October 28 / 20.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.00

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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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5th

7

(5)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes A Gentleman

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Hugo Palmer

Defied this mark over C&D last October but he's been up and down since and was laboured back at this track in August; comes with risks attached and he needs to bounce back again.

12/1

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

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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9th

5

(10)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Parma

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Both wins have been on AW and he shaped with promise when fifth on his reappearance over C&D (13-2) last month; drawn out wide this time but he should get a good pace to aim at and is only 1lb higher than for his last success; dangerous.

9/1

5th

1

(3)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Parma

10st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Poor on turf in his last three races but he's far better on the AW and has form here; returns from a break on a realistic mark and could go well.

12/1

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

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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9th

6

(2)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Searchingtheblues

9st 10lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Won on the AW on her first two starts in July 2024 but she's without a win since; had cheekpieces on for the first time when runner-up to a well-treated rival at Ffos Las (7.5f, good) last month before a respectable fourth of ten on the AW at Lingfield three weeks ago; solid place chance.

8/1

4th

7

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

18:00 Lingfield (AW)

Searchingtheblues

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Mark Usher

Started handicap life on an unrealistic mark and has proven wildly inconsistent since; one of her better efforts on a rare turf start last time, when flying off in front in first-time cheekpieces, but she's no certainty to repeat the dose.

11/2

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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6th

1

(8)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:08 Ayr

Novak

10st 0lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

There's a question mark regarding ground slower than good to soft and he was below par at Thirsk a fortnight ago (even allowing for slight interference); however, he was in good form previously, finishing second over C&D (good to soft) then winning at Musselburgh (7f, good); not discounted.

8/1

7th

8

(3)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:21 Thirsk

Novak

9st 4lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Iain Jardine

Gained a deserved first success of 2026 in 7f handicap at Musselburgh 20 days ago; back up 3lb but this reliable sort can go well again.

9/2

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

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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14th

6

(9)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

The Cookstown Cafu

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Fionn McSharry

Mid-division on both starts here but last three wins were on Newcastle Tapeta, including 2026 reappearance in April; not disgraced on sole start since (June) but does not appear the percentage call.

12/1

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

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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1st

3

(11)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

No Knee Never

11st 0lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: James Owen

Dual course winner who's had excuses with one thing and another in recent times; now 2lb lower than when going in here for Henry Callan in the spring and could well get the decent pace he wants; player for a yard that also runs Wrist Art.

5/1

6th

2

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

No Knee Never

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Has only won on the AW, including here; on a perfectly good mark and wouldn't be a surprise to see him return to form in new headgear.

14/1

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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