January 27 / 19.15 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.15

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  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.10
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 3424-8

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Winless since her 2yo debut but she has run some fair races in defeat for her new yard, including over C&D; her form dipped here 18 days ago but she continues to edge down the weights and holds each-way claims if back to her recent best.
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

8

(1)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:40 Catterick

Miss Calculation

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Stella Barclay

Last win was over C&D in May 2024 off 2lb higher mark; mainly kept to AW since and can start slowly; would hold claims if back on song.

13/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 6122-2 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; landed a Class 6 over the extended 1m here in October and he has finished second in his three runs since, headed late on at Lingfield 13 days ago (1m); well drawn to attack back at 7f and he's more appealing than many.
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10th

3

(11)

9th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Fly The Nest

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

midfield, outpaced 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, no impression

14/1

10th

3

(11)

9th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Fly The Nest

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

midfield, outpaced 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, no impression

14/1

9th

6

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Fly The Nest

9st 4lb

T: Tony Carroll

Has not fired this winter (big prices) but he's well treated again now and two of last season's three wins came over this C&D; stable also runs Sir Titan; revival is likely to coincide with market support.

33/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 497-81 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
He had been in better form than his figures suggested prior to his easy C&D win in a classified event last week, coming through strongly off a good pace; theoretically well in under his penalty but it remains to be seen if this will pan out quite so favourably.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(2)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:55 Chepstow

Won Love

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Loughnane

Recent AW efforts were not his best and his first run on turf for a while 24 days ago was only okay.

8/1

6

(7)

3rd May 2023

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

20:10 Brighton

Won Love

9st 3lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Mark Loughnane

5th

8

(12)

22nd Apr 2023

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:45 Brighton

Won Love

9st 3lb

J: George Rooke

T: Mark Loughnane

Appreciated the drop in class when winning a 0-50 classified event at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in January, but form has regressed since; plenty to prove back on turf (beaten a long way in both starts on grass as a 3yo).

16/1

20/1

Form: 77756-

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
36-race maiden; conditions hold no terrors but he often gets going too late and remains opposable for win purposes.
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3rd

1

(2)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Gonzaga

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: James Bennett

Unlucky second in 7f handicap at Lingfield 12 days ago (might well have won with a clearer run); however, by no means guaranteed to suddenly go one better, with record now 0-53.

6/1

2nd

14

(6)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Lingfield

Gonzaga

8st 4lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: James Bennett

Longstanding maiden who came in last of seven in 7f Chepstow handicap nine days ago; he's very hard to make a case for.

33/1

7th

9

(2)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:00 Chepstow

Gonzaga

8st 11lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: James Bennett

slowly away, soon recovered and prominent on far side of group

10/1

Form: 600-33 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
He has rediscovered some form back with Keith Dalgleish, albeit at a modest level, and last week's Southwell third was more encouraging (did best of the prominent racers in the race won by Breezyandbright); blinkers now added and he needs serious consideration.
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8th

1

(3)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Tricky Business

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

Has dropped a long way in the weights; some positive signs of late but well beaten after racing freely in first-time cheekpieces (discarded) at Southwell (6f) last week; bounce back needed.

12/1

10th

5

(11)

28th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Tricky Business

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

He has dropped a long way in the weights and there have been some positive signs of late; did too much early in first-time blinkers at Wolverhampton last month but it was still a fair run; cheekpieces tried now; return to 6f shouldn't be an issue; one to consider.

6/1

5th

6

(4)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tricky Business

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

led

5/1

6/1

Form: 80860- CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Now 6lb lower than for his 6f win here one year ago; patchy record since but it would be no great surprise to see him bounce back at this level; betting to guide.
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9th

6

(11)

26th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Martineo

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Butler

Four-time course winner who has form figures of 33313 on AW since March and he made a bold bid when a close third at Chelmsford (7f) last time; should go well again back in a classified event and he's respected.

5/2

9

(12)

5th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Martineo

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: John Butler

Four-time course winner who has form figures of 33313 on AW since March and he made a bold bid when a close third at Chelmsford 11 days ago; on same mark on this return to Tapeta and he's respected.

11/2

3rd

3

(3)

25th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Martineo

9st 4lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John Butler

Had been knocking at the door prior to a narrow, tough success at Newcastle 16 days ago; 1lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.

4/1

Form: 307-11 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Comes here chasing a hat-trick after two wins at Southwell this month, proving well suited by the step up to 7f last week; penalty asks a stiffer question of him but he's thriving and shouldn't be opposed lightly.
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12th

6

(8)

28th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Breezyandbright

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

raced freely, in touch with leaders

8/1

7th

1

(5)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Breezyandbright

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

took keen hold, prominent on outer

5/2

1st

7

(2)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:23 Southwell (AW)

Breezyandbright

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Ran out the easy winner of a 6f handicap here two weeks ago, recording a good Topspeed figure in the process; 5lb rise looks manageable but his stamina for 7f has to be taken on trust.

11/2

Form: 1508-8

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Four turf wins to his name over sprint trips, most recently a 6f handicap at Catterick in September off a 1lb higher mark; 0-16 on AW but fully effective at this track; didn't entirely convince with his stamina in two runs at this trip in 2021.
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7th

8

(9)

8th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:25 Catterick

Portelet Bay

9st 2lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: David Evans

Four wins, one of them here, have been at 6f; has some decent form over 7f and comes into the reckoning after a fair run at Wolverhampton last time (6f, met trouble in running).

9/1

6th

8

(5)

19th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Portelet Bay

9st 9lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: David Evans

4-18 on turf and 0-21 on the AW, albeit running well here on a few occasions as when beaten less than a length into second of ten over 7f in January; makes his debut at this level and cannot be dismissed.

9/1

7th

4

(10)

25th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

16:35 Ffos Las

Portelet Bay

9st 9lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: David Evans

Close second over 7f in January; far from consistent otherwise this year and he's still seeking a first win beyond 6f; very well treated on best form but isn't a solid option.

14/1

OUR TIP
9th
2 (10)
Poet

25/1

Form: 500-08

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Generally struggled for this yard; ran okay over C&D in October off a 10lb higher mark but it hasn't proved a springboard to better things; drawn widest and remains vulnerable; goes without headgear today.
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9th

8

(9)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poet

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Scott Dixon

Badly out of form at present, having finished last in all his races since October; others make much greater appeal.

50/1

10th

9

(5)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poet

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Scott Dixon

Last of nine over 5f here a fortnight ago and has now failed to beat a rival six consecutive times; cannot be recommended.

66/1

Form: 005-

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Huge prices and she hasn't beaten many home in three runs here this winter (7f and 5f); more realistic assignment today but not easily recommended.
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4

25th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:10 Hereford

I Didnt Cost Alot

11st 6lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Ryan Potter

No worthwhile form at up to 7f on Flat; now goes in hood on the switch to hurdles; hard to fancy.

66/1

8

(3)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

14:32 Wolverhampton (AW)

I Didnt Cost Alot

9st 3lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Ryan Potter

Has shown little in her six starts at up to 7f, with a best RPR of 23; returns from almost a year off and needs a tongue-tie to make a massive difference.

50/1

11th

12

(4)

28th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

I Didnt Cost Alot

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Ryan Potter

Shown very little in her five runs and the addition of cheekpieces isn't enough to tempt.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £41.90
Straight Forecast £54.88
Tricast £357.06
Trifecta £328.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Won Love

RP Ratings:

Breezyandbright

Daily Mail:

Miss Calculation

SPOTLIGHT:

Tricky Business

The Times:

Won Love

The Guardian:

Won Love

D Express:

Won Love

The Sun:

Won Love

Daily Record:

Won Love

Telegraph:

Breezyandbright

Daily Mirror:

Breezyandbright

The Star:

Breezyandbright