December 30 / 20.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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BetUK: It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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BetUK: It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £20.50
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 044470 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Completed a turf hat-trick in the summer; has gradually regressed since returned to AW but looks quite interesting returned to the extended 1m1f, being 1-1 over C&D.
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8th

5

(10)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ayr

Jumeira Vision

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Four handicap wins in 2024; 0-7 this year and form dipped the last twice but could rebound at this level; major contender at the weights on classified debut.

13/2

1

(4)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Jumeira Vision

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Katie Scott

Four wins in 2024, one of them here (8.3f, good to soft); not at his best at Musselburgh 11 days ago but he's slipped to a good mark and this is uncompetitive; solid candidate.

3/1

10th

5

(3)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:55 Musselburgh

Jumeira Vision

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Has finished close up when fourth/fifth the last twice (8.3f/1m2f, good to firm) and he was on the scoresheet here (1m1f, good) last July; won on good to soft ground ten days later; every chance he'll be thereabouts.

7/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 978391

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Got up in the final strides in amateur riders' event at Chelmsford (1m2f) this month, opening his account; has inconsistent form but may build on that win and remain competitive.
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12th

9

(10)

23rd Jun 2025

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1m 0f 142y

Class 5

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal Observatory

10st 7lb

J: Miss Lauren Frost

T: Kevin Frost

More talent than many with his rating but he is often the architect of his own demise, as when virtually refusing to race here three weeks ago; prior to that he'd won a C&D handicap for today's rider so a revival wouldn't be a total shock; headgear off today.

14/1

10th

3

(3)

3rd Jun 2025

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal Observatory

9st 8lb

J: Alfie Gee

T: Kevin Frost

Had been racing over further but managed to win an amateur riders' event over C&D (first-time blinkers) in April; more needed off 3lb higher, but he still has more to recommend him than some.

7/1

10th

3

(3)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal Observatory

9st 8lb

J: Alfie Gee

T: Kevin Frost

Had been racing over further but managed to win an amateur riders' event over C&D (first-time blinkers) in April; more needed off 3lb higher, but he still has more to recommend him than some.

7/1

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5/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 605053

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-11 this year but has posted two encouraging efforts since wearing blinkers, while shaping as if this drop back in trip is worth exploring; possibilities off current mark in the retained headgear.
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8th

13

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Major Major

10st 3lb

J: James Best

T: Cynthia Woods

Three Flat wins but no joy over hurdles so far, including in two handicaps; refitted blinkers replace cheekpieces; best watched.

50/1

9th

5

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 1f 169y

Class 5

14:55 Plumpton

Major Major

11st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Cynthia Woods

Won three on the Flat but doesn't look up to much over hurdles; completely tailed off on handicap debut here when friendless in the betting; tries two new forms of headgear.

66/1

7th

3

16th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

15:15 Plumpton

Major Major

11st 6lb

J: James Best

T: Cynthia Woods

Three Flat wins (1m2f-11.5f); beaten 24l, 50l, and 49l respectively in three attempts over hurdles; switches to a novice handicap but it is easy to look elsewhere.

20/1

Form: 691285

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Both wins over 1m on turf; latest effort (over 8.5f here) doesn't suggest she's crying out for this extra yardage; not the percentage call.
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4th

9

(5)

14th Jan 2025

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:55 Southwell (AW)

True Nation

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Richard Fahey

Scored at Musselburgh (1m) in October and has largely continued in good form, fourth of 12 in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap 15 days ago; one for the shortlist.

20/1

4th

9

(5)

14th Jan 2025

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:55 Southwell (AW)

True Nation

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Richard Fahey

Scored at Musselburgh (1m) in October and has largely continued in good form, fourth of 12 in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap 15 days ago; one for the shortlist.

20/1

4th

10

(4)

30th Dec 2024

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

True Nation

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Both wins over 1m on turf; latest effort (over 8.5f here) doesn't suggest she's crying out for this extra yardage; not the percentage call.

14/1

16/1

Form: 093738

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
1m winner for previous yard; placed twice here this autumn but inconsistent otherwise for current stable; not sure what to expect.
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6th

8

(2)

27th Jan 2025

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eccentric

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Adrian Wintle

led, headed over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

7/1

6th

8

(2)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eccentric

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Adrian Wintle

led, headed over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

7/1

6th

9

(3)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eccentric

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Adrian Wintle

pressed leader early, soon prominent

9/1

7/1

Form: 378327

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Three-time turf winner; 0-18 on AW but went very close off this mark over C&D on penultimate start and it's best to forgive her latest effort (race didn't pan out favourably); one to consider.
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10th

5

(5)

30th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lhebayeb

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Richard Price

Three C&D wins, the latest in a classified event this month in a refitted hood; failed to get to grips with the leaders here six days later but she's had a longer break this time; can be very competitive if race pans out.

8/1

6th

1

(2)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lhebayeb

9st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Richard Price

Not the easiest to catch right but had hood refitted when gaining a third C&D win in classified event six days ago; she needs to back it up with the headgear retained.

3/1

1st

5

(11)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lhebayeb

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Richard Price

Losing run up to 14, but she won two handicaps over C&D in the spring of last year and ran well to finish third of ten in a similar race to this over the same trip in January; not the best of draws, but respected on her best form.

9/1

Form: 775365

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has performed okay since wearing cheekpieces but remains a maiden; chance of winning depends on whether the switch to blinkers helps.
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5th

7

(4)

12th Feb 2025

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1m 4f 14y

Class 6

12:25 Southwell (AW)

Miss Raindrop

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Alexandra Dunn

took keen hold, in rear, not clear run soon after start, headway and in touch with leaders after 2f, lost ground from over 3f out, weakened gradually from over 1f out

20/1

7th

11

(1)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Raindrop

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alexandra Dunn

Has performed okay since wearing cheekpieces but remains a maiden; chance of winning depends on whether the switch to blinkers helps.

25/1

12/1

Form: 059455

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden but recent form includes a few encouraging efforts at this venue, latest over this trip when not disgraced considering he raced in a difficult position; could go well.
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8th

9

(9)

21st May 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Vecchio

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Scott Dixon

Long time since he has shown any worthwhile form and now 0-28; look elsewhere.

20/1

10th

10

(8)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Vecchio

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Longstanding maiden who hasn't offered much for a good while now.

33/1

8th

11

(9)

29th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Vecchio

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Mostly down the field for this yard, including over C&D last time; can't be supported.

33/1

16/1

Form: 680

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Handicap debutante who looks far from solid on her maiden/novice form; best watched unless the betting suggests she's likely to improve.
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10

(11)

11th Oct 2025

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rohilla

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

4yo maiden who recorded sole placed effort at classified level; far from solid on overall form.

33/1

7

(1)

20th Sep 2025

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1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rohilla

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Longstanding maiden who hasn't improved for the step up to middle distances of late; had plenty of chances now, including in 0-50 company, and would be a surprise winner.

20/1

6

(7)

29th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

16:03 Ffos Las

Rohilla

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Most of her runs since awarded a mark have been at up to around 1m1f but she finished runner-up in a 1m2f classified event at Lingfield (good) this month; never involved upped to about 1m3f there since; needs improvement.

12/1

8/1

Form: 302506

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden who failed to improve in 8.5f contest here this month on debut for new yard; chance of winning partly depends on how well he responds to first-time blinkers.
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16

29th May 2026

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1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bloodhound

9st 5lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Shaun Lycett

5th

8

(3)

7th Mar 2026

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1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Bloodhound

8st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Shaun Lycett

Yard been quiet for a while and this longstanding maiden didn't achieve much when fourth over C&D nine days ago; will need to improve a deal on that.

10/1

7/1

Form: -86006 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Poor form this year until showing signs of a revival in C&D event last time; good chance provided he builds on that effort; only 2-26 on AW but is well treated on historical data; shortlisted.
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5th

6

(1)

10th Mar 2026

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1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sun Festival

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Joseph Parr

Course winner (9.5f) but losing run up to 20 and rarely seen over this far; look elsewhere.

14/1

6th

9

(3)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sun Festival

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Joseph Parr

Winless since 2023 but he ran a big race at a big price when third in classified event at Lingfield (1m2f) last month; that was eyecatching from off the pace and he has each-way claims again if he can repeat that form.

6/1

3rd

6

(9)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Sun Festival

9st 9lb

J: Zacharia Clarke

T: Joseph Parr

Winless since 2023 and he beat only one after six months off in 1m2f classified event at Chelmsford ten days ago; he's not easy to make a case for.

33/1

20/1

Form: 089699

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins in Ireland; unconvincing form for current stable and is best watched unless the market suggests a turnaround is expected.
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9

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Beautiful Dawn

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Both wins for Joseph O'Brien and she's had plenty of chances to win a race in Britain but failed to do so; never figured at Wolverhampton on Monday.

14/1

8th

7

(7)

20th Oct 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beautiful Dawn

9st 1lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Won two of her first three starts (for Joseph O'Brien) but beaten 22 times since moving to Britain, including five runs for James Owen; creditable third over C&D two weeks ago (cheekpieces first time); each-way claims.

3/1

10th

8

(14)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Beautiful Dawn

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

Disappointing favourite at Brighton last time when perhaps stretched by 1m2f; bang there over 1m in her first two runs for this yard, though, including a third to Ribston Pippin at Yarmouth in August.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £62.30
Straight Forecast £38.56
Tricast £72.55
Trifecta £197.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Major Major

POSTDATA:

Royal Observatory

The Star:

True Nation

The Times:

Eccentric

Daily Mail:

Jumeira Vision

D Express:

Sun Festival

Telegraph:

Royal Observatory

Daily Record:

Royal Observatory

RP RATINGS:

Major Major

The Guardian:

Major Major

Daily Mirror:

Major Major

The Sun:

Major Major