December 26 / 15.35 Wolverhampton (AW)

15.35

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Spreadex Sports Get £50 In Bonuses Handicap

  • Prize money: £7215.6
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Spreadex Sports Get £50 In Bonuses Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

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6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 240943 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Easily landed a novice here (6f) in February and looked unfortunate not to double his tally when beaten a neck into third of ten at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) last time (Ernie's Valentine second); each-way claims at least, especially if reacting positively to the cheekpieces.
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15th

4

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Witch Hunter

9st 9lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

His only turf wins came in a Royal Ascot handicap and Newbury Group 3, but they were in 2023 and he needs the cards to drop right for his late bids; scored on AW in January but subsequent form, including when 40-1 in the Victoria Cup last Saturday, isn't good enough.

40/1

20th

1

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Witch Hunter

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Very useful but rather needs the cards to drop right and gained his only turf wins, namely in Royal Ascot handicap and Newbury Group 3, in 2023; peak AW form this year when scoring in January; finished seventh (off 4lb higher) in this contest 12 months ago.

25/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: -24857 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won two novice events at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) late last year, but 0-5 in handicaps and comfortably held when returned to AW at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last time; cheekpieces need to help bring about a resurgence.
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1

(7)

27th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Spirit Of Nguru

9st 11lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Dual Kempton winner as a 2yo who's been expensive to follow in handicaps, getting turned over at 3-1 or shorter on six occasions; pulled hard in the visor back from a short break over C&D last week (third form of headgear tried).

5/1

5th

1

(5)

20th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Spirit Of Nguru

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: William Haggas

Three placed efforts in cheepieces/blinkers over 6f and 7f this winter; ran poorly at Lingfield eight weeks ago (headgear left off); drops back in class and with a visor enlisted; not ruled out.

4/1

9

(5)

29th Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Spirit Of Nguru

8st 7lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: William Haggas

33/1

  • Place: £10.00

Form: 312198 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
5-20 on AW, including two wins over C&D; still looks on a stiff mark (6lb higher than when last successful) so may find a few better treated.
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5th

2

(4)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 3

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amber Island

9st 3lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

took keen hold, prominent, pressed leader from over 4f out

10/1

7th

1

(1)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

13:45 Lingfield (AW)

Amber Island

9st 13lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: David Loughnane

led, headed inside final furlong, soon dropped to rear

12/1

Form: 31-222 CD BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner in the autumn of last year and narrowly beaten in all three starts since returning in August from 257 days off, including back here last time; 1lb higher and a major player under conditions that suit, especially if allowed his own way in front.
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7th

7

(1)

6th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 2

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Street Kid

8st 10lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Well below par in two races (elsewhere) since returned to AW but could revive back at Wolverhampton; has form figures of 7112441 over C&D, most recently defying a 2lb higher mark last March; not dismissed.

12/1

7th

7

(1)

6th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 2

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Street Kid

8st 10lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

dwelt start, in touch with leaders, outpaced from under 2f out, weakened final furlong

12/1

5th

3

(4)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

19:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Street Kid

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

7f specialist who has to put a moderate effort at Southwell last time behind him, but is back off the same mark as when gaining his third Wolverhampton success back in March; has gone close on Polytrack and shouldn't be far away.

9/1

Form: 057751 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Three-time turf winner who was making his AW debut when winning in fine style over C&D three weeks ago; 5lb higher mark is not insurmountable on the pick of his turf form, but his wide draw makes things tricky.
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12th

12

(2)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Master Zoffany

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

midfield towards far side

20/1

6th

8

(9)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

17:05 Chester

Master Zoffany

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Acts on soft; close third on penultimate start, inconsistent otherwise this year; three-time winner at Chester and has possibilities back here, provided he takes well to first-time visor.

16/1

11th

10

(8)

1st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Master Zoffany

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

7f course winner who had dropped 6lb lower than when successful at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last December when beaten less than a length into third of 11 at Ripon (1m, good to soft) 12 days ago; races off the same mark but this trip looks to be right on the limit of his stamina.

10/1

Form: -63822

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
3-6 as a 2yo and has gone down narrowly in his last two starts since being gelded and returning to the AW; had a couple of today's rivals behind when beaten a nose at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) last time and is just 1lb higher, but the outside stall is a problem.
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7th

12

(9)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ernies Valentine

8st 10lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: Ross Burdon

Seven wins on the AW; consistent in the main and ran okay over the 8.6f here ten days ago, leaving the impression that this longer trip is worth another go.

14/1

4th

3

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ernies Valentine

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Seven times an AW winner, twice over C&D; back to his last winning mark and Jack Mitchell takes over from a 7lb claimer; one to take seriously.

4/1

8th

8

(1)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Ernies Valentine

9st 7lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: Ross Burdon

Reliable sort who comes here on the back of a solid fifth of 12 in 7f handicap here 18 days ago; he ought to be in the shake-up once more.

5/1

Form: 074321 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner over shorter, including over 6f last time; has won over this far on turf, but a high draw and 6lb higher mark may be enough to prevent a follow-up.
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7th

3

(2)

2nd Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Epsom

Pocket The Profit

10st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

Soundly beaten at Doncaster last month but may have needed that comeback run; fair sixth of 15 in this race last year (good) and close third of six here (6f, good to firm) next time; each-way claims if back on song.

14/1

6th

1

(4)

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:55 Doncaster

Pocket The Profit

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: George Boughey

Ended 2022 in good order, winning a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton in good style in December; not in the same form over 7f last time; conditions shouldn't be an issue but he's high in the weights.

9/2

7th

5

(9)

26th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 3

15:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pocket The Profit

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

Dual course winner over shorter, including over 6f last time; has won over this far on turf, but a high draw and 6lb higher mark may be enough to prevent a follow-up.

6/1

Form: 748851 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Stable going well and this one played his part when winning here (second C&D success) last month; handicapper hasn't missed him with a 7lb rise, but he has won off higher marks in the past so can't be ruled out.
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9th

7

(8)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Revolutionise

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Retains plenty of vitality despite his advancing years; however, form dipped last time when bidding for a Chelmsford double; gained the most recent win in a lower grade.

14/1

4

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Revolutionise

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Triple C&D winner who took advantage of a reduced mark when coming from rear to score at Brighton (7f, good) in August; remains well treated on old form but his spark was missing at Kempton last time and he needs to step up again after that.

6/1

Form: 640-03 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won in France in 2020 and in Canada in 2021; improved from her stable debut when third of seven in a handicap here (6f) four weeks ago and the return to this trip should suit; not dismissed from the same mark.
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5th

2

(6)

7th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Fiduciary

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

taken down early

50/1

7th

1

(1)

27th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 2

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fiduciary

10st 2lb

J: Dayverson De Barros

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won in France in 2020 and Canada in 2021; good third over 6f here in November on her second run for current yard but she's not matched that form over 7f in last two starts; on reduced mark now back in a handicap but she needs to get back near best to pose a serious threat.

12/1

5th

3

(3)

1st Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:56 Southwell (AW)

Fiduciary

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won in France in 2020 and Canada in 2021; holds decent claims at the weights, stepping back out of handicap company, but she's started big prices in her three runs for current yard and will need to improve somewhat on her latest effort.

16/1

11/1

Form: 810054 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Back off same mark as when successful at Ripon (6f, good) in September and finished a close fourth of 13 at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last time, but 0-7 on AW and finished behind a couple of these over C&D on penultimate outing.
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9th

9

(11)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Abolish

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time turf winner from 5.5f-7f; 0-19 on AW but he's been placed on Polytrack and Tapeta; has had a short break since going very close at Windsor (6f, good) in September and he's a player if he can reproduce that form.

6/1

9th

9

(11)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Abolish

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time turf winner from 5.5f-7f; 0-19 on AW but he's been placed on Polytrack and Tapeta; has had a short break since going very close at Windsor (6f, good) in September and he's a player if he can reproduce that form.

6/1

Form: 915-34 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Four wins on the AW and now back off his last winning mark; has run well in both starts since returning in October from ten months off, but has nearly 3l to find with Street Kid on latest C&D running and may prefer a more galloping track.
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6th

1

(4)

4th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Diocles Of Rome

9st 9lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Ralph Beckett

Three-time C&D winner; two creditable in-frame efforts back on AW in the autumn but needs to bounce back from a lesser run at Wolverhampton over Christmas.

7/1

11th

9

(2)

26th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 3

15:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diocles Of Rome

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

Four wins on the AW and now back off his last winning mark; has run well in both starts since returning in October from ten months off, but has nearly 3l to find with Street Kid on latest C&D running and may prefer a more galloping track.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £83.10
Straight Forecast £68.83
Tricast £2336.35
Trifecta £1988.10

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Pocket The Profit

TOPSPEED:

Master Zoffany

LAMBOURN:

Ernie's Valentine

RP Ratings:

Revolutionise

POSTDATA:

Witch Hunter

SPOTLIGHT:

Street Kid

Telegraph:

Pocket The Profit

D Express:

Pocket The Profit

The Star:

Pocket The Profit

Daily Record:

Pocket The Profit

The Guardian:

Ernie's Valentine

Daily Mail:

Master Zoffany

Daily Mirror:

Master Zoffany

The Sun:

Master Zoffany

The Times:

Revolutionise