January 20 / 18.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.00

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 2m 0f 120y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 8221-1 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who has form figures of 2211 since switched to this track for Tony Carroll; up another 3lb but he landed the odds in good style over 1m6f here last time and is open to more progress on this step back up in trip; big player.
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6th

6

20th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Warwick

The Craftymaster

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Tony Carroll

A nine-time Flat winner over 1m6f-2m, he made a pleasing hurdles debut when third of five finishers (with stablemate Alex The Great 27l back) in a Hereford maiden (2m, good) 15 days ago; steps up in trip and holds place claims.

7/1

3rd

6

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

18:12 Hereford

The Craftymaster

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Tony Carroll

Hurdles debutant who is a nine-time AW winner at 1m6f/2m, most recently in March; one of the better contenders in terms of achievements but an unconvincing turf record leaves him with something to prove.

11/2

6th

7

(7)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 24y

Class 5

16:15 Bath

The Craftymaster

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Tony Carroll

Got back on the scoresheet at Lingfield (2m, AW) last month and he ran to a similar level when fourth at Wolverhampton (1m6f) 11 days ago; on lower mark back on turf but he's struggled in his six runs in this sphere including three 2m handicaps; risks attached.

11/2

9/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: /882-4

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
21-race maiden but she was runner-up over C&D last month and backed that up with a creditable fourth behind The Craftymaster here (1m6f; cheekpieces added) 15 days ago; has some work to do to turn the tables with that progressive rival but she should go well again back up in trip.
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10th

6

(9)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baileys Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Thomas Faulkner

Ran out the easy winner of the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 2lb lower mark; only seen twice in 2025, running creditably in July but less good last week (both 1m6f); better expected.

8/1

3

(7)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baileys Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Thomas Faulkner

Both wins have come on the AW at around 2m including here; ran well after nine months off when fourth of ten behind Forglen over C&D in July, but she may again find this trip on the short side.

14/1

4th

2

(10)

22nd Jul 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baileys Warrior

11st 9lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: Thomas Faulkner

Dual AW winner at around 2m; 3lb above the mark she won off here in September and she may need this first run for 276 days.

10/1

OUR TIP

20/1

  • Place: £6.10

Form: 3577-7

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Well treated on his 2m win at Ripon (good) in September 2022 but he's 0-10 since and has been well held in last four runs, including on his stable debut at Newcastle (2m, Tapeta) two weeks ago; down the list.
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4th

6

(6)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Ghadbbaan

9st 3lb

J: Archie Young

T: Sam England

Exposed sort who stays 2m well, is on a good mark and ran well to be third at Wolverhampton (2m) last time; chance.

4/1

3rd

1

(12)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ghadbbaan

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: Sam England

held up in rear

20/1

7th

4

(2)

4th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:37 Newcastle (AW)

Ghadbbaan

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Sam England

midfield

16/1

9/1

Form: 474-34 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose performer who is 1-27 on the Flat but he's reached the frame here (1m4f/1m6f) in his last three runs; remains well treated on his old form and has possibilities if he's unfazed by this switch to 2m.
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3rd

2

(5)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:12 Bath

Virtual Hug

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Nikki Evans

Belatedly opened his Flat turf account in similar event over C&D (good) last week, taking Bath record to 42321 and adding to his AW/hurdles wins; incurs 4lb penalty but defied this mark a couple of years ago; very solid chance.

11/4

1st

9

(8)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Virtual Hug

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Nikki Evans

Multiple AW winner who has won over hurdles but is 0-18 on turf on the Flat; won at Wolverhampton in March (1m4f) but he's not easy to predict.

12/1

4th

10

(2)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Virtual Hug

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Nikki Evans

Landed some tidy bets when taking this in 2024 but subsequently went on a barren spell; finally back on the scoresheet last month but disappointed in a classified (also C&D) one week later; had an excuse that day but others look more solid.

14/1

Form: 555/0- C

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Five-time Flat winner (9.4f-1m4f) but her last success was in June 2021 and she's generally struggled under both codes since returning from a lengthy absence in October; was pulled up over hurdles 12 days ago and has plenty to prove back in this sphere.
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9

(4)

9th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 6

18:50 Pontefract

Triple Nickle

8st 11lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Appreciated returning to the Flat when running quite well for a 50-1 chance at Wolverhampton; still has ground to make up on Forglen.

16/1

4th

8

(1)

19th May 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Triple Nickle

9st 2lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Won off a similar mark on turf (2m) in August, but she's run some ordinary races on the AW since finishing close up at Kempton in January 2024 and recent hurdle efforts raise questions about her current form.

12/1

4th

8

(1)

19th May 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Triple Nickle

9st 2lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Won off a similar mark on turf (2m) in August, but she's run some ordinary races on the AW since finishing close up at Kempton in January 2024 and recent hurdle efforts raise questions about her current form.

12/1

Form: 70856- BF

Last run: 149 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
3-3 in bumpers and has won twice over hurdles but his last win was almost two years ago and he's been out of sorts under both codes in last four runs; still lightly raced on the Flat but he needs to turn things around back in this sphere.
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7th

9

(6)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:17 Newcastle (AW)

Socialist Agenda

10st 2lb

J: Miss Ellie Mayo

T: L J Morgan

Completed an AW double last spring but hasn't been in the same form in three runs back from a break this winter; back on a winning mark but need to see more.

16/1

9

(6)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:17 Newcastle (AW)

Socialist Agenda

10st 2lb

J: Miss Ellie Mayo

T: L J Morgan

Completed an AW double last spring but hasn't been in the same form in three runs back from a break this winter; back on a winning mark but need to see more.

16/1

8th

6

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Socialist Agenda

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: L J Morgan

Completed an AW double last spring, adding to his bumper/hurdles wins; disappointing in the latest of his two runs this winter and needs to rebound.

10/1

10/1

Form: 5281-4 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 22nd attempt when beating Kingston Sunflower over C&D last month but he was a well-held fourth of eight behind New York Bay here last time; needs to step up again after that 8l defeat and others are more persuasive.
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10th

5

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

16:40 Stratford

Gerrots

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Deborah Faulkner

Modest Flat winner; has failed to beat a rival in two starts since switched to hurdles; opposed.

100/1

10th

5

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

16:40 Stratford

Gerrots

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Deborah Faulkner

Modest Flat winner; has failed to beat a rival in two starts since switched to hurdles; opposed.

100/1

12th

5

26th Apr 2024

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

18:40 Chepstow

Gerrots

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Deborah Faulkner

Just 1-25 on Flat, the win gained off a basement mark on AW; failed to beat a rival at Hereford on the switch to hurdles.

100/1

20/1

Form: 2747-8 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won at this track (1m6f) last January but she's been well held in five of her six runs since including on her stable debut here (1m4f) last week; has questions to answer and she's still 3lb higher than for last win.
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6th

2

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Gentle Fire

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

On a two-year losing spell and has a question mark over current form, having achieved little in two runs for new stable; opposed.

14/1

6th

2

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Gentle Fire

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

in rear, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

14/1

Form: 09/82-

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Triple hurdle winner who is 0-13 on the Flat but she went close behind Gerrots over C&D last month; only 1lb higher here and another bold bid could be on the cards.
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6th

1

20th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Warwick

Kingston Sunflower

12st 0lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Has a strike rate of 5-12 over hurdles but hasn't been seen since a below-par third at Ludlow in December; needs to raise her game to new heights having never won off a mark this high, but still commands respect.

13/2

1st

3

8th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:35 Ludlow

Kingston Sunflower

11st 9lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Completed a hat-trick over hurdles for this yard in October 2022 and second leg was over C&D (good to firm); placed several times on the Flat since and she returned from long absence with respectable effort at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) last month; that was her first run since rejoining Fergal O'Brien and she looks interesting off dangerous mark back over hurdles.

9/2

10

(1)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kingston Sunflower

9st 1lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Completed a hat-trick over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien in October 2022 and returns to her former trainer after 15 months off having been placed in five of her last six starts on the Flat (0-18) for Ralph Smith; the market should indicate what is expected.

7/1

33/1

Form: 5096-7

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden who not really progressed and was seventh of nine behind New York Bay at Chelmsford (1m5f) last week; out of a fair 2m winner but she needs a transformation on her step up to this trip.
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10th

12

(8)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

A Touch Of Silver

8st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Joseph Parr

pressed leader, raced in third and clear with one other after 2f, lost ground over 7f out, dropped to last and struggling from 3f out, tailed off

33/1

7th

8

(6)

11th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

A Touch Of Silver

8st 11lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Joseph Parr

carried right start, in touch with leaders, took keen hold when headway over 4f out, soon led narrowly

14/1

6th

12

(6)

23rd Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

A Touch Of Silver

8st 7lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Joseph Parr

Well held at big prices in three novice events (1m2f) and same story when upped to this trip on her handicap debut at Kempton (Polytrack) last month; still early days and is 2lb lower than last time but she needs improvement.

20/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £20.30
Straight Forecast £22.09
Tricast £303.96
Trifecta £280.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Craftymaster

POSTDATA:

Kingston Sunflower

The Guardian:

Baileys Warrior

Daily Mirror:

Gerrots

Telegraph:

Virtual Hug

RP RATINGS:

The Craftymaster

The Times:

The Craftymaster

Daily Mail:

The Craftymaster

The Sun:

The Craftymaster

The Star:

The Craftymaster

Daily Record:

The Craftymaster

D Express:

Kingston Sunflower