January 28 / 20.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.00

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.70
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 7264-5 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Made a promising stable debut over C&D last month; failed to build on it at Kempton 13 days ago (strong favourite) when he was again slowly away; has the ability to go well if breaking on terms.
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6th

11

(6)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Collusion

9st 5lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: Dylan Cunha

Campaigned mainly at 6f; form has dipped sharply in two Class 5 contests since completing a Class 6 AW hat-trick; has enough to prove over this new trip.

20/1

8th

7

(9)

14th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Leicester

Collusion

9st 8lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: Dylan Cunha

Looked on the up when completing his hat-trick at Kempton (6f) in March but he came in last of seven at Wolverhampton (6f) 11 days ago; he's the sort to bounce back though.

10/1

7th

3

(4)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Collusion

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Dylan Cunha

In fine form earlier in year with three wins, two of them over C&D; returns from 69 days off from a 3lb higher mark, but he looks progressive and shortlisted in his bid for the four-timer.

11/4

11/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 639-01 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Couldn't begrudge him last week's 5f win here as he'd been banging at the door since September; 4lb penalty to contend with, as well as a double-figure stall, and could come up short.
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12th

3

(1)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:18 Lingfield (AW)

Alafdhal

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

All wins at 6f up to two years ago but last five successes at 5f, most recently off much the same mark at Wolverhampton before Christmas; has beaten a total of two rivals in his last three starts, however, so more needs to be done back at 6f; cheekpieces refitted in place of a visor.

14/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 8635-2 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-11 but he's edged down the weights and was well backed when second over 5f here last week (behind Alafdhal); runs off the same mark here and he's one to consider.
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4th

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

State Of Madness

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Loughnane

Three 6f wins towards the end of last year (including on good to soft/good to firm); took a step back in the right direction when third of seven at Southwell (7f, AW) last time and may be able to build on that run today; each-way possibilities.

14/1

3rd

5

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

State Of Madness

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Loughnane

Three wins (form figures 1121432) for Charlie Clover, ending his time with that trainer with a narrow defeat here (6f) in February; high in the weights for this trainer (0-2) as a result, only ninth of 12 after an early stumble at Kempton (7f) latest.

10/1

9th

3

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

State Of Madness

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Did well in seven starts for Charlie Clover after returning from six months off in October (1121432), but held on his debut for this yard here (6f) a week ago; has never attempted this far before.

4/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 8827-4 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Did well early in 2024; good second at Kempton last month but he hasn't backed it up twice since, pulling hard from a wide draw back at Kempton last week; others appeal more.
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11th

8

(5)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Smasher

9st 5lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Goes well here and has twice won over C&D; 2lb lower than his last winning mark and although two of his last three starts have been below par, they were at Chelmsford; likely contender back here.

7/1

6th

5

(4)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Smasher

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Attwater

Five-time AW winner over 6f, most recently at Kempton in October off today's mark; unfortunate not to finish closer there ten days ago but this drop back in trip may not prove ideal.

7/1

5th

3

(4)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Kempton (AW)

Smasher

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Won twice over C&D last year and back off the same mark as for the latest in October; respected, especially if getting a solid pace to aim at.

7/2

Form: 62-412 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Back in top form now, winning a C&D handicap before a good second to an in-form rival ten days ago; another bold bid looks on the cards.
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3rd

9

(6)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Lisa Williamson

All ten wins have been on AW including five at this track; runner-up off 2lb higher over C&D in September but it has been tough going since and others look safer.

33/1

4th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Lisa Williamson

Better at 6f these days and can be given a pass for his latest Southwell run (5f); second over C&D on his penultimate start and he is one to consider at this level.

12/1

4th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Lisa Williamson

Better at 6f these days and can be given a pass for his latest Southwell run (5f); second over C&D on his penultimate start and he is one to consider at this level.

12/1

Form: 531-32 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Found his level again now, getting the better of Red Walls here in December before a close third behind his old adversary 17 days ago; another solid effort over C&D ten days ago and he should run his race again.
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6th

7

(2)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Thunder

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

Wins have been here over 6f and at Chelmsford over 7f; recent efforts not overly encouraging, the latest here four days ago.

9/1

5th

7

(6)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:02 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Patrick Morris

C&D winner; ended 2025 with some fair runs here but he needs to raise his game if he is to record a second win.

10/1

5/1

Form: 07852-

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced filly who ran her best race so far when second of nine over 7f here 12 weeks ago; came with what looked a winning run on that occasion but hung left and was picked off by a finisher late on; 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run.
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12th

1

(1)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Galel

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Off the mark at the tenth attempt when justifying favouritism at Wolverhampton (7f) in April; returns from a five-month break off a 5lb higher mark; stable also run Soar Above and the betting should provide clues.

5/1

1st

1

(7)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Galel

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: John Butler

0-9 and well held in both starts over 6f on Tapeta this year, but is 1lb lower than when beaten a head over C&D in November; interesting, especially if backed.

7/2

1st

1

(7)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Galel

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: John Butler

0-9 and well held in both starts over 6f on Tapeta this year, but is 1lb lower than when beaten a head over C&D in November; interesting, especially if backed.

7/2

33/1

Form: 0/950-

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden who hasn't progressed from some early promise; edging down the weights but others look safer.
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7

(8)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kings Gem

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Thomas Faulkner

18-race maiden who has returned this year in poor form; easy to dismiss.

25/1

16/1

Form: 246-

Last run: 237 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Debut second (6f, soft; last April) not the easiest piece of form to assess and she failed to build on it in two subsequent runs; makes her handicap debut at a low level but the 237-day absence is offputting.
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10th

2

(4)

6th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cuan

9st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

Lightly raced mare; well held in similar race at Wolverhampton on handicap debut in January (14-1) but she'd been off for 237 days; potential improver; tongue-tie added.

12/1

9th

7

(2)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cuan

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Debut second (6f, soft; last April) not the easiest piece of form to assess and she failed to build on it in two subsequent runs; makes her handicap debut at a low level but the 237-day absence is offputting.

16/1

Form: 507-33

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Two good runs (6f and 7f) this month, latterly in cheekpieces for the first time 17 days ago; should remain competitive.
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6

(8)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Radiant Angel

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

1-20 with his win coming over C&D in February; 1lb lower than when beaten less than a length into second of 13 here in April and very much a player if reproducing that form.

6/1

6

(7)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:20 Lingfield

Radiant Angel

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

1-19 with the win coming in a Wolverhampton handicap (6f, AW) in February; five starts on turf leave something to be desired, but he does drop to this level for the first time; respected.

16/1

8th

10

(13)

16th Jul 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:20 Bath

Radiant Angel

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

Poor strike-rate and he's gone off the boil in recent starts; back down in grade today but others look more persuasive.

33/1

Non-runners

Conquest Of Power

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £74.00
Straight Forecast £73.44
Tricast £236.28
Trifecta £285.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

State Of Madness

SPOTLIGHT:

Galel

NEWMARKET:

Alafdhal

The Times:

Collusion

The Guardian:

Rogue Thunder

POSTDATA:

Conquest Of Power

Daily Record:

Red Walls

D Express:

State Of Madness

Daily Mirror:

State Of Madness

The Sun:

State Of Madness

The Star:

State Of Madness

Telegraph:

Galel

Daily Mail:

Alafdhal