January 05 / 17.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

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BetUK. Home Of The Acca-Fenwa Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3942
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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BetUK. Home Of The Acca-Fenwa Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 5/

Last run: 539 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never in the hunt in a 6f novice at Haydock in July 2022 on his sole start for Charles Hills; sold for 15,000gns last July and gelded; bred to do better but still carries risk on his return from 539 days off.
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3rd

4

(3)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:12 Ayr

Al Muqdad

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

His form has been patchy since an easy win at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last November but he's 2lb below that last winning mark and his form figures at Ayr read 3112, so it will be no surprise if he's in the mix.

7/2

6th

6

(7)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Muqdad

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Ran away with a 0-70 handicap over C&D in November but hit with a 10lb rise and he has come up short in eight subsequent runs; now back to his last winning mark and cheekpieces return after being left off at Southwell ten days ago; one to consider.

10/1

10th

6

(2)

21st Mar 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

Al Muqdad

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Below best this year, managing only sixth of eight in refitted cheekpieces (now removed) at Newcastle (7f) a fortnight ago, but he's effective over this C&D, well drawn and too well handicapped to rule out.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7/5-

Last run: 80 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Midfield in a 1m maiden at Dundalk in one run for Joseph O'Brien as a 2yo; also some promise in one run for William Jarvis in October (7f, soft); drops to 5f on stable debut which will ask a new question of him.
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1st

2

(8)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newmarket

Cervetto

10st 13lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

in rear

12/1

9th

6

(1)

26th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:52 Epsom

Cervetto

10st 13lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

Won this year at Lingfield (7f, AW) and Sandown (1m, good) in two of his five handicaps; the latter was an amateurs' race under Fletcher Yarham; tongue tied when below form on latest outing, so he isn't today; going beyond 1m for the first time gives him a fair bit to prove but having Motivator as the dam's sire gives some hope.

12/1

9th

7

(6)

8th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Sandown

Cervetto

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

towards rear

4/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1 for his Pontefract debut in September (6f, good to soft), showing some speed but dropping away in the final furlong; should be capable of better in time but others bring more pressing claims.
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5th

2

(3)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

18:15 Musselburgh

Cargin Bhui

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

In good form on the AW this year including two wins over 6f; 0-12 on turf, but has gone close on a couple of occasions and should have no problem with this sharp 7f; player.

4/1

5th

7

(2)

27th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cargin Bhui

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Hold-up performer who was successful over 6f at Wolverhampton and Southwell last month; proved himself at 7f when his strong finish only just failed to reel in the thriving Goldmoyne (won three times since) back at Southwell last time; it's likely he's still on a good mark.

3/1

2nd

1

(4)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:21 Southwell (AW)

Cargin Bhui

10st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Competitive coming from off the pace over 6f on all five starts this year, winning in clearcut style at Wolverhampton and Southwell on last two occasions; he's now getting close to his career-best form, with more to prove on this third attempt (first on AW) at 7f but he's been finishing well.

2/1

Form: 22-

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two runs here last month, finishing second to an odds-on rival over 6f on debut and then suffering the same fate dropped to this trip on Boxing Day; possible 6f will prove his optimum in time but he's still a major player in this field.
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6th

1

(6)

7th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Influence

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Runner-up in his first four starts over 5f-7f, but although only fifth of ten on handicap debut at Kempton (6f, Polytrack; first-time cheekpieces) last time an awkward start and meeting a bit of trouble wouldn't have helped; shortlisted.

5/1

5th

9

(3)

18th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Influence

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Four runs in novice and maiden company (5f-7f), finishing second on each occasion; this might prove his optimum trip and cheekpieces could spark extra now handicapping.

7/1

2nd

1

(2)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

14:17 Lingfield (AW)

Influence

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Runner-up in all three starts on the Wolverhampton Tapeta (5f/6f), the latest when sent off odds-on four weeks ago; that form hasn't been done any harm in the meantime and there is optimism for the longer trip on pedigree; one of three from yard.

5/4

Form: 95-

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not beaten a rival in two C&D runs in recent weeks and he has plenty to find with Influence on latest run.
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10th

8

(10)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jazz State

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Robert Cowell

reluctant to load, ducked right start and slowly into stride, in rear

40/1

10th

8

(10)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jazz State

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Robert Cowell

reluctant to load, ducked right start and slowly into stride, in rear

40/1

7th

5

(4)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Jazz State

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Robert Cowell

midfield

16/1

Form: 90547-

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
A couple of promising efforts over 6f in October/November but his form dipped at Newcastle three weeks ago; hopes pinned on the drop to 5f sparking improvement.
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5th

7

(4)

4th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

18:10 Newbury

Split The Profit

9st 10lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

awkward start, in touch with leaders

3/1

2nd

4

(5)

21st Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Redcar

Split The Profit

9st 9lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

14-race maiden but he's had several close calls this year including when runner-up at Windsor (5f, good to firm) on Monday; was as good as ever with that bold bid and he's a big player off same mark here.

5/2

2nd

1

(1)

17th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:30 Windsor

Split The Profit

9st 10lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Longstanding maiden who was turned over at short prices a few times in the spring before out of his depth latest (tough stall); is odds-on to fluff the start but should do better if getting away under a 7lb claimer.

8/1

Form: 22-

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising debut at Beverley in August (5f, good to firm) and she stuck on well when second over C&D in November too; 6f may see her in an even better light but she's still a key form player in today's field.
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7th

7

(4)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Beverley

Bint Alfella

9st 5lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Kevin Ryan

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

9/1

11th

8

(6)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Thirsk

Bint Alfella

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Hasn't threatened in first two handicaps (5f, AW) but has had wind op since last start in February and that may help her tap back into the promise of her first two runs last year (5f, good to firm/AW); contender if so.

12/1

50/1

Form: 757-

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Uncompetitive in her first two runs and her latest unplaced effort over C&D, when out the back early and never on terms, attracted the attention of the stewards and earned her rider a ten-day ban; should do better at some point but probably once handicapping.
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9th

10

(9)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Body Parts

9st 8lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Gemma Tutty

A dual 7f AW scorer in early spring but she's yet to match that form in two subsequent runs on turf, only ninth at Doncaster (7f) 25 days ago; she's hard to warm to.

20/1

9th

14

(11)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Body Parts

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

midfield

20/1

7th

3

(7)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Body Parts

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Gemma Tutty

Successful in two of her last four starts on the AW, the latest an easy win at Southwell (7f) last month; 6lb higher and hard to know how she will cope with the likely conditions on turf debut, but a player if she handles them.

6/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 207 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Travelled strongly through the race on her Pontefract debut last June (6f, good to firm) but she stopped very quickly in the closing stages; could leave that well behind her and the drop to 5f is unlikely to faze her; betting to guide.
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2nd

9

(8)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Helga Brandt

8st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Good third at Wolverhampton (5f) three weeks ago, improving on sole 2yo effort (6f, turf); may take another step forward and helps to give Karl Burke, who also runs Artistic Mission, a strong hand.

5/1

9

(6)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Helga Brandt

8st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Travelled strongly through the race on her Pontefract debut last June (6f, good to firm) but she stopped very quickly in the closing stages; could leave that well behind her and the drop to 5f is unlikely to faze her; betting to guide.

6/1

7th

4

(8)

12th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Pontefract

Helga Brandt

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: K R Burke

65,000gns yearling; by Mehmas; dam maiden half-sister to useful winners Bunker (6f/7f 2yo inc Listed), Imperial Fighter (7f 2yo) and Imtiyaaz (5f/5.7f); yard is going strongly with 2yos; likely type.

9/2

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