January 16 / 14.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

14.00

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  • Prize money: £4004
  • 1m 5f 219y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
10 (11)
Taxiing

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4005-2

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Couldn't get truly competitive on Polytrack when trained in Ireland; similar story on her British debut here (9.5f) last month; did her best work late on when just held at Chelmsford (13.5f, Polytrack) latest; a repeat effort on this surface would see her in the mix.
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5th

6

(4)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Taxiing

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: David Evans

C&D win off 2lb higher in May; more recent efforts haven't been her best but getting back on AW may help, as could a change of headgear.

6/1

10th

6

(7)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

15:55 Bath

Taxiing

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: David Evans

Both wins on AW (1m6f and 2m) but she acts on turf and is closely matched with Hawk Jet on a recent Salisbury run (1m6f); has possibilities but could probably do with the ground drying out.

10/1

4th

2

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

19:43 Salisbury

Taxiing

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Both wins on AW, off 1lb lower; ran creditably on turf at Lingfield (2m) in June but subsequent efforts leave something to be desired; not the percentage call.

16/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 32706-

Last run: 108 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
1m4f Polytrack winner; stays 2m5f over hurdles but yet to convince at around 1m6f on her last two starts in this code; more needed.
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7th

3

(10)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alchemystique

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Steph Hollinshead

Last win came at 125-1 in a maiden hurdle in November 2021; went close over 1m6f here on his return in January but his two runs since have resulted in a tailed off at Newcastle (2m) and a sixth of 11 back at this track (1m4f); wasn't beaten far last time and now goes back up in trip but others are more convincing; hood reapplied.

25/1

7th

3

(10)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alchemystique

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Steph Hollinshead

Last win came at 125-1 in a maiden hurdle in November 2021; went close over 1m6f here on his return in January but his two runs since have resulted in a tailed off at Newcastle (2m) and a sixth of 11 back at this track (1m4f); wasn't beaten far last time and now goes back up in trip but others are more convincing; hood reapplied.

25/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 8006-4 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Triple 1m4f Tapeta winner, including here; well treated based on her form of last winter; began to show signs she was arresting a slump at Newcastle (16.5f, Tapeta) latest; drops 1lb; could get involved back down in trip.
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5th

7

(8)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Typewritten

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ewan Whillans

dwelt start, in rear

14/1

Form: 6653-2

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Soft turf winner (1m2f) who has been placed on his last two AW starts, the latest over C&D (no match for the winner); same mark and again has each-way claims.
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8th

8

(9)

17th Feb 2026

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Black Smoke

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Three of his five wins have come over C&D, including a division of this race last year when rated 5lb higher; not shone yet this winter and he arrives with a bit to prove.

14/1

6th

4

(2)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Black Smoke

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Loughnane

Three-time course winner (1m6f) but he's been out of sorts in his last five runs and latest was at this track three weeks ago; has something to prove and his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip.

20/1

11

(9)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:08 Bath

Black Smoke

8st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Mark Loughnane

Kept on well to score off this mark at Chepstow (2m, good to firm) in July and also has a soft-ground success on his record but both runs last month were below par and conditions are probably not ideal for him today.

16/1

Form: 908/

Last run: 483 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Triple-figure odds and well beaten in all three starts; can only watch on his return from a lengthy absence.
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7th

4

19th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Worcester

Midnight Shimmer

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

0-8 on the Flat; placed off basement marks on consecutive 1m6f AW starts in February/March and has winning jumpers in his pedigree but will need to take very well to hurdling to pose a threat here.

33/1

6th

6

(3)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Midnight Shimmer

9st 0lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Neil Mulholland

Low-mileage 6yo who was placed over C&D before going close over this trip at Southwell; disappointing when stepped up 2m back at Southwell latest but he's a contender on his 1m6f form; fitted with first-time cheekpieces.

8/1

6th

6

(3)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Midnight Shimmer

9st 0lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Neil Mulholland

prominent, led after 1f

8/1

Form: 07596-

Last run: 146 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Has been unable to get competitive in this code; still early days after just three handicap starts and he's down another 2lb and up in trip for his AW debut; only of serious interest if supported.
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9

(10)

26th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

18:45 Windsor

Walk The Moon

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Kept on for third in recent selling handicap at Lingfield (11.6f, good; behind Velvet Vulcan), making the frame in his fourth consecutive Flat race, but career strike-rate now stands at 0-31.

12/1

8

(6)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield

Walk The Moon

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Tony Carroll

0-24 on the Flat but he wasn't running badly in this sphere prior to finishing tailed off over hurdles three weeks ago; not ruled out from this career-low mark with Oisin Murphy taking over.

4/1

9th

6

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:10 Stratford

Walk The Moon

11st 3lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Tony Carroll

0-24 on the Flat and 0-5 over hurdles; not seen over jumps since 38l defeat in 2m2f handicap here in October and his tendency to race too freely is always a worry.

50/1

33/1

Form: 466-

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at big prices in two starts for David Simcock and, most recently, on her debut for this trainer at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last month; watching brief advised on handicap debut.
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3rd

8

(8)

6th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

On Cloud

9st 4lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Kevin Frost

Lightly raced filly; hasn't shown too much since joining Kevin Frost, but did make some late headway when seventh of ten on C&D handicap debut (beaten 4.75l; 33-1) three weeks ago; 2lb lower here; isn't a forlorn hope in a weak race.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 18270-

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
1m4f Polytrack winner who also went close over that trip here last May; well beaten on soft ground and Polytrack since, the latest after a break; handy mark if she benefits from that outing and sees out this longer trip.
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7

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

18:00 Uttoxeter

Kingston Joy

10st 9lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Kevin Bishop

Modest Flat performer and going the same way over hurdles; held by Hope Rising.

150/1

7th

9

14th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

17:40 Uttoxeter

Kingston Joy

10st 10lb

J: James Best

T: Kevin Bishop

Had modest strike-rate as a low-grade Flat handicapper (mainly on AW) and was pulled up on both hurdling starts for new stable last year; had wind surgery during subsequent 170-day break.

100/1

12/1

Form: 979-

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well beaten in all three starts at around 1m4f; half-brother to a 1m6f winner, so this step up in trip for his handicap debut may prove positive; watching brief advised unless the market speaks in his favour.
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12

9th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

Implied

10st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

A modest maiden on the Flat and he beat only one on his hurdling debut in 2m Ludlow novice 70 days ago; others appeal more.

50/1

12

9th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

Implied

10st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

towards rear, not fluent 3rd

50/1

6th

7

29th Feb 2024

Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:50 Ludlow

Implied

10st 2lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

It was low-level stuff in his four runs on the Flat, all on the AW from 1m4f to 1m6f; his trainer could make a jumper out of him but there are reservations for now.

50/1

33/1

Form: 18/0-0 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Turf winner over this trip when with Andrew Balding; moderate form over hurdles and last in two starts in this code since joining current trainer; drops 4lb and in grade.
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10th

1

(6)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Virtuoso

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Donald McCain

Turf winner over this trip when with Andrew Balding; moderate form over hurdles and last in two starts in this code since joining current trainer; drops 4lb and in grade.

33/1

11th

9

(1)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

15:32 Southwell (AW)

Virtuoso

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Donald McCain

disputed lead, led after 1f, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

40/1

8th

15

19th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:30 Catterick

Virtuoso

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Donald McCain

Fair on the Flat; hasn't progressed over hurdles (well beaten on handicap debut at Sedgefield last time); needs to improve for this step up in trip.

16/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £19.40
Straight Forecast £21.10
Tricast £130.04
Trifecta £91.50

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Alghazaal

SPOTLIGHT:

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POSTDATA:

Black Smoke

Daily Mail:

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NEWMARKET:

Kingston Joy

RP RATINGS:

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The Times:

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Telegraph:

Taxiing

Daily Record:

Black Smoke

The Guardian:

Alghazaal

D Express:

Alghazaal

Daily Mirror:

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The Sun:

Alghazaal

The Star:

Alghazaal