January 21 / 18.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.30

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 15111- D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Big improver over this trip since November and he made it four wins from his last five starts when scoring at Chelmsford last month; up another 12lb but he cruised into contention before surging clear last time and is a big player again back on Tapeta.
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12th

3

(1)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:18 Lingfield (AW)

Alafdhal

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

All wins at 6f up to two years ago but last five successes at 5f, most recently off much the same mark at Wolverhampton before Christmas; has beaten a total of two rivals in his last three starts, however, so more needs to be done back at 6f; cheekpieces refitted in place of a visor.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 21224- CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Dual course scorer (6f/7f) who has had four seconds and a win on AW in his last six starts; couldn't pose a threat back at 5f here last time, but he didn't get much luck from a tough draw and did well to finish fourth in the end; interesting contender back up in trip.
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9

(11)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Araifjan

9st 1lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Dual winner here (6f/7f) in 2020; has gone close a couple of times lately, as when beaten a short head at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) in July, but losing run up to 24; others look more solid.

12/1

10

(3)

27th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Araifjan

8st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Herrington

No win away from Chelmsford since September 2021; agonisingly close at Newcastle (5f, AW) on penultimate start and bang there in a classified at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) on latest, which needs respect, but this test might be a little too sharp.

7/1

3

(6)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

14:50 Yarmouth

Araifjan

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Herrington

Winless away from Chelmsford since September 2021's 5f success here, though came agonisingly close to putting that right in a Newcastle 0-55 handicap latest; replication of the form of June's C&D third (good to firm) won't quite suffice, and there's likely competition for the lead also.

5/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 32395- CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Four-time turf winner who ran well in two C&D handicaps in September, but she returned from a short break with a laboured effort at Kempton (started slowly) last month; that took her AW record to 1-13 and others are more persuasive.
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7th

3

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Sarahs Verse

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Ronald Harris

Six-time course winner (various ground) who runs off the same mark as when winning at Ffos Las in June; however, she's failed to shine here on her three runs this autumn and needs to turn things around.

12/1

7th

3

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Sarahs Verse

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Ronald Harris

Six-time course winner (various ground) who runs off the same mark as when winning at Ffos Las in June; however, she's failed to shine here on her three runs this autumn and needs to turn things around.

12/1

9th

7

(7)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:10 Bath

Sarahs Verse

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Ronald Harris

Versatile ground-wise and has won six times at this track; most recent win came off this mark at Ffos Las in June but she had a major blip over C&D (heavy) 20 days ago and needs to bounce back after that heavy defeat.

10/1

33/1

Form: 71009- CD

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won off 2lb higher over C&D last August but that was in a small field and he was a long way below form in his final three runs last year; opposable back from a short break.
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12th

13

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebel Redemption

8st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Winless since 2022 and returned three poor efforts over the past year; would be a surprise winner back from four months off.

50/1

9th

9

(2)

22nd May 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebel Redemption

8st 9lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Scott Dixon

A seven-time winner over 6f, with the latest of those coming in August 2022; failed to beat a rival home in his last two outings and he's opposable from out of the weights on his first start since March.

20/1

7/2

Form: /608-1 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in five runs for David Menuisier but he made a bright start for his new yard when justifying favouritism from off the pace at Kempton (6f) two weeks ago; that was a narrow success but a 3lb rise looks fair and he's open to more progress; respected.
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2

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Libra Tiger

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Laura Mongan

Not the force of old but he ran creditably when second to Alshimali over C&D ten weeks ago; wouldn't be sure to build on it.

7/1

1

(2)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:00 Brighton

Libra Tiger

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Laura Mongan

Dual AW winner who is 1-19 on turf; now 10lb lower than for his Kempton win (6f, Polytrack) last March but he's been well held in last six runs and others are preferred; cheekpieces back on.

20/1

10th

4

(8)

23rd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:17 Windsor

Libra Tiger

9st 12lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Laura Mongan

Dual AW winner who is 1-18 on turf; now 8lb lower than for his Kempton win (6f) last March but he's been well held in last five runs and others are preferred.

25/1

Form: 435-12 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 1243512 since October and he only just failed to overhaul an all-the-way winner at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) last week; 3lb higher here but he's a triple C&D winner and is respected back at this track.
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1st

6

(8)

16th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

El Hombre

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Veteran who has run a couple of good races this winter, including his third of eight over C&D ten days ago; a bit more will be needed to record his 11th career success.

11/1

3rd

6

(9)

6th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

El Hombre

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Veteran who was second to a well-backed winner at Lingfield in November but less convincing twice since.

20/1

Form: 2/225- D

Last run: 320 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Dual 6f winner (turf/Polytrack) for David Evans but he was well held on his stable debut over C&D (12-1) last March and has been on the sidelines since; opposable back from 320 days off.
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7

(4)

12th May 2023

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kodi Gold

8st 13lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

9th

5

(5)

29th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kodi Gold

9st 6lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

took keen hold, midfield

25/1

9th

7

(5)

5th Apr 2023

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kodi Gold

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Scott Dixon

Easy to make a case on his best form for David Evans but hasn't been close to that level since returning from 320 days away.

20/1

8th
11 (2)
Starjik

33/1

Form: 1186-0 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Improved form when scoring on Polytrack (6f) in his final two runs for John Butler but he's been out of sorts on Tapeta in all three runs for his new yard; has plenty to prove and he's still 8lb higher than for last win.
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11th

9

(4)

19th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Starjik

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ewan Whillans

Didn't get home behind Bungle Bay over C&D 17 days ago and his best efforts have come over 6f; could prove vulnerable late on once again.

14/1

5th

11

(3)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Starjik

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ewan Whillans

Dual 6f winner; bred to be as effective back at 7f and looks interesting on classified debut with reappearance under his belt.

16/1

6th

5

(1)

19th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Starjik

9st 6lb

J: Archie Young

T: Ewan Whillans

Won twice off higher marks on Polytrack (6f) in the autumn of 2022 but he's drawn a blank since and has finished out the back at Chelmsford in his last two starts; down the list.

10/1

7/1

Form: 769U-1 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ended a lengthy losing run when justifying support off a reduced mark at Chelmsford (6f; first-time hood) 18 days ago; only 2lb higher here but this is tougher back up in grade and others are more persuasive; stablemate of Muscika.
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6th

1

(1)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beauzon

9st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Made it an amazing seven wins for the year, all from the front, over C&D on Friday; subsequent 1lb rise and 4lb penalty sees him still just below his highest successful mark and there's every chance he can complete a two-month eight-timer.

7/4

1st

1

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beauzon

9st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

He was recording his 11th course win when making all in a Class 5 over C&D ten days ago, completing a six-timer in the process; 1lb well in under his penalty, well drawn and dropping in grade, so a seven-timer is beckoning.

2/1

1st

7

(8)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beauzon

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

On a six-timer; all out to defy a double penalty over C&D 15 days ago and will need more off 5lb higher, especially as they claimed 5lb last time; still respected given the form he's in.

4/1

6/1

Form: 7412-3 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
5yo who has been in good form this winter, including a Lingfield win (6f) last month and a creditable third against a pace bias at Chelmsford last time; has wide draw back at this track but he's a dual course winner and should get a decent tow into this race; dangerous.
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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

50/1

Form: 89990-

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
5f winner on turf in France but he's finished out the back in all four runs for his current yard including on Tapeta (5f/6f) in last two starts; mark continues to fall but he needs turn things around with cheekpieces added.
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5th

6

(5)

11th May 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Mustaffiz

9st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Charlie Wallis

Arrives on a long losing run but he posted a good second of eight in C&D handicap three weeks ago; he can race off the same mark here so needs considering.

4/1

2nd

6

(5)

20th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Mustaffiz

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Wallis

Good run of form came to an end when down the field at Wolverhampton 12 days ago; his most recent run at this track saw him finish a good second though and he has dropped to a career-low mark.

11/2

8th

2

(8)

8th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mustaffiz

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Charlie Wallis

Yet to win in 11 starts for this yard but he has been much more competitive since dropping into Class 6 events; repeat of his recent efforts would see him involved but he is one of a number in the field who like to be on the sharp end.

9/2

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 5134-6 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
9yo who recorded his 12th win when scoring off 1lb lower at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) in November; held his form with frame efforts over C&D in next two starts but he dropped out at Newcastle 19 days ago and needs to bounce back after that; cheekpieces are removed and visor returns.
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6

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:35 Epsom

Muscika

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

Veteran with 18 wins on his CV, including over C&D; last success was from the front at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in May but he's been well held in both runs since; bit to prove again but has possibilities if he can bounce back.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £40.90
Straight Forecast £38.07
Tricast £645.04
Trifecta £535.20

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Beauzon

LAMBOURN:

Libra Tiger

SPOTLIGHT:

Alafdhal

RP Ratings:

Muscika

The Guardian:

Sarah's Verse

Daily Mail:

Araifjan

POSTDATA:

El Hombre

D Express:

Libra Tiger

Daily Mirror:

Libra Tiger

The Times:

Beauzon

The Sun:

Beauzon

Daily Record:

Beauzon

NEWMARKET:

Alafdhal

The Star:

Alafdhal

Telegraph:

Muscika