January 28 / 16.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.30

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£30 In Free Bets With BetUK Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.70
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3451-2 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Respectable form (won then close second) in a couple of 1m2f events at Lingfield since joining new stable; still looks favourably treated on historical data; enters calculations.
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8th

3

(4)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

15:55 Epsom

Bearaway

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Laura Mongan

Five wins at up to 1m4f but last three have been on AW and last turf win was 2022; finished placed twice on AW this season but he was last of five over C&D last month and was beaten 12l on that stable debut; opposable.

16/1

5th

3

(1)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:50 Epsom

Bearaway

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Laura Mongan

Five-time winner; picked off by late arrivals at Chelmsford (1m2f) earlier this month and a day later changed hands for 6,000gns at the sales; could have further wins in him.

7/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 66167- CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
All wins at this venue, the most recent in Class 6 contest in October; disappointing in two Class 5 events since (capable in this grade previously); others preferred.
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4

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

English Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Heather Main

Five-time winner on AW at Wolverhampton but 0-16 on turf; handicapper's giving him a chance and, while recent efforts don't suggest he'll take it, he did run well both previous visits here.

8/1

4

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

English Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Heather Main

Five-time winner on AW at Wolverhampton but 0-16 on turf; handicapper's giving him a chance and, while recent efforts don't suggest he'll take it, he did run well both previous visits here.

8/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 0/22-3 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Turf winner for Dermot Weld; form figures of 223 for new yard, far from disgraced when 5-2 favourite here most recently; could take a step forward with Rossa Ryan up for first time; respected.
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15th

6

(17)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Partisan Hero

10st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Loughnane

Some good efforts over 5f this year but he has met his match in Group races won by Rumstar, Cover Up and American Affair on his last three starts and has it to prove in this company.

66/1

7th

6

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Partisan Hero

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: David Loughnane

6yo who has been campaigned over further for the majority of his career but he's been a progressive sprinter this season, finishing third in a Group 3 at Sandown (5f, good) on July 4 then runner-up in Group 2 at the Curragh (5f, good to firm) last time; however, this tougher race demands more.

20/1

2nd

5

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Partisan Hero

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: David Loughnane

British challenger a five-time handicap winner, most recently scoring off 92 at York in May; creditable first run in stakes company in a Sandown Group 3 last time when a 1.25l third behind the 110-rated Rumstar; that's solid form and Colin Keane keeps the faith; place chance.

12/1

OUR TIP

11/4

Form: 3523-3 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent record at Wolverhampton features three wins in 2023 and placed efforts in last three races, close third off this mark latest; holds a fighting chance.
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6th

1

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yeoman

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: James Fanshawe

took keen hold, prominent

7/2

6th

1

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yeoman

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: James Fanshawe

took keen hold, prominent

7/2

4th

5

(10)

30th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Doncaster

Yeoman

11st 1lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: James Fanshawe

blindfold off late, slowly away, towards rear

10/1

Form: 2/547-

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced; finished second in both 2yo starts; regressed in 2024 but had wind surgery since last run and now goes in a hood; those two factors may prompt a turnaround.
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4th

3

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:18 Bath

Sant Alessio

9st 10lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Comfortably made all over C&D and made most at Wolverhampton (8.6f; also last year); two weak finishes in 2026 and fellow front-runner Post Rider could spoil his chance here.

8/1

12/1

Form: 0926-4 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Respectable fourth over C&D last time but this is a better race and his strike-rate is only 1-17, the win registered in Class 6; not the percentage call.
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14th

6

(8)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 0y

17:00 Naas

Covert Legend

9st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

AW winner in Britain posted a solid effort on Irish and stable debut at the Curragh in June but hasn't gone on from that; down the field over C&D on latest and same mark now; visor worn that day discarded; needs more.

18/1

8th

11

(2)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 184y

16:17 Naas

Covert Legend

8st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Ordinary form in Britain, just sole 1m AW win to his name; seasonal/stable debut fourth over 1m4f at the Curragh, in this grade, was very good (travelled well and stuck on well) and quite likely he 'bounced' eight days later at Carlisle; has tried different headgear and visor now goes; trainer seems adept at improving recruits.

8/1

15/2

Form: 21826- CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Had the worst chance at the weights in Listed grade last time and duly struggled; has form figures of 212 over C&D, the win in October; solid chance back down in class.
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7th

2

(7)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lia Rose

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Rae Guest

Had the worst chance at the weights in Listed grade last time and duly struggled; has form figures of 212 over C&D, the win in October; solid chance back down in class.

15/2

7th

2

(7)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lia Rose

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Rae Guest

Had the worst chance at the weights in Listed grade last time and duly struggled; has form figures of 212 over C&D, the win in October; solid chance back down in class.

15/2

6th

6

(4)

31st Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:44 Lingfield (AW)

Lia Rose

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Rae Guest

She's an improving 3yo filly who has taken well to AW at Wolverhampton, but she's pitched in against much tougher opposition here.

66/1

15/2

Form: 1/402-

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who won a novice event in 2023; creditable second in C&D handicap last month and has possibilities off the same mark provided he builds on that effort.
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5th

3

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

18:35 Nottingham

Lord Normandy

9st 8lb

J: Molly Keegan-Price

T: Tom Clover

Lightly raced 5yo who trounced two rivals in a Newmarket handicap (1m2f, good) on his final run last season; 6lb higher on his return but he still has potential and should be fine on this drop back in trip; needs a close look in the market.

15/8

1

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

12:40 Newmarket

Lord Normandy

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

Lightly raced 4yo who won a novice event in 2023; creditable second in 9.4f handicap last December but absent since a lesser show in January and this is his turf debut.

2/1

1

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

12:40 Newmarket

Lord Normandy

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

Lightly raced 4yo who won a novice event in 2023; creditable second in 9.4f handicap last December but absent since a lesser show in January and this is his turf debut.

2/1

25/1

Form: 89790-

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Showed fairly useful form for previous yard; record for current stable is far from convincing; best watched unless the betting suggests a revival is likely.
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5th

5

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

16:53 Thirsk

Educate

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Both wins have been on Tapeta and latest was 15 months ago; respectable third at Redcar (1m6f, good) and Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in his last two runs but this is a competitive race and others are more persuasive.

7/1

3rd

2

(8)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Educate

10st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

C&D winner last April off a mark 2lb higher than today's; travelled well but didn't see things out as well as the first two when third at Redcar (1m6f, good; first-time visor) last month and has solid claims returned to the AW.

8/1

3rd

4

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

14:47 Redcar

Educate

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

2-29, with both wins on AW; has been running no more than respectably on AW since joining Micky Hammond; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces back on turf.

10/1

Non-runners

Distinction

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Payout
Exacta £34.60
Straight Forecast £32.31
Tricast £69.32
Trifecta £113.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Partisan Hero

RP RATINGS:

Yeoman

POSTDATA:

Bearaway

Telegraph:

English Spirit

The Times:

Yeoman

Daily Mirror:

Yeoman

Daily Record:

Yeoman

The Guardian:

Partisan Hero

Daily Mail:

Partisan Hero

D Express:

Partisan Hero

The Sun:

Partisan Hero

The Star:

Partisan Hero

NEWMARKET:

Bearaway