December 21 / 18.15 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.15

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 5f 219y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Scattered showers

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 807021 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden has started life very well for her current yard and she opened her account in 1m4f handicap here 12 days ago; up 3lb but she's a big player once more with this longer trip also a likely plus.
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2nd

8

(10)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alfheim

9st 5lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

slowly into stride

11/4

2nd

8

(10)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alfheim

9st 5lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

slowly into stride

11/4

4th

8

(5)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Alfheim

9st 4lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

towards rear

9/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 734237

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Winless since 2022 but he was in good form until coming in only seventh of nine in 2m handicap here last month; he's the sort to bounce back though.
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4

20th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 4

15:05 Lingfield

Dark Mystery

11st 6lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

Has had a couple of close calls at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) this winter but he's now 1-26 on the Flat and his only hurdle run was at Kempton (well-held sixth) in December 2022; probably best watched back in this sphere.

25/1

4th

3

(6)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

14:12 Southwell (AW)

Dark Mystery

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: B F Brookhouse

Only 1-26 but he's consistent and gone down narrowly over 1m6f at Wolverhampton the last twice; effective here and at this trip; chance.

100/30

4th

3

(6)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

14:12 Southwell (AW)

Dark Mystery

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: B F Brookhouse

Only 1-26 but he's consistent and gone down narrowly over 1m6f at Wolverhampton the last twice; effective here and at this trip; chance.

100/30

13/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 133255 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Scored at Kempton (2m) in June but she saw her run of good efforts end when last of five in 2m Lingfield handicap 32 days ago; she needs to get back on track.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(4)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Grand Duchess Olga

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Capable on her day as she showed when beaten a neck (clear of the third) at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) on her penultimate start; not the most consistent, though, and has run poorly in both starts over C&D; apprentice-ridden for last 11 starts but Dylan Hogan on board today.

20/1

6th

3

(3)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Grand Duchess Olga

9st 12lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Reasonably consistent mare who is a four-time AW scorer; clear second at Wolverhampton (1m6f) most recently; stays 2m; may remain competitive back up just 2lb.

9/2

Form: 613537 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner in 2024 and he wasn't seen to ideal effect when seventh of 11 over C&D 19 days ago, racing wide; he's one to consider eased 1lb.
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8th

8

(9)

17th Feb 2026

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Black Smoke

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Three of his five wins have come over C&D, including a division of this race last year when rated 5lb higher; not shone yet this winter and he arrives with a bit to prove.

14/1

6th

4

(2)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Black Smoke

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Loughnane

Three-time course winner (1m6f) but he's been out of sorts in his last five runs and latest was at this track three weeks ago; has something to prove and his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip.

20/1

11

(9)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:08 Bath

Black Smoke

8st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Mark Loughnane

Kept on well to score off this mark at Chepstow (2m, good to firm) in July and also has a soft-ground success on his record but both runs last month were below par and conditions are probably not ideal for him today.

16/1

10/1

Form: 832508

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Remains a maiden and he arrives below par, tried in a change of headgear when eighth in 1m2f Chelmsford handicap last month; others are preferred.
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6th

3

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

18:00 Huntingdon

Trackman

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Simon Pearce

0-23 on the Flat, having had several chances off basement marks; should be fine stamina-wise over hurdles but makes very limited appeal.

66/1

6

(6)

28th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

15:47 Yarmouth

Trackman

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Simon Pearce

20-race maiden and well beaten in handicaps back on turf last two starts; others preferred.

14/1

7th

9

(5)

14th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

19:50 Leicester

Trackman

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Simon Pearce

Is 0-19 and turned in a below-par fifth of nine in 1m6f Yarmouth handicap 23 days ago; others appeal more.

14/1

Form: 4347

Last run: 150 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
A fair middle-distance maiden for Harry Charlton but she offered little in three runs for Stuart Edmunds, last two over hurdles last month; she starts out for another new yard now with a bit to prove.
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3rd

6

28th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Worcester

Edna E Mode

11st 2lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Robert Stephens

Has placed form but she's now 0-17 after finishing well behind Son Of Tyran at Ludlow.

16/1

7th

3

10th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

14:52 Ludlow

Edna E Mode

11st 5lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Robert Stephens

Runner-up over 2m5f here last April and returned to that sort of form when third over that trip at Exeter (good); she was beaten nearly 7l and is off the same mark here, but perhaps this longer trip is what she needs.

10/1

3rd

5

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 137y

Class 5

14:10 Exeter

Edna E Mode

11st 5lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Robert Stephens

Interesting on some of last year's form on good ground but nothing in two handicaps (on soft and good) since returning from a long break.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 04/13- BF

Last run: 631 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
A fair 2m Flat AW scorer for Ronan McNally early in 2023 but he was tried in cheekpieces for his new yard after 20 months off when pulled up in 3m Newbury handicap hurdle 22 days ago; he needs to take a big step forward.
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5

18th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

14:30 Hereford

Vee Dancer

11st 4lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Ryan Potter

An 11yo now and has pulled up in two hurdle races and a chase since returning from a lengthy break; what could help is getting away from soft ground, as good seems his preference.

14/1

6

18th Feb 2026

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:35 Ludlow

Vee Dancer

11st 1lb

J: Mr James King

T: Ryan Potter

Point runner-up who is one to watch in the market in first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) on his chase debut; however, this 11yo has been pulled up over hurdles on his last two runs and a major turnaround is needed.

20/1

1

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

16:00 Doncaster

Vee Dancer

12st 1lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Ryan Potter

Uncompetitive in four starts divided between hurdling and the Flat since returning from a long absence and difficult to envisage a sudden resurgence at the age of 11.

33/1

50/1

Form: 538967

Last run: 54 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Yet to register a victory and he comes here out of sorts, beating just two at Southwell (1m6f) in October; needs a subsequent gelding operation to spark major improvement.
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7th

9

(1)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Exceptionality

8st 4lb

J: Jay Mackay

T: Scott Dixon

0-19; returns from three months off and nothing to suggest his maiden status is about to change.

33/1

9th

11

(9)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Exceptionality

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

18-race maiden who has yet to finish closer than 6l to the winner and he's not beaten many at big odds in recent outings.

66/1

9th

11

(9)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Exceptionality

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

18-race maiden who has yet to finish closer than 6l to the winner and he's not beaten many at big odds in recent outings.

66/1

Form: 800

Last run: 68 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has beaten just one rival in his three runs to date, hooded when 11th in 1m Kempton novice in October; since had a wind op and needs it to spark major improvement now handicapping.
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10th

10

(6)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:47 Lingfield (AW)

Emperor Dream

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Daniel Steele

Has had very few chances but his handicap form needs a boost now downgraded and the weights don't favour him.

66/1

9th

12

(7)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Lingfield (AW)

Emperor Dream

8st 13lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Daniel Steele

Poor form in four runs, including his handicap debut last month (1m6f); the drop in trip may help but he's a risky proposition.

33/1

9th

12

(7)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Lingfield (AW)

Emperor Dream

8st 13lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Daniel Steele

Poor form in four runs, including his handicap debut last month (1m6f); the drop in trip may help but he's a risky proposition.

33/1

Form: 560806 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
A C&D scorer but he's not one to rely on and came in last of six at Southwell (2m) 38 days ago; he's hard to warm to.
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10th

9

(3)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Kittens Dream

9st 1lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

dwelt start, in rear, lost touch over 4f out, soon tailed off

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £7.60
Straight Forecast £6.88
Tricast £33.82
Trifecta £31.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Alfheim

NEWMARKET:

Dark Mystery

D Express:

Trackman

RP RATINGS:

Black Smoke

POSTDATA:

Kojin

The Times:

Alfheim

The Guardian:

Alfheim

Daily Mail:

Alfheim

Daily Mirror:

Alfheim

The Star:

Alfheim

Daily Record:

Alfheim

Telegraph:

Dark Mystery

The Sun:

Dark Mystery