January 12 / 17.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.00

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  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 79941- CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Hadn't been in much form but he made the most of his good mark when coming from off the pace to edge home over C&D 13 days ago, having also overcome a troubled passage; obvious claims if as good again off just 2lb higher.
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6th

6

(12)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Adrian Wintle

All seven wins have been here, including three over C&D; in the money twice here since his last win and holds place claims at least.

8/1

10th

2

(11)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Pessoa

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Frequent Wolverhampton winner who's 0-12 on turf, including in his Irish days (has 4lb lower mark than on the AW); very consistent, though, and should get the good pace he wants, so every chance he gets involved again.

7/1

3rd

3

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

8.6f win here last month and turned in another solid effort back here on Monday; wouldn't want a tactical affair back at 7f but still more appealing than many.

9/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 19604- D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Close fourth on his return from a break over 1m at Southwell two weeks ago but that's his track (five wins there) and he's 0-7 at this venue.
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4th

4

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Back From Dubai

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

9yo who returned to form when third at Southwell (1m, AW) last month and built on it to win at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) nine days ago; he should be fine on today's better ground and is respected up just 3lb.

9/2

1st

10

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Back From Dubai

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Roy Bowring

Seven of his nine wins have been on AW but he's well handicapped on some runner-up efforts on turf last season; has mixed record since his last success 12 months ago but he was placed at Southwell (1m) last time and has claims if he can build on that.

16/1

3rd

7

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Back From Dubai

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Has won five times here; a line can be put through his most recent C&D run and he didn't get any peace out in front at Nottingham 11 days ago (weakened into eighth of ten); it wouldn't be the biggest surprise to see him bounce back (there is possible competition for the lead but no other out-and-out front-runners).

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 7443-3

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Remains a maiden but she's in a fair run of form and, with blinkers enlisted, she was beaten less than 3l when third over 7f on her last three outings, the latest at Chelmsford last night.
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3rd

2

(10)

20th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Sparkling Spirit

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

midfield on near side of group

3/1

10

15th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:22 Southwell (AW)

Sparkling Spirit

9st 4lb

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

2nd

11

15th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:12 Southwell (AW)

Sparkling Spirit

9st 3lb

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway towards near side over 1f out, pressed winner inside final 110yds, kept on

11/4

Form: 35003-

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
0-7; one of his better runs when third over 6f at Chelmsford three weeks ago (second run in cheekpieces that are now removed) but again he raced freely and that's a worry stepped back to 7f.
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1st

5

(7)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:45 Southwell (AW)

Pride Of Spain

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

In-form maiden who made the frame at Chelmsford (6f) and Wolverhampton (7f) the last twice, despite taking a good hold both times; may settle better and get even closer with hood now fitted.

5/1

4th

2

(9)

12th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pride Of Spain

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

0-7; one of his better runs when third over 6f at Chelmsford three weeks ago (second run in cheekpieces that are now removed) but again he raced freely and that's a worry stepped back to 7f.

5/1

3rd

7

(7)

21st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Pride Of Spain

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Archie Watson

Was placed in a couple of 6f novice events but has struggled to cope with the handicapper's demands on his last three starts; drops another 3lb but needs to be significantly better than his last two efforts.

14/1

Form: 0223-3

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Running well since returned to the AW but over sprint distances and couldn't land a blow on the front two when raised to 7f last week at Kempton; appeared to stay the trip though and shouldn't be too far away.
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4th

7

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Conquest Of Power

10st 3lb

J: Miss Jacintha Hynes

T: Mark Usher

Rarely seen on turf these days even though he has won on it; only one piece of recent worthwhile form and jockey (who also owns him) is having her first ride in public; has dropped 8lb below his last winning mark, though, so could play a part if producing his best.

20/1

8th

11

(3)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Conquest Of Power

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Mark Usher

Back to form when a close third of ten at Wolverhampton 19 days ago (6f; visored); still has plenty of handicapping scope and the booking of Tom Marquand is a positive; back up in trip with cheekpieces returning; contender.

13/2

14/1

Form: 22798-

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner at 1m; also effective on Tapeta but has been below par in his last three runs and others would appear to have more going for them.
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6th

2

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Ravenglass

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

His form can be up and down and he failed to shine at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last time; however, prior to that he was a promising fourth on his reappearance there (7f, AW), and he won off this mark at Chepstow (7f, good) last May; capable if bouncing back to form.

12/1

7th

8

(7)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ravenglass

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Dual course winner (7f/8.6f) who was returning from six months off when beaten 2l into fourth of eight behind Bad Habits over here 17 days ago; could fare better in returning blinkers this time.

10/1

4th

1

(5)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ravenglass

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Two course wins, including when running on well over this trip (Class 6 classified; 9-4 favourite) last March; now rated 1lb lower than when fourth over C&D (25-1) last October; market should guide on seasonal return.

4/1

8/1

Form: 92816- CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Only his third run for this yard when a neck winner over C&D in November and could have been closer with a clear run when sixth behind Pessoa last time; each-way claims.
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7th

6

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bishops Glory

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Joey Ramsden

Won over 6f here in November; plenty of sound placed efforts since (beaten a head over C&D in January) and could go well if fit after a break.

7/2

3rd

1

(1)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Bishops Glory

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Joey Ramsden

Won a 6f handicap at Newcastle when visored for the first time on his second start for this yard; beaten around 2l when fifth of eight there over 5f five days ago, and he had been placed over that trip on his previous three starts, including at this track; contender back up in trip.

4/1

5th

2

(3)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Bishops Glory

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Joey Ramsden

Back to form for his new yard, winning a 6f handicap here in November (visored first time) and placed over 5f on his last three starts; no obvious reason why he wouldn't go well once again.

2/1

Form: 62030-

Last run: 187 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
0-6 and tailed off in a 7f Polytrack handicap when last seen in July; had previously made the frame in maiden/handicap company and he could yet tap back into that promise; not entirely ruled out on Tapeta debut; stable also runs Dors Toyboy so wise to check the betting.
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9th

6

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

My Mate Mike

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Dean Ivory

Won a 7f handicap at Southwell on his second run back with Dean Ivory; unable to back it up in a Class 5 a fortnight later; fully effective over C&D but others appear to hold stronger claims.

12/1

6th

5

(8)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:58 Southwell (AW)

My Mate Mike

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Beat only one rival home at Chelmsford (1m, AW) on his first start since returning to this yard following a 161-day break, but he stepped forward from that when winning over this C&D 15 days ago; up in grade following a 3lb rise.

7/1

1st

3

(11)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

My Mate Mike

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Back with former yard after five months off but beat just one in 1m Chelmsford handicap three weeks ago; a fair 7f winner at his best, so he can't be totally dismissed with that run under his belt.

12/1

14/1

Form: 97278- CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner who was runner-up here in November and his subsequent races here haven't really gone to plan; not dismissed.
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8

(1)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Written Broadcast

9st 2lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Ollie Pears

took keen hold, held up in rear

10/1

7th

8

(1)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Written Broadcast

9st 2lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Ollie Pears

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway towards far side over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

10/1

8th

9

(11)

31st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Written Broadcast

9st 5lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Ollie Pears

Similar type to Kodebreaker, being 8lb below last winning mark; close second in C&D classified event most recently, producing his best effort this year; looks poised to go one better.

13/2

OUR TIP
10th
1 (1)
The Toff

14/1

Form: 70875- D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Not far away when fifth behind Pessoa over C&D 13 days ago but strike-rate of only 1-18 and perhaps best suited by Polytrack.
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6th

8

(1)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Toff

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

prominent, dropped to midfield after 2f

33/1

6th

8

(1)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Toff

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

prominent, dropped to midfield after 2f, weakened final furlong

33/1

6th

10

(1)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Toff

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

Sole win in 7f Lingfield handicap in early 2023; minor form for this yard and although there was the glimmer of a revival over C&D on Boxing Day it wasn't enough of one to fancy him for win purposes.

33/1

8/1

Form: 56343- D BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Had plenty of racing and all four wins have been on Polytrack; however, comes here after solid runs and hasn't had many chances on this surface; could easily be competitive.
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7th

3

(8)

8th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dors Toyboy

9st 9lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Dean Ivory

awkward start and squeezed out start, in rear, raced wide and headway into midfield after 2f

16/1

10th

4

(6)

23rd May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:47 Chelmsford (AW)

Dors Toyboy

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Dean Ivory

led early, headed and prominent soon after start, led again after 3f, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong

12/1

10th

4

(6)

23rd May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:47 Chelmsford (AW)

Dors Toyboy

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Dean Ivory

led early, headed and prominent soon after start, led again after 3f, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong

12/1

25/1

Form: 63488-

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Returning from 154 days off when only eighth of 11 in Pessoa's race here 13 days ago; went off 50-1 on that occasion.
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7th

5

(9)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Ishani

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Vaughan

Became disappointing or Mitchell Hunt last year and finished well down the field in this grade at Wolverhampton (6f) on stable debut in July; moves back up in trip today; needs to have been revitalised by six-month break.

25/1

7th

5

(9)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Ishani

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Vaughan

Became disappointing or Mitchell Hunt last year and finished well down the field in this grade at Wolverhampton (6f) on stable debut in July; moves back up in trip today; needs to have been revitalised by six-month break.

25/1

21

27th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ishani

8st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Vaughan

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Payout
Exacta £34.50
Straight Forecast £28.49
Tricast £141.77
Trifecta £202.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Pessoa

The Times:

My Mate Mike

The Guardian:

Sparkling Spirit

POSTDATA:

The Toff

SPOTLIGHT:

Conquest Of Power

D Express:

Ravenglass

Daily Mirror:

Back From Dubai

Telegraph:

Pessoa

Daily Mail:

Pessoa

The Sun:

Pessoa

The Star:

Pessoa

Daily Record:

Pessoa