Won a couple of 5f AW handicaps in January; fully effective at 6f but he needs to leave a couple of low-key runs behind him now back on turf.

20/1

7th

4

(7)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Master Dandy

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Michael Keady

Ran poorly at Newcastle last month but he had been in good form beforehand, winning over C&D and at Chelmsford in January; holds Forever Noah on the Chelmsford run and could bounce back after a short break.

7/1

Form: 210957 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
In good form earlier this year, with 6f wins at Kempton and on this track (beat Master Dandy) in July but little since, including over C&D; reunited with Jack Doughty (won on him at Kempton) but turnaround a must.
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12

(8)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ballsgrove Boy

9st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Martin Dunne

Just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D in July but well held in five starts since, including two back here; needs a resurgence.

16/1

7th

4

(1)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ballsgrove Boy

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Martin Dunne

In good form earlier this year, with 6f wins at Kempton and on this track (beat Master Dandy) in July but little since, including over C&D; reunited with Jack Doughty (won on him at Kempton) but turnaround a must.

12/1

5

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Ballsgrove Boy

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Martin Dunne

Dual AW winner, including C&D in May, but he's not threatened in three starts since winning at Wolverhampton (Tapeta) in July; did run on from the rear when fifth of 12 at the latter track (also 6f) on Saturday, though; can take a big grip but not discounted.

6/1

Form: 636834

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
7f winner as 2yo when effective at 6f; has been around the houses trip-wise for this yard, having a go at 1m4f on two occasions, and has something to prove now back over 6f on AW debut.
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9th

11

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

16:32 Thirsk

Hackney Diamonds

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

Built on earlier promise (in a change of headgear) when cosily landing 1m3f Southwell handicap 16 days ago; up 2lb but not taken lightly.

5/1

1st

9

(2)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Hackney Diamonds

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ian Williams

Form at Southwell features two wins (1m3f/1m4f) during the winter and third-place finishes in last two outings; receives weight all round and holds a solid chance kept to this track.

5/1

3rd

6

(8)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:13 Southwell (AW)

Hackney Diamonds

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Dual course winner in cheekpieces during the winter (1m3f/1m4f) and kept on well for third behind Velvet Red over C&D ten days ago; recent 2lb drop helps; can make presence felt again, assuming switch to refitted visor doesn't backfire.

9/2

Form: -59951

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Can be a handful in the preliminaries (bolted before start/got loose on two occasions) but was never seriously challenged when making all on Lingfield AW (7f) 18 days ago; back up 3lb and might cope with return to 6f with forcing tactics again; more obvious than many.
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6

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ever Driven

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tom Dascombe

Can be a handful in the preliminaries (bolted before start/got loose on two occasions) but was never seriously challenged when making all on Lingfield AW (7f) 18 days ago; back up 3lb and might cope with return to 6f with forcing tactics again; more obvious than many.

5/2

7

(7)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

Ever Driven

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Yet to be placed in eight starts, though it looked as though he would apprciate the return to this trip when fifth of ten on his Wolverhampton return (6f, Tapeta) three weeks ago; still needs a bit more, though.

5/1

3

(6)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ever Driven

9st 8lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

0-7 and lightly raced since a promising 2yo debut; out of the frame in two starts over 7f here in the spring (in cheekpieces, now removed); returns from another 104 days off and only of interest if backed.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.00
Straight Forecast £23.79
Tricast £67.27
Trifecta £133.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Ever Driven

The Times:

Trust Sergei

NEWMARKET:

Master Dandy

Daily Mail:

Ballsgrove Boy

D Express:

Rockstar Icon

POSTDATA:

Coast

SPOTLIGHT:

Lucky Man

Daily Mirror:

Trust Sergei

Telegraph:

Ever Driven

The Guardian:

Ever Driven

The Sun:

Ever Driven

The Star:

Ever Driven

Daily Record:

Master Dandy