January 28 / 19.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.00

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 503-

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Clear pick of her three novice/maiden runs when third of ten at Kempton seven weeks ago (first crack at 7f); that gives her something to build on but she will need more to defy her opening mark.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(11)

26th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Leicester

Standput

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Won at Wolverhampton (7f) off 1lb lower in January and posted another good effort when fourth at Southwell next time; disappointing in her two starts since and needs to bounce back on her first attempt on turf since debut.

16/1

10th

6

(11)

26th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Leicester

Standput

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Won at Wolverhampton (7f) off 1lb lower in January and posted another good effort when fourth at Southwell next time; disappointing in her two starts since and needs to bounce back on her first attempt on turf since debut.

16/1

9th

3

(6)

5th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Standput

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Improved effort when winning a C&D handicap in January off 2lb lower; drawn wide when disappointing at Kempton ten days ago; better than that but a career-best is required.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 367-9

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Promise when third on debut at Redcar (6f, soft) in October; that form hasn't been advertised though and he's failed to progress in three runs since, including his handicap debut at Kempton 13 days ago (22-1; first run after a gelding operation; cheekpieces tried); down 2lb and tried in new headgear but he has a bit to prove.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(9)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Ruth Carr

Both wins over C&D, the latest 17 days ago with Faster Bee winning the other division in a faster time; he is only 3lb higher, but like that gelding is drawn higher this time; will need a bit more.

4/1

1st

2

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Poor strike-rate (1-27) but has twice been edged out in tight finishes recently, latterly when failing to reel in Gladiadora at Southwell (7f; 9-1); pestered for the lead, reportedly running "too free", when disappointing over C&D 11 days ago; possible.

100/30

9th

12

(9)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Ruth Carr

Record of 1-26 but he was runner-up behind Romanovich over C&D last month and had another close call at Southwell (7f) 13 days ago; nudged up 1lb but he should be in the thick of things again.

13/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 252-2

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in three of his four starts in maiden/novice company; makes his handicap debut at a realistic level and with Rossa Ryan on board for the first time; improvement needed but quite possible.
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1st

4

(5)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

This Farh

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David Loughnane

Unraced here; all three wins have been over about 7f, the latest at Leicester last month; 6f probably explains a lesser show last time and he has a chance judged on peak efforts.

10/1

4th

2

(4)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Leicester

This Farh

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Loughnane

Can lead; has been racing at about 7f for well over a year and he's run well in both attempts at that trip here, most recently when sticking his neck out for the win (good) last month; back up 3lb but on a fair mark still and used to have the speed for 6f; of interest.

11/4

Form: 4577-

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
She has run to a similar level in four 7f runs on AW, the latest a midfield finish on her handicap debut here; still has time to do better but she's bred to stay at least 1m2f and will be of more interest when upped in distance.
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9th

2

(2)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:53 Lingfield (AW)

Eva Dickson

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

led

13/2

9th

2

(2)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:53 Lingfield (AW)

Eva Dickson

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

led

13/2

6th

3

(7)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Eva Dickson

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Yet to be placed after five starts but last month's Wolverhampton fourth (7f) was a fairly good effort and today's longer trip may unlock some improvement.

11/2

Form: 10596-

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress for Eve Johnson Houghton after beating This Farh in a Brighton maiden (6f) last summer; didn't run badly on last month's stable debut (7f, Polytrack) but more will be needed if he's to take this.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Rokuni

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charlie Wallis

Well handicapped on last season's best efforts for Christine Dunnett; however, well beaten last September on final few starts for that yard and his sole win came back in 2024; might be best watched on stable debut.

14/1

12th

12

(12)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Rokuni

8st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Christine Dunnett

Has only won a Brighton maiden in 25 starts and looks hard to predict, with her placed run at Chelmsford last month followed by two lesser ones.

14/1

Form: 3450-6

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
She is yet to make the progress that may have been expected in handicaps but she's slowly edging down the weights and the addition of a tongue tie may help; conditions no problem but others appeal more.
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6th

4

(8)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Secret

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

She is yet to make the progress that may have been expected in handicaps but she's slowly edging down the weights and the addition of a tongue tie may help; conditions no problem but others appeal more.

8/1

6th

4

(8)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Secret

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

She is yet to make the progress that may have been expected in handicaps but she's slowly edging down the weights and the addition of a tongue tie may help; conditions no problem but others appeal more.

8/1

6th

1

(6)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Blue Secret

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

prominent

7/1

6/1

Form: 778-7

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Hard to recommend on racecourse achievement but leaves the impression there could be a better effort in him when getting a stronger pace to run at; landed the widest stall ahead of handicap debut; market should be revealing.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

Thurso

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Three wins last year, at 6f and 7f; needs to get himself back on track and this is only his second attempt at 5f.

8/1

8th

1

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Thurso

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Hoodless

T: Richard Hughes

On the back foot early due to issues at the start a couple of times of late but has also disappointed; weighted to go well if Oliver Hoodless, who rode a 33-1 winner in February, can get a good tune out of him.

12/1

8th

5

(10)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

Thurso

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Hoodless

T: Richard Hughes

Not much has gone to plan since the turn of the year and he's drawn wide today but he moves back up to his optimum trip after two 6f runs (lost ground at the start both times) and is well handicapped if judged on his 7f Wolverhampton form from the autumn.

10/1

OUR TIP

3/1

Form: 41-3 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
The form of her C&D win last month isn't anything out of the ordinary but she improved when a close third under a penalty at Chelmsford 17 days ago (1m); dropping back in trip not sure to suit so well but she's on the up and still has potential.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(4)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lovesick

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

The form of her C&D win last month isn't anything out of the ordinary but she improved when a close third under a penalty at Chelmsford 17 days ago (1m); dropping back in trip not sure to suit so well but she's on the up and still has potential.

3/1

8th

3

(4)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lovesick

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

The form of her C&D win last month isn't anything out of the ordinary but she improved when a close third under a penalty at Chelmsford 17 days ago (1m); dropping back in trip not sure to suit so well but she's on the up and still has potential.

3/1

3rd

2

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Lovesick

8st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

took keen hold, led narrowly early, soon in touch with leaders

4/1

10/1

Form: 6539-5

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Market mover tried in blinkers on her handicap debut last week (6f, Polytrack) but she could only manage fifth of the eight runners, beaten 2l at the finish; hopes rest on the step up in trip sparking extra.
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9th

8

(1)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marvelously

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Amy Murphy

Market mover tried in blinkers on her handicap debut last week (6f, Polytrack) but she could only manage fifth of the eight runners, beaten 2l at the finish; hopes rest on the step up in trip sparking extra.

10/1

9th

8

(1)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marvelously

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Amy Murphy

Market mover tried in blinkers on her handicap debut last week (6f, Polytrack) but she could only manage fifth of the eight runners, beaten 2l at the finish; hopes rest on the step up in trip sparking extra.

10/1

5th

3

(1)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Marvelously

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Amy Murphy

Has shown flickers of promise in fillies' maiden/novice company; not obviously well treated for her handicap debut but the addition of blinkers is a possible source of improvement.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £100.50
Straight Forecast £86.85
Tricast £256.29
Trifecta £288.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lovesick

The Guardian:

This Farh

RP RATINGS:

Blue Secret

POSTDATA:

Blue Secret

Telegraph:

Blue Secret

NEWMARKET:

Lovesick

The Times:

Lovesick

Daily Mail:

Lovesick

Daily Record:

Lovesick

D Express:

This Farh

Daily Mirror:

This Farh

The Sun:

This Farh

The Star:

This Farh