December 26 / 16.35 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.35

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BetUK: It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

  • Prize money: £9002.48
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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BetUK: It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 311042 C BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Three wins since debuting for this yard in August and he ran as well as he ever has when second to an improving rival at Chelmsford 19 days ago (1m2f); should make another bold bid.
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1st

1

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

19:00 Chester

Kings Code

10st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Took form to new level when collecting good prize on AW in January, his 14th career success; below best on turf lately but might be perked up by a change of headgear here and is too well handicapped to rule out.

14/1

5th

2

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Kings Code

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David Evans

Kickstarted 2025 with 1m2f handicap success at Newcastle in January, but he's failed to beat a rival on his last three runs, finishing last of 16 in 1m2f Epsom handicap 22 days ago.

18/1

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3/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 494501 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Successful in this race 12 months ago when 1lb lower; off the mark for 2023 when readily accounting for 11 rivals over C&D last month and going back up 5lb shouldn't prevent another big run.
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8th

5

(6)

2nd Feb 2026

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2m 0f 120y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Civil Law

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roger Teal

Five-time course winner, but he's never scored beyond 1m2f and his last success was in November 2023; well handicapped on his old form but he's been well held in last four starts and latest was over 1m6f here last month; opposable.

16/1

3rd
1 (7)
Felix

6/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3-7935 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Smart on AW in his prime; winless since January 2021 but he returned from nine months off with a creditable third in a Chelmsford handicap (1m2f, Polytrack) last month; less good at Newcastle 17 days ago but is at least dropping in class today.
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3rd

3

(8)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Felix

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Mark continues to fall and he showed that the abilty was still there when third of seven behind King's Code at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) in December, but he remains without a win since the start of 2021; others are more persuasive.

14/1

6th

1

(6)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Felix

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

Two-time C&D winner; another good effort here when third to the reopposing King's Code on Boxing Day but his losing run goes back a long way.

7/1

6th

1

(6)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Felix

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

Two-time C&D winner; another good effort here when third to the reopposing King's Code on Boxing Day but his losing run goes back a long way.

7/1

Form: 311254 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Course winner who has enjoyed a fine year on turf, winning four handicaps; creditable fourth at Chelmsford 15 days ago after a short break but that run did suggest he may be in the grip of the handicapper.
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1st

1

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Pearl Eye

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Came good for Jim Goldie at third attempt, in refitted cheekpieces at Hamilton last month, and bettered that form when close third in competitive race at York (also 1m1f, good) soon afterwards; not quite at same level over the extended 1m2f at York last time but still a major player here.

2/1

6th

7

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Pearl Eye

10st 11lb

J: Miss Kayleigh Williams

T: Jim Goldie

Only his third run for Jim Goldie when scoring at Hamilton (1m1f, good) and off a 2lb rise he was a closing third over 1m1f here (good) when not assisted by his track position; bang in form and should run well.

15/8

3rd

15

(13)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Pearl Eye

8st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Just his third run for Jim Goldie when taking advantage of his reduced mark at Hamilton (1m1f, good) nine days ago; only nudged up 2lb and remains well treated on old form (won last year's Spring Mile at Doncaster off 10lb higher); top of the list.

13/2

Form: 607072 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
The winner of four races when trained by the Johnstons, two here over 7f; close second at Lingfield last month (1m) after which she changed hands for 16,000gns; stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust but it's a move that looks well worth exploring.
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9th

7

(1)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

14:02 Lingfield (AW)

Jilly Cooper

8st 11lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: James Owen

Four wins for the Johnstons, including C&D, and she ran well over 1m here on her final start for that yard in November; down the field in two runs for Philip Makin this winter; sold for 12,000gns last month; latest new yard quick to try headgear.

12/1

6th

5

(3)

1st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Jilly Cooper

8st 6lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Phillip Makin

Triple 7f AW winner for previous yard; outstayed over 8.5f at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day when making debut for new stable; on a handy mark and has possibilities returned to her optimum distance.

14/1

5th

7

(6)

26th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jilly Cooper

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Phillip Makin

The winner of four races when trained by the Johnstons, two here over 7f; close second at Lingfield last month (1m) after which she changed hands for 16,000gns; stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust but it's a move that looks well worth exploring.

10/1

Form: 1644-8

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 4yo; 100-1 and never threatened in a 1m2f handicap at Chelmsford on recent stable debut; dropped 4lb but not easily recommended.
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7th

1

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Law Supreme

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ian Williams

Six-time winner, the latest coming at Bath (1m, good) in April off a 2lb lower mark; had an excuse when below his best at Thirsk and bounced back to form when third of seven behind Jack Sparowe at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) 24 days ago; could go well.

13/2

3rd

1

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

18:40 Yarmouth

Law Supreme

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

His good run of form ground to a halt at Thirsk last time but he can be given a pass as he was tight for room at a crucial stage; Billy Loughnane back on board today and his record for him reads 4111; one to take seriously.

4/1

8th

2

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Law Supreme

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

He had dropped a long way in the weights prior to his Wolverhampton win on Boxing Day; added further wins at Wolverhampton (twice) and Bath (1m, good) since; similar form when fourth at Nottingham two weeks ago (1m2f, good); shouldn't be far away if the ground is deemed suitable (untried on faster than good).

3/1

Form: 344710

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Two wins for Roger Varian, both over 1m4f on Polytrack; raced too freely upped to 1m6f on last month's stable debut; races off the same mark here and needs a big step forward.
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6th

4

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:28 Kempton (AW)

Sonnerie Power

9st 10lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Kickstarted 2026 with C&D success and has continued in good form, back from two months off with second of 14 over C&D four weeks ago; must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.

5/1

2nd

8

(12)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Sonnerie Power

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Made a winning start for current yard over C&D in January and has continued in good nick, set a lot to do when sixth of 15 in 1m4f Lingfield handicap in April; in the mix once more.

9/1

Form: 6111 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Progressive 3yo who completed a hat-trick when making all in a 1m2f handicap at Lingfield three weeks ago (first two wins on Tapeta); he was able to dictate steady fractions on that occasion but won easily and a 7lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run.
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Payout
Exacta £13.40
Straight Forecast £13.83
Tricast £40.06
Trifecta £50.70

Selections

Telegraph:

Light Speed

SPOTLIGHT:

Civil Law

POSTDATA:

King's Code

The Times:

Pearl Eye

The Sun:

Sonnerie Power

TOPSPEED:

Jilly Cooper

NEWMARKET:

Felix

D Express:

Light Speed

Daily Mirror:

Light Speed

The Star:

Light Speed

Daily Record:

Light Speed

The Guardian:

King's Code

RP RATINGS:

Civil Law

LAMBOURN:

Civil Law

Daily Mail:

Civil Law