December 13 / 17.45 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.45

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Spreadex Sports Get £50 In Bonuses Handicap

  • Prize money: £5508
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: -16341

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two wins this year, the latest under William Buick at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) 13 days ago; 5lb higher and not guaranteed to appreciate the slightly stiffer test on pedigree, but has run well here before and is still relatively unexposed; shortlisted.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(9)

8th Jun 2023

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1m 2f 0y

Class 2

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Aussie Banker

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Hughes

In good form on AW over the winter, winning at Kempton and Wolverhampton; solid second at Lingfield in April (1m) and heavy ground excuses his defeat at Goodwood last month; still to prove his stamina and could prove vulnerable.

10/1

7th

5

(3)

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:05 Goodwood

Aussie Banker

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Richard Hughes

Second in a good 1m handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday, continuing his solid run of form on AW; however, he has something to prove off this mark and in this grade back on grass; turf win came on fast ground.

6/1

14

(9)

22nd Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newbury

Aussie Banker

8st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Hughes

Good second in 1m handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday, continuing his solid run of form on AW; however, has something to prove off this mark and in this grade back on grass; turf win came on fast ground.

14/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 403313 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Handy sort who has gained three of her four wins here and ran well when a close third of seven at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) a fortnight ago; however, she remains 4lb higher than when scraping home over this C&D the time before and may find a few better treated.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(4)

17th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baby Steps

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Three course wins but all over shorter and remains vulnerable in a finish over this far; has enjoyed a consistent winter but remains 2lb above his last successful mark and only holds each-way claims.

12/1

7th

4

(2)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baby Steps

9st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

prominent

13/2

5

(12)

6th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baby Steps

9st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Won over C&D in October and was placed on Polytrack and Tapeta in his next three runs but his form slumped at Lingfield (1m2f; has form at that trip) last time; has something to prove again after that heavy defeat and he has a tough draw back at this track; cheekpieces removed.

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 139913 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dual winner in 2022, the latest at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) on his penultimate outing; beaten a head and a neck into third of 13 behind George Morland at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) last time and closely matched with that rival at the revised weights; respected, especially if allowed his own way in front.
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5th

9

(7)

24th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

20:40 Haydock

Roudemental

9st 4lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

Had quite a good spell on AW over the winter but well beaten in three runs back on the grass in April/May; has something to prove for now.

20/1

11th

11

(2)

27th May 2023

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

16:05 Chester

Roudemental

8st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Hugo Palmer

His two wins have come at 1m on turf (good to firm) and Tapeta; placed four times since his last success in November but he's lost his way at Doncaster (1m) and here (7f) in last two starts; now returns to much quicker ground but he needs to bounce back near his best.

12/1

Form: 804494 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Course winner (7f) who finished fourth of ten in first-time cheekpieces (retained) in a 0-95 over C&D a fortnight ago; drops to this grade for the first time and with a couple in here that like to force it he should get the solid gallop he needs; a losing run of 25 does sound a note of caution.
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4

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Young Fire

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Is on a losing run of 20 but has been runner-up three times this year; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims.

10/1

4

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Young Fire

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Is on a losing run of 20 but has been runner-up three times this year; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims.

10/1

8

(9)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Young Fire

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

10yo who has been beaten 19 times since his last win in September 2024 but he's been runner-up a few times this year (including here) and was third at Hamilton (1m, soft) last time; has a career-low mark; each-way chance.

9/1

Form: 312741 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Was gaining his fourth course success when pouncing late under Elisha Whittington on Saturday, making his record over C&D 513321; has a 5lb penalty to overcome, but he appeared to win that race with a bit in hand so is a major player if in the same mood.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(6)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:22 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

In good form this spring, winning at Thirsk (1m, good) and over C&D (good to firm) last month; front pair were 6l clear that day and if he can maintain that level of form he'd still look well treated despite a 5lb rise.

3/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

Form: 229734 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner over C&D albeit the latest was at the start of 2017; has run well over 7f here the last twice (looked unlucky not to finish second last time) and shouldn't have a problem with the return to this trip; place claims.
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5th

1

(5)

4th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poetic Force

10st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Recorded the 18th win of his long career when leading late over C&D in February (for Myla Coppins); ran well behind a thriving rival at Lingfield next time but he failed to fire over C&D a fortnight ago (finished behind Coloane); he has bounced back from quiet runs before so can't be ruled out.

6/1

8th

7

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poetic Force

9st 5lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Tony Carroll

18th success of his long career when getting the better of Antiquity (winner since and runs in the 6.00) over C&D last month; bumped into an in-form opponent at Lingfield two weeks ago (7f; blinkered first time); another 2lb rise is not ideal but he is likely to give his running.

5/1

2nd

2

(4)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:53 Lingfield (AW)

Poetic Force

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Well into the veteran stage but he retains plenty of enthusiasm and ran on well to beat a subsequent winner (Age Of Time third) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) three weeks ago, his 18th success; a 2lb rise not excessive but late in the day to be giving blinkers a go (has run well in new headgear before).

10/1

Form: 011061

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Successful in three of his last five starts, the latest when scoring by a head at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) last time; only 1lb higher, but he seemed to find this C&D enough of a test the time before so he does have a little bit to prove.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(1)

27th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

15:45 Yarmouth

George Morland

10st 2lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

Seemed to benefit from going over 1m2f (and this new headgear combination) when runner-up here two starts back and fared less well back in trip at Chelmsford on Thursday, though the draw didn't help; others preferred kept to 1m.

14/1

7th

1

(10)

24th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:05 Chelmsford (AW)

George Morland

9st 10lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

towards rear

7/1

2nd

2

(1)

16th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

16:10 Yarmouth

George Morland

10st 2lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

Four-time AW winner who scored off 10lb higher at Southwell (1m) last November but he's not finished closer than sixth in his seven runs since; turf record now stands at 0-13 and he has questions to answer at this new trip; tongue-tie added.

16/1

Form: 44585-

Last run: 470 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 14 starts for David Elsworth came in a Lingfield novice (1m, Polytrack) at the end of 2020; makes her stable/Tapeta debut from a 6lb lower mark after 470 days off; market should be informative.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(6)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wait For The Lord

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

in touch with leaders on outer

10/1

8th

3

(5)

13th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wait For The Lord

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Sole win in 14 starts for David Elsworth came in a Lingfield novice (1m, Polytrack) at the end of 2020; makes her stable/Tapeta debut from a 6lb lower mark after 470 days off; market should be informative.

12/1

15/2

Form: 476861 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Not as good as he was (has won off 18lb higher), but showed he still had it at the right level when winning narrowly over C&D last month; only gone up 2lb and, with the race likely to suit his come-from-behind style, he holds each-way claims at least.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Crownthorpe

8st 12lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

11-84; runner-up at Carlisle (1m, soft; joint-favourite) in July on last turf appearance; 0-4 on AW (1m-1m2f) since, not doing enough to suggest his turn is near; blinkers are added on this attempt for first win since April 2023.

16/1

3rd

10

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Crownthorpe

8st 12lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

11-84; runner-up at Carlisle (1m, soft; joint-favourite) in July on last turf appearance; 0-4 on AW (1m-1m2f) since, not doing enough to suggest his turn is near; blinkers are added on this attempt for first win since April 2023.

16/1

3rd

10

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Crownthorpe

8st 12lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

11-84; runner-up at Carlisle (1m, soft; joint-favourite) in July on last turf appearance; 0-4 on AW (1m-1m2f) since, not doing enough to suggest his turn is near; blinkers are added on this attempt for first win since April 2023.

16/1

10th
7 (3)
Lafan

33/1

Form: 534608

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner over 1m on Polytrack when trained by Richard Hannon and 3lb below the most recent; has run well over this C&D before, but shown little in two starts since joining this yard so probably best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.
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9th

3

(1)

10th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:05 Lingfield (AW)

Lafan

9st 10lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D Donovan

Four-time winner at other AW courses; has become hard to predict and only five ran when fourth in a C&D claimer 11 days ago.

7/1

4th

2

(5)

30th May 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Lafan

9st 9lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: D Donovan

Four-time winner at other AW courses and creditable third on his last two visits here; inconsistency has crept in and he tailed off when trying front-running in March on latest start; others seem a bit better treated at these weights.

6/1

8th

4

(4)

9th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lafan

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: D Donovan

prominent, led after 1f, headed over 2f out, soon weakened quickly

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £25.90
Straight Forecast £38.95
Tricast £112.88
Trifecta £84.90

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Aussie Banker

SPOTLIGHT:

Visibility

The Times:

Roudemental

NEWMARKET:

George Morland

RP Ratings:

Young Fire

Daily Record:

Crownthorpe

The Sun:

Roudemental

LAMBOURN:

Aussie Banker

Telegraph:

Aussie Banker

Daily Mail:

Aussie Banker

The Star:

Aussie Banker

The Guardian:

George Morland

D Express:

Visibility

Daily Mirror:

Visibility

POSTDATA:

Young Fire