September 07 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.30

Standard

Independent Pest Control Staff Christmas Party Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Independent Pest Control Staff Christmas Party Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 141792 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner, the latest in July, and after two lesser runs on turf he returned to form when short-headed at Lingfield (6f, AW) 11 days ago; strong candidate.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Mark Usher

His C&D win in February was achieved off a 10lb higher mark; out of sorts more recently though and others look safer.

14/1

5th

8

(1)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

All nine wins over 6f including three here; 8lb below his last winning mark, but attempts this far for only the second time on his 64th start and didn't prove his stamina in the first.

16/1

6th

6

(4)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

20:00 Windsor

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Mark Usher

He was winning for the ninth time in his career when scoring at Kempton in February (made most); quiet on turf this summer and opposable despite a reduced mark.

25/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 71-482 CD BF

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo whose sole win came over C&D last September and he was runner-up to Arlecchino's Gift over C&D in July last time; this place brings out the best in him and he's one to consider.
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5th

5

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Ffos Las

Liosa

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Zoe Hawkins

Came good for current stable at third attempt, with fairly comfortable success at Ripon (6f, good) in June, and recovered from awkward start to take third off today's mark at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) last month; must be considered.

4/1

3rd

1

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Salisbury

Liosa

9st 11lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Zoe Hawkins

Came good for current stable at third attempt, with quite stylish success at Ripon (6f, good) last month; still on good mark after recent 4lb rise and this stiffer track ought to suit him; good chance.

7/2

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 597767 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Now 10lb lower than when runner-up over C&D last November but he's finished no better than fifth across his six starts this year and hasn't been shaping of late as though a return to winning ways is imminent.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

First 7f win at Newmarket in May; just 1-22 on the AW but this surface suits and he was unlucky in his sole C&D run, when runner-up in September, and looks well worth another go back over this trip.

11/2

6th

5

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

First 7f win at Newmarket in May; just 1-22 on the AW but this surface suits and he was unlucky in his sole C&D run, when runner-up in September, and looks well worth another go back over this trip.

11/2

4th

6

(2)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

All bar one of his seven wins has come over 6f, but he has finished runner-up in both goes over this trip including here; still 6lb above his last winning mark, though, so needs to find a bit more.

9/1

20/1

Form: 0-0590

Last run: 151 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Showed promise last summer in novice/maiden races; has tumbled down the weights and he's one to watch in the betting now back from a break, but he struggled on his four starts earlier this year; plenty to prove.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(4)

9th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

13:45 Nottingham

Many A Year

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: John Butler

Justified favouritism in Hamilton event (6f, good to soft) last month, opening his account at 12th attempt; may remain competitive, having gone back up just 2lb.

15/8

1st

5

(2)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Many A Year

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Butler

dwelt start, prominent, headway over 1f out, soon ridden to lead, kept on

9/2

4th

6

(9)

7th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Many A Year

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Showed promise last summer in novice/maiden races; has tumbled down the weights and he's one to watch in the betting now back from a break, but he struggled on his four starts earlier this year; plenty to prove.

20/1

Form: 949496

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden whose recent form doesn't suggest she's about to get off the mark.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(7)

18th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Independent Beauty

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lisa Williamson

Placed a few times but now 0-43 and finished last on her recent return from a break.

50/1

7th

5

(7)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Independent Beauty

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

mounted on course and taken down early

50/1

7th

5

(7)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Independent Beauty

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

mounted on course and taken down early, prominent, weakened over 2f out

50/1

Form: 343690 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shone on her three starts this summer and 7f is perhaps her best trip, but 1m has stretched her the last twice and she's 2-3 at Wolverhampton; could play a leading role now back here in first-time cheekpieces.
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10th

12

(1)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Amadea

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won twice at Wolverhampton in 2023 (6f/7f); mainly disappointing this year but well handicapped as a result (8lb lower than for only handicap win).

14/1

10th

12

(1)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Amadea

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won twice at Wolverhampton in 2023 (6f/7f); mainly disappointing this year but well handicapped as a result (8lb lower than for only handicap win).

14/1

5th

11

(12)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Angel Amadea

8st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

On a lengthy losing sequence and she beat just one in 7f Newcastle handicap last month; others are much preferred.

20/1

Form: 069040 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has struggled this year, including when sent off favourite for last week's stable debut at Southwell; however, he continues to drop down the weights and his in-form trainer may find the key sooner rather than later.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

7

(3)

17th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

Overnight Oats

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

prominent, pressed leader after 1f, disputed lead over 4f out, ridden when led over 2f out, reduced lead towards finish, kept on

11/2

1st

7

(3)

17th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

Overnight Oats

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

prominent, pressed leader after 1f, disputed lead over 4f out, ridden when led over 2f out, reduced lead towards finish, kept on

11/2

11th

9

(7)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:55 Southwell (AW)

Overnight Oats

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Nosed ahead in the final strides to beat Down To The Kid in C&D event three weeks ago, taking record at Southwell to 3-5 and strike-rate under Hector Crouch to 5-8; with those stats he's one for the shortlist.

13/2

16/1

Form: 675270 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Second at Yarmouth in May but has a regressive profile and hasn't threatened the next twice; his losing run continues and others appeal more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

8

(10)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Kessaar Power

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Out of form on AW when last seen in January/February but ought to cope well if the ground remains soft and is well drawn to seize the favoured nearside rail; worth a second look.

9/1

8/1

Form: 261465 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won at Yarmouth (6f) in June and here (7f) in July; hasn't really threatened away from Wolverhampton on his last three starts but he has a very solid record here and could have a part to play.
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5th

4

(7)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:58 Lingfield (AW)

Porfin

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

C&D win in January; not in the same form in three runs since April and minor money perhaps his best hope.

14/1

5th

13

(4)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Porfin

9st 2lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Multiple winner down the years; solid effort on turf three weeks ago and won't mind getting back on AW; looks the likeliest of Phil Mcentee's three runners.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.20
Straight Forecast £11.66
Tricast £71.36
Trifecta £83.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Liosa

Telegraph:

Arlecchino's Gift

SPOTLIGHT:

Angel Amadea

D Express:

Overnight Oats

NEWMARKET:

Porfin

The Times:

Liosa

The Guardian:

Liosa

The Sun:

Liosa

The Star:

Liosa

Daily Record:

Liosa

Daily Mail:

Arlecchino's Gift

Daily Mirror:

Arlecchino's Gift

POSTDATA:

Angel Amadea