January 15 / 16.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.30

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  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

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5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.73
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 0760-2 D BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Both of his wins have come on AW (7f) and he returned to form when runner-up in first-time blinkers at Southwell (11-5 favourite) last Tuesday; that was a bold bid in a 1m classified event and he's a big player on this drop back in trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(2)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:25 Brighton

Big Narstie

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

prominent

12/1

7th

8

(2)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:25 Brighton

Big Narstie

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

prominent

12/1

8th

4

(5)

31st Mar 2025

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Narstie

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

prominent, short of room and lost ground soon after start, in rear after 1f

9/2

9/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 0790-8

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden who has yet to be placed and was only eighth of 11 in a classified event at Kempton (7f, AW) last Wednesday; others preferred.
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1

(6)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

20:12 Brighton

Hawajes

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Dual Southwell winner who lacks consistency and was in no form when last seen in the spring; again goes without headgear back from time off and was below par in two runs here last summer; has a bit to overcome.

14/1

9th

8

(8)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hawajes

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tony Carroll

slowly away, in rear

8/1

9th

8

(8)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hawajes

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tony Carroll

slowly away, in rear

8/1

16/1

  • Place: £7.30

Form: 440/0- D

Last run: 199 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent mare who ended 2022 on a low note and she struggled again at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last June, in her sole run in 2023; was reported to have finished lame last time but she returns after another absence and others are preferred.
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10th

9

(7)

2nd Apr 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Vivency

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

2-39, but made the frame over 6f/7f here in her first three starts of the year; not the greatest surprise if she did so again (had excuses last time).

20/1

10th

9

(7)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Vivency

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

2-39, but made the frame over 6f/7f here in her first three starts of the year; not the greatest surprise if she did so again (had excuses last time).

20/1

9th

9

(3)

10th Mar 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Vivency

8st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Mackie

On a long losing run but she has run some fair races in defeat this year; more minor money perhaps her best hope.

16/1

Form: 66852- C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
All seven wins have been at 6f but he gave it a good shot from the front when runner-up off a reduced mark over C&D on Boxing Day; that was his best run for some time and has claims if he can back that up.
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9th

9

(2)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebel Redemption

8st 9lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Scott Dixon

A seven-time winner over 6f, with the latest of those coming in August 2022; failed to beat a rival home in his last two outings and he's opposable from out of the weights on his first start since March.

20/1

9th

9

(2)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebel Redemption

8st 9lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Scott Dixon

A seven-time winner over 6f, with the latest of those coming in August 2022; failed to beat a rival home in his last two outings and he's opposable from out of the weights on his first start since March.

20/1

10th

7

(3)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebel Redemption

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Last win was in August 2022 but ran some fair races in defeat last year and might be refreshed after a break.

10/1

Form: 87575-

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on turf (8.3f) in May 2022 and has been well held in three runs for his current yard, including on Tapeta in last two starts; has something to prove and he needs a major upturn in form.
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Verdict Starting price

7

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Billy McGarry

9st 5lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

Arrives at the top of his game, scoring twice over 1m here before a good second of 12 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap 12 days ago; firmly in the picture off the same mark.

9/2

7th

7

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Billy McGarry

9st 5lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

led early, headed and prominent soon after start, took keen hold and dropped to midfield after 2f

9/2

2nd

1

(11)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Billy McGarry

9st 11lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

C&D winner just under a year ago and comes into this on a hat-trick after two wins at Southwell (1m, Tapeta), the latest a narrow success under Andrea Pinna 11 days ago; up another 2lb and although his wide draw isn't ideal, he has to be respected in his current mood.

7/2

8/1

Form: 00753- CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
On long losing run but she turned things around with a creditable third over C&D on Boxing Day and was just behind Royal Redemption in that race; meets her old rival on similar terms in this classified event and has each-way claims again.
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9th

9

(9)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Say Grace

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Grace Harris

Good third to Outreach over C&D on Boxing Day but good runs are scarce nowadays and she was well beaten over C&D on Monday; cheekpieces go on.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

15th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Say Grace

9st 9lb

J: George Rooke

T: Grace Harris

On long losing run but she turned things around with a creditable third over C&D on Boxing Day and was just behind Royal Redemption in that race; meets her old rival on similar terms in this classified event and has each-way claims again.

8/1

3rd

12

(8)

26th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

15:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Say Grace

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Grace Harris

took keen hold, prominent, dropped to midfield over 3f out, switched right and headway over 1f out, ran on, went third towards finish

20/1

Form: 5605-5 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has a patchy profile and was never involved at Newcastle (6f) last Monday but his last win was on Tapeta and he went close in a classified event over C&D in August; looks interesting on that form and he's not ruled out back up in trip; change of headgear.
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7th

5

(1)

15th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Merry Secret

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Has a patchy profile and was never involved at Newcastle (6f) last Monday but his last win was on Tapeta and he went close in a classified event over C&D in August; looks interesting on that form and he's not ruled out back up in trip; change of headgear.

12/1

5th

7

(1)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Merry Secret

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Went close in 7f classified at Wolverhampton in August but he's not hit the same level since including in three runs for this yard; losing run is now up to 16 and others are more persuasive.

8/1

35

10th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Merry Secret

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Went close in 7f classified here in August but soundly beaten in Tapeta handicaps on his two runs for this yard and has to raise his game.

25/1

25/1

Form: 88007-

Last run: 122 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress for the Johnstons and she struggled for new yard last year including a heavy defeat on her final start in September; losing run is now up to 14 and has plenty to prove upped to this trip on her return; cheekpieces worn last time are removed.
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8th

3

(7)

15th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fragrance

9st 9lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Ronald Harris

Didn't progress for the Johnstons and she struggled for new yard last year including a heavy defeat on her final start in September; losing run is now up to 14 and has plenty to prove upped to this trip on her return; cheekpieces worn last time are removed.

25/1

7th

10

(9)

15th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Salisbury

Fragrance

8st 4lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Ronald Harris

Didn't progress for the Johnstons and she's been struggling for new yard in recent starts; the addition of cheekpieces isn't enough to tempt.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £4.50
Straight Forecast £3.44
Trifecta £61.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Big Narstie

POSTDATA:

Rebel Redemption

RP RATINGS:

Big Narstie

The Times:

Big Narstie

Telegraph:

Big Narstie

The Guardian:

Big Narstie

Daily Mail:

Big Narstie

The Sun:

Big Narstie

The Star:

Big Narstie

D Express:

Rebel Redemption

Daily Mirror:

Rebel Redemption

Daily Record:

Rebel Redemption