February 07 / 20.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.30

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  • 1m 4f 51y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
6 (8)
Bit Harsh

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4301-1

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Did not look short of stamina when upped to this trip over C&D last February; had a break after and needed his first run back but has been in fine fettle over 1m2f at Chelmsford since (in cheekpieces) and his latest dead-heat there has been thoroughly franked; up further 3lb; good claims.
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6th

3

(4)

18th Aug 2023

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1m 5f 219y

Class 4

15:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bit Harsh

10st 0lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Alan King

Completed an AW hat-trick last winter, the last leg here (1m4f) in February; ran well the next twice but seemed to find 2m stretching him at Lingfield (Polytrack) last month; still 5lb above his last winning mark, but this intermediate trip may suit so he makes the shortlist.

9/2

5th

2

(2)

18th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:25 Lingfield (AW)

Bit Harsh

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

prominent, lost position over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

3/1

3rd

3

(5)

13th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Bit Harsh

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Completed hat-trick in cheekpieces (one dead-heat; 1m2f/1m4f) and improved form in defeat when upped to 13.3f last time (third); seems to like gaps between his races and he's a big runner.

5/2

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2nd
3 (5)
Dinoo

2/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3132-5 C BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has a modest strike-rate for this yard, his wins coming at 7f on turf in 2021 and over about 1m1f here in November, but he didn't get the ideal passage when a staying-on fifth upped to this trip at Kempton 19 days ago; probably capable of better over 1m4f.
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8th

13

(8)

7th Apr 2023

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1m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Dinoo

9st 7lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Has proved consistent since switched to the AW last autumn, regaining winning form at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) last time out; 3lb higher but no problem with the return to this trip; each-way shout.

15/2

1st

2

(2)

23rd Feb 2023

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1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dinoo

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

2-17 with his latest win a short head success at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) in November; has run with credit in his five outings since including when second of seven back at Wolverhampton (1m4f) last time, but he stayed that trip well so may not want this to turn into a dawdle.

7/4

2nd

3

(5)

7th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dinoo

9st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Has a modest strike-rate for this yard, his wins coming at 7f on turf in 2021 and over about 1m1f here in November, but he didn't get the ideal passage when a staying-on fifth upped to this trip at Kempton 19 days ago; probably capable of better over 1m4f.

2/1

Form: 257-43 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins, most recently off 3lb higher over C&D last March; things haven't fallen quite his way of late but he's been running well enough to think he shouldn't be far away.
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7th

1

(3)

4th Oct 2025

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1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

10st 1lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

All six wins have been on Tapeta, including three over C&D; well treated on his best form last year and he went close off this mark over C&D (Rubellite third) last Thursday; that was his second run after a break and he's a big player if he can repeat that form.

9/2

2nd

3

(7)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Three C&D wins to his name; should be sharper for his recent return to action and he'll appreciate both dropping into Class 6 and returning to a longer trip; one to consider.

100/30

4th

8

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:39 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

2lb below last winning mark and although not seen in six months, has won after a similar absence; has run well in all four starts over C&D, but all six wins have come over 1m4f (three here) so he wouldn't want a dawdle over this trip.

14/1

33/1

Form: 3178-5 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Signed off his time with Hughie Morrison by winning over 1m2f on turf in October but he hasn't shown much back on the AW for new connections (tried in cheekpieces latest, discarded) and has much to prove at present.
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8th

3

(4)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

15:55 Epsom

Bearaway

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Laura Mongan

Five wins at up to 1m4f but last three have been on AW and last turf win was 2022; finished placed twice on AW this season but he was last of five over C&D last month and was beaten 12l on that stable debut; opposable.

16/1

5th

3

(1)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:50 Epsom

Bearaway

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Laura Mongan

Five-time winner; picked off by late arrivals at Chelmsford (1m2f) earlier this month and a day later changed hands for 6,000gns at the sales; could have further wins in him.

7/1

Form: 3/131- C

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
His three wins, on AW (extended 1m1f here), over hurdles and on Flat (1m4f) came from just five starts between last March and August; runs off 1lb lower now back on the AW and although he's been off since he has won after a break; has claims.
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5th

4

(2)

7th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spiritofthenorth

9st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

His three wins, on AW (extended 1m1f here), over hurdles and on Flat (1m4f) came from just five starts between last March and August; runs off 1lb lower now back on the AW and although he's been off since he has won after a break; has claims.

7/2

1st

2

(3)

1st Aug 2022

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

17:00 Ripon

Spiritofthenorth

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

led narrowly or disputed lead, led after 2f, pushed along over 3f out, kept on well final furlong, always doing enough

7/4

33/1

Form: 156/0-

Last run: 166 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Winning debut for Andre Fabre in 2021; was struck into when well held for new yard that autumn but finished way back on belated return on handicap debut at Newcastle in August; has had wind surgery since; all to prove.
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6th

2

(6)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:12 Lingfield

Crafter

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Mark Loughnane

Winless since 2024 and is having his first run on turf in three years; down to a career-low mark and has been in fair form in blinkers, but he's regressive and has returned three poor efforts in turf handicaps.

4/1

5th

7

(1)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Crafter

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Dual C&D winner who's been brightened up by the blinkers of late without having the breaks; a slow start cost him here a month ago and he's one to consider.

7/1

Form: 7085-

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Some promise on debut in Ireland but hasn't gone on from that and was 33-1 for a moderate handicap debut on Dundalk AW on final start for Barry Fitzgerald; sold 8,000gns since; now tongue tied for new yard.
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9th

9

(9)

19th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Cinco Saltos

8st 13lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Regressive maiden who is back in trip and back on AW having again been below best at Bath last time; no tongue-tie this time but she has something to prove.

12/1

5th

4

(2)

31st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Cinco Saltos

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Minor form so far and she hasn't improved for the step up to 1m6f on her last three starts (cheekpieces added latest, retained); up against it.

10/1

5th

7

(4)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

17:35 Redcar

Cinco Saltos

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Ex-Irish maiden who has not finished closer than fifth in her eight starts, including in four AW handicaps (1m4f/1m6f) for this yard; mark continues to fall and cheekpieces are added; needs a transformation back on turf but worth a market check.

9/1

Form: 34662-

Last run: 101 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Latest two runs over hurdles, winning maiden in November; fair second to one who was just starting to climb the ladder over C&D previously but likely to need more; down to run 8.30 here on Monday.
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5

(7)

5th Jul 2023

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:10 Bath

Order Of St John

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: D J Jeffreys

Out of form on the Flat this spring and also ran poorly over fences on latest outing one month ago; comes here with a lot to prove; swaps cheekpieces for blinkers; considered only if lively in the betting.

10/1

1

4th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 59y

Class 5

15:30 Fakenham

Order Of St John

12st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: D J Jeffreys

Won four-runner maiden hurdle at Leicester (1m7f, good to firm) last November and soft ground may not have suited in Sandown handicap next time; however, he's failed to shine on the Flat this year which dents confidence in his claims on this chase debut.

10/1

Non-runners

Order Of St John

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Payout
Exacta £4.10
Straight Forecast £4.08
Tricast £7.89
Trifecta £11.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bit Harsh

TOPSPEED:

Percy Willis

NEWMARKET:

Dinoo

Daily Mirror:

Spiritofthenorth

The Times:

Cinco Saltos

D Express:

Order Of St John

RP Ratings:

Bit Harsh

Telegraph:

Bit Harsh

The Star:

Bit Harsh

Daily Record:

Bit Harsh

POSTDATA:

Percy Willis

Daily Mail:

Percy Willis

The Guardian:

Dinoo

The Sun:

Spiritofthenorth