January 09 / 17.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.30

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Spreadex Sports Best Odds On Sunderland Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Spreadex Sports Best Odds On Sunderland Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 6578-3

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who ran well (2l third) over 6f at Chelmsford last week on second start for shrewd new connections, who typically do extremely well with their purchases and won this race last year with a similar type; good chance off same mark, provided he's as effective back at 7f.
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10

(6)

6th Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Kempton (AW)

Jupiter Express

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Michael Appleby

7th

11

(8)

30th Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

14:10 Doncaster

Jupiter Express

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Appleby

Two wins on the AW earlier in year and back off the same mark as when winning at Chelmsford (6f) in February; 0-19 on turf, though, and hasn't shown enough since returning to grass last month to give him compelling claims here.

12/1

6th

4

(5)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:40 Catterick

Jupiter Express

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

taken down early, awkward start, raced in last

7/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 93801- CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
0-9 on turf in Ireland; improved for the switch to AW in C&D handicap last month on debut for new stable, coming from off the pace to win going away; raised 5lb but Billy Loughnane takes off a useful 7lb; may have more to offer in this sphere; respected.
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6th

6

(12)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Adrian Wintle

All seven wins have been here, including three over C&D; in the money twice here since his last win and holds place claims at least.

8/1

10th

2

(11)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Pessoa

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Frequent Wolverhampton winner who's 0-12 on turf, including in his Irish days (has 4lb lower mark than on the AW); very consistent, though, and should get the good pace he wants, so every chance he gets involved again.

7/1

3rd

3

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

8.6f win here last month and turned in another solid effort back here on Monday; wouldn't want a tactical affair back at 7f but still more appealing than many.

9/2

9/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 36114- CD BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Wide trip partly contributed to her defeat 19 days ago (fourth to Pessoa) when bidding for a C&D hat-trick; took well to this surface in gaining her two autumn wins and may still be capable of further progress on Tapeta; remains of interest.
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11th

10

(1)

5th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cailin Saoirse

9st 3lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Alexandra Dunn

Won three times over 7f on Tapeta elsewhere the winter before last, but then lost her way; better effort when third of 13 after four months off at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in August and well handicapped if building on that, but her stamina for this far remains unproven; cheekpieces given a go.

12/1

11th

10

(1)

5th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cailin Saoirse

9st 3lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Alexandra Dunn

Won three times over 7f on Tapeta elsewhere the winter before last, but then lost her way; better effort when third of 13 after four months off at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in August and well handicapped if building on that, but her stamina for this far remains unproven; cheekpieces given a go.

12/1

3rd

13

(7)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:13 Southwell (AW)

Cailin Saoirse

8st 11lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Alexandra Dunn

Won three times on Tapeta the winter before last, including one over C&D, but her eight starts in the meantime leave plenty to be desired.

33/1

Form: 71866- D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over C&D last January; has gained most AW wins at Southwell; respectable sixth there (7f/1m) the last twice but may have to settle for another supporting role.
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11th

3

(6)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Suil Eile

10st 13lb

J: Miss Sophie Dobson

T: Shaun Harris

slowly away, in rear, headway from 4f out

8/1

11th

3

(6)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Suil Eile

10st 13lb

J: Miss Sophie Dobson

T: Shaun Harris

slowly away, in rear, headway from 4f out

8/1

7th

4

(9)

24th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

15:47 Beverley

Al Suil Eile

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Shaun Harris

Won at Southwell (1m, AW) last month and kept on for good third there (7f) on Sunday in a first-time visor (now left off); he's 8-52 on AW as opposed to 1-13 on turf but he ran fairly well on grass at Doncaster two starts ago and could have a part to play in this less competitive race.

7/1

Form: 8705-7 C

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Last two wins came off slightly higher marks; hinted at a return to form in C&D event four days ago, beaten just under 3l into seventh; possibilities if building on that effort.
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5th

2

(4)

18th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silver Dollar

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robert Eddery

led, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out

6/1

7th

6

(10)

17th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Kempton (AW)

Silver Dollar

10st 11lb

J: Mr George Eddery

T: Robert Eddery

held up in rear

7/1

5th

4

(4)

9th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silver Dollar

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Robert Eddery

Last two wins came off slightly higher marks; hinted at a return to form in C&D event four days ago, beaten just under 3l into seventh; possibilities if building on that effort.

14/1

8/1

Form: 33023- CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Holds each-way claims having been placed over C&D in three of his last four outings; however, cannot bank on him winning (just two wins since 2018) and others are less exposed.
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11

(8)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Veteran who is 3-15 over C&D on ground ranging from good to soft; hard to predict these days, but capable of running well off if putting his mind to it.

12/1

11

(8)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Veteran who is 3-15 over C&D on ground ranging from good to soft; hard to predict these days, but capable of running well off if putting his mind to it.

12/1

7th

11

(1)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Seb Spencer

Went close last time at Catterick (7f, good) but following one good run with another can be challenging these days; has form on soft ground but 7f is his trip.

10/1

Form: 26063- D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly Polytrack (successful three times) but has a piece of placed form over this C&D; respectable third at Lingfield last time; has a fighting chance off current mark.
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1st

4

(3)

11th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:18 Lingfield (AW)

Healing Power

9st 10lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Has a suitable scenario having gained two of his three wins over this C&D; close fifth to Dulcet Spirit here two weeks ago, keeping on once headed; should go well again.

4/1

5th

2

(1)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

12:45 Lingfield (AW)

Healing Power

9st 10lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Below par at Wolverhampton last time; dual winner over this C&D and was placed here (off 3lb higher) on penultimate outing; return to this venue looks a plus.

13/2

7th

2

(7)

9th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Healing Power

9st 11lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Raced mainly Polytrack (successful three times) but has a piece of placed form over this C&D; respectable third at Lingfield last time; has a fighting chance off current mark.

8/1

Form: 83424- BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Only fourth to Cailin Saoirse here on last appearance but was a good second over C&D earlier in November and that effort puts her firmly in the mix; 0-17 since debut win (0-6 for current yard) but not dismissed off this mark.
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8

(1)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:40 Catterick

Miss Calculation

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Stella Barclay

Last win was over C&D in May 2024 off 2lb higher mark; mainly kept to AW since and can start slowly; would hold claims if back on song.

13/2

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 33769-

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden; placed a few times (6f/7f) for previous yard; never figured at Newcastle (6f) on debut for new stable; best watched unless the market speaks positively.
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4th

13

(12)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Redcar

Rajmeister

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won first two 5f handicaps, in April and May (soft and good to soft), including over C&D; hasn't had a great second half of the year, however, and after running better than the bare result at Ayr last month he was well adrift at Catterick since; could still go well if the mood takes.

16/1

4th

4

(9)

4th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Catterick

Rajmeister

11st 0lb

J: Mr Philip Thomas

T: Rebecca Menzies

Equally effective over 6f-7f, even though both career wins have come over today's 5f trip (Class 6); lost his way after finishing in the frame in a selling handicap at Hamilton in July, but his latest Ayr effort (ninth of 20; first-time visor) was more encouraging; 2lb above last winning mark.

20/1

9th

12

(9)

21st Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:25 Ayr

Rajmeister

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Rebecca Menzies

Couple of Class 6 wins on slow ground in the spring; blew the start and failed to beat a rival when last seen; chance partly depends on whether he breaks better and takes well to new headgear.

20/1

25/1

Form: 09500-

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Very well treated on best AW form for previous stable; however, record for current yard is far from solid; has not built on fifth-place finish here in October; others preferred.
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9th

8

(9)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poet

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Scott Dixon

Badly out of form at present, having finished last in all his races since October; others make much greater appeal.

50/1

10th

9

(5)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poet

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Scott Dixon

Last of nine over 5f here a fortnight ago and has now failed to beat a rival six consecutive times; cannot be recommended.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £24.40
Straight Forecast £20.69
Tricast £100.08
Trifecta £132.70

Selections

The Times:

Miss Calculation

RP Ratings:

Pessoa

SPOTLIGHT:

Jupiter Express

WEST COUNTRY:

Cailin Saoirse

The Sun:

Healing Power

POSTDATA:

Desert Dream

The Guardian:

Miss Calculation

Daily Mail:

Miss Calculation

D Express:

Miss Calculation

Telegraph:

Pessoa

Daily Mirror:

Pessoa

The Star:

Pessoa

Daily Record:

Jupiter Express