December 22 / 19.15 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.15

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  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 128056 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D novice in April but he's not really gone on from that and has a mixed record in his four handicaps; mark is sliding and has run respectably at Chelmsford (7f) in last two runs but he needs to find more.
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4th

13

(4)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eden Storm

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Hard to fault on the score of consistency this year but it's nearly two years since his last success and others appeal as likelier winners.

8/1

2nd

3

(7)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eden Storm

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Patrick Morris

Both wins came over C&D in 2023, but losing run now up to 17 despite a slipping mark; beaten only 3l into fifth of 13 at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) eight days ago and could play a part if building on that in the returning cheekpieces.

5/1

12

(7)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Eden Storm

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Both wins over 7f at Wolverhampton; has form at 1m, too, but he hasn't excelled himself in two C&D starts and others have stronger claims.

12/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 4221 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Frankel gelding who has form figures of 4221 and that win was by 4l in a C&D maiden on his return two weeks ago; looks on a fair mark for this handicap debut and he's open to more progress; interesting contender.
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6th

1

(7)

10th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Smoky Mountain

10st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

Dual Tapeta winner who ran well from a wide stall on his Polytrack debut in August (first-time cheekpieces); not as good at Southwell last time but is back on his last winning mark and one of his wins came fresh, so the six-week break may help.

10/1

14th

9

(6)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:14 Southwell (AW)

Smoky Mountain

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Charlie Fellowes

Can race too freely and hasn't won as often as one of his ability probably should, but he's on a good mark and turned in a solid effort in cheekpieces (retained) at Kempton two weeks ago; work to do with Ayr Harbour on that form though and his yard may have stronger claims with Kodi Lion.

16/1

3rd

7

(10)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Smoky Mountain

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Fellowes

in touch with leaders when on outer

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 321273

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won a Catterick novice (6f, soft) in September and she's been placed in two of her three handicaps since including when third over C&D last time; still has potential but she needs to find something extra to make a big impact here.
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3rd

10

(5)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

O G Beachwear

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Hugo Palmer

Won a Catterick novice (6f, soft) in September and she's been placed in two of her three handicaps since including when third over C&D last time; still has potential but she needs to find something extra to make a big impact here.

16/1

3rd

8

(6)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

O G Beachwear

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Hugo Palmer

Fifth-time lucky in maiden/novice company at Catterick in September (6f); went down only narrowly on handicap debut at Newmarket last month (7f) before appearing not to stay 1m at Newcastle.

10/1

11

(9)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:25 Newcastle (AW)

O G Beachwear

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Hugo Palmer

Off the mark at the fifth attempt in Catterick novice (6f) in September and she finished strongly when short-headed on subsequent handicap debut at Newmarket (7f); has run well at up to 7.5f previously and this unexposed 3yo is open to further improvement now tackling 1m for the first time.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 541441 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Tapeta specialist who won over C&D in November and he got back on the scoresheet with a clearcut win at Southwell (1m) last Friday; 2lb well in under a penalty for that success and he's a major player again in his bid for sixth course win.
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5th

1

(6)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:22 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

In good form this spring, winning at Thirsk (1m, good) and over C&D (good to firm) last month; front pair were 6l clear that day and if he can maintain that level of form he'd still look well treated despite a 5lb rise.

3/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

Form: 000691 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run with his 25-1 win off a reduced mark at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) last Wednesday; still looks feasibly treated under a penalty but he has a tough draw this time and he struggled over C&D on his penultimate run; some risks attached.
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6th

3

(1)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

12:15 Lingfield (AW)

See You Boy

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

in touch with leaders

12/1

6th

4

(6)

11th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

See You Boy

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Marco Botti

The drop to Class 5 company saw him exploit a reduced mark at Lingfield last month; too keen again when down the field at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; has the ability to feature off this mark but he will need to settle better back up in grade.

20/1

0

1

(12)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

See You Boy

9st 10lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Marco Botti

Ended a long losing run with his 25-1 win off a reduced mark at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) last Wednesday; still looks feasibly treated under a penalty but he has a tough draw this time and he struggled over C&D on his penultimate run; some risks attached.

8/1

9/1

Form: 595334 C BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
0-9 since his novice win here (8.6f) last September but he's reached the frame in last three runs and was beaten less than 2l behind See You Boy at Lingfield (7f) last week; hasn't had much luck with the draw again but he shouldn't be far away.
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9th

3

(10)

11th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Band Of Steel

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Form dipped at Wolverhampton three weeks ago but he is normally consistent on AW and could well rebound; back on career-low mark and holds a good chance if taking well to new headgear (tongue-tie and blinkers replace hood/cheekpieces).

11/2

0

5

(10)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Band Of Steel

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: S Woods

0-9 since his novice win here (8.6f) last September but he's reached the frame in last three runs and was beaten less than 2l behind See You Boy at Lingfield (7f) last week; hasn't had much luck with the draw again but he shouldn't be far away.

9/1

4th

1

(10)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:00 Lingfield (AW)

Band Of Steel

9st 10lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Had been running over further but was bang there on the return to 7f last week at Chelmsford when tried in this new headgear combination; the draw could prove troublesome.

5/2

Form: 065634 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick (6f/7f) off 1lb higher here last January; 0-10 this year but she's run plenty of good races and didn't get the best of runs when a close fourth at Kempton (7f) last month; could be dangerous if she gets more luck this time.
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5th

5

(5)

4th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:55 Newbury

Algheed

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Mark Loughnane

0-5 on turf but ran respectably over C&D nine days ago and ties in with Red Maids on that effort; still well treated on best AW form, though has a long losing sequence to quell (no success since early 2023).

8/1

4th

5

(12)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newbury

Algheed

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Mark Loughnane

Well treated on best AW form but her losing run is mounting up and this belated return to grass presents a question mark; her turf record (four attempts) is far from solid.

16/1

4

(10)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Doncaster

Algheed

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Mark Loughnane

Five good runs over 7f on AW this year and all four wins have been on an artificial surface; modest form on turf, on last run, which was back in June 2022, finishing 9l seventh of eight at Chester (7f, good); best watched.

10/1

Form: 560611 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Got back in the groove when scoring over 8.6f here last month and he followed up with a brave win at Lingfield (7f) two weeks ago; up another 4lb but he's on a roll and still looks on a workable mark; respected in hat-trick bid.
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8th

6

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield

Dutch Kingdom

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Jim Boyle

All seven wins have been on AW; yet to hit form in two runs for this yard; cheekpieces return but best watched at present.

16/1

8th

7

(10)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Dutch Kingdom

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

A fairly useful 6f-1m AW winner at his best for Darryll Holland, but he failed to beat a rival on his yard debut in 7f Kempton handicap in November; needs to take a big step forward after a break.

16/1

14th

3

(5)

27th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:35 Newcastle (AW)

Dutch Kingdom

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Darryll Holland

He has made good progress in the last 12 months, winning three AW handicaps in the second half of 2024 and taking another step forward when scrambling home at Southwell (7f) on his return in March; less good twice since and now drops to 5f for the first time; others perhaps better treated.

14/1

Form: 321228 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won at Yarmouth in September and was runner-up here (6f) and at Lingfield (7f) in next two runs but he was disappointing over C&D last time; had competition for the lead in that race but it could be a similar story here and others are more persuasive.
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12th

4

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

How Impressive

10st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hugo Palmer

Runner-up at Kempton (7f, AW) two starts ago and he has a 9lb lower mark to work with on turf; however, he's been inconsistent this year and his sole turf win (from 15 attempts) came back in 2023.

8/1

9th

3

(8)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Two-time C&D winner; solid efforts in defeat on his last two starts; still feasibly weighted but happiest when dominating and a few of these like to force the pace.

6/1

2nd

4

(1)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:07 Kempton (AW)

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

Seven of his eight wins have come on AW, including two over C&D; only 1lb higher than for his last success in October and he ran for a long way when fourth at Chelmsford 18 days ago; has good draw back at this track and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid.

9/2

Form: 572581 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Got back near her best when scoring at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) two weeks ago but she's gone back up 6lb in the weights and this looks highly competitive on this step back up in grade; others are preferred.
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2nd

1

(2)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Just Janet

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Got back near her best when scoring over C&D last month but a 6lb rise found her out at Wolverhampton since; might be vulnerable again.

10/1

0

12

(6)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Just Janet

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Got back near her best when scoring at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) two weeks ago but she's gone back up 6lb in the weights and this looks highly competitive on this step back up in grade; others are preferred.

7/1

1st

6

7th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

13:57 Southwell (AW)

Just Janet

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Has developed a habit of starting slowly, which is a concern, but her C&D defeat two weeks ago can be overlooked (repeatedly denied aclear run) and she's now 1lb lower than when second at Lingfield (7f) in October.

16/1

Non-runners

Desert Doctor, Shoot To Kill

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £63.90
Straight Forecast £40.55
Tricast £147.55
Trifecta £312.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Smoky Mountain

NEWMARKET:

Dutch Kingdom

TOPSPEED:

How Impressive

The Guardian:

Just Janet

The Times:

Algheed

The Sun:

Visibility

LAMBOURN:

Desert Doctor

RP RATINGS:

Smoky Mountain

Telegraph:

Smoky Mountain

Daily Mail:

Smoky Mountain

D Express:

Smoky Mountain

The Star:

Smoky Mountain

Daily Record:

Smoky Mountain

Daily Mirror:

Dutch Kingdom

POSTDATA:

How Impressive