January 21 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.30

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BetUK’s Acca Club £5 Free Bet Classified Stakes (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

Form: 46607/ CD

Last run: 529 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
C&D winner two years ago but is entitled to need this at his age after such a long absence; probably best watched unless there's good money around.
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11th

2

(6)

9th Mar 2023

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

At Your Service

10st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

He has not landed a blow in two runs back from a very long absence, more recently at Wolverhampton on Monday; drops into a classified but with plenty to prove.

33/1

9th

11

(3)

6th Mar 2023

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

At Your Service

8st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

All four wins at 6f, including over C&D; always behind on return from absence over 5f; this trip will suit better but may need another run.

33/1

9th

9

(7)

13th Feb 2023

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

At Your Service

8st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Has done his winning at 6f and lacks recent match practice having been absent since August 2021; best watched over this inadequate 5f on return to action.

25/1

Form: 41970- CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Most wins have come in the summer, including over C&D last August; hasn't been in much form in three runs back this winter but ought to fare better in such a weak race.
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7

(6)

6th Dec 2023

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0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Big Time Maybe

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Phil McEntee

Has 11 wins on his CV including three over C&D; had quiet spell early in the autumn but he returned to form with close third at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; only 1lb higher here and he could have a big part to play.

13/2

3rd

4

(3)

14th Nov 2023

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Time Maybe

9st 7lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Multiple sprint winner who won twice in ten days in May; now 4lb lower than for the second of those successes but his recent efforts haven't suggested he was ready to capitalise.

9/1

Form: 3095-0 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Has never been the easiest to win with and hasn't done it in well over two years; this is a bit easier again but he's still hard to recommend.
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9th

3

(1)

11th Mar 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dodgy Bob

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Mullineaux

Veteran who is without a win since September 2023 and looks out of form; faces tough terms as well.

25/1

10

(7)

15th Feb 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Dodgy Bob

10st 4lb

J: Mr Sebastian Perry

T: Michael Mullineaux

12yo who is without a win since September 2023 and recent evidence doesn't indicate he's about to end that losing sequence.

66/1

11th

5

(5)

10th Feb 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dodgy Bob

9st 9lb

J: Poppy Scott

T: Michael Mullineaux

upset in stalls, midfield

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0570-3 C BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Most wins have come over further, including four times over 7.2f round here; used to doing his racing in better company, though, and holds leading claims on his recent Newcastle third (started favourite, only to pull hard over a straight 7f).
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5th

5

(5)

13th May 2023

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0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Inaam

8st 13lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: John Butler

Winner of 12 AW races, three of them this year at 6f and 7f on this track; the weights favour Navy Drums on their C&D form in February (his most recent 6f run here) but the latter had the better run of the two by some way; continues in very good form and looks sure to go well.

11/2

3rd

12

(5)

26th Apr 2023

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Inaam

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

He has been in good form all year, winning three times at this track (once over 6f and twice over this trip); went close again last time and he should find this being run to suit; still on a winnable mark.

8/1

3rd

8

(2)

25th Mar 2023

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:40 Lingfield (AW)

Inaam

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

towards rear

2/1

Form: 198-24 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Useful in his younger days but lacks consistency now; can miss the break and will probably need some luck if dropped in as expected from stall 10 but he's a dual course winner and one of the likelier contenders.
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7

(1)

17th Feb 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jumira Bridge

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Derek Shaw

Won off 5lb higher over C&D last February but he has form figures of 970068 since; had some traffic issues back at this track last week but he's a frequent slow starter and well into the veteran stage; down the list.

20/1

8th

8

(5)

11th Feb 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jumira Bridge

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Tremendous sprinter who's won 11 times, four here; low key since returning from a break but he didn't look a completely lost cause at Chelmsford last month and the likely good pace here will suit; weighted to pounce and revival on the cards.

20/1

8th

8

(5)

11th Feb 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jumira Bridge

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Tremendous sprinter who's won 11 times, four here; low key since returning from a break but he didn't look a completely lost cause at Chelmsford last month and the likely good pace here will suit; weighted to pounce and revival on the cards.

20/1

Form: 7/03-0

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Achieved little in three runs for Sophie Leech and last of ten when 250-1 handicap debut at Wolverhampton (5f) on Thursday.
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9

(2)

24th Feb 2023

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Magna Bella

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Alastair Ralph

13th

8

(1)

12th Feb 2023

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Magna Bella

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Alastair Ralph

Has raced only four times and last month's handicap debut at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) was her first start since last June, but she was well beaten at 250-1 and needs to have come on a bundle for that run.

40/1

Form: 07090- D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 39

Form & Verdict
Veteran who hasn't won in a long time and who's run poorly since returning from a break; will do very well to finish placed.
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8th

8

(6)

23rd Jan 2023

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Stripes

8st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Lisa Williamson

14-time winner but his last success was in March 2020 and he was out of sorts last year.

50/1

11th

11

(4)

13th Dec 2022

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0m 4f 214y

Class 5

14:13 Southwell (AW)

Red Stripes

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Lisa Williamson

Veteran who hasn't looked like adding to his 14 career wins this year; 4lb out of the handicap.

66/1

Form: 059-55

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Found the race not run to suit from a wide stall at Lingfield last time, having shaped with promise over 5f here previously; again has a bit to find on these terms but is one of the likelier winners.
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12th

12

(10)

9th Feb 2024

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1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

San Juan

10st 7lb

J: Miss Jodie Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

Has beaten a total of one rival in two starts since joining this yard; easy enough to oppose now racing beyond 7f for the first time on his 33rd outing after eight months off.

66/1

11th

10

(2)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Chepstow

San Juan

9st 12lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Damien Wingrove

always behind

10/1

12th

9

(9)

11th May 2023

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

San Juan

10st 9lb

J: Miss Jodie Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

always behind

20/1

Form: 525-09 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Expensive to follow for his current yard this winter and didn't appear to have any excuses behind Jumira Bridge last time; needs to find more from somewhere.
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11th

10

(1)

3rd Feb 2023

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0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Tahonta

9st 2lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

Ultimately disappointing for this yard after some early promise; never featured over C&D last week and others appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

7th

6

(5)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

Tahonta

9st 2lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Archie Watson

Sole win came in 2020 and he's 0-6 for current yard; ran well at Southwell four starts ago but has not backed up that effort since; down the field in classified events at Chelmsford and Newcastle this month.

12/1

Form: 3058-5

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden who's shown enough to suggest a race like this is within range; again pulled hard when below market expectations last time and the switch from cheekpieces to a first-time hood ought to help.
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9th

9

(3)

3rd Jul 2024

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

18:00 Bath

Viewfromthestars

9st 2lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

1-33, his win coming at Chelmsford (5f) in April; raced mainly on AW and has shown little on his last three starts, all on turf; big improvement needed.

20/1

6th

6

(1)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

19:00 Bath

Viewfromthestars

9st 9lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

taken down early, slowly into stride, in rear and outpaced

12/1

7th

6

(6)

4th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:08 Leicester

Viewfromthestars

9st 6lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Mark Usher

Finally got off the mark when winning in first-time visor (retained since) at Chelmsford (5f, AW) in April; lightly raced on turf but came last at Bath (5f, good to soft) latest and has something to prove on grass.

14/1

Betting Forcast

16/1 At Your Service, 14/1 Big Time Maybe, 20/1 Dodgy Bob, 7/4 Inaam, 4/1 Jumira Bridge, 50/1 Magna Bella, 50/1 Red Stripes, 5/1 San Juan, 10/1 Tahonta, 5/1 Viewfromthestars

Verdict

Jumira Bridge and San Juan, who are drawn top and bottom of the shop, can both miss the kick and will need the breaks if dropped in as usual. In that case INAAM, a prolific winner in the winter months down the years, looks the safest option having raced freely on his return from a three-month break over 7f last time. Viewfromthestars could be the one to give him most to do if more amenable now switched to a hood.[Graham Wheldon]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Inaam

POSTDATA:

San Juan

The Times:

Viewfromthestars

NEWMARKET:

Big Time Maybe

Daily Record:

Jumira Bridge

Telegraph:

Red Stripes

The Guardian:

Viewfromthestars

Daily Mail:

San Juan

The Star:

San Juan

RP Ratings:

Inaam

D Express:

Inaam

Daily Mirror:

Inaam

The Sun:

Inaam