December 26 / 15.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

15.00

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  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 060253

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Longstanding, regressive maiden who ran well behind a well-treated winner over C&D in October; holds each-way claims but he's 0-19 now.
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8

(3)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Van Zant

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won 7f Southwell classified in January and is also suited by this C&D but his recent efforts have been disappointing and his overall profile is not persuasive.

20/1

6th

8

(2)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Van Zant

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

7f win here in January but he's gone off the boil more recently; a full revival is required.

16/1

12th

12

(11)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Van Zant

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

In good form early in the year but ran poorly behind two of these over C&D 11 days ago; is some way down the pecking order from another wide stall.

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £5.90

Form: 358066 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
A few costly defeats since leaving France, latterly when a beaten favourite off a 2lb higher mark at Kempton two weeks ago; had previously pulled hard from the same stall as today over C&D (not for the first time) and is running out of excuses.
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5th

5

(2)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reve De Magritte

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed de Giles

Yet to add to her 8.5f win in France in 2022 but posted a sound effort when second in this grade over C&D a fortnight ago and Oisin Murphy is booked again tonight.

4/1

2nd

10

(1)

8th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reve De Magritte

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed de Giles

in touch with leaders

6/1

5th

7

(1)

30th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reve De Magritte

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Ed de Giles

Inclined to pull hard back from five months off on turf a couple of weeks ago and didn't see it out behind Sea The Buckthorn; twice ran well over C&D last winter and should fare better.

8/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 836324 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
More consistent than most at this level but remains just above his last winning mark; stays a bit further and is likely to need a strong pace and some luck if dropped in as usual from stall 12.
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9th

9

(2)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Chepstow

Brave Display

9st 0lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Patchy this season, off the back of a lengthy absence, and the years appear to be catching up; having a first run on turf since 2022.

10/1

6th

9

(10)

12th May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brave Display

9st 4lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

in touch with leaders early, dropped to rear after 2f

25/1

Form: 807764

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden who's done most racing over a bit further; slightly better back at 7f last time, considering he stumbled leaving the stalls, but others have more pressing claims.
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7th

8

(9)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sea The Buckthorn

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

taken down early

50/1

9th

9

(7)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Sea The Buckthorn

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

Made late headway when an eyecatching fourth at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) in October, but unable to build on it twice since and he's now 1-27; others preferred.

20/1

5th
12 (4)
Ebury

20/1

Form: 649950

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
More than four years since he won and has regressed this season; remains capable at this level but often pulls hard and there are risks involved going in a new headgear combination.
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10th

3

(2)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Ebury

9st 9lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Scott Dixon

Won twice for Martyn Meade at a much higher level back in 2019, but has failed to score since; always behind at Wolverhampton (9.5f; 40-1, held by Storm Asset) last time; highly unlikely to offer the solution.

25/1

8th

2

(9)

11th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ebury

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Won twice in 2019 but he's not added to his tally since, often well backed too; others look safer.

20/1

Form: 900052 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Regressive this year but came in for support here last Tuesday (back at 6f from a wide stall); that was more like it (third won since) and he's 2lb lower, so will rightly be popular.
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3rd

10

(2)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Sisters In The Sky

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

Acts of firm and heavy ground; triple course winner who scored at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in January but he's been quiet there in last three runs; has bit to prove and needs to rediscover his spark back on turf.

14/1

8th

8

(7)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sisters In The Sky

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Grace Harris

Gained the latest of his nine wins in a C&D handicap in January; good second here next time but his form has cooled in classified events over C&D in last two runs; bit to prove and he needs to get back on track.

10/1

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: 332844 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Dual 8.5f winner here who's been running well over 6f lately, again coming home nicely from a wide stall at Southwell 11 days ago; in form and well handicapped, so has to enter calculations.
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6th

3

(2)

19th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:45 Brighton

Voltaic

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Steadily on the downgrade now but has been placed in two handicaps here this season (1m/7f) and also ran well in a recent classified race here (7f); suited by fast ground and probably worth another crack at 1m2f; more appealing than some of these.

6/1

5

(1)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Voltaic

9st 9lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Had two wins elsewhere since a course win last June; further good runs here back in the spring but returned from 78 days off yesterday (C&D) and, having led for much of the race, trailed in sixth of the eight runners; these classified terms are favourable.

11/2

Form: 889727 CD BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner in the spring, latterly off a 2lb higher mark, who hit traffic when a beaten favourite here three weeks ago; often misses the break and will always need luck but has claims if things fall his way.
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8

(1)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Written Broadcast

9st 2lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Ollie Pears

took keen hold, held up in rear

10/1

7th

8

(1)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Written Broadcast

9st 2lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Ollie Pears

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway towards far side over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

10/1

8th

9

(11)

31st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Written Broadcast

9st 5lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Ollie Pears

Similar type to Kodebreaker, being 8lb below last winning mark; close second in C&D classified event most recently, producing his best effort this year; looks poised to go one better.

13/2

Form: 016855 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has never been consistent and that's been the case lately, unsurprisingly given his age; most recent wins (at 7f and 6f) have come at massive prices and he's still capable of popping up when least expected.
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9th

3

(1)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dodgy Bob

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Mullineaux

Veteran who is without a win since September 2023 and looks out of form; faces tough terms as well.

25/1

10

(7)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Dodgy Bob

10st 4lb

J: Mr Sebastian Perry

T: Michael Mullineaux

12yo who is without a win since September 2023 and recent evidence doesn't indicate he's about to end that losing sequence.

66/1

11th

5

(5)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dodgy Bob

9st 9lb

J: Poppy Scott

T: Michael Mullineaux

upset in stalls, midfield

33/1

20/1

Form: -53396

Last run: 291 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Still to win after 23 starts and has been expensive to follow in recent times; the headgear comes off for this first run since March and he's hard to recommend from a wide stall for a yard also responsible for Voltaic.
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9th

1

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:15 Doncaster

Three Dons

10st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Multiple Flat wins at 1m-1m4f, including on heavy; unable to make a significant impact on the Flat last autumn but he's run with credit over hurdles in recent months and is well treated back on the level (6lb below his last winning mark); considered.

10/1

2nd

4

9th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

16:30 Catterick

Three Dons

11st 7lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Tony Carroll

Multiple Flat wins at 1m-1m4f, including on heavy; switched to hurdling late in the day but he's taken surprisingly well to this game, running two good races at Leicester (extended 1m7f; soft and heavy), and may well improve for this easier stamina test now handicapping; thereabouts.

4/1

3rd

11

20th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 113y

Class 4

14:32 Leicester

Three Dons

11st 8lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: Tony Carroll

8-46 on the Flat; left it rather late in the day to launch his hurdling career but went down fighting over C&D (soft) just after Christmas and has a good chance if in similar form again.

9/2

Form: B98885

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Yet to start a single-figure price or get involved in a finish but she offered more on her Tapeta debut last time (C&D) despite fluffing the start; that gave something to build on.
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7th

4

(7)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Gracious Grace

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Still seeking first win (0-12) and there were no positives to be taken from her latest C&D effort (weakening last of eight; 66-1); far better to look elsewhere.

33/1

8th

5

(4)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:10 Southwell (AW)

Gracious Grace

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

led, headed 3f out

20/1

7th

9

(1)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gracious Grace

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Loughnane

Yet to win and, although gets blinkers for the first time, she'll have to raise her game if she's to figure on these terms.

33/1

33/1

Form: 614/9- D

Last run: 629 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Only been seen once in well over two years and is entitled to need this, back with her old yard, especially being into the veteran stage now; would want to see good money around before considering her.
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8th

2

(1)

27th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Canimar

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Seamus Durack

C&D handicap winner in March 2021 but returned from long absence with two disappointing runs this winter, more recently when last of nine over C&D in this grade; revival needed.

33/1

9th

1

(7)

10th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Canimar

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Seamus Durack

C&D winner in March 2021 but seen only three times since; her 2022/2023 efforts represent a sharp dip in form; major revival required.

20/1

12th

7

(2)

26th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

15:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Canimar

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Seamus Durack

Only been seen once in well over two years and is entitled to need this, back with her old yard, especially being into the veteran stage now; would want to see good money around before considering her.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £64.70
Straight Forecast £69.60
Tricast £382.83
Trifecta £357.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Voltaic

Telegraph:

Sisters In The Sky

The Times:

Written Broadcast

D Express:

Sea The Buckthorn

The Star:

Van Zant

Daily Record:

Sisters In The Sky

The Guardian:

Written Broadcast

RP RATINGS:

Voltaic

POSTDATA:

Voltaic

Daily Mail:

Voltaic

Daily Mirror:

Voltaic