December 19 / 19.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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BetUK Home Of The Acca – Fenwa Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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BetUK Home Of The Acca – Fenwa Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 808062

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Went the wrong way for Richard Spencer but he made a pleasing stable debut at Lingfield two weeks ago, sent to the front in the straight but unable to hold off the late challenge of a progressive rival; should be quick enough for 5f and he appeals as being ahead of his mark; good draw and looks a major player.
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2nd

5

(6)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:00 Sandown

Maharajas Express

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Has a patchy profile and was quiet at Wolverhampton last week, but he came from rear to snatch victory at Chester (5f, good) on his penultimate run; still looks feasibly treated on that form and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style.

8/1

8th

4

(8)

17th Aug 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maharajas Express

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

Has three course wins over 5f but has winning form over 6f; hold-up tactics worked to a tee at Chester (5f, good) last month when he weaved through the pack to win by a neck; such tactics do not always pay off so will do well to repeat those here.

7/2

6/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 036612 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Had a helping hand from the assessor when beating subsequent winners over C&D in October and the race didn't go as well for him as the reopposing Sixcor when second here five weeks ago; draw not ideal but still commands respect.
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2nd

1

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lets Go Hugo

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

Has won 5f classified events at Wolverhampton and Lingfield on last two starts; a possible, but faces a stiffer task with a 5lb penalty in this handicap.

11/4

1st

1

(5)

25th Aug 2026

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0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Lets Go Hugo

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

Had cheekpieces reapplied when gaining his fourth success on the AW in a classified event at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) eight days ago, winning by 2l; has strong claims in his bid to follow up.

6/4

1st

4

(7)

17th Aug 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lets Go Hugo

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

Three of his four wins have been on AW, including one over C&D; didn't fare too badly in a similar event when fourth of seven at Redcar (5f, good to firm) nine days ago and the return to AW could see him go close.

3/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 612313 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in June; he has returned from four months off with a series of good efforts and no obvious reason why he wouldn't be bang there once again.
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1st

4

(5)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

19:00 Bath

Josies Kid

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Dropped right out on his sole course run, in May, but comes into it on his best turf form and also some AW handicap runs over the winter; capable of a big run at this easier level.

8/1

7th

8

(7)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Josies Kid

8st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Now 15lb lower than when winning at Chelmsford last November; that is indicative of a decline in his form though and the return to turf didn't help matters at Bath three weeks ago.

16/1

Form: 133463 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has two C&D wins on his record and not a long wrong with his latest C&D third, racing a bit wider than the pair to beat him (the reopposing Sixcor and Let's Go Hugo); should give his running once again.
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5th

2

(3)

27th Apr 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Side Prince

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Jessica Macey

Prolific 5f winner, including over C&D, most recently at Chelmsford in October off 2lb lower; however, he was disappointing back at Chelmsford in February and has a bit to prove this time.

5/1

8th

5

(3)

21st Feb 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Dark Side Prince

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Recorded his 11th AW win when narrowly beating Shalaa Asker over C&D in October; been absent since then but he's only 2lb higher than for that last win and he has won after a break in the past; dangerous on return.

4/1

9/1

Form: 953731 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Gained his first AW success at the sixth attempt when always well positioned in a C&D handicap five weeks ago; 5lb higher mark to contend with today and that could be enough to prevent a follow up.
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1st

6

(5)

26th Aug 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sixcor

9st 2lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Better strike-rate on turf than AW and beaten in a C&D classified on latest AW start; two midfield finishes on turf have followed, the latest on Monday, and others appeal more for win purposes.

7/1

6th

5

(6)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Sixcor

9st 1lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Has been a grand servant to the yard with two of his nine wins coming over C&D; latest success came at Ayr (5f, good to firm) last month and he should not be far away.

7/1

6th

12

(3)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Sixcor

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Scored over C&D (fifth course victory) in July and not discredited with fourth of six in 5f classified event at Wolverhampton ten day ago; very much one to consider back here.

9/1

Form: 844400 D

Last run: 108 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Two 5f wins in Ireland for Thomas Mullins this year, regularly recording an RPR in the mid to high 70s; looks to have been given a real chance by the handicapper on this stable debut; goes without her usual tongue-tie but still an interesting contender.
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5th

7

(8)

24th Jan 2024

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0m 5f 6y

Class 5

13:10 Lingfield (AW)

Not Too Real Bad

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

Thrown in on some of her Irish form but she's proving frustrating for new connections; ran well for second at Southwell a fortnight ago but she wasn't in quite the same form at Newcastle last week (off 3lb lower); another change of accessories today; drawn widest.

12/1

6th

9

(5)

19th Jan 2024

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0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Not Too Real Bad

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

in touch with leaders

4/1

1

(9)

9th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Not Too Real Bad

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Dual 5f turf scorer in Ireland, but despite having dropped well below her last winning mark she has been disappointing in three starts for her new yard; the switch to first-time cheekpieces will need to make a difference.

7/2

14/1

Form: 640417 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Capitalised on a drop in the weights with a ready success at Chelmsford (6f) last month; not in the same form back there four weeks ago, however, and 5f perhaps too sharp for him these days.
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9

(11)

16th Sep 2025

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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

10/1

Form: -07972 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Made a winning stable debut at Leicester in May 2022; record since is patchy but she ran well for second behind an unexposed opponent at Southwell when last seen ten weeks ago; races off the same mark today and claims if returning in similar form.
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8th

6

(5)

19th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sacred Jewel

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Made a winning stable debut at Leicester in May 2022; record since is patchy but she ran well for second behind an unexposed opponent at Southwell when last seen ten weeks ago; races off the same mark today and claims if returning in similar form.

10/1

2nd

6

(5)

10th Oct 2023

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0m 4f 214y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Sacred Jewel

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Julie Camacho

Interesting on her 3yo form, notably a near miss in a big field at York 13 months ago, but she's been out of sorts in four runs this year; too much to prove.

20/1

7th

8

(2)

27th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:02 Redcar

Sacred Jewel

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Stable back among the winners but this one has plenty to prove after three modest runs this season.

25/1

Form: 444517 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-10 for John Quinn but winning start for new yard when coming from off the pace to win a 13-runner Pontefract handicap (5f, good to soft; first-time hood) in September; behind a couple of today's rivals over C&D in October.
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7th

12

26th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:42 Uttoxeter

Granny B

10st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Michael Mullineaux

Flat winner who is 0-19 over hurdles and hasn't been running well this year; 1lb out of the weights.

33/1

7th

13

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:48 Uttoxeter

Granny B

10st 5lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Michael Mullineaux

Flat winner but 0-18 over hurdles and her thee runs this year have offered little encouragement; easy to look elsewhere.

33/1

5th

7

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Warwick

Granny B

10st 3lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Michael Mullineaux

Flat winner but 0-17 over hurdles and her third two runs ago was remote; opposable.

33/1

Non-runners

Just That Lord, Kitaab

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Payout
Exacta £37.70
Straight Forecast £58.16
Tricast £617.19
Trifecta £367.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Maharajas Express

The Guardian:

Not Too Real Bad

The Sun:

Sacred Jewel

Daily Mirror:

Josies Kid

Daily Record:

Sixcor

POSTDATA:

Dark Side Prince

D Express:

Not Too Real Bad

RP RATINGS:

Maharajas Express

NEWMARKET:

Maharajas Express

The Times:

Maharajas Express

Telegraph:

Maharajas Express

Daily Mail:

Maharajas Express

The Star:

Maharajas Express