January 13 / 16.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.30

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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 63213- C

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive; made a successful stable debut in novice here (5f) in October and ran even better when third of 11 in C&D handicap last month; may take another step forward and he's high on the list.
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12th

4

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Bright

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mark Loughnane

Course winner who comes here on the back of a respectable seventh of 12 in 6f Southwell handicap 19 days ago; possibilities from a falling mark.

12/1

7th

5

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Bright

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Four-time Tapeta winner whose AW mark has eased after three no-shows on turf and who's now 1lb lower than when successful at Newcastle last winter; currently 3-10 for Billy Loughnane and a better showing can be expected.

10/1

8th

12

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Bright

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

No problem with fast turf but he has a much better strike-rate on AW; midfield finish at Doncaster last month didn't suggest he is the answer here.

33/1

15/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: /2426-

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced for his age; returned from a seven-month absence with an improved sixth of 11 at Kempton (7f) last month, shaping as if he'd be at least as effective over this distance; may have untapped potential.
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6th

7

(3)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Laytown

One More Wave

10st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Noel C Kelly

Two AW wins (at 5f and 6f) last year for Jonathan Portman; has run well off marks in the mid-70s; now a modest 60, having shown very little in four runs for this stable, including a 7f claimer at Dundalk last time; definite chance on his old form; worth a market check.

7/1

11th

12

(6)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

One More Wave

9st 4lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two-time AW winner at 5f-6f for Jonathan Portman; hard to fancy on recent form (blood noted at both nostrils on comeback run), too keen at Ayr latest; first-time tongue-tie.

33/1

9th

8

(6)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:33 Ayr

One More Wave

9st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two-time AW winner at 5f-6f for Jonathan Portman; blood noted at both nostrils after a poor run at Down Royal (7f) for May's stable debut and he beat one home back there (5f, also good) having stumbled last time; risky.

20/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 73392- D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
His last run here was a poor one but he bounced back to form when beaten a neck at Southwell (7f) three weeks ago; well treated judged on his best efforts and his last two wins came over 6f; not ruled out.
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1st

5

(1)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Novak

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Gained last five wins on AW but has proved consistent in Scotland since returned to turf; finished 1l second at Ayr (7f) most recently; reasonably solid contender in current form.

7/1

2nd

5

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Novak

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Hasn't won on turf for more than three years but he's run plenty of good races this season including when runner-up over C&D (good to firm) in May and close third at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) in June; hasn't made an impact in last two runs but this drop back in trip is a positive and he's in the mix.

13/2

4th

5

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Novak

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Tough, consistent sort; hasn't won on turf for more than three years but plenty of decent placed runs this term, including when second over 1m here in May (good to firm) and when close third over 6f at Hamilton in June (good to soft); yet to win over 1m.

6/1

11/1

Form: 11457- D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Yet to win on the AW but she has gone close on several occasions, including when fifth at Kempton in December; runner-up twice over 7f here but both her successes have come over this trip; Rossa Ryan a positive booking.
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4th

5

(2)

23rd Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Topo Chico

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Won her first two starts for this yard over 6f on turf last August and ran with credit when fourth of nine at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) ten days ago; 2lb lower, but is now 0-14 on the AW so she needs to pull out more.

7/1

4th

1

(1)

13th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Topo Chico

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Yet to win on the AW but she has gone close on several occasions, including when fifth at Kempton in December; runner-up twice over 7f here but both her successes have come over this trip; Rossa Ryan a positive booking.

11/1

Form: 54223- D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ended 2023 in top form with three placed efforts; last win came off a 3lb higher mark and he's knocking firmly at the door; might be the answer.
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3

(10)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:20 Chester

Grenham Bay

9st 13lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Most effective on AW (4-25) and was beaten 15l (tenth) in the Grey Horse handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; 40-1) last month; needs this change of headgear - has won in first-time blinkers previously - to spark a revival; easing mark but poorly drawn.

25/1

10

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Grenham Bay

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Close third in this last year (good) and he won twice at Kempton (6f, AW) in the winter; below par on his last two starts but runs off his last winning mark and is not written off.

16/1

7th

4

(4)

28th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Grenham Bay

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

In good form at Kempton over the winter, winning twice in blinkers; had a three-month break prior to his midfield finish at Salisbury last month; should be happier back on AW and with blinkers back on (wore cheekpieces latest); solid contender.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 56456- C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress for Ed Walker after winning over 7f here in September 2022; some encouragement when a never-nearer sixth of 12 over C&D four weeks ago (25-1) on first outing for current yard; may build on that.
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2nd

8

(5)

1st Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Passport

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Sole win was in a 2yo novice in 2022 and he's finished down the field in all seven runs for current yard; mark continues to fall but he was tailed off at Brighton (bled from nose) last time and has plenty to prove; reapplied blinkers replace cheekpieces.

14/1

8th

2

(6)

3rd Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Golden Passport

9st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Jamie Osborne

Sole win was in a 2yo novice in 2022 and he's finished down the field in all six runs for current yard; mark continues to fall but he was beaten 8l at Chelmsford last month and needs to do much better on this step back up to 1m; cheekpieces reapplied.

9/1

8th

2

(3)

9th May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Golden Passport

9st 10lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Jamie Osborne

Novice winner over this trip in 2022 but hasn't added to tally and below best on three of last four starts; blinkers worn last twice now left off but still has a bit to prove.

10/1

12/1

Form: 15040- D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
The veteran in this line-up and not especially easy to predict these days; creditable fourth at Newcastle (7f) in November but ran poorly over the same C&D (lost a shoe) next time; others appeal more.
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8th

11

(10)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Doncaster

Cold Stare

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

9yo who needs to produce more than he's managed the last twice but before those he was a creditable fifth in the Ayr Bronze Cup and he's dropped to a dangerous mark; not written off.

14/1

5th

1

(8)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

13:52 Redcar

Cold Stare

10st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Most of his nine wins on soft or heavy; finished close up in the Ayr Bronze Cup last month and ran well enough to think he's still in reasonable form when fifth in a higher grade than this at Haydock last time; in the mix.

15/2

6th

10

(2)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Haydock

Cold Stare

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Most of his nine wins on soft or heavy; finished close up in the Ayr Bronze Cup last weekend which gives him a fighting chance here but he has a better overall record on that track than this one and remains on much the same mark as when well adrift of Trilby here in April.

8/1

50/1

Form: 12690-

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Gained three 5f turf wins for David O'Meara in 2023 but his AW form doesn't read as well and he hasn't beaten a rival in two runs (no headgear) for this yard; looks one for another day.
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1st

4

(4)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:55 Bath

Speedacus

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Butler

Five-time turf winner on a variety of ground, but has shown precious little in nine starts for this yard despite a plummeting mark; market should indicate whether a revival is expected.

14/1

13th

5

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Speedacus

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: John Butler

Five-time winner over 5f on turf; out of form since joining present yard, but has dropped to a good mark and may do better on return from a break.

25/1

14/1

Form: 639/0-

Last run: 365 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ex-French gelding who returns from exactly a year off, having been sold by Godolphin for £7,000 and gelded; went the wrong way for Andre Fabre but has joined a shrewd stable; watch the market.
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7th

3

(1)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:52 Southwell (AW)

Damoiseau

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

0-25 and couldn't build on fair return following wind surgery when down the field at Wolverhampton 24 days ago; others much safer.

11/1

7th

3

(1)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:52 Southwell (AW)

Damoiseau

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

0-25 and couldn't build on fair return following wind surgery when down the field at Wolverhampton 24 days ago; others much safer.

11/1

20

27th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Damoiseau

8st 13lb

T: Ian Williams

Non-runners

She's Centimental

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Payout
Exacta £16.30
Straight Forecast £15.32
Tricast £51.26
Trifecta £64.40

Selections

Telegraph:

Bright

TOPSPEED:

Novak

SPOTLIGHT:

Grenham Bay

NEWMARKET:

She's Centimental

The Star:

Topo Chico

The Guardian:

Bright

The Sun:

Bright

Daily Record:

Bright

D Express:

She's Centimental

RP RATINGS:

Grenham Bay

The Times:

Grenham Bay

POSTDATA:

Novak

Daily Mail:

Novak

Daily Mirror:

Novak