January 05 / 20.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.00

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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 58342- D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Dundalk last February and it was only in the final strides that she was collared in a 7f handicap there 16 days ago (front two clear); draw could have been kinder but she's still a key player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

9

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Circles

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Anthony McCann

All four wins have come on AW over 7f, including here in March off 55; ran no sort of race when last seen here in July from a wide draw (much better draw here).

16/1

3

(13)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Circles

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Anthony McCann

All four wins from 45 attempts have come on AW over 7f; her last win was at this track in March from a mark of 55; well held in four starts since (one here and three on turf); not discounted now back on this surface.

12/1

3

(14)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:25 Fairyhouse

Circles

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Anthony McCann

All four wins on AW over 7f and well held at Ayr last month over 1m; has to prove herself on soft ground and others preferred.

25/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 08743- D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate but he's slipped to a handy mark and he put in a good front-running shift when third over the extended 1m here three weeks ago; new blinkers replace cheekpieces today; well drawn and one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(4)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Dion Baker

8st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

Four wins include one over C&D (good) in May 2024; hasn't scored since August of that year but he's now 20lb lower and latest fourth of 13 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) was a solid effort despite hanging; should enhance creditable Brighton form figures of 21424.

4/1

4th

13

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Dion Baker

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Wigham

0-30 on AW but he's won four times on turf (7f); struggled during the winter but he returned to this scene with a respectable effort at Yarmouth (6f, good) last month; should benefit from that run and he's in the mix on this step back up in trip; cheekpieces reapplied.

12/1

4th

3

(9)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:03 Yarmouth

Dion Baker

9st 5lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Michael Wigham

Has been struggling on the AW but he's 0-30 in that scene and all four wins have been on turf, albeit over 7f; lurks on a dangerous mark but this trip is not ideal.

13/2

100/30

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 32141- D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won two of his last three starts, latterly a Kempton handicap off just 2lb lower (good Topspeed figure); still capable of better and he's one to be interested in.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Harry The Haggler

9st 11lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Registered his most recent win off just 1lb lower over 1m4f here in February but hasn't shown enough in two runs back from a break to suggest his turn is near.

12/1

5th

5

(2)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Harry The Haggler

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Loughnane

Registered his most recent win off just 1lb lower at Southwell (1m4f) in February; well below par on return from layoff last time but may fare better with that outing under his belt.

10/1

8/1

Form: 30247-

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Two good 6f runs here last month and when down the field over this trip last week he was impeded when starting to make his challenge; capable of a prominent showing.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(3)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Warminster

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Katie Scott

Well treated on his old form but he's an infrequent winner who has finished down the field in his last six starts and last two have been on Tapeta; down the list.

10/1

6th

6

(10)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Warminster

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

taken down early, led, headed over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

16/1

6th

6

(10)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Warminster

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

taken down early, led, headed over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

16/1

9/2

Form: 23415- C BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Finally off the mark when coming from off the pace to win a 6f handicap here in good style last month; some late headway into midfield 17 days ago and perhaps ready for another crack at this trip; others may be better handicapped all the same.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(6)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Revolucion

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Grace Harris

dwelt start, in rear

25/1

8th

8

(6)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Revolucion

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Grace Harris

dwelt start, in rear

25/1

9th

9

(5)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Kempton (AW)

Revolucion

8st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

Poor strike-rate; ran okay at Lingfield on his penultimate start but efforts either side of it suggest he's vulnerable.

33/1

Form: 41106- D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 7f at Newcastle in November, having plenty to spare on the second occasion; less good twice since but unlikely she's handicapped out of things just yet.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(6)

11th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Keep Me Stable

10st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Has been running well since March and she's won at Musselburgh (1m/7f, good) in her last three starts; up another 4lb but she's a strong traveller who still looks feasibly treated and is a big player again in her bid for a four-timer.

5/2

7

(8)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Keep Me Stable

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Has been running well since March and always looked the most likely winner over C&D three weeks ago (good); fair shout off 4lb higher provided the ground doesn't soften up too much.

11/4

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 71810- D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won a couple of Class 6 7f handicaps in the autumn; below par at Southwell four weeks ago and others are more appealing today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(8)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

21:00 Brighton

Royal Bliss

9st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Amy Murphy

Has often pulled hard, including in a hood, and there's a concern that she'll do so again from a wide stall in first-time blinkers; she can miss the break anyway and doesn't arrive in any form.

16/1

6th

3

(7)

16th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Salisbury

Royal Bliss

9st 13lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Amy Murphy

slowly away, always behind

10/1

6th

3

(7)

16th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Salisbury

Royal Bliss

9st 13lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Amy Murphy

slowly away, always behind

10/1

Form: /8000- D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

11 yo Horse

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Yet to get going after a 15-month absence but his mark is in freefall and he hasn't looked a completely spent force; still looks vulnerable today though.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(10)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Giogiobbo

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Veteran who is a 16-time winner; however, has very unconvincing form since returning from lengthy layoff and doesn't look anything like the force of old; opposed.

33/1

8th

6

(3)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Giogiobbo

9st 5lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

Yet to get going after a 15-month absence but his mark is in freefall and he hasn't looked a completely spent force; still looks vulnerable today though.

33/1

10th

7

(1)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Giogiobbo

9st 5lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Off for 451 days prior to last month's Newcastle return; down the field on that occasion, and in two sprint runs here since, and he comes here with too much to prove; will be 4lb lower from the weekend.

33/1

20/1

Form: 25198-

Last run: 55 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won a 0-52 handicap at Chelmsford (1m) in September but less good twice since and looks vulnerable in this field.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(7)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Opinion

8st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John O’Shea

Won a 0-52 handicap at Chelmsford (1m) in September but less good twice since and looks vulnerable in this field.

20/1

8th

7

(5)

11th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

My Opinion

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John O’Shea

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

3/1

9th

9

(7)

4th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

My Opinion

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: John O’Shea

Found his level of late and appreciated going this far for the first time when winning off 4lb lower at Chelmsford three weeks ago; has a fair chance of following up.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £22.00
Straight Forecast £22.18
Tricast £58.91
Trifecta £69.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Harry The Haggler

RP RATINGS:

Circles

Telegraph:

Keep Me Stable

The Times:

Dion Baker

NEWMARKET:

Harry The Haggler

Daily Mail:

Harry The Haggler

Daily Mirror:

Harry The Haggler

Daily Record:

Harry The Haggler

The Guardian:

Keep Me Stable

POSTDATA:

Circles

The Star:

Circles

D Express:

Dion Baker