January 16 / 17.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.30

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  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain and snow

1st
1 (2)
Latin

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 314-11 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has record of 3122231411 since September and his last two wins have been under different tactics at this track (9.4f/8.6f); only 3lb higher under a penalty for his last success and he's a major player again in hat-trick bid.
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4th

3

22nd Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:30 Ludlow

Latin

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Six-time Flat winner including five on AW (1m-1m2f) since December; unexposed over hurdles and was fair fourth of 13 back in this sphere at Hereford (2m, good; 12-1) last week; should have more to offer as a jumper but this looks a tough task against Un Sens A La Vie.

14/1

4th

7

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Latin

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Had one run over hurdles, finishing tailed off in a maiden in late 2024; multiple Flat winner since December and wasn't beaten far at Pontefract last week (1m; stays 1m4f); should run well if jumping stands the test.

5/1

4th

7

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:27 Pontefract

Latin

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Successful five times (1m-1m2f) on AW since December and ran well at Southwell (1m3f) last week; likely player, provided the form is transferred back to turf; 1-14 in this sphere.

7/2

11/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 6U2-31

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 22nd attempt when justifying favouritism at Southwell (1m) ten days ago; has a penalty but that was a clearcut win and she's been generally reliable since joining her current yard; strongly respected.
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1st

5

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Imola

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joey Ramsden

Strike-rate of 2-22 on the AW but both wins have been this year, the latest off 3lb lower over C&D in February when a well-backed favourite; has been off since so may be better for the run.

12/1

1st

1

(1)

17th Feb 2026

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Imola

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Joey Ramsden

Easy win at Southwell (1m; well backed) last month and she has run well in defeat since; stamina has to be taken on trust.

5/2

2nd

4

(11)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:44 Southwell (AW)

Imola

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Joey Ramsden

Below-par favourite and unable to take advantage of good opportunity over C&D last time when ahead of the assessor; consistent otherwise for current yard but her new mark has kicked in.

3/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 41332- C BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won at Bath (1m2f) and Wolverhampton (9.4f) in the autumn and he's been knocking on the door in his last two starts; only 1lb higher than for his second over C&D last time and he looked unlucky in that race; interesting contender.
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4th

2

(4)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

The Dark Baron

9st 11lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Kathy Turner

Course winner (1m2f, good to soft) last September and he has made good progress since, adding two AW successes (9.4f/7f) to his tally; close third over C&D last month (good ground) but not in the same form at Kempton three weeks ago; can't ignore if as effective on today's faster ground.

7/2

6th

7

(1)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Kempton (AW)

The Dark Baron

8st 12lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Kathy Turner

Most consistent since switched to the AW in October (1332321) and ran well back on turf when beaten a length into third of 11 at Bath (1m, good) last month; gets on well with Laura Coughlan; respected.

7/2

3rd

11

(10)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Bath

The Dark Baron

8st 13lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Kathy Turner

Most consistent since switched to the AW in October (1332321; most under Laura Coughlan) with the wins at Wolverhampton over 9.4f and 7f; creeping up the weights and although he had a 1m2f turf win last September, there is something for him to prove in this discipline.

6/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 4267-5 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
All of his six wins have come at this track (7f/8.6f) but he's been well held here in his last three runs; has bit to prove and he's still 2lb higher than for his last win in June.
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6th

6

(12)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Adrian Wintle

All seven wins have been here, including three over C&D; in the money twice here since his last win and holds place claims at least.

8/1

10th

2

(11)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Pessoa

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Frequent Wolverhampton winner who's 0-12 on turf, including in his Irish days (has 4lb lower mark than on the AW); very consistent, though, and should get the good pace he wants, so every chance he gets involved again.

7/1

3rd

3

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

8.6f win here last month and turned in another solid effort back here on Monday; wouldn't want a tactical affair back at 7f but still more appealing than many.

9/2

Form: 8894-1 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
8yo who cashed in on a reduced mark when justifying favouritism over C&D ten days ago; has a penalty but that was a comfortable success and he remains very well treated on old form; respected in his bid for a fourth course win.
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2nd

5

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Gained his second C&D success when winning off a 2lb higher mark in February but he's been down the field in four starts since, including when missing the break at Lingfield 27 days ago; return to form is needed.

8/1

10th

4

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Well short of his best on his last three starts but he won off this mark at Southwell in early February (7f); capable on a good day but this isn't sure to be run to suit.

14/1

Form: 50736- CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Five-time turf winner but he's just 1-15 on AW and was a well-held sixth here (7f) last month; this step back up in trip is no problem but he's not easy to predict and others are preferred.
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7th

7

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Romanovich

9st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: John O’Shea

Won off reduced mark at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March and has remained in good form since; only faded out of contention in closing stages when fifth over C&D (good to soft; behind Too Much Trevor and Connie's Rose) last week and ought to be better suited by today's faster ground; one to consider.

9/2

5th

11

(4)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:10 Chepstow

Romanovich

8st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: John O’Shea

Four-time C&D winner, including twice in the month of May; got his head back in front at Wolverhampton (7f) in March; respectable return to turf when third of 11 at Bath (1m good) 17 days ago; can be expected to go well back at Chepstow.

11/2

3rd

3

(3)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Romanovich

10st 13lb

J: Miss Iesha Wilding

T: John O’Shea

Back to winning ways in a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton in March; not so good back at Wolverhampton last month but 1m on fast ground is no problem and he is still on a fair mark.

5/1

Form: 00477-

Last run: 104 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who has finished down the field in his five handicaps (6f-1m2f); now 10lb lower than opening mark but he needs to raise his game after 104 days off.
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7th

4

(8)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Implied Volatility

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jennie Candlish

Eight-race maiden who has finished down the field in his five handicaps (6f-1m2f); now 10lb lower than opening mark but he needs to raise his game after 104 days off.

14/1

100/1

Form: /0960- D

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Turf/sand winner (1m/1m1f) on the Flat in Germany but he's struggled for current yard and was tailed off at Southwell (1m) when last seen in July; opposable on return.
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11th

7

(8)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Like Magic

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Dual winner in Germany; has hurtled down the ratings in Britain for good reason but having first run for Mark Loughnane when showing more here 18 days ago (8.6f; 5-1); he faded late on after being up there; could be on the verge of turning a corner.

15/2

9th

4

(1)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Like Magic

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Loughnane

Won over 1m and 1m1f in Germany, on turf and sand, but it's been a right old slog in Britain; at least he's dropped 22lb since last May and any market move would be interesting on yard debut (left Max Young); tongue-tie refitted.

11/2

8th

8

(3)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Like Magic

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Max Young

Turf/sand winner (1m/1m1f) on the Flat in Germany but he's struggled for current yard and was tailed off at Southwell (1m) when last seen in July; opposable on return.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £17.60
Straight Forecast £15.04
Tricast £39.56
Trifecta £50.00

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Latin

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Imola

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Imola

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Imola

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Latin

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Latin

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Latin

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