January 13 / 20.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £14.20
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 16235- C

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won on AW since 2022; however, has posted a couple of creditable efforts since returned to this sphere, beaten under 2l both times; fighting chance off bottom weight.
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5th

8

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:50 Windsor

River Wharfe

9st 4lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

11-time winner, with five on turf and six on AW; his last success was off 2lb higher at Southwell in March but he's struggled since and needs to get back on track.

20/1

8th

12

(8)

7th Jul 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

River Wharfe

8st 7lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Conditions to suit and he is on a winning mark but it has been a long time since he won above Class 6 company; others are stronger.

25/1

6th

8

(8)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

11:30 Nottingham

River Wharfe

9st 4lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Tony Carroll

Came from off the pace when winning at Southwell (7f, AW) in March but he's been below that level in three starts since; all five wins on turf have been at Brighton and others have stronger claims.

14/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 0616-3 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
4yo filly whose record since switched to AW features a win over C&D in November and respectable third at Southwell ten days ago; possibilities returned to Wolverhampton.
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4

(7)

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Leicester

Autumn Rose

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time 7f winner, the latest when getting first run on Dream Illusion at Haydock 17 days ago; couldn't cope with a penalty at Chester one week later but she races off 3lb lower today; has the ability to feature but she hasn't shone in previous Leicester runs.

5/1

4th

7

(3)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:17 Chester

Autumn Rose

9st 4lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Returned to form with win at Haydock (7f, good) one week ago, despite racing a bit too freely and encountering some traffic; 5lb penalty and due to go up only 2lb but suited by this C&D and can pose a threat.

7/2

1st

5

(7)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:20 Haydock

Autumn Rose

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Tony Carroll

Won over C&D last July and back on the scoresheet at Wolverhampton in February; however, her three runs on turf this summer haven't been great.

14/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 31354- CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Seven-time AW winner, most recently in November; has remained in form (off this mark) since, creditable fourth at Southwell last time; again has frame possibilities.
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4th

1

(10)

7th Jul 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amaysmont

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

No win since November 2024; ran a fair race when second of six at Carlisle four weeks ago and Rossa Ryan booked tonight; holds place claims but others are stronger for win purposes.

7/1

2nd

6

(6)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

18:12 Carlisle

Amaysmont

9st 13lb

J: Miss Lauren Frost

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Better on the AW, but better handicapped on turf; fair third at Southwell two runs back (7f), but modest efforts either side of that; this softer ground no problem.

12/1

8th

10

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amaysmont

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Seven AW wins include one over C&D, and his two most recent 7f runs, here in February and at Southwell 11 days ago, were up there with his best efforts over the last year; likely to need extra from a high draw though.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 89689- CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Four wins at Wolverhampton include this race (off 1lb higher) last year; not solid on recent form but is interesting returned to this venue and back down in grade (3-5 in Class 6).
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4th

1

(6)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Grant Tuer

Four wins at Wolverhampton include this race (off 1lb higher) last year; not solid on recent form but is interesting returned to this venue and back down in grade (3-5 in Class 6).

7/1

4th

1

(6)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Grant Tuer

Four wins at Wolverhampton include this race (off 1lb higher) last year; not solid on recent form but is interesting returned to this venue and back down in grade (3-5 in Class 6).

7/1

9th

6

(10)

28th Dec 2024

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

midfield

33/1

Form: 0804-6 CD BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Hindered by the steady pace at Chelmsford four days ago; lacks recent winning form but remains attractively handicapped; defied higher marks twice over C&D in 2023.
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8th

12

(1)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Triggered

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Over two years since the last of his seven wins; several good runs in 2025, including when keeping on for second over 1m four weeks ago; 1lb higher this evening but back at his optimum trip.

5/1

8th

12

(1)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Triggered

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Over two years since the last of his seven wins; several good runs in 2025, including when keeping on for second over 1m four weeks ago; 1lb higher this evening but back at his optimum trip.

5/1

Form: 1157-6 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
On last winning mark but seems unlikely to take advantage judged on his two efforts this winter and bearing in mind that he's ideally suited by Southwell (most wins there).
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11th

3

(6)

28th Apr 2025

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Suil Eile

10st 13lb

J: Miss Sophie Dobson

T: Shaun Harris

slowly away, in rear, headway from 4f out

8/1

11th

3

(6)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Suil Eile

10st 13lb

J: Miss Sophie Dobson

T: Shaun Harris

slowly away, in rear, headway from 4f out

8/1

7th

4

(9)

24th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

15:47 Beverley

Al Suil Eile

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Shaun Harris

Won at Southwell (1m, AW) last month and kept on for good third there (7f) on Sunday in a first-time visor (now left off); he's 8-52 on AW as opposed to 1-13 on turf but he ran fairly well on grass at Doncaster two starts ago and could have a part to play in this less competitive race.

7/1

Form: 76540- CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Form dipped at Kempton last month; better record at Wolverhampton features two wins last summer and two respectable efforts in November; return to this track is a plus.
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7th

10

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Monsieur Patat

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Has record of 3-6 over C&D and he's finished placed in his two runs this season including a close second at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last week; on same mark here and he's an interesting contender back at this track.

4/1

2nd

7

(2)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Monsieur Patat

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Wintle

Reappeared with a promising third at Kempton (7f, AW) last month and he's 2lb lower than when winning at Windsor (6f, good) last August; he has a good record at Windsor but can also be effective elsewhere; chance.

9/1

8th
10 (1)
Embarked

20/1

Form: 8705-9 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner, most recently in September; far from solid on his subsequent form and doesn't look like he's about to take advantage of a reduced mark.
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6th

3

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:26 Brighton

Embarked

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Hanging to his left may have cost him dear when a close fourth behind Barnsnape Boy in a C&D classified event 12 days ago; each-way claims if keeping straighter.

12/1

4th

4

(5)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

18:21 Brighton

Embarked

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Often a front-runner; returns to turf for the first time since winning a 0-60 handicap at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last July but he does appear to face a difficult task on these terms.

20/1

9th

12

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Embarked

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner who won over C&D in 2024; beaten around 6l when third here in January but he's been well held in two starts since; others preferred.

40/1

Form: 05138- CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Six-time AW scorer, including twice over C&D; close third in most recent Wolverhampton start; below par at Kempton latest but that doesn't seem his ideal venue.
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1st

2

(7)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:52 Lingfield (AW)

Global Warning

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: John Butler

Veteran who is on a losing run but he was finishing his race off strongly when second over C&D last month; a 2lb rise doesn't handicap him out of things and he's on the shortlist.

3/1

Non-runners

A Pint Of Bear, Just Rita, Kalganov

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £61.10
Straight Forecast £59.99
Tricast £151.10
Trifecta £172.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Amaysmont

Telegraph:

Just Rita

SPOTLIGHT:

Surprise Picture

The Star:

Autumn Rose

The Guardian:

River Wharfe

D Express:

Just Rita

THE NORTH:

Surprise Picture

POSTDATA:

Amaysmont

The Times:

Amaysmont

Daily Mail:

Amaysmont

Daily Mirror:

Amaysmont

The Sun:

Amaysmont

Daily Record:

Amaysmont