January 07 / 18.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.00

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  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

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7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 4321-3 CD BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Kept busy since Christmas, winning a Class 6 C&D handicap (13-8 favourite) prior to finishing a close third at Southwell (6f) last week; stable is in form so, despite the widest draw, she is likely to give another positive showing; key player.
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1st

10

(13)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Autumn Angel

8st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

Exposed mare whose last win came in Wolverhampton classified (6f, AW) in January 2025; having first start on turf since September 2024 and others are more persuasive.

12/1

7th

8

(8)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Autumn Angel

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Tony Carroll

Without a win since last January but her last two efforts have been solid, including when third over C&D 26 days ago; visor (worn once before) replaces blinkers and she has place claims.

4/1

3rd

9

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Autumn Angel

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

On a lengthy losing sequence but she fared better than of late when third of 11 in 6f classified event at Wolverhampton 18 days ago; this C&D winner needs considering.

7/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 3485-4

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Maiden (0-10); has shown his best form on AW, including finishing fourth over this trip at Southwell last week (just a neck behind Autumn Angel); realistic place chance.
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3rd

5

(6)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Jesse Luc

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Mike Murphy

Three wins, two seconds and a third to his name from 11 starts over C&D; beaten as favourite (behind Farandaway) here a month ago but is on a workable mark now and one to consider back under Rossa Ryan.

4/1

5th

2

(5)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Jesse Luc

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy

Won six times in the first half of 2025, three of them over C&D; close third at Kempton last time and he should go well for a stable who were in fine form in February (6-12).

4/1

3rd

6

(4)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Jesse Luc

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy

All six wins came on AW in 2025; caught the eye both starts this time around (finished behind Em Four latest) and is back on his last winning mark now; trainer red hot; chance may hinge on how well Callum Shepherd, who has done a good job in the past, can settle him.

9/2

6/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 64135- CD

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Scored over C&D in November; twice ran respectably in the immediate aftermath, including here over 7f (fifth); interesting to see if he can return in similar form following a short break but others are preferred.
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8th

3

(6)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Global Effort

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Three-time course winner who's regressed since two victories last August, latterly when behind four of tonight's rivals over C&D; only holds outside claims.

33/1

9th

4

(2)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Global Effort

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Won a Chelmsford handicap (5f) last August but he's 0-9 since and hasn't threatened in classified events in his last three runs; has good draw back on Tapeta but he needs to raise his game.

12/1

12/1

Form: 34100- CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Two of her three wins have come here at Wolverhampton, including when getting up late on over C&D (7-2) in April; raced freely on both starts (Newcastle) since returning from a summer break, limiting her chance of playing a positive role.
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10th

9

(10)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mumcat

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

A bit in and out since winning off 4lb higher at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) a year ago, twice finishing runner-up in five starts in 0-50 classified company this year; record of 3-51 a concern and she isn't well drawn.

11/1

10th

9

(10)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mumcat

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

A bit in and out since winning off 4lb higher at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) a year ago, twice finishing runner-up in five starts in 0-50 classified company this year; record of 3-51 a concern and she isn't well drawn.

11/1

2nd

7

(8)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mumcat

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

3-40 on AW and form has been uneven since last win at Wolverhampton nearly a year ago; below best from wide draw at Southwell last time but no surprise to see him go well here.

7/1

20/1

Form: 94486- D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Newcastle (6f) between January and March last year; fourth in two attempts there in October but has taken a backward step on his last two appearances; this change of venue - runner-up over C&D 12 months ago - is worth exploring.
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3rd

7

(2)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Noble Captain

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

slowly away, in rear, headway over 1f out, went third inside final 110yds

6/1

3rd

7

(2)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Noble Captain

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

slowly away, in rear, headway over 1f out, went third inside final 110yds, kept on

6/1

5th

9

(8)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Noble Captain

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

dwelt start, in rear

20/1

10/1

Form: 8444-8 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Won twice here (5f-6f) in 2023, also scoring over 6f at Southwell last February; not far behind Bankrupt over C&D (fourth) on penultimate start, but took a backward step at Southwell last week; has a bit to prove after that latest effort.
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6th

10

(9)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

May Remain

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

led narrowly against near rail, headed and weakened inside final furlong

8/1

6th

10

(9)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

May Remain

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

led narrowly against near rail, headed and weakened inside final furlong

8/1

6th

7

(7)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

May Remain

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Veteran who is 0-10 this year; went close over 6f here on Saturday but didn't shape as if he's crying out for this return to 5f.

7/1

3/1

Form: 99072- C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Five wins (5f-6f); sound effort when splitting a pair of subsequent winners over C&D (9-1; May Remain fourth) 18 days ago; holds an obvious chance on these terms and commands major respect.
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11

(5)

30th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bankrupt

8st 11lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Made all at Lingfield (5f classified) in January but that was a narrow success and he's been vulnerable to finishers in five subsequent runs; could be the same story here and he looks opposable back in a handicap.

14/1

5th

2

(9)

10th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bankrupt

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Won a similar contest at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) in January and his proven early speed is an asset over this C&D, but the outside stall poses a problem; cheekpieces return.

8/1

3rd

6

(7)

8th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:10 Brighton

Bankrupt

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Fifth AW win came over 5f at Lingfield in January in second-time cheekpieces but backward steps since and was well beaten at Wolverhampton (6f) 12 days ago; he's won on turf but needs to return to form in the added blinkers.

10/1

16/1

Form: 50536-

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden (0-40); competitive lately, bang there until fading inside the final furlong over C&D (sixth; 12-1) last week; twice placed, including on penultimate start, for the 5lb claimer Mikkel Mortensen; not a forlorn hope.
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10th

10

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Banana

8st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

C&D winner who was a close second at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) 19 days ago; remains feasibly treated off 2lb higher but almost all of her turf runs have been on good or quicker and this return to soft ground is a concern.

11/2

10

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Banana

8st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

C&D winner who was a close second at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) 19 days ago; remains feasibly treated off 2lb higher but almost all of her turf runs have been on good or quicker and this return to soft ground is a concern.

11/2

2nd

11

(3)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Banana

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Two 5f turf wins this year but she's fought a losing battle on the AW for a long time now (0-43); well drawn and back down in the weights so she isn't without hope.

8/1

9/1

Form: 54719- CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways last year, supplementing Bath (5.5f) gains with a narrow win in apprentice handicap over C&D (12-1) on penultimate start; down the field behind Autumn Angel and Sacred Melody latest, however.
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10

(11)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Savalas

9st 2lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Veteran who has won three times here, the latest off 2lb higher over this trip last November; modest on turf lately, but each-way possibilities returned to this venue despite a wide draw.

10/1

12

(13)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Savalas

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Adrian Wintle

Veteran who has won three times here, the latest off 2lb higher over this trip last November; modest on turf lately, but each-way possibilities returned to this venue despite the widest stall.

25/1

10

(6)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

20:00 Windsor

Savalas

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Veteran hold-up performer; in fair form at Bath in May and 6f on fast ground suits him well; will need this to set up perfectly for him back from 12 weeks off though.

12/1

Form: 7836-5

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden (0-30); twice placed at Bath (5.5f) in the autumn, but no joy since returning to AW; drops back in trip after finishing a weakening fifth of eight here (7f) over the weekend.
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7th

9

(7)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Midnight Flame

8st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

34-race maiden who has flattered to deceive on occasions; returning to 1m (attempted once in 2023) not the obvious answer.

20/1

7th

9

(7)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Midnight Flame

8st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

34-race maiden who has flattered to deceive on occasions; returning to 1m (attempted once in 2023) not the obvious answer.

20/1

7th

10

(3)

14th May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Midnight Flame

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Joe Ponting

Has shown enough to think she could win races, but she's currently 0-33 and she didn't really threaten behind Banana here on her reappearance nine days ago (5f, firm); the extra distance should help, as may a change of headgear, but others appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

16/1

Form: 68965-

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden, well down the weights; too free when fifth to Autumn Angel over C&D (50-1; beaten nearly 4l) last week; needs to raise her game to stake a major claim.
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9

(4)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sacred Melody

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ruth Carr

Unplaced in all 14 starts and she beat only one rival at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last time; opposable.

33/1

9th

9

(8)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Sacred Melody

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Ruth Carr

dwelt start, pulled hard, midfield

33/1

9th

9

(8)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Sacred Melody

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Ruth Carr

dwelt start, pulled hard, midfield

33/1

12th
12 (4)
Ustath

16/1

Form: 1876-6 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Ten wins and nine seconds from 59 AW starts overall is commendable but this 9yo has struggled since winning over C&D (favourite) last July; went off far too quickly in similar company at Southwell (6f) last week.
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8

(2)

21st Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

13:55 Redcar

Ustath

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Fell

The bulk of his winning has been on AW but he is effective on turf and ran okay over 5f at Catterick 12 days ago; this isn't a strong race and he's not ruled out with Tom Marquand booked.

8/1

5th

8

(2)

21st Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

13:55 Redcar

Ustath

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Fell

The bulk of his winning has been on AW but he is effective on turf and ran okay over 5f at Catterick 12 days ago; this isn't a strong race and he's not ruled out with Tom Marquand booked.

8/1

8

(8)

9th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:13 Catterick

Ustath

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Roger Fell

9yo who is just 1-24 on turf as opposed to 10-67 on AW; however, he's been in fair form on AW of late and ran some good races in defeat on turf last summer; could be thereabouts.

15/2

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Payout
Exacta £19.10
Straight Forecast £14.60
Trifecta £156.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Autumn Angel

SPOTLIGHT:

Bankrupt

The Star:

Sacred Melody

NEWMARKET:

Global Effort

The Times:

Mumcat

Daily Mirror:

Savalas

Daily Mail:

Bankrupt

D Express:

Bankrupt

Daily Record:

Bankrupt

POSTDATA:

Autumn Angel

Telegraph:

Autumn Angel

The Guardian:

Autumn Angel

The Sun:

Autumn Angel