January 30 / 18.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.00

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BetMGM Supports Safer Gambling Classified Stakes (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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BetMGM Supports Safer Gambling Classified Stakes (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 724-86 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
1m turf and 1m2f Polytrack winner; definite claims if able to reproduce his 2l second in a Chelmsford handicap in November but he has gone backwards since; visor swapped for blinkers; not written off.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(6)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Encounter

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Won two classified events earlier this year, over C&D in January and at Lingfield the following month; hasn't been in quite such good form since.

16/1

8th

3

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:00 Brighton

First Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: John Gallagher

Dual AW winner (8.4f/1m) in this grade at start of this year; ran as though something was amiss when back on turf last month but has possibilities if back on song.

11/1

11th

11

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

First Encounter

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: John Gallagher

Both turf wins have been at 1m on good to firm; has won twice in blinkers on AW this year; although not in top form last twice, these conditions are ideal and could go well on this return to turf.

8/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 05-553 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Dual 7f course winner who has largely raced over sprint trips, including when third here (6f) in a classified event latest; half-brother to two winners over at least this far, so may be able to eke out a little bit more over the furthest he's been; not ruled out.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(5)

18th Sep 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bossy Parker

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Just held on to win 8.6f classified here in March and can handle today's drop back in trip but this is his first run since May and he might find this race too competitive.

14/1

4th

5

(6)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bossy Parker

9st 4lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Winning for the third time at Wolverhampton, and his first over further than 7f, when landing a C&D handicap in March; his stamina looked stretched by 9.4f when fourth 18 days ago; not ruled out back down in distance.

5/2

4th

8

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bossy Parker

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

His third win here when holding on grimly last month (8.6f), ending a two-year losing streak; only 2lb higher but he wouldn't be an obvious one to follow up and has never raced over quite this far.

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 4395-7 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner last spring; inconsistent in handicaps since but was placed again over C&D in the autumn and is very much one to consider dropping to this level.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(9)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lhebayeb

9st 0lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Richard Price

Three-time course winner over 8.6f; she hasn't run badly on her last two visits to Wolverhampton but a lower draw would have been preferable.

10/1

4th

7

(2)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lhebayeb

9st 1lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Richard Price

Back on the same mark as C&D win in March; not fared as well since, but has been off for two months after a below-par run on turf in July; needs to bounce back.

10/1

4th

6

(5)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Ffos Las

Lhebayeb

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Richard Price

Three wins in an industrious 2025 and another this March; three of those were AW, as was the respectable show in first-time cheekpieces on latest start, while last June's 1m classified win at Chepstow was on soft; others look more solid these days on today's likely good or good to firm ground.

10/1

Form: 6609-3 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
7f course winner; hung left-handed when 5l third in a C&D handicap latest, not disgraced; you don't have to go back far to see one or two efforts, including here, that would see him in the mix; not ruled out.
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7th

1

(6)

2nd Oct 2026

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1m 4f 51y

Class 6

13:31 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arlecchinos Rex

9st 11lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Dual course winner; led on the line when upped to 1m4f at Lingfield (AW) and he backed that up with a good third over C&D 11 days ago; remains well handicapped on his best form and is a big player if this sets up for his closing style.

9/4

3rd

6

(9)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arlecchinos Rex

9st 4lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Overall record of 3-31, but his first two wins were at Wolverhampton and latest was at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) 11 days ago; that was in a tight three-way finish but he's only 1lb higher here and is unexposed at this trip; dangerous.

15/2

1st

4

(4)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:35 Lingfield (AW)

Arlecchinos Rex

9st 5lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Dual winner at Wolverhampton (7f/9.5f), the latest in March; made some late gains to be beaten 2l in seventh here over 1m2f last month but he isn't guaranteed to be suited by this step up to 1m4f.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 44334- BF

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
1m slow turf winner; went close here (9.5f) in a similar contest last summer; off since September and record when fresh is largely moderate.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Ffos Las

Change Of Fortune

9st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

Scored over C&D last summer but that remains his only success from 38 starts, and he was well beaten over 1m2f on latest outing two months ago; others have more pressing claims.

8/1

9th

8

(9)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Chepstow

Change Of Fortune

10st 4lb

J: Miss Jessica Llewellyn

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Hold-up performer who has plenty of short-priced defeats to go with his sole win; been running no more than fairly well in 0-50 company this year, including back on turf last time.

6/1

3rd

4

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

20:20 Ffos Las

Change Of Fortune

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Strike-rate of 1-36 but not had many chances at 1m4f over which he was beaten 3l in a classified race on the AW last time; possible.

5/1

Form: 41/5-8 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
C&D winner (also 9.5f here) who returned last August from a lengthy absence and showed there was still minor ability there; didn't see the racecourse again until being beaten 11l in a similar event to this here (9.5f) recently; bit to prove at present.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(1)

15th Feb 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Star Of St Louis

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Wayne Lukas

Five-time AW winner; ran well when fifth at Yarmouth on his stable debut, his first run back from a 519-day absence; not hit that level so far this winter but there is still time.

16/1

5th

9

(9)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Star Of St Louis

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Wayne Lukas

C&D winner but his last success was almost two years ago and he's finished down the field at biggish prices in two runs this winter; others preferred.

16/1

6th

7

(10)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Star Of St Louis

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Wayne Lukas

C&D winner (also 9.5f here) who returned last August from a lengthy absence and showed there was still minor ability there; didn't see the racecourse again until being beaten 11l in a similar event to this here (9.5f) recently; bit to prove at present.

14/1

14/1

Form: 00978- CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
The last of her six course handicap wins was 15 months ago; she's become less consistent in recent times and was well beaten here on her last three starts; not written off now dropped in grade but does need a revival.
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12th

3

(3)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Port Noir

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Robert Stephens

Eight wins here including three over this trip; back off the same mark as when successful here in April, but whether she will be at her sharpest after four months off remains to be seen.

16/1

8th

7

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Port Noir

9st 3lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Has enjoyed a good year with four wins, two of them over C&D; last two efforts leave her with a bit to prove, though.

14/1

12th

2

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Port Noir

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Hardy mare who landed four races on AW (1m to 9.5f) between February and April; also a previous four-time winner on turf but this is just her second crack at 1m2f on her 111th start; still not discounted.

12/1

Form: 09646-

Last run: 179 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in five starts, including when dropped to this level at Windsor (1m2f, good) in August when last seen; others preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

7

(8)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Platinum Babe

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Seven-race maiden who has not finished closer than 5l to a winner and has a best RPR of 40; opposable.

16/1

3rd

7

(5)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Platinum Babe

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Made low-key return from six-month break when eighth of ten in this grade at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month and has now been unplaced all six starts; entitled to have benefited from that outing but still needs a good boost from the new cheekpieces.

14/1

10

8th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Platinum Babe

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ian Williams

Form: 949-96

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Placed once (7f here) in 20 starts but that looks to have been a flash in the pan and he's very hard to fancy on anything he's achieved since.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(7)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Invincible Storm

9st 7lb

J: William Cox

T: Ed de Giles

Inconsistent maiden; chance of finally winning depends on how well he reacts to combination of new trip and first-time tongue-tie.

25/1

9th

9

(8)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Invincible Storm

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Ed de Giles

Placed once (7f here) in 20 starts but that looks to have been a flash in the pan and he's very hard to fancy on anything he's achieved since.

25/1

11

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:25 Bath

Invincible Storm

8st 13lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Ed de Giles

Runner-up on Wolverhampton reappearance (7f, AW) in April but he's not come close to that form since and is now 0-15; opposable.

33/1

25/1

Form: 570-77

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Moderate form in seven unplaced starts and comfortably held at this level latest (1m2f, Polytrack); more needed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

6

(9)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Saint Terry

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Moderate form in seven unplaced starts and comfortably held at this level latest (1m2f, Polytrack); more needed.

25/1

7th

8

(4)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:35 Lingfield (AW)

Saint Terry

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tony Carroll

Remains low mileage but he's yet to offer much, hood back on when seventh in 1m2f Chelmsford handicap 13 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

25/1

7th

1

(5)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

18:45 Salisbury

Saint Terry

9st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Tony Carroll

Safely held on bumper debut in April and in two Flat maidens for new stable last month (7.6f/11.6f); can't be recommended here.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.50
Straight Forecast £18.24
Trifecta £75.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Bossy Parker

SPOTLIGHT:

Lhebayeb

D Express:

Arlecchino's Rex

Telegraph:

Port Noir

Daily Record:

Arlecchino's Rex

The Guardian:

Bossy Parker

Daily Mail:

Bossy Parker

Daily Mirror:

Bossy Parker

The Star:

Bossy Parker

POSTDATA:

Lhebayeb

The Times:

Lhebayeb

The Sun:

Lhebayeb