December 18 / 18.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.00

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BetUK. Home Of The Acca- Fenwa Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 4f 51y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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BetUK. Home Of The Acca- Fenwa Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: -38553

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
0-7, but had a couple of these behind when beaten less than 2l into third of 12 over C&D eight days ago (runner-up has won since); still unexposed and respected off the same mark as last time.
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2nd

8

(4)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Footsy

9st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Stephens

ducked left start, raced in second, pressed leader 4f out

2/1

2nd

8

(3)

15th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Footsy

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Stephens

Made it eighth-time lucky with his C&D win last month but he was laboured in his follow-up bid over 1m6f here (remote third) ten days ago; has bit to prove again after that odds-on defeat and he needs to resume his progress.

7/2

3rd

3

(8)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Footsy

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Robert Stephens

took keen hold, prominent

13/8

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 617025 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Bit of a mixed bag since returning to the AW in October, but two starts in 0-55 company over C&D have resulted in a win and a second; respected back to this trip/grade for last year's winning stable; yard also runs Black Smoke.
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8th

5

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pysanka

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Loughnane

All five of his wins have come over C&D, the latest in April off 4lb lower; absent since a modest effort here in June but he has gone well fresh in the past.

8/1

2

(5)

10th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

15:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pysanka

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Not the easiest but he does like this track (all five wins have come over C&D) and he again ran well when beaten half a length by Educate here six weeks ago; 2lb better off and this race may be more truly run which should suit him; respected.

4/1

2nd

2

(5)

29th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pysanka

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

held up in last

5/1

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7/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 279665

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Sole win came at Lingfield (1m2f, soft) in August, though he would have gone closer with a clear run when fifth of 11 over C&D (first-time blnkers) 13 days ago; hasn't had many goes on the AW and respected down another 1lb.
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8th

8

(9)

17th Feb 2026

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Black Smoke

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Three of his five wins have come over C&D, including a division of this race last year when rated 5lb higher; not shone yet this winter and he arrives with a bit to prove.

14/1

6th

4

(2)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Black Smoke

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Loughnane

Three-time course winner (1m6f) but he's been out of sorts in his last five runs and latest was at this track three weeks ago; has something to prove and his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip.

20/1

11

(9)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:08 Bath

Black Smoke

8st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Mark Loughnane

Kept on well to score off this mark at Chepstow (2m, good to firm) in July and also has a soft-ground success on his record but both runs last month were below par and conditions are probably not ideal for him today.

16/1

12/1

Form: 756147 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler who broke his duck on the Flat here (1m6f) last month, but twice held back at this track since (behind Pysanka on each occasion); may prefer the longer trip now.
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3rd

2

(5)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:12 Bath

Virtual Hug

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Nikki Evans

Belatedly opened his Flat turf account in similar event over C&D (good) last week, taking Bath record to 42321 and adding to his AW/hurdles wins; incurs 4lb penalty but defied this mark a couple of years ago; very solid chance.

11/4

1st

9

(8)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Virtual Hug

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Nikki Evans

Multiple AW winner who has won over hurdles but is 0-18 on turf on the Flat; won at Wolverhampton in March (1m4f) but he's not easy to predict.

12/1

4th

10

(2)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Virtual Hug

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Nikki Evans

Landed some tidy bets when taking this in 2024 but subsequently went on a barren spell; finally back on the scoresheet last month but disappointed in a classified (also C&D) one week later; had an excuse that day but others look more solid.

14/1

7/4

Form: 720491

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Could hardly have been more impressive when winning an amateur riders' event at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) a week ago, ending a 48-race losing run in the process; 4lb penalty not a major issue if in the same form, but he has never attempted this far before which does pose a question.
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6th

9

(6)

24th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reverberation

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Pat Murphy

Arrives on a lengthy losing run and this veteran beat just two in a classified event over C&D 13 days ago; others are preferred.

25/1

7th

6

(9)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reverberation

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Pat Murphy

led

14/1

7th

6

(9)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reverberation

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Pat Murphy

Veteran who is 4-50 on AW; fighting chance on these terms but has inconsistent form for new yard; not sure what to expect.

14/1

14/1

Form: 078036

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent 13-race maiden who has been racing over further since the spring; may have needed the run when sixth of 12 at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) 11 days ago, but may find this trip inadequate now; others are more solid.
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5th

4

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:35 Catterick

Zephlyn

9st 7lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

In good form on the Flat this time last year, following up 2m win at Newcastle by winning twice over this C&D in May (good/good to firm); not been in top form on AW this year, but better run over hurdles last time; 5lb lower than last Flat win and is one with a chance.

9/2

4th

1

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Zephlyn

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

Easily best effort in four maiden/novice hurdles last season when second at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft); did manage back-to-back wins over 2m on the Flat at Catterick last May but more recent AW Flat efforts have been no more than respectable.

11/1

16/1

Form: 469517 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Twice successful over this trip on the Southwell Fibresand and returned to winning form at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) in October; no obvious excuses when seventh of 11 over C&D 13 days ago (behind Black Smoke) so he needs to bounce back.
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4

(6)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

16:10 Brighton

Temur Khan

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Won this race three years ago and added another classified race last July, his last success; essentially disappointing this year.

14/1

5

(7)

16th Jul 2025

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:20 Bath

Temur Khan

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

10yo whose last win came in a classified at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) over a year ago; has struggled since and, while he wasn't beaten far when sixth of seven at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) 20 days ago, others are preferred.

20/1

Form: 445656 CD

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Triple C&D winner who will be having her 29th start around here; was back off her last winning mark when sixth of ten at this venue last time and more will be needed returning from a short break.
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6

(3)

8th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jenny Ren

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Sarah Hollinshead

dwelt start, in rear

20/1

8th

9

(9)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jenny Ren

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Her last three wins have come over C&D and latest was last March; well handicapped on that form but she's finished down the field here in her last five runs and needs a major revival after wind surgery.

25/1

8th

9

(9)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jenny Ren

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Her last three wins have come over C&D and latest was last March; well handicapped on that form but she's finished down the field here in her last five runs and needs a major revival after wind surgery.

25/1

25/1

Form: 570700

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
A couple of encouraging performances since returning from a lengthy absence in the summer, but more lesser efforts including when behind a couple of these over C&D eight days ago; look elsewhere.
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5th

5

(5)

2nd Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Typical Man

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Ian Williams

Infrequent winner and there were some heavy defeats amongst his 2023 efforts, including his last three starts; there has been the odd flicker of promise along the way though and the drop into this grade could help; the concern is his best runs last year came in a tongue-tie which is absent today.

12/1

9th

5

(12)

18th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Typical Man

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear, midfield after 5f

25/1

8

10th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

15:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Typical Man

9st 7lb

T: Ian Williams

7/1

Form: 633979

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Not at his best in recent starts and stamina for this far yet to be conclusively proven, but record in 0-55 company reads 5131451523 while the booking of Oisin Murphy catches the eye; one for the shortlist.
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8

(5)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Hot Team

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Patrick Morris

Has won eight races, including four over 1m1f here; third to Dandy's Angel in this race last term, but not been in the best of form this season; others appeal more.

33/1

5

(5)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Hot Team

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Patrick Morris

Has won plenty during his career but a 9yo now and he's been out of form for a while.

20/1

66/1

Form: 422089

Last run: 108 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Fair form for George Boughey on the AW at the beginning of the year, including winning a Lingfield 0-50 classified event (1m2f, Polytrack), but not beaten a rival in three starts for this yard; plenty to prove back from another 108 days off; stable also runs Hot Team.
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8th

10

(10)

1st Jul 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Princess Nieve

8st 11lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Patrick Morris

1m2f AW winner for George Boughey last January but she's struggled for current yard including at 2m and 1m3f on Tapeta in last two runs; mark has bottomed out now and she makes no appeal.

40/1

8th

14

(5)

31st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Princess Nieve

8st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Patrick Morris

Won a classified at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) for George Boughey in January 2023; not much to shout about from last April onwards.

66/1

Form: 943804 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Often a front-runner who ran with credit when fourth of 12 over C&D eight days ago, but that took his losing run to 18 and he has over 2l to find with the less-exposed Footsy; place claims at best.
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9th

8

(3)

24th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Sociologist

8st 6lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

led

16/1

9th

8

(3)

24th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Sociologist

8st 6lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

led

16/1

9th

7

(9)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Sociologist

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Course regular and often a front-runner whose losing run is up to 22, but he ran his best race for a while when fourth of 11 here (1m3f) seven days ago; 0-23 over this trip and further, though, which raises doubts.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.30
Straight Forecast £19.61
Tricast £253.25
Trifecta £138.30

Selections

Telegraph:

Reverberation

POSTDATA:

Sociologist

RP RATINGS:

Jenny Ren

SPOTLIGHT:

Black Smoke

The Times:

Footsy

Daily Mirror:

Sociologist

D Express:

Jenny Ren

The Guardian:

Reverberation

Daily Mail:

Reverberation

The Sun:

Reverberation

The Star:

Reverberation

Daily Record:

Reverberation