January 02 / 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

Form: 60050-

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
1m2f novice winner for the Gosdens last winter; yet to shine for current connections, often pulling hard, but he's dropped 16lb in the weights and appeals as the type to come good at some point; check betting.
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1st

8

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Sir Laurence Graff

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

C&D winner; comes here on the back of two good course runs over 1m4f but defying the widest stall over this C&D could be an insurmountable challenge.

10/1

1st

8

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Sir Laurence Graff

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

C&D winner; comes here on the back of two good course runs over 1m4f but defying the widest stall over this C&D could be an insurmountable challenge.

10/1

2nd

7

(8)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Sir Laurence Graff

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Dual AW winner, latterly over 1m2f here in September 2024; fair second after pulling hard when tried over 1m4f again here last time; could go well.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 57349- C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won over the extended 1m1f here last April when trained by Charlie Johnston; low-key stable debut four weeks ago, however, and needs a quick revival.
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1

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:50 Fontwell

Blue Universe

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Michael Attwater

0-12 over hurdles but he ran well to finished second off this mark at Huntingdon (2m3f, soft) in February; this is a deeper race but he's versatile ground-wise and has each-way claims again after a short break.

5/1

2nd

1

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

12:50 Huntingdon

Blue Universe

12st 0lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Michael Attwater

Still a maiden over hurdles and he was beaten off current mark, having made mistakes, at Huntingdon (2m4f) on most recent attempt in this sphere.

5/1

3rd

1

17th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 4

15:50 Fakenham

Blue Universe

11st 4lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Michael Attwater

A fair 1m2f Flat scorer who has shown similar form in this sphere, collared only late on when a good runner-up in 2m4f Worcester novice three weeks ago; big shout.

2/1

Form: 56046- C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
In good form at the end of 2022, completing an AW hat-trick; quiet on turf last summer but he's back down in the weights and two runs last month weren't without hope; stamina unproven.
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4th

2

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:50 Bath

Raintown

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: J S Moore

Exposed multiple winner who could improve for having a recent run here under his belt, with that his first appearance in three months; handicapped to win again.

3/1

3rd

1

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Raintown

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and returns to this sphere with a doubt over his current form; however, may prove resurgent off current mark dropped in class.

8/1

8th

6

(3)

29th Jan 2026

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1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Raintown

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Record of 6-17 at the track stacks up well (2-27 elsewhere) and he has dropped to a dangerous mark; hasn't looked to be in the form required to capitalise though.

14/1

Form: 21611- CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Took a while to shed his maiden tag but in excellent fettle since early October (form figures 21611); another 5lb higher mark to defy now but folly to ignore his claims in current form.
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8th

7

(1)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hill Station

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Not beaten far into fifth in a 2m handicap here four weeks ago; on a fair mark but others bring more persuasive claims.

16/1

2nd

3

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

14:30 Fontwell

Hill Station

11st 9lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Got off the mark at the 15th attempt over hurdles at Stratford (2m, good) 16 days ago; 5lb rise will make it tougher but looks sure to run his race and unlikely to be far away.

11/4

Form: 34136- CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
His last two wins have come over this C&D, more recently off 6lb lower in September; ran well for second here next time but he wasn't at the same level seven weeks ago; each-way claims.
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6th

5

(5)

10th Mar 2026

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1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Starfighter

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Now at the veteran stage but has won five times and been placed on nine occasions around here; twice finished runner-up in similar events over C&D at the start of the year and another big effort seems likely.

5/2

8th

7

(2)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:12 Lingfield (AW)

Starfighter

10st 11lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Six-time Tapeta winner who has finished runner-up in classified events at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in his last two starts; still looks feasibly treated back in a handicap and he's a big player if he can transfer his form back to Polytrack.

7/2

2nd

4

(6)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Starfighter

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Veteran who is a five-time winner at Wolverhampton; close second, clear of remainder, in C&D classified race last time; leading claims.

5/6

Form: 04235-

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced filly who travelled sweetly at Chelmsford on her handicap debut six weeks ago (1m2f), only for her effort to peter out close home; goes back up in trip today and could yet have a bigger run in her.
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1st

2

(4)

14th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Night At Sea

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Eight-race maiden but runner-up in her last two handicaps and that latest second was behind an improver at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) 11 days ago; on same mark here and she's a big player on this drop back in trip.

7/4

2nd

7

(3)

3rd Feb 2024

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1m 5f 219y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Night At Sea

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Andrew Balding

Sole appearance here (penultimate start) was not as good as her other two runs in handicaps but she was beaten just over 3l so it was respectable; found only a notably progressive rival too good for her at Lingfield (1m5f, Polytrack) last time and has major claims on that performance.

9/4

2nd

7

(10)

14th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Night At Sea

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Andrew Balding

Fifth in both handicap runs, beaten just over 3l when returned to 1m4f at Wolverhampton 12 days ago; today's longer trip needs to spark extra.

15/2

Form: 1/787- C

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Course winner as a 2yo when trained by Andrew Balding; struggled in three starts for that yard last year and he was pulled on his hurdle/stable debut (first run after a wind op and reportedly made a respiratory noise); plenty to prove.
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6th

8

24th Apr 2024

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:00 Ludlow

Havanazam

10st 8lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Symonds

Three-time AW Flat winner at Wolverhampton; may benefit from first-time tongue-tie returned to this code, having made a respiratory noise on sole hurdles attempt (pulled up).

14/1

6th

8

24th Apr 2024

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:00 Ludlow

Havanazam

10st 8lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Symonds

Three-time AW Flat winner at Wolverhampton; may benefit from first-time tongue-tie returned to this code, having made a respiratory noise on sole hurdles attempt (pulled up).

14/1

7th

6

(2)

4th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havanazam

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Tom Symonds

in rear

5/2

Form: 52438-

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has a squeak on even this autumn's best and he will appreciate the return to the Flat after two heavy defeats over hurdles; others still look more convincing.
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9th

7

(2)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Total Lockdown

9st 6lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

midfield

16/1

6th

2

(10)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:40 Brighton

Total Lockdown

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

towards rear

8/1

5th

3

(13)

16th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

13:45 Thirsk

Total Lockdown

9st 10lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Ex-Martin Dunne, winning for him at Yarmouth in May (11.5f, good); missed the break and pulled too hard on stable debut at Windsor last time (11.4f, good to firm; first run after a break); should be better for that run

14/1

Selections

POSTDATA:

Hill Station

SPOTLIGHT:

Night At Sea

LAMBOURN:

Raintown

NEWMARKET:

Total Lockdown

D Express:

Starfighter

RP RATINGS:

Night At Sea

The Times:

Night At Sea

The Sun:

Night At Sea

Telegraph:

Hill Station

The Guardian:

Hill Station

Daily Mail:

Hill Station

Daily Mirror:

Hill Station

The Star:

Hill Station

Daily Record:

Hill Station