January 19 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.30

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  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.80
  • Place: £3.90

Form: 11225- C BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
6f wins at Wolverhampton and Southwell in the autumn; runner-up twice since and he wasn't beaten far when favourite at Southwell (fifth of eighth) last time; now returns to 7f but he has plenty of form at this trip and he's in the mix.
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9th

3

(8)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:42 Catterick

Vince Lombardi

9st 10lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Struck form on AW last October, his form figures of 112251 rounding out with a win at Wolverhampton (7f) in January; came back from 189-day break when the run looked needed at Carlisle last month; should step forward from that although this may be another stepping stone to his return to AW.

16/1

7th

12

(1)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Vince Lombardi

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

First three wins were on turf but last three have come on Tapeta; only 1lb higher than for his Wolverhampton win in January but that was a Class 5 and he finished out the back in his final run during the winter; now goes back up in grade and he has work to do after 189 days off.

25/1

10th

9

(8)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:14 Southwell (AW)

Vince Lombardi

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Completed a double over C&D in November and he got back on the scoresheet when making all at Wolverhampton (7f) three weeks ago; that was a narrow success but he's only 1lb higher and could make another bold bid back in trip.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 2652-2 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Sole win was in October 2023 but he had a near miss at Lingfield (7f, AW) last month and was runner-up at Chelmsford since; up another 1lb but he's been as good as ever recently and should make another bold bid.
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6th

4

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Arantes Nascimento

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Michael Attwater

Ended a long losing run at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) in April and he's held his form back on turf since, including a close call at Salisbury (6f, soft) and a 2l sixth in a big field at Ascot (7f, good to firm) last month; still looks on a workable mark and he could be a big factor back on AW.

4/1

6th

8

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Arantes Nascimento

9st 11lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Arrives in top form after a 7f win at Kempton and two second places over 6f; hard to knock and should be thereabouts.

13/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 25216- D

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Made the breakthrough with a smooth win at Southwell (7f) in October but only sixth of 13 on return visit in November; has a bit to prove now but he's still lightly raced and is feasibly treated on his penultimate run.
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1st

1

(4)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Star Of Mali

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Tate

Both wins have been on Tapeta at Southwell and latest was on his reappearance in June; held in fifth on his return visit the following month but he posed a serious threat before his effort flattened out in the closing stages; has a better draw this time and he's a player if he gets a good pace and some luck.

13/2

5th

7

(11)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Star Of Mali

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Tate

Below best on this track in November but he had won in good style over C&D the time before and seemed to appreciate the return to Southwell (7f) last month when he scored by overhauling one who has won both starts since (other subsequent winners behind); major player back up 3lb.

7/2

Form: 44270- CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner who went close at Catterick (6f) in October but was well held on Tapeta (7f) in his final two runs last year; now 1lb lower than for his last win but he's drawn out wide and others are preferred.
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9th

6

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Pontefract

Beauty Choice

9st 12lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael & David Easterby

His last three wins have been over 7f and latest was in December 2024; well handicapped on old form but he finished in rear in his final two runs in the spring and looks opposable back from four months off.

10/1

10th

13

(3)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Beauty Choice

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Winless since 2024 and winless in sprints since 2023; said to have hung left when well beaten on his return to turf seven weeks ago and only holds outside claims.

33/1

13th

14

(14)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Beauty Choice

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Hindered by traffic issues last time (AW); the 9yo hasn't won since 2024 but is nicely weighted, especially if Lewis Chalkley's 7lb claim is taken into account.

16/1

5/2

Form: 12- BF

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won on Ffos Las debut (6f, good) in August and was a creditable second under a penalty at Windsor (6f, soft) the following month; returns after 140 days off but opening mark looks fair and she's an interesting contender upped in trip on handicap debut.
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11th

2

(4)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:17 Sandown

Lodge

10st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Brian Meehan

Lightly raced 4yo who hasn't progressed since making a promising start to her career last year; however, there have been hints that this first crack at 1m will suit, when keeping on for fifth at both Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in January and Leicester (6f, good to firm) this month; not discounted.

6/1

5th

1

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:56 Leicester

Lodge

10st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Brian Meehan

Ffos Las (6f, good) win on debut; close fifth in a 7f AW handicap in January represents her best form but two heavy defeats have followed; has her first run in a 0-70 and with a tongue-tie added; not solid.

16/1

Form: 82290- D

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Two runner-up efforts on Tapeta (7f) in the autumn but tailed off in last two runs; left Charlie Johnston for 12,000gns in October; has plenty to prove for new yard and he needs a big turnaround; blinkers are removed and cheekpieces return.
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4th

8

(3)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Anthropologist

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Herrington

C&D win off this mark in March; knocking at the door on most recent AW appearances and latest down-the-field run in the Leger Legends event at Doncaster is easy to excuse as he saw no daylight; another to consider.

8/1

8th

2

(8)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Anthropologist

11st 7lb

J: Sammy Jo Bell

T: Michael Herrington

Campaigned over 7f in recent times but shapes as if this return to 1m will suit; in form, having made the frame on AW in last three starts; effective on turf; strong contender under Sammy Jo Bell, who has ridden the winner of this race three times.

5/1

2nd

1

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Anthropologist

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael Herrington

Both AW wins have been here (1m/7f) and he suffered a near miss at Southwell (7f) last time; unlikely to be far away.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 42129- CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D in October before a good second at Southwell the following month; no impact after a slow start here on Boxing Day but that was against a pace bias and he still looks on a workable mark; dangerous if he can bounce back.
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5th

7

(5)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes A Gentleman

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Hugo Palmer

Defied this mark over C&D last October but he's been up and down since and was laboured back at this track in August; comes with risks attached and he needs to bounce back again.

12/1

7th

8

(4)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes A Gentleman

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Winner here off 2lb lower last October, his third over C&D; last month's Chester comeback from a short break should have brought him on and he holds each-way claims under Oisin Murphy, who boasts a good record for the yard.

8/1

7th

6

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Hes A Gentleman

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Five-time AW winner who was knocking on the door at Wolverhampton (8.6f/7f) in his final two starts in the spring; only 1lb higher than for his last run but this is tougher back up in grade and he's 1-25 on turf; has some work to do from high draw after a break.

16/1

Form: 11040- CD

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won six times on AW between January and April last year; held on turf in final three runs last summer but his last win was off a similar mark to today's and he has a record of 4-5 over C&D; needs a close look back on Tapeta on his return.
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8th

10

(3)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ash Wednesday

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Heather Main

Six Tapeta wins include four over C&D; on dangerous mark but he bled from the nose at Southwell on his penultimate run and also had a small amount of blood in his mouth before a tame effort over C&D two weeks ago; continues to edge down the weights but he has a patchy profile and others are preferred; cheekpieces added.

16/1

8th

7

(2)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ash Wednesday

9st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Heather Main

Six Tapeta wins include four here; has come back down to a realistic mark and reportedly bled from the nose when well beaten after a break at Southwell.

9/1

12th

9

(5)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Ash Wednesday

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Heather Main

Won six 7f Tapeta handicaps in the opening months of last year, two over C&D, going two stone up the weights; didn't see out 1m when last seen and holds each-way claims back on his favoured surface.

20/1

100/30

Form: 4221-1 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
In-form veteran who improved his AW record to 8-28 when completing a C&D double 17 days ago; 3lb higher here but he still looks on a workable mark and is tactically versatile; strongly respected in hat-trick bid.
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10th

11

(11)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Chifa

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Won twice at Wolverhampton over the winter (7f); well beaten over C&D on his return to turf six weeks ago; something to prove after that.

25/1

9th

5

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Chifa

9st 7lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed de Giles

Dual 7f Wolverhampton winner over the winter; not discredited, given he was set a lot to do, when sixth of 11 in 7f Lingfield handicap 18 days ago; considered from an easing mark.

16/1

6th

4

(3)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Chifa

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Ed de Giles

Kickstarted 2026 with success at Wolverhampton (7f) in January and got back on track when seventh of 12 in another 7f handicap there two weeks ago given he was impeded early in the straight.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £137.70
Straight Forecast £87.85
Tricast £266.43
Trifecta £817.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Star Of Mali

SPOTLIGHT:

Ash Wednesday

Telegraph:

Chifa

The Times:

Lodge

The Guardian:

Arantes Nascimento

POSTDATA:

He's A Gentleman

NEWMARKET:

Star Of Mali

Daily Mirror:

Star Of Mali

The Star:

Lodge

RP RATINGS:

Ash Wednesday

D Express:

Ash Wednesday

Daily Mail:

Chifa

Daily Record:

Chifa