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19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • 0m 5f 21y
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Wolverhampton (AW)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

Form: 1-5629 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict

Had wind surgery prior to an encouraging effort at Goodwood and seemed out of her depth in Class 4 at Doncaster St Leger meeting since; C&D winner (off 2lb lower) last October and has possibilities back down in grade.

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1

(3)

30th Sep 2024

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cluedo

9st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Had wind surgery prior to an encouraging effort at Goodwood and seemed out of her depth in Class 4 at Doncaster St Leger meeting since; C&D winner (off 2lb lower) last October and has possibilities back down in grade.

6/1

9th

11

(9)

13th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

17:55 Doncaster

Cluedo

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Had a wind op in July and her finishing effort when second at Goodwood three weeks ago suggested it had done the trick; runs off the same mark today and, given her relatively low mileage, there could well be more in the tank.

8/1

2nd

2

(3)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Goodwood

Cluedo

9st 13lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

slowly into stride, in rear

11/2

Form: 415067 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict

Has lost his form since winning off this mark at Doncaster in July and, despite being a four-time C&D scorer, the return to Wolverhampton had little effect last time; not obviously about to add to his tally.

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2

(2)

30th Sep 2024

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jojo Rabbit

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ruth Carr

Has lost his form since winning off this mark at Doncaster in July and, despite being a four-time C&D scorer, the return to Wolverhampton had little effect last time; not obviously about to add to his tally.

12/1

7th

3

(6)

7th Sep 2024

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jojo Rabbit

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has never been the most consistent but has won four of his six starts over C&D and returns to Tapeta on a fair mark; the return to 5f is in his favour too, so there are positives.

8/1

6th

3

(2)

20th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

17:40 Nottingham

Jojo Rabbit

9st 13lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

prominent, weakened from over 1f out

20/1

Form: 697642 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict

Proved no match for the winner in four-runner race at Brighton last time; 0-7 this year and returns to a deeper field but remains well handicapped on best form; last success came over C&D, off 6lb higher.

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3

(10)

30th Sep 2024

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pop Dancer

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tony Carroll

Proved no match for the winner in four-runner race at Brighton last time; 0-7 this year and returns to a deeper field but remains well handicapped on best form; last success came over C&D, off 6lb higher.

10/1

2nd

3

(2)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

16:52 Brighton

Pop Dancer

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

Finished down the field in his last four starts but he got pestered for the lead at Wolverhampton last time and is now 3lb lower than for his win in this race last year; doesn't need to set the pace and has claims if he can rediscover his spark.

6/1

4th

2

(1)

16th Aug 2024

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pop Dancer

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

led but pestered, headed 2f out, weakened final furlong

12/1

Form: 256132 CD BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict

Predominantly solid record over C&D (all this year) includes three wins, the most recent in July, and good efforts the last twice (close second latest); creeping up the weights but respected kept to this scenario.

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5

(7)

30th Sep 2024

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aces Wild

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Predominantly solid record over C&D (all this year) includes three wins, the most recent in July, and good efforts the last twice (close second latest); creeping up the weights but respected kept to this scenario.

4/1

2nd

10

(1)

7th Sep 2024

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aces Wild

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Adrian Wintle

Three C&D wins to his name already, latterly off a 4lb lower mark in July, and the return to a bigger field looks ideal under leading apprentice Sean D Bowen; high on the shortlist.

3/1

3rd

6

(7)

16th Aug 2024

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aces Wild

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

ducked left start, raced wide, pressed leader

9/4

Form: 177655 CD

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict

Six-time AW scorer, mostly at this venue, and 1lb below last winning mark; however, lacks recent match practice (off since May) so the market may prove best guide to expectations; yet to win when fresh.

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6

(6)

30th Sep 2024

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gustav Graves

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Six-time AW scorer, mostly at this venue, and 1lb below last winning mark; however, lacks recent match practice (off since May) so the market may prove best guide to expectations; yet to win when fresh.

12/1

5th

6

(1)

13th May 2024

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gustav Graves

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Derek Shaw

His fruitful winter spell on the AW came at a cost mark-wise and has dropped his guard of late.

7/1

5th

9

(1)

2nd May 2024

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0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Gustav Graves

8st 13lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Derek Shaw

He's enjoyed a fine winter, winning five 5f handicaps on Tapeta, but he's up in the weights as a consequence and was no match for Laoisman last time.

25/1

Form: 065352 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict

Did well to go close at Redcar (5f) two weeks ago considering he probably didn't have the ideal track position; now 0-9 for current yard and 7lb higher back on AW but still looks well treated on historical data.

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7

(4)

30th Sep 2024

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

High Velocity

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Did well to go close at Redcar (5f) two weeks ago considering he probably didn't have the ideal track position; now 0-9 for current yard and 7lb higher back on AW but still looks well treated on historical data.

7/1

2nd

7

(9)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:43 Redcar

High Velocity

9st 8lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: David Loughnane

Four AW wins for previous yard; 0-8 for current stable and has the same record on turf but he ran encouragingly on his most recent start in this sphere; attractively weighted.

7/1

5th

4

(8)

26th Aug 2024

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell (AW)

High Velocity

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Loughnane

More encouraging signs on turf the last twice, latterly finishing third of seven at Nottingham 13 days ago (5f, good to firm); better on AW and although he's handicapped accordingly, he needs consideration at this level.

11/2

Form: 594343 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict

Currently in a consistent vein of form and kept on for close third at Ayr (5f) most recently; won off 1lb higher here last November and now returns to AW for the first time this year; enters calculations.

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8

(8)

30th Sep 2024

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ecclesiastical

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Currently in a consistent vein of form and kept on for close third at Ayr (5f) most recently; won off 1lb higher here last November and now returns to AW for the first time this year; enters calculations.

4/1

3rd

3

(4)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Ecclesiastical

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

prominent, pushed along over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong

9/2

4th

4

(6)

9th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Ecclesiastical

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tristan Davidson

anticipated start and slowly into stride, soon recovered and in touch with leaders against near rail, waiting for room over 1f out, kept on final 110yds, not pace to challenge

9/2

Form: 232353 CD

Last run: 102 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict

Four-time AW winner and consistent sort for Tony Carson; absent since June and sold for 17,000gns the following month; removal of usual headgear presents a question mark on debut for new connections.

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9

(1)

30th Sep 2024

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

Four-time AW winner and consistent sort for Tony Carson; absent since June and sold for 17,000gns the following month; removal of usual headgear presents a question mark on debut for new connections.

8/1

3rd

5

(3)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

21:00 Lingfield

Darlo Pride

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Anthony Carson

led, headed and prominent after 1f

8/1

5th

1

(5)

27th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Leicester

Darlo Pride

9st 11lb

J: William Carson

T: Anthony Carson

Very progressive on AW since latest turf run in September, collecting four 5f wins along the way; placed off today's mark on last three appearances but now needs to prove he can transfer his improvement to soft turf.

4/1

Form: 485-98

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict

6.3f winner in Ireland as a 2yo; down the field in both outings for new stable, latest over C&D when a 66-1 shot; best watched unless the market signals are stronger this time.

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10

(5)

30th Sep 2024

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mary The Priest

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

6.3f winner in Ireland as a 2yo; down the field in both outings for new stable, latest over C&D when a 66-1 shot; best watched unless the market signals are stronger this time.

25/1

8th

6

(9)

7th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mary The Priest

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: John Butler

Picked up from Ireland, where she won a 6f turf maiden, for 6,000euros last autumn; 80-1, didn't offer a lot from the front on her belated comeback three weeks ago and would want to see some support this time.

25/1

9th

6

(10)

18th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Pontefract

Mary The Priest

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

6.5f maiden winner (good) when trained in Ireland; beaten just over 3l on her nursery debut when last seen in July 2023; changed hands for 6,000euros last October; resumes for new trainer from 4lb lower mark; check market for clues.

20/1

Form: 413116 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict

Productive on AW/turf this year, winning five times, including three of last five races; came up short in Class 4 last time but this drop back in grade looks a plus; not necessarily done with yet.

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11

(11)

30th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smooth Silesie

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Lisa Williamson

Productive on AW/turf this year, winning five times, including three of last five races; came up short in Class 4 last time but this drop back in grade looks a plus; not necessarily done with yet.

16/1

6th

10

(1)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Smooth Silesie

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Lisa Williamson

Won at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) in July before close third of four at Ffos Las (5f, heavy), and she's won her next two (5f, AW/good); she's up in grade today but this thriving prominent-racer has the advantage of stall 1 and she ran well over 5.5f at Wetherby in June; can make a bold bid.

9/1

1st

3

(3)

4th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

14:02 Bath

Smooth Silesie

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Lisa Williamson

Four wins in 5f handicaps this season, including two of her last three starts; it wasn't the strongest of races at Chelmsford 13 days ago though and she'll need to improve again to follow up.

2/1

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Non-runners

Nelson Gay

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Ecclesiastical

The Times:

Darlo Pride

SPOTLIGHT:

Nelson Gay

Telegraph:

Aces Wild

TOPSPEED:

Gustav Graves

Daily Record:

High Velocity

The Sun:

Pop Dancer

Daily Mail:

Darlo Pride

POSTDATA:

Nelson Gay

The Guardian:

Ecclesiastical

D Express:

Ecclesiastical

Daily Mirror:

Ecclesiastical