January 12 / 20.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 87381-

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 18th attempt when dead-heating in 1m handicap at Southwell three weeks ago (wore cheekpieces for just the second time); 2lb rise fair given the form has already been boosted and he's shortlisted.
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9th

10

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Soames Forsyte

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Four-time course winner who'll be happier back on Tapeta; now 6lb lower than when going in over C&D early in the year but needs a revival.

20/1

5th

6

(6)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:45 Pontefract

Soames Forsyte

8st 11lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Has had more AW than turf success; has gained both wins in this sphere at Nottingham (8.5f on good/good to soft); only midfield when returned to grass last time; others have stronger claims.

7/1

6th

2

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Soames Forsyte

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Herrington

Popped up at Southwell (1m) off a 2lb higher mark in January; the odd good run since but he needs to bounce back from a lacklustre AW run last month.

14/1

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8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 12833-

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of a 1m handicap at Kempton in October and he has run some good races in defeat since, placed over C&D on his last two starts; he'll need to find a bit extra if he's to come out on top today though.
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6th

3

(9)

26th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Leicester

Green Power

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: John Gallagher

Five most recent wins on AW and he doesn't run much on turf these days, the losing run going back nearly six years; has plenty to find after a weak effort back on grass at Nottingham this month.

16/1

6th

3

(9)

26th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Leicester

Green Power

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: John Gallagher

Five most recent wins on AW and he doesn't run much on turf these days, the losing run going back nearly six years; has plenty to find after a weak effort back on grass at Nottingham this month.

16/1

4th

4

(3)

9th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

17:35 Nottingham

Green Power

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

prominent, weakened over 2f out

10/1

Form: 30414- CD BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Five wins for Mick Appleby in 2023, the latest of them over C&D last month; not seen to best effect back here one week later and likely he's still in good form; each-way prospects once more.
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2nd

5

(9)

28th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Win Win Power

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

dwelt start, in rear

13/2

3rd

2

(5)

21st Mar 2024

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1m 4f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Win Win Power

9st 12lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

in touch with leaders, headway on near side of group over 1f out, disputed lead inside final furlong, just held

8/1

9th

6

(8)

22nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Win Win Power

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Six wins on Tapeta elsewhere (7f-8.6f) since start of last year; the latest was last month and a 3lb rise might not stop this prolific sort.

9/2

Form: 12556- C

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a productive 2023 and he has returned to his last winning mark; an extended 1m as far as he wants to go though and others may prove stronger at the finish.
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5th

5

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:00 Chepstow

Eye Of The Water

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ronald Harris

Hasn't won for ages but he was a close third under a prominent ride in a classified event at Bath (1m, firm) when last seen in early July; has possibilities if he can back that up and he's ideally suited by slow ground

11/2

3rd

3

(11)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:43 Bath

Eye Of The Water

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ronald Harris

This veteran hasn't tasted success for nearly three years; he ran okay over C&D two starts ago and when sixth at Ffos Las last week but more is needed.

11/1

Form: 33565- C BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Hold-up performer who has dropped to a good mark and who signalled his turn was near at Chelmsford last month; a well-run 7f is probably optimal for him and he'll need things to drop just right if he is to come out on top over this distance.
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9th

7

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Ayr

Ring Of Gold

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won two 7f AW handicaps in September, but recent turf form has been disappointing and he's now 0-25 on this surface.

20/1

7th

8

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Ring Of Gold

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

5-37 on the AW but 0-24 on turf; hasn't looked like exploiting his declining mark of late; visor returns.

25/1

Form: 33887- D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Three wins in 2023, including on Tapeta, and although his recent efforts have been underwhelming, this represents a drop in grade; needs taking seriously.
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6th

7

(2)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Showmedemoney

10st 5lb

J: Miss Taryn Cole

T: Craig Benton

Six-time winner split between AW and turf; has mixed record since his last success in February but he was only just caught at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last time; has possibilities if he can back that up and he has won over this trip.

100/30

2nd

1

(6)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Showmedemoney

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Craig Benton

Again no sign of the tongue-tie he wore for most wins; two runs this season were his first on turf since June 2024 and he needs to return to February's AW levels.

14/1

4th

5

(9)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:50 Chepstow

Showmedemoney

10st 12lb

J: Miss Taryn Cole

T: Craig Benton

Again no sign of the tongue-tie worn for most wins as he has a rare run away from the AW; bit better at Lingfield recently on his second run for this yard but needs more back on turf.

12/1

Form: /0087-

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Dropping down the weights and just the first hint of a revival when making the running over the extended 1m1f here last month (blinkered for the first time); hood, worn for both his wins, returns now and he's worth checking in the market.
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7th

4

(9)

20th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:25 Brighton

Robert Walpole

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Thomas Faulkner

Dual winner for Roger Varian in 2022; three changes of stable since and best effort for a while came on latest start when second of seven off this mark over C&D (good to firm); withdrawn in early July on account of being unruly at the start but has a chance if behaving.

13/2

5

(3)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

20:30 Epsom

Robert Walpole

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Deborah Faulkner

Dual winner for Roger Varian in 2022; three trainer changes since and best effort for a while came on latest start when second of seven at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) under Joe Leavy, running on well when tongue tied for the second time; chance off the same mark.

9/1

2nd

5

(2)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

20:00 Brighton

Robert Walpole

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Deborah Faulkner

Dual winner for Roger Varian who's been around a bit and not been anything like as good since returning from a year off; stumbled at Bath last time and the handicapper's easing off quickly but he needs a deal more.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £18.60
Straight Forecast £18.07
Tricast £46.55
Trifecta £60.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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POSTDATA:

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The Sun:

Ring Of Gold

The Star:

Win Win Power

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