December 12 / 19.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.00

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  • Prize money: £4320
  • 1m 4f 51y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 6-

Last run: 616 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair bumper/hurdle/chase winner who ran well to finish fourth in a handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (3m, good) last month; this 5yo is a solid operator over jumps but he struggled over C&D in his only previous Flat run last April and has a useful standard to aim at back in this sphere.
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2nd

2

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:25 Musselburgh

Punxsutawney Phil

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Won over C&D in December and by 16l at Newcastle (extended 2m4f) in February, both from the front on good to soft; disappointing in his two runs in between and again on latest start but he was brought out quickly under a penalty in the latter; visor replaces his usual cheekpieces.

14/1

3

20th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

14:45 Huntingdon

Punxsutawney Phil

11st 12lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Won at Musselburgh (3m) in December and by 16l at Newcastle (extended 2m4f) last Thursday, both from the front on good to soft; disappointing in his two runs in between but he'd have a huge chance under this penalty if that form from last week (a narrow career best) is repeated.

2/1

3

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle

Punxsutawney Phil

11st 11lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Won over 3m at Musselburgh in December (good to soft); rather disappointing in his two runs since and needs to bounce back.

16/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 4-2525

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Appeared to have made it seventh-time lucky for Hughie Morrison when winning by a nose at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm; RPR 91) in August, but caused interference to his main rival and lost the race on appeal; changed hands for 24,000gns two months later; no impact in 1m6f handicap here on recent stable debut but he may have needed that run and sets a useful standard back in a 1m4f maiden; leading claims if he can get back near best.
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8th

5

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Newbury

Percy Jones

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

All four wins have come on Wolverhampton AW, the latest off this mark last August (1m4f); absent since November and 0-21 on turf but that includes six seconds, one of those behind Amancio in this race last year after a break (3lb higher today); has to be in each-way calculations.

14/1

2

(3)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:05 Chester

Percy Jones

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Mark Loughnane

Won by a head at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) but only seventh under a penalty when upped to a Class 4 at Southwell; all four wins on the AW and 0-20 on turf.

8/1

Form: 36324

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Well-related filly who has a record of 0-5 but she's been quietly progressive and finished well when a close fourth in a Lingfield handicap (1m2f, AW; RPR 79) last month; looks interesting on this step back up in trip and she's a key player back in a maiden.
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8th

7

(5)

11th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:23 Lingfield (AW)

Golden Chain

8st 12lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Ralph Beckett

prominent

12/1

9th

4

(8)

1st Jan 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:56 Southwell (AW)

Golden Chain

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

Close up in two 1m2f handicaps but didn't convince with her finishing effort when only 6-4 for a 1m4f maiden at Wolverhampton; trainer now turns to headgear.

5/1

3rd

8

(9)

12th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Chain

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

pressed leader

2/1

Form: 535

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Stepped up on his 1m2f Beverley debut form when third in a C&D novice in October but he was disappointing when a well-held fifth at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta; 11-4) last month; has bit to prove after that and he needs to resume his progress.
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13th

13

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Leicester

Iftikhaar

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: J R Jenkins

Back to form with a near-miss at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in January but he's taken backward steps in two runs since; overall record is now 1-37 and others are preferred.

33/1

6th

3

(5)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

Iftikhaar

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Chased home Monks Mead in a similar event (1m2f) here last month; another fair effort ten days later and dropping back to a mile shouldn't hinder him; strike-rate of 1-36 does temper enthusiasm though.

8/1

66/1

Form: 08

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and was beaten around 18l in two middle-distance maidens at the Curragh (yielding) this autumn; left Andy Oliver for 6,000gns and can only be watched on her British/stable debut.
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8th

6

(8)

13th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Meet Me There

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Has cut little ice on all her four runs, only ninth of 11 on her handicap debut at Newcastle (1m4f) last month; cheekpieces are reached; has lots to prove.

50/1

9th

7

(11)

12th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

12:05 Newcastle (AW)

Meet Me There

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Picked up for 6,000gns after two poor efforts at the Curragh last autumn; slight promise for her new yard, switched to Tapeta, a month ago but needs a deal more if she's to win this.

25/1

5th

9

(8)

12th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Meet Me There

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

held up in rear

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to a useful French Flat winner but he made his debut in a Huntingdon bumper (1m5f, good; hood added) last month and finished a remote last of 12 at a biggish price; others preferred.
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6th

5

(6)

12th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silver Knife

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Ivan Furtado

steadied start, took keen hold

50/1

12th

9

19th Nov 2022

Good

1m 5f 148y

Class 5

15:43 Huntingdon

Silver Knife

11st 0lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: Ivan Furtado

always towards rear

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 240 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism in Ascot bumper on debut last October before a respectable second under penalty at Lingfeld (2m, AW) in January; turned over at odds-on when switched to the Flat in Germany (1m4f, good) in April but he finished a clear second behind his main market rival; this 5yo returns from another absence but he has a smart Flat pedigree and is respected for new yard.
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2nd

5

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:11 Worcester

Estacas

11st 9lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Well handicapped on old form for David Bridgwater but he returned for new yard after a mammoth absence with a well-held eighth at Stratford (2m2f, good) last month; shaped as though he needed that run but this looks a tough assignment against some improvers and he's probably best watched; cheekpieces (tried once in 2023) are reapplied.

20/1

8th

11

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Estacas

11st 10lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Well handicapped on old form for David Bridgwater but absent since two disappointing runs in November 2023; considered only if lively in the betting before this stable debut; had wind op in 2024.

14/1

Form: 203-46

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Made a promising start with his 4-1 second at Newcastle (7f, AW) last July but he's not gone on from that in four runs since and was laboured in a Redcar handicap (1m2f) when last seen in October; has something to prove now stepped to 1m4f and this looks tough back in a maiden; cheekpieces added.
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7th

1

(2)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:12 Southwell (AW)

Skye Breeze

10st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Did well last January-April over 1m4f on the Tapeta here and at Newcastle, and he returned from seven months off with a promising C&D performance (4-1) in December, not getting the best of runs; one to consider.

5/1

7th

1

(2)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:12 Southwell (AW)

Skye Breeze

10st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Did well last January-April over 1m4f on the Tapeta here and at Newcastle, and he returned from seven months off with a promising C&D performance (4-1) in December, not getting the best of runs; one to consider.

5/1

6

(7)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 3

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Skye Breeze

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Edward Bethell

Took his turf record to 0-6 when well held in a York Dante meeting handicap in May but he's a much healthier 4-9 on AW, including a win over C&D; big player if ready to roll after seven months off.

4/1

Form: 89

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Has finished in rear in two 7f AW maidens this autumn and was 250-1 here last time; has stacks to find on this big step up in trip and she's not bred to stay this far.
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9th

11

(1)

28th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Alchemists Dream

9st 4lb

J: George Downing

T: Mark Usher

in touch with leaders

25/1

8th

6

(7)

6th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alchemists Dream

9st 6lb

J: George Downing

T: Mark Usher

4yo who has been well held in all of her three runs, most recently when a 12l sixth of nine in a Kempton maiden (1m3f) last month; still early days and now switches to a handicap but she needs improvement on her step up to this trip.

25/1

6th

1

(8)

11th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Alchemists Dream

10st 2lb

J: George Downing

T: Mark Usher

Slowly away and down the field in the autumn on her first two starts (both 7f, including here); different trip today but hard to fancy.

100/1

Form: 66

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Never involved when a well-held sixth in two Tapeta events this autumn, more recently over 9.4f here last month; RPRs in low 50s in both her runs and needs a transformation on this step up to 1m4f.
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11th

8

(9)

13th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Triple M

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Never dangerous on all her three outings, beating only one in 1m3f Kempton maiden 33 days ago; she needs to take a big step forward now going into handicaps.

9/1

8th

4

(1)

11th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Triple M

10st 2lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: David Loughnane

28-1 and 20-1 on first two starts in the autumn when soundly beaten in sixth (1m/9.4f, Tapeta); others possess stronger claims.

50/1

10

(4)

12th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Triple M

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: David Loughnane

Never involved when a well-held sixth in two Tapeta events this autumn, more recently over 9.4f here last month; RPRs in low 50s in both her runs and needs a transformation on this step up to 1m4f.

50/1

Non-runners

Estacas, Skye Breeze, Alchemist's Dream, Triple M

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £16.20
Straight Forecast £15.50
Trifecta £31.60

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Golden Chain

SPOTLIGHT:

Percy Jones

Daily Mail:

Estacas

Daily Mirror:

Punxsutawney Phil

The Times:

Golden Chain

Telegraph:

Golden Chain

D Express:

Golden Chain

The Sun:

Golden Chain

Daily Record:

Golden Chain

POSTDATA:

Percy Jones

The Guardian:

Percy Jones

The Star:

Percy Jones