October 28 / 20.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

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11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 860842 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner over 7f/8.6f here and ran well when second of nine over C&D this month (third and fifth have won since); 1lb rise still leaves him 2lb lower than when winning over C&D in January; major player.
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7th

8

(4)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes A Gentleman

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Winner here off 2lb lower last October, his third over C&D; last month's Chester comeback from a short break should have brought him on and he holds each-way claims under Oisin Murphy, who boasts a good record for the yard.

8/1

7th

6

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Hes A Gentleman

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Five-time AW winner who was knocking on the door at Wolverhampton (8.6f/7f) in his final two starts in the spring; only 1lb higher than for his last run but this is tougher back up in grade and he's 1-25 on turf; has some work to do from high draw after a break.

16/1

2nd

2

(3)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes A Gentleman

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Hugo Palmer

One win (C&D) and three second-place finishes in six AW starts since October; front-running second, beaten a nose, over 8.6f here four weeks ago; in the mix again.

7/1

11/8

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 432721 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has improved since returning from a gelding operation this month, going down by a head at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) and getting off the mark at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) 12 days ago; up 5lb but remains open to further improvement; stable also runs No Knee Never.
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20th

15

(16)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Captain Parma

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Consistent record on AW features two wins; far less solid on turf form (finishing positions read 790) and can be opposed in a competitive affair kept to this sphere.

25/1

11th

5

(7)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Yarmouth

Captain Parma

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Doubled his tally on the AW when winning at Chelmsford (7f; first-time visor) in February and he was a close third there next time; however, below best in both starts on turf, including at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) 23 days ago; headgear last five starts but not today.

14/1

9th

5

(5)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Doncaster

Captain Parma

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Consistent AW handicapper who ran creditably last time when bidding for a Chelmsford double (7f); can remain competitive provided the form is transferred back to turf (second attempt).

7/1

Form: 7-7098 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won her first two starts in July last year, the second an 8l rout in a novice over C&D; not in the same form in an abbreviated career since, though (underwent wind surgery before latest outing); lots to prove.
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2nd

2

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

14:45 Ffos Las

Searchingtheblues

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Placed twice off higher marks on AW this year but has become inconsistent and was soundly beaten on latest outing five weeks ago; also disappointed on only previous turf start (in May 2025); not an easy one to predict in first-time cheekpieces.

25/1

4th
1 (1)
Novak

7/2

Form: 728751 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Six wins on Tapeta including two over C&D; 4lb higher than when winning at Newcastle (7f) last month, but a bigger concern is that he enjoys coming off a strong pace and that doesn't seem likely here.
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1st

5

(1)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Novak

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Gained last five wins on AW but has proved consistent in Scotland since returned to turf; finished 1l second at Ayr (7f) most recently; reasonably solid contender in current form.

7/1

2nd

5

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Novak

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Hasn't won on turf for more than three years but he's run plenty of good races this season including when runner-up over C&D (good to firm) in May and close third at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) in June; hasn't made an impact in last two runs but this drop back in trip is a positive and he's in the mix.

13/2

4th

5

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Novak

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Tough, consistent sort; hasn't won on turf for more than three years but plenty of decent placed runs this term, including when second over 1m here in May (good to firm) and when close third over 6f at Hamilton in June (good to soft); yet to win over 1m.

6/1

Form: 566050 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Two wins on the Newcastle Tapeta (7f/1m) for David O'Meara last autumn, but has finished out of the frame in his last eight outings including three for this yard; others preferred.
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7th

6

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

The Cookstown Cafu

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Campaigned only over 7f-1m; justified favouritism at Newcastle (AW) on seasonal debut, registering a first win since joining current yard; back up 5lb but remains well treated on peak form and he's 2-3 at Pontefract; should remain competitive, provided he stays the new trip.

5/1

1st

1

(10)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Cookstown Cafu

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Fionn McSharry

Way down the weights now but hasn't won since October 2024 (C&D) and had a quiet end to last season.

14/1

11/2

Form: 0360-0

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Placed in three of his first five starts on turf in Ireland, but seems to have lost his way under both codes; makes his debut for another new yard after 111 days off and best watched unless backed.
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6th

5

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

No Knee Never

9st 9lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: James Owen

Four AW wins (6f-8.5f) but yet to register (0-16) on turf; placed at Nottingham (8.5f, good to firm) in mid July but less competitive at Wolverhampton (9.5f) and Beverley (1m2f) since; easing mark isn't enough to tempt.

10/1

6th

2

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

No Knee Never

10st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Owen

All four wins on the AW and 0-15 on turf, though has been running well at 1m-1m2f on grass this year without getting the job done; does have to bounce back from a poor one, however.

6/1

10th

4

(4)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

No Knee Never

9st 8lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: James Owen

Held off his revised mark on turf since two AW wins, including here, in April; wins have all come over shorter but he stays this far and is one to consider back on Tapeta.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.40
Straight Forecast £7.45
Trifecta £71.00

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Captain Parma

SPOTLIGHT:

He's A Gentleman

The Sun:

Novak

Telegraph:

Captain Parma

D Express:

Captain Parma

Daily Mirror:

Captain Parma

The Star:

Captain Parma

Daily Record:

Captain Parma

RP RATINGS:

He's A Gentleman

POSTDATA:

He's A Gentleman

The Times:

He's A Gentleman

The Guardian:

He's A Gentleman

Daily Mail:

He's A Gentleman