January 26 / 18.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.30

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.00
  • Place: £5.00

Form: 7410-0 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Veteran whose recent form has been inconsistent, but he does pop up from time to time as when gaining his ninth course success last month; hard to know what to expect, though.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(10)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

10st 9lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Scott Dixon

Veteran who does most racing over shorter now; didn't offer a lot back from a break over C&D last Monday and is some way down the pecking order.

33/1

11th

7

(9)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

9st 9lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Scott Dixon

Multiple winner at this venue and showed he can still be competitive when third over C&D in June; others still preferred for win purposes.

25/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 6365-5 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far albeit out of the frame at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) the last twice and just 1lb higher than when winning at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) in September; each-way claims.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(1)

17th Oct 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Enpassant

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Successful for previous yards; ran respectably on debut for current stable but has regressed at Southwell in two subsequent starts; hence a turnaround is required.

12/1

4th

6

(3)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Enpassant

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Left Michael Herrington for 12,000gns; bang there on yard debut over 7f at Newcastle and should be in the mix once more.

8/1

3rd

6

(9)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Enpassant

9st 5lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Dual 7f winner in the spring who was picked up from Michael Herrington for 12,000gns a couple of months ago; have to go a long way back for the last time he won off a mark this high, while all victories have come after a recent start.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 126-76 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Not as his best lately, though a race run at a crawl would have been no good to him at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) 13 days ago; just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D last month and drops into a Class 6 for the first time; interesting.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(2)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lessay

9st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

7f win at Wolverhampton in June; absent 66 days until reappearing with a fourth to Beattie Is Back (dead-heated with stablemate Tasever) over C&D 23 days ago; needs to up his game a notch.

16/1

4th

11

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lessay

9st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

Came from the rear to gain his fourth success (all on the AW) when winning at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) two months ago; a 5lb rise still leaves him well treated on his previous form so can't be discounted in his bid to follow up.

9/2

25/1

Form: 10900-

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Went the wrong way after making a winning return in a Curragh maiden (6f, soft) for Sheila Lavery last March; sister to an AW winner and the market should be revealing on stable debut after three months off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(4)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Hamilton

Pickersgill

9st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Iain Jardine

Pulled her chance away on her last two starts and others bring more pressing claims.

25/1

8th

3

(10)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

18:20 Musselburgh

Pickersgill

9st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

First win for the yard over 7f on the AW in April but less going for her on subsequent turf starts, racing freely and tailed off at Hamilton (6f) ten days ago; looks one to watch in first-time hood back over 7f.

18/1

13/2

Form: 2302-4

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
0-12 but has made the frame in his last four visits here (7f/8.6f); shortlisted if the switch to blinkers from cheekpieces has a positive effect.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

4

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Yehudi

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Has done most of his AW racing on Wolverhampton Tapeta but he's run his two best races on Kempton Polytrack (7f), going close in February and breaking his duck last month; back up 4lb; a likely contender on course debut.

7/2

1st

10

(3)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Yehudi

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Loughnane

Consistent maiden who's 3lb lower than when beaten a neck over C&D in February; continued in form since, the last twice for an inexperienced 7lb claimer, and is one to consider.

5/1

6th

15

(9)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Yehudi

9st 4lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

0-16 (includes turf) but has gone close a couple of times on AW; wore this headgear combination when fourth at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) under Hope Regan three weeks ago.

25/1

6th
2 (9)
Ottawa

20/1

Form: 3761-8

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Patchy form of late, last month's Southwell success (6f, Tapeta) surrounded by lesser efforts; still to convince over this far as well.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(3)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:02 Hamilton

Ottawa

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Acts on soft ground and is on a good mark; fair run on third run for new yard at Catterick last time and a possible with cheekpieces refitted (has won in them).

8/1

4th

6

(10)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:03 Catterick

Ottawa

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Inconsistent for Joseph Parr, been well held in two runs back for this yard and there's again no sign of the cheekpieces worn for his only win; plenty of rain may help, though, and he's worth a market check.

33/1

10th

1

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:54 Newcastle (AW)

Ottawa

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Consistency wasn't his strong suit for his former yard and his recent stable debut was hardly chock full of promise; drops in grade but comes with risks attached.

20/1

9/2

Form: 9502-2 CD BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Still 8lb higher than when winning over C&D in September, but narrow defeats off similar marks to this in his last two outings suggest he is capable of playing a part.
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3rd

10

8th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Toussarok

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Off colour last time but was only a neck away in 7f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Lingfield prior to that; respected.

12/1

7th

12

(3)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Toussarok

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Still 8lb higher than when winning over C&D in September, but narrow defeats off similar marks to this in his last two outings suggest he is capable of playing a part.

9/2

3

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Toussarok

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

A string of good runs at Brighton before collecting by 3l over C&D in a race that panned out to perfection; bled from the nose when disappointing at Brighton last time but he's 7lb higher than for his penultimate run and could have competition for the lead back on AW.

9/2

Form: 536-22 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
5f winner here as a 3yo whose losing run is up to 14, but she has finished runner-up on the Kempton Polytrack (7f/1m) the last twice; up 1lb but still high on the list with a first-time visor replacing cheekpieces.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(2)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maid In Chelsea

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

5f winner here as a 3yo whose losing run is up to 14, but she has finished runner-up on the Kempton Polytrack (7f/1m) the last twice; up 1lb but still high on the list with a first-time visor replacing cheekpieces.

4/1

2nd

6

(3)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Maid In Chelsea

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Has to prove her stamina for 1m but she arrives on the back of a good second here last week (7f), headed late on and finishing clear of the third; runs off the same mark and commands plenty of respect.

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 93390-

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Placed a couple of times over 1m on turf last year, but ran poorly returned to the AW at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) four weeks ago and now 0-8; others preferred.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(12)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:22 Southwell (AW)

Renewable Dream

9st 7lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

Yet to win (0-12); twice placed since joining this trainer, including when a keeping-on third at Wolverhampton (7f; 16-1) three weeks ago; that form has been boosted by the winner and fourth; wide draw to overcome in stall 12.

8/1

3rd

5

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Renewable Dream

9st 5lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

Bettered underwhelming stable debut when rallying third in maiden handicap at Carlisle (nearly 7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; recent 3lb drop is helpful and this return to Tapeta should suit; shortlisted.

7/1

3rd

2

(9)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

15:13 Carlisle

Renewable Dream

9st 11lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

Well treated on his best form for Seb Spencer but he's been out of sorts in his last four runs including when last of eight on stable debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month; overall record is now 0-10 and he needs a major revival.

12/1

Form: 507-69 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won three times on the AW for Jane Chapple-Hyam last year including over C&D; back off his last winning mark but hasn't done enough in four runs for this yard to suggest his turn is near.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(4)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:23 Southwell (AW)

Adelaide Bay

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Daragh Bourke

Belied a big market drift to make a winning debut for new stable in Newcastle event (1m) last time, taking AW record to 4-19; back up only 2lb he remains well handicapped on peak form; enters calculations.

5/1

1st

6

(5)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Adelaide Bay

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Daragh Bourke

Beaten favourite in most starts during his spell back with Jane Chapple-Hyam but the form is largely respectable; remains 6lb below last winning mark; stable debut.

5/1

3rd

2

(5)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Adelaide Bay

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won three times over this trip on the AW in the first half of last year and has mainly been performing with credit of late, as when beaten half a length over C&D in May; holds claims.

7/4

11/2

Form: 0074-8 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
0-7 in handicaps since winning a Chelmsford maiden (7f, Polytrack) for Alice Haynes a year ago, but his fourth of ten over C&D on penultimate start offers some hope; visor now given a go.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(11)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Eclipse

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Tate

0-7 in handicaps since winning a Chelmsford maiden (7f, Polytrack) for Alice Haynes a year ago, but his fourth of ten over C&D on penultimate start offers some hope; visor now given a go.

11/2

8th

6

(2)

15th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Blue Eclipse

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

Struggled in handicaps for Alice Haynes after winning a maiden here over 7f last January but he ran a solid race at Wolverhampton (7f; reported to have lost a shoe) on his stable debut 19 days ago, while leaving the impression that he's worth another go over this trip; contender.

7/4

2

(11)

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:14 Nottingham

Blue Eclipse

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Narrowly off the mark on his second start in a Chelmsford maiden (7f, AW) in January, but has regressed in three handicaps since; cheekpieces made no difference on turf debut at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) last month (gelded since); best to look elsewhere.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £154.70
Straight Forecast £108.63
Tricast £540.34
Trifecta £1711.50

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Ottawa

Daily Mail:

Maid In Chelsea

SPOTLIGHT:

Lessay

The Guardian:

Enpassant

Telegraph:

Toussarok

POSTDATA:

Blue Eclipse

The Times:

Yehudi

TOPSPEED:

Adelaide Bay

Daily Mirror:

Landlordtothestars

The Star:

Ottawa

Daily Record:

Maid In Chelsea

RP RATINGS:

Lessay

The Sun:

Enpassant

D Express:

Toussarok