January 16 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.30

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Scu Selects Expert Tips By BetUK Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 67804- C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Dual 8.5f course winner; bounced back from a lesser effort when fourth over C&D latest; each-way potential but will need to pull out a little more to win again.
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6th

3

(5)

7th Mar 2026

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1m 1f 104y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arcadian Nights

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Record of 10-33 on AW features six wins at Wolverhampton, including in this race (off just 1lb lower) last year; close fourth at Lingfield for an encouraging start to his 2026 campaign; fighting chance.

7/2

4th

4

(5)

10th Feb 2026

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1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Lingfield (AW)

Arcadian Nights

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Best known as a Wolverhampton specialist (six wins), but is 2-5 over C&D and the middle leg of his hat-trick early last year included this race off 3lb lower; interesting.

7/1

10th

4

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

16:05 Epsom

Arcadian Nights

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

Has a much better stirke-rate on AW than on turf; form dipped back in this sphere when last seen; on a difficult mark and isn't the percentage call.

25/1

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9/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 88702-

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
0-6 but has shown some ability, not least when unable to reel in the winner at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta; first-time in these aids) last month; may have more to offer over this longer trip.
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9th

2

(2)

3rd Dec 2024

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Toophan

9st 7lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Raphael E Freire

Having second start for fourth different trainer and still seeks first win; recent Tapeta run after over a year off wasn't bad but needs a good step forward.

9/1

9th

2

(2)

3rd Dec 2024

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Toophan

9st 7lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Raphael E Freire

Having second start for fourth different trainer and still seeks first win; recent Tapeta run after over a year off wasn't bad but needs a good step forward.

9/1

5th

5

(6)

23rd Nov 2024

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Toophan

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Raphael E Freire

11-race maiden who was out of sorts in his final three runs last year including a 14l defeat over C&D last time; with another new yard now and has plenty to prove after a year off; tongue-tie removed.

20/1

100/30

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 46705-

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
1m2f Tapeta winner; on the slide in the handicap for well over a year and takes another slight drop in grade; was squeezed for room in the closing stages over C&D last month (back from wind surgery; first-time hood, retained) and is capable of better.
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8th

4

(4)

8th Sep 2025

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1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:29 Lingfield (AW)

Roscioli

9st 5lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Brett Johnson

Four-time winner, split between turf and AW; last success was off 2lb higher at Salisbury (1m) last August but he's been out of sorts in last three runs and needs a major revival; reapplied cheekpieces replace a visor.

10/1

11

(6)

31st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:52 Brighton

Roscioli

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Brett Johnson

Ran well at Bath in June but has lacked consistency this year; 7yo who's far from guaranteed to take advantage of being 2lb below last winning mark.

14/1

4th

5

(5)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Lingfield

Roscioli

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Brett Johnson

Recent form a bit patchy, but his second of 11 at Bath (1m, good; first-time visor) on his penultimate start took his record off today's mark to 313212; does most of his racing over shorter these days, but shouldn't have a problem with this trip.

4/1

25/1

Form: 52066- CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Triple course winner, including twice over C&D; 4lb lower than the latest of them last March; well below that level on his last three starts in 2022; revival needed.
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9th

6

(9)

25th Feb 2025

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Carey Street

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

Course regular; 0-7 since joining Tony Carroll but he was placed over C&D in November off a 3lb higher mark; minor money perhaps his best hope.

12/1

8th

3

(8)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Carey Street

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

All bar two of his 36 AW starts have been at Wolverhampton, winning four; 1lb lower than for the latest of those but hard to know how he will take to this track at the first time of asking.

13/2

8th

3

(8)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Carey Street

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

All bar two of his 36 AW starts have been at Wolverhampton, winning four; 1lb lower than for the latest of those but hard to know how he will take to this track at the first time of asking.

13/2

13/2

Form: 03634- BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner over 1m2f; has returned from wind surgery not far off that level in two recent runs here (C&D/1m4f); more needed from same mark but no surprise if he is involved.
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10

(2)

13th Dec 2023

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1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Aryaah

8st 12lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Mark Hoad

Fifth in other division to Largo Bay at Kempton last time but was seemingly helped by being held up in a well-run race and overall profile suggests he may not build on that.

25/1

5th

11

(12)

20th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Aryaah

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Mark Hoad

Both wins at 1m2f on turf; poor efforts for new stable the last twice; enough to prove back up in trip.

33/1

Form: 7351-1 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Triple 1m1f turf winner who is seeking a course hat-trick after scoring over 8.5f and at this trip on his last two starts; 5lb rise puts him up in grade but he looks capable of remaining competitive.
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5th

5

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

17:32 Salisbury

Johnny Boom

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Shaun Lycett

Multiple winner with soft-ground form and arrives here on the back of two competitive efforts over 1m4f; solid claims.

6/1

3rd

4

(2)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

18:55 Leicester

Johnny Boom

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Shaun Lycett

Scored over C&D in October and he got back on track when second of 12 in 1m4f Pontefract handicap last month; must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.

9/2

9/1

Form: 63321- CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
1m selling handicap winner on turf; broke her AW duck at the tenth attempt in a 0-55 over C&D latest; up 3lb and needs more at this level.
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10th

12

(9)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Caracristi

8st 12lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Philip Kirby

prominent, ridden and weakened over 2f out

25/1

10th

12

(9)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Caracristi

8st 12lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Philip Kirby

prominent, ridden and weakened over 2f out

25/1

8th

9

(7)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Caracristi

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Dual C&D winner who's regressed in recent times; wasn't beaten far at Newcastle last time, though, and she's fairly treated if able to build on that.

16/1

13/2

Form: 04681- CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner who returns here on the back of another Tapeta success in a 0-65 at Newcastle (1m2f) last month; up 6lb and in grade but is not ruled out.
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8th

4

(2)

16th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hectors Here

9st 12lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Dual C&D winner who returns here on the back of another Tapeta success in a 0-65 at Newcastle (1m2f) last month; up 6lb and in grade but is not ruled out.

13/2

1st

3

(9)

20th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:13 Newcastle (AW)

Hectors Here

9st 11lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

dwelt start, towards rear

13/2

8th

1

(4)

29th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hectors Here

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

dwelt start, towards rear, shaken up and some headway 1f out, ridden and kept on final 110yds, never on terms

8/1

16/1

Form: 81785-

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Triple winner for Tim Easterby, including on Tapeta (1m); back on the same mark as when last successful, on turf at Hamilton in September; not yet competitive for this trainer but is not written off.
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No Results Found

7/1

Form: 44204-

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
0-9 but went close at Yarmouth (1m) last October and has not been disgraced in two runs since; remains on a competitive mark but has stamina to prove now upped in trip.
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7th

3

(5)

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Rogue Star

9st 13lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

took keen hold, raced in second, lost second over 2f out, weakened final 110yds

6/1

2nd

4

(1)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

14:25 Yarmouth

Rogue Star

9st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Longstanding, regressive maiden who's been tried over various trips in various forms of headgear and who's undergone wind surgery since last seen in the spring; Fayasel looks his yard's best chance.

9/1

3

(7)

23rd May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

15:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Star

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Looked as though he had a race in him when third at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) and Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March, but last four efforts have been modest and he is now 0-16; others preferred.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £48.30
Straight Forecast £49.08
Tricast £173.79
Trifecta £314.20

Selections

Daily Mail:

Johnny Boom

The Times:

Arcadian Nights

SPOTLIGHT:

Roscioli

POSTDATA:

Caracristi

NEWMARKET:

Rogue Star

Telegraph:

Caracristi

The Sun:

Johnny Boom

The Star:

Johnny Boom

Daily Record:

Johnny Boom

The Guardian:

Arcadian Nights

D Express:

Arcadian Nights

RP Ratings:

Roscioli

Daily Mirror:

Roscioli