January 19 / 14.15 Wolverhampton (AW)

14.15

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  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.90
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 57434- CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
6f and 7f winner at this venue and has posted respectable efforts since last win in October; will have to raise game if he's to win in this stronger grade, though.
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10th

13

(3)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Beauty Choice

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Winless since 2024 and winless in sprints since 2023; said to have hung left when well beaten on his return to turf seven weeks ago and only holds outside claims.

33/1

13th

14

(14)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Beauty Choice

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Hindered by traffic issues last time (AW); the 9yo hasn't won since 2024 but is nicely weighted, especially if Lewis Chalkley's 7lb claim is taken into account.

16/1

4th

4

(5)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Beauty Choice

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went without a win in 2025 but often ran well; another serviceable effort when fourth of nine at Wolverhampton in January; others appeal more for win purposes.

7/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 19322- BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Useful sort who isn't fully exposed and ran well over C&D last month; looks the type who should make further progress and likely to run well.
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7th

1

(3)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Johnny James

10st 3lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Michael Appleby

led narrowly

10/1

10th

5

(11)

4th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Johnny James

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

Won his first two races; 0-5 since gelded but runner-up in his last three and this prominent racer should go well again.

6/1

2nd

2

(1)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

14:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Johnny James

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

led

5/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 3915-4 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
All five wins have been at this trip, including first Tapeta win at Newcastle last month; respectable efforts since but more needed on first outing at this venue.
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4th

5

(5)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

The Turpinator

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

C&D win last April came off a 5lb higher mark; good second at Wolverhampton three weeks ago but unable to back it up at Southwell one week later (both 7f); chance if back to his best.

10/1

8th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:00 Southwell (AW)

The Turpinator

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Four-time AW winner, the latest at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in April; now 2lb lower and no problem with the return to 7f, but he needs to fare better than in his last three starts.

25/1

8th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:00 Southwell (AW)

The Turpinator

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Four-time AW winner, the latest at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in April; now 2lb lower and no problem with the return to 7f, but he needs to fare better than in his last three starts.

25/1

OUR TIP

5/2

Form: 3122- D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Showed ability on sole start in France and won on debut for this yard; has improved steadily since, posting best effort on handicap debut last time; leading claims with further progress likely.
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2

(4)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:33 Newcastle (AW)

Al Farabi

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Stuart Williams

0-7 in handicaps but ran encouragingly dropped to 5f at Southwell most recently (second start for new yard) and may build on that effort; interesting contender, being unexposed at this distance.

4/1

2

(4)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:33 Newcastle (AW)

Al Farabi

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Stuart Williams

0-7 in handicaps but ran encouragingly dropped to 5f at Southwell most recently (second start for new yard) and may build on that effort; interesting contender, being unexposed at this distance.

4/1

4th

5

(2)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

12:32 Southwell (AW)

Al Farabi

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Williams

mounted in chute, prominent, stayed on

12/1

Form: 2312-4 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has a fine record at this venue and matched best effort when close fourth at Southwell last week; looks sure to give another good account in this lesser event.
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19th

16

(19)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Follow Your Heart

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Loughnane

Behind on his only run here (2023); Doncaster last June saw his only turf win since 2021, amidst plenty of AW success admittedly but he was out of form in February when last seen; has a competitive mark but other cases look a bit more solid, particularly as he's drawn wide.

33/1

4th

2

(3)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Follow Your Heart

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Loughnane

Six-time course winner, most recently off 2lb lower in December; finished an aggregate of almost 3l behind Diamondonthehill in two subsequent starts; that solid rival seems to have the upper hand.

3/1

6th

3

(3)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Kempton (AW)

Follow Your Heart

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Record of 10-46 on AW, the most recent success at Wolverhampton in December; respectable fourth to Echalar there in follow-up attempt and remains in form.

9/1

6th
7 (10)
Wiseacre

16/1

Form: 28641-

Last run: 221 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Best effort to win Lingfield Class 6 handicap (over a mile) by a wide margin on final start for Archie Watson (since sold for 18,000gns); off since and 12lb higher so work to do in stronger event over shorter trip from wide draw on first run for trainer.
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7th

6

(8)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wiseacre

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: D Donovan

Ran away with a 1m handicap at Lingfield (AW) last June on his final start for Archie Watson but never dangerous in three AW outings for this stable; could only consider if backed.

16/1

7th

6

(8)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wiseacre

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: D Donovan

Ran away with a 1m handicap at Lingfield (AW) last June on his final start for Archie Watson but never dangerous in three AW outings for this stable; could only consider if backed.

16/1

10th

2

(10)

24th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:35 Southwell (AW)

Wiseacre

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: D Donovan

Ran away with a 1m handicap at Lingfield (AW) last June on his final start for Archie Watson; never dangerous in two 7f runs at Wolverhampton for his new connections but this return to 1m should have a positive effect.

14/1

Form: 4414-4 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Turf and multiple AW winner (5-33 here) but wasn't at best going back up to 1m1f here last time; no problems with drop back in trip but looks vulnerable in this stronger event.
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5th

1

(6)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:22 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

In good form this spring, winning at Thirsk (1m, good) and over C&D (good to firm) last month; front pair were 6l clear that day and if he can maintain that level of form he'd still look well treated despite a 5lb rise.

3/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

Form: 80561- CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been over C&D and turned in best effort last time, getting up late to beat a subsequent winner; up in weights/grade but not fully exposed and may do better.
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4th

13

(4)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eden Storm

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Hard to fault on the score of consistency this year but it's nearly two years since his last success and others appeal as likelier winners.

8/1

2nd

3

(7)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eden Storm

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Patrick Morris

Both wins came over C&D in 2023, but losing run now up to 17 despite a slipping mark; beaten only 3l into fifth of 13 at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) eight days ago and could play a part if building on that in the returning cheekpieces.

5/1

12

(7)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Eden Storm

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Both wins over 7f at Wolverhampton; has form at 1m, too, but he hasn't excelled himself in two C&D starts and others have stronger claims.

12/1

14/1

Form: 17183- D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won three times last year (including one over this trip on Tapeta) and ran respectably when third back at Newcastle last time; however, work to do to reverse placings with runner-up Al Farabi.
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8th

10

(9)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Sam England

Last eight starts in classifieds and he didn't always get the breaks when third over C&D 12 days ago; that was one of his better recent efforts and he's firmly in calculations.

13/2

3rd

6

(5)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Regressive 8yo; running respectably at this level in 2026 but 2l behind Woodrafff at Newcastle last week; never threatened over 1m2f on Thursday; easy enough to look elsewhere.

8/1

6th

10

(4)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:28 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Spent most of a long career racing at shy of 1m and didn't look to see it out in one try over this far (C&D); not as good now and can miss the break and/or pull hard, so comes with risks attached.

8/1

16/1

Form: 12286- D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Turf and (debut) AW winner who ran respectaby (behind Visual) given he reared at the start and was slowly away here last time; will have to raise game if he's to win this.
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12th

4

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

How Impressive

10st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hugo Palmer

Runner-up at Kempton (7f, AW) two starts ago and he has a 9lb lower mark to work with on turf; however, he's been inconsistent this year and his sole turf win (from 15 attempts) came back in 2023.

8/1

9th

3

(8)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Two-time C&D winner; solid efforts in defeat on his last two starts; still feasibly weighted but happiest when dominating and a few of these like to force the pace.

6/1

2nd

4

(1)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:07 Kempton (AW)

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

Seven of his eight wins have come on AW, including two over C&D; only 1lb higher than for his last success in October and he ran for a long way when fourth at Chelmsford 18 days ago; has good draw back at this track and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £73.00
Straight Forecast £61.12
Tricast £336.83
Trifecta £438.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Al Farabi

Telegraph:

Johnny James

Daily Mirror:

Eden Storm

TOPSPEED:

How Impressive

SPOTLIGHT:

Follow Your Heart

The Times:

Beauty Choice

Daily Mail:

Johnny James

NEWMARKET:

Al Farabi

The Sun:

Al Farabi

Daily Record:

Al Farabi

The Star:

Eden Storm

POSTDATA:

How Impressive

The Guardian:

Follow Your Heart

D Express:

Beauty Choice