September 07 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.30

Standard

Independent Pest Control Staff Christmas Party Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Independent Pest Control Staff Christmas Party Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 141792 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner, the latest in July, and after two lesser runs on turf he returned to form when short-headed at Lingfield (6f, AW) 11 days ago; strong candidate.
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12

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Mark Usher

His C&D win in February was achieved off a 10lb higher mark; out of sorts more recently though and others look safer.

14/1

5th

8

(1)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

All nine wins over 6f including three here; 8lb below his last winning mark, but attempts this far for only the second time on his 64th start and didn't prove his stamina in the first.

16/1

6th

6

(4)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

20:00 Windsor

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Mark Usher

He was winning for the ninth time in his career when scoring at Kempton in February (made most); quiet on turf this summer and opposable despite a reduced mark.

25/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 71-482 CD BF

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo whose sole win came over C&D last September and he was runner-up to Arlecchino's Gift over C&D in July last time; this place brings out the best in him and he's one to consider.
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6th

3

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Liosa

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Zoe Hawkins

Trainer off the mark in the week with another who was formerly under the charge of Stuart Kittow; this three-time AW winner made it 0-10 on turf when some way off the front three on comeback (won first time out last season); needs a deal more.

12/1

4th

9

(3)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Leicester

Liosa

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Zoe Hawkins

Winning reappearance on AW in 2025 and there's other evidence that shows he goes well fresh; however, he's 0-9 on turf and is hard to weigh up, having left Stuart Kittow since some so-so runs in the autumn.

10/1

9

(4)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Liosa

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Stuart Kittow

Largely consistent record on AW features four wins, including one over C&D last October; placed twice at Kempton since returned to this sphere; solid claims.

8/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 597767 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Now 10lb lower than when runner-up over C&D last November but he's finished no better than fifth across his six starts this year and hasn't been shaping of late as though a return to winning ways is imminent.
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5

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

First 7f win at Newmarket in May; just 1-22 on the AW but this surface suits and he was unlucky in his sole C&D run, when runner-up in September, and looks well worth another go back over this trip.

11/2

6th

5

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

First 7f win at Newmarket in May; just 1-22 on the AW but this surface suits and he was unlucky in his sole C&D run, when runner-up in September, and looks well worth another go back over this trip.

11/2

4th

6

(2)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

All bar one of his seven wins has come over 6f, but he has finished runner-up in both goes over this trip including here; still 6lb above his last winning mark, though, so needs to find a bit more.

9/1

20/1

Form: 0-0590

Last run: 151 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Showed promise last summer in novice/maiden races; has tumbled down the weights and he's one to watch in the betting now back from a break, but he struggled on his four starts earlier this year; plenty to prove.
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7th

4

(4)

9th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

13:45 Nottingham

Many A Year

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: John Butler

Justified favouritism in Hamilton event (6f, good to soft) last month, opening his account at 12th attempt; may remain competitive, having gone back up just 2lb.

15/8

1st

5

(2)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Many A Year

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Butler

dwelt start, prominent, headway over 1f out, soon ridden to lead, kept on

9/2

4th

6

(9)

7th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Many A Year

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Showed promise last summer in novice/maiden races; has tumbled down the weights and he's one to watch in the betting now back from a break, but he struggled on his four starts earlier this year; plenty to prove.

20/1

Form: 949496

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden whose recent form doesn't suggest she's about to get off the mark.
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6

(7)

18th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Independent Beauty

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lisa Williamson

Placed a few times but now 0-43 and finished last on her recent return from a break.

50/1

7th

5

(7)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Independent Beauty

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

mounted on course and taken down early

50/1

7th

5

(7)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Independent Beauty

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

mounted on course and taken down early, prominent, weakened over 2f out

50/1

Form: 343690 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shone on her three starts this summer and 7f is perhaps her best trip, but 1m has stretched her the last twice and she's 2-3 at Wolverhampton; could play a leading role now back here in first-time cheekpieces.
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10th

12

(1)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Amadea

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won twice at Wolverhampton in 2023 (6f/7f); mainly disappointing this year but well handicapped as a result (8lb lower than for only handicap win).

14/1

10th

12

(1)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Amadea

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won twice at Wolverhampton in 2023 (6f/7f); mainly disappointing this year but well handicapped as a result (8lb lower than for only handicap win).

14/1

5th

11

(12)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Angel Amadea

8st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

On a lengthy losing sequence and she beat just one in 7f Newcastle handicap last month; others are much preferred.

20/1

Form: 069040 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has struggled this year, including when sent off favourite for last week's stable debut at Southwell; however, he continues to drop down the weights and his in-form trainer may find the key sooner rather than later.
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1st

7

(3)

17th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

Overnight Oats

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

prominent, pressed leader after 1f, disputed lead over 4f out, ridden when led over 2f out, reduced lead towards finish, kept on

11/2

1st

7

(3)

17th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

Overnight Oats

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

prominent, pressed leader after 1f, disputed lead over 4f out, ridden when led over 2f out, reduced lead towards finish, kept on

11/2

11th

9

(7)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:55 Southwell (AW)

Overnight Oats

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Nosed ahead in the final strides to beat Down To The Kid in C&D event three weeks ago, taking record at Southwell to 3-5 and strike-rate under Hector Crouch to 5-8; with those stats he's one for the shortlist.

13/2

16/1

Form: 675270 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Second at Yarmouth in May but has a regressive profile and hasn't threatened the next twice; his losing run continues and others appeal more.
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8th

6

(4)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Kessaar Power

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Phil McEntee

Can front-run; three of his four wins have been at this track but he's been disappointing since his C&D win in October; still 3lb higher than for that last success and he needs to turn things around.

7/1

6th

3

(6)

15th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Kessaar Power

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Phil McEntee

Can front-run; three of his four wins have been at this track (6f/1m), with the most recent coming in October; below his best when fourth at Southwell (1m, AW) last time but that was his first start for 75 days and he may come on for it; can be competitive back to 7f.

4/1

8/1

Form: 261465 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won at Yarmouth (6f) in June and here (7f) in July; hasn't really threatened away from Wolverhampton on his last three starts but he has a very solid record here and could have a part to play.
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5th

4

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Porfin

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

11 wins, the latest off basement mark over C&D in January; largely consistent since and may benefit from this drop back in trip, having raced too freely when fourth over 7f here on latest outing; back from two-month break.

11/2

4th

5

(5)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Porfin

9st 6lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Ready win here (6f) in January; generally held his form since and Monday's low-key effort at Wolverhampton is excusable as he saw no daylight in the home straight.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.20
Straight Forecast £11.66
Tricast £71.36
Trifecta £83.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Liosa

Telegraph:

Arlecchino's Gift

SPOTLIGHT:

Angel Amadea

D Express:

Overnight Oats

NEWMARKET:

Porfin

The Times:

Liosa

The Guardian:

Liosa

The Sun:

Liosa

The Star:

Liosa

Daily Record:

Liosa

Daily Mail:

Arlecchino's Gift

Daily Mirror:

Arlecchino's Gift

POSTDATA:

Angel Amadea