December 14 / 19.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.00

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  • 2m 0f 120y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

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10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.10
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 1/4/1/

Last run: 874 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Absent since scoring off this mark at Chelmsford (2m) in July 2022 for Harry Fry; joined new yard for £20,000; heed the market signals.
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2nd

1

(4)

8th May 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Son Of Red

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jack Jones

Absent for 874 days after his C&D win in 2022 but he returned for another new yard with a win at Wolverhampton (2m) in December; that was a very narrow success but he travelled well for a long way and is only 2lb higher here; respected back from another break.

9/4

2nd

1

(4)

8th May 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Son Of Red

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jack Jones

Absent for 874 days after his C&D win in 2022 but he returned for another new yard with a win at Wolverhampton (2m) in December; that was a very narrow success but he travelled well for a long way and is only 2lb higher here; respected back from another break.

9/4

1st

3

(5)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Son Of Red

10st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jack Jones

Absent since scoring off this mark at Chelmsford (2m) in July 2022 for Harry Fry; joined new yard for £20,000; heed the market signals.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 339341 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Opened his AW account with a win here (1m6f) this month and the runner-up has franked the form since; major contender back up just 2lb.
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8th

1

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

17:00 Sedgefield

Daaris

11st 12lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Campaigned exclusively on the Flat since 2024, beaten over 20l at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) latest; now 2lb lower than when third of 17 at Doncaster (2m, good) in January 2024; market check the best course of action.

5/1

5th

1

(2)

21st Jul 2026

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1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Daaris

11st 2lb

J: Miss Lauren Frost

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Three wins and two seconds to his name from ten runs over C&D but he's struggled this year; absent for ten weeks since hanging right on the home turn over C&D and others make more obvious appeal.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 472513 CD BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Successful in C&D event (sole 2m attempt) last month; solid third to Daaris over 1m6f here since; unexposed at this trip; respected.
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3rd

4

(7)

18th Aug 2026

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1m 5f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dance Time

10st 0lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

All six wins have been on AW, the latest over C&D last November off 3lb lower; not so good on turf but was runner up at Carlisle (1m6f, good) last Tuesday which holds her in good stead for this return to AW.

13/2

2nd

4

(3)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 32y

Class 4

16:45 Carlisle

Dance Time

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: David Loughnane

A three-time AW scorer (at up to 1m6f) in 2025; largely in good form this season and recorded a solid third of 11 over C&D in June; not out of things after a break.

13/2

Form: 563253 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Four wins (Class 6) on AW last autumn/winter; respectable third at this course most recently; place possibilities off unchanged mark.
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4th

2

(7)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagles Realm

10st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Four wins (Class 6) on AW last autumn/winter; respectable third at this course most recently; place possibilities off unchanged mark.

8/1

4th

2

(7)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagles Realm

10st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Four wins (Class 6) on AW last autumn/winter; respectable third at this course most recently; place possibilities off unchanged mark.

8/1

3rd

11

(2)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagles Realm

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Four wins on Tapeta at up to 2m last autumn/winter; ran okay over 1m4f here last week given he wants further.

12/1

Form: 432213 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Record of 32213 since returned to 2m, the win gained at Southwell; ties in with Albert Lasker on latest effort; solid contender.
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4th

5

(1)

3rd Feb 2025

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2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sir Joseph Swan

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Ended long losing run when scoring off 1lb lower at Southwell (2m, Tapeta) in November; some creditable efforts since but his form nosedived at Southwell 11 days ago and he needs to bounce back from that heavy defeat.

12/1

4th

5

(1)

3rd Feb 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sir Joseph Swan

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Ended long losing run when scoring off 1lb lower at Southwell (2m, Tapeta) in November; some creditable efforts since but his form nosedived at Southwell 11 days ago and he needs to bounce back from that heavy defeat.

12/1

5th

8

(6)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Sir Joseph Swan

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Infrequent winner but he's consistent in the main; however, he was behind Further Measure two runs back and was never that threatening at Wolverhampton last weekend.

10/1

7/1

Form: -00993 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Solid third here (1m4f) last time, showing clear signs of a revival; good chance off current mark, provided the return to 2m proves no issue.
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5

(2)

18th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sophosc

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

It's now 15 runs since his last success but this course winner posted a solid third of ten over C&D 17 days ago; he's one for the shortlist.

9/2

3rd

7

(1)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sophosc

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Winner of 12 races under rules including two here, but losing run up to 16 and he ran poorly at this venue (1m4f) a fortnight ago; enough to prove.

12/1

Form: 115105 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Productive this year and latest race didn't pan out favourably; however, has something to prove back at 2m (all wins over shorter).
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3

(2)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

15:30 Leicester

Liberated Lad

9st 11lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: B F Brookhouse

Versatile trip-wise, he ran well when third of 11 at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) in June but was a shade disappointing when fourth at Doncaster (14.5f, good) last month when longer trip was expected to suit; still not out of this if putting his best foot forward.

11/2

4th

1

(4)

10th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 115y

Class 6

13:30 Doncaster

Liberated Lad

11st 2lb

J: Mr Bradley Furniss

T: B F Brookhouse

Multiple winner and a versatile sort trip-wise; shaped as though coming to hand over 1m2f (under Bradley Furniss) at Newbury last time, a race that threw up several winners, and won't mind the step back up in distance; seems to handle most ground and is a player.

8/1

3rd

9

(10)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Newbury

Liberated Lad

10st 10lb

J: Mr Bradley Furniss

T: B F Brookhouse

Four wins last year (1m2f-1m6f, including on turf) and this versatile sort was back on the scoresheet at Newcastle (2m, AW) in January; fair efforts on last two starts (1m/1m6f) and he might not be far away.

20/1

Form: 242322

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden who is knocking at the door; went close in Southwell contest (upped to 2m) most recently; fighting chance.
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10th

5

(6)

28th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Albert Lasker

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

He's just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D last December but he returned from a break with a heavy defeat over C&D in May and was again well beaten at Ffos Las last month; a major turnaround is required.

12/1

8th

3

(3)

30th Jun 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ffos Las

Albert Lasker

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Scored on Tapeta during the winter (1m6f) but returned from break with very disappointing run on that surface last month and switches back to turf with a point to prove; usual hood removed from headgear ensemble.

14/1

Form: 351521

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Modest effort over hurdles last time; record of 2-3 over 2m on Flat includes a win at Kempton in October; still of interest.
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11

(2)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Kissininthebackrow

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Hasn't been in much form on the AW or over hurdles for a few runs now, but is just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D last October; each-way claims if back to that sort of form.

16/1

4th

11

(2)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Kissininthebackrow

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Hasn't been in much form on the AW or over hurdles for a few runs now, but is just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D last October; each-way claims if back to that sort of form.

16/1

8th

7

5th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Warwick

Kissininthebackrow

10st 13lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Fair Flat stayer who displayed promise in two of the three maiden hurdles she contested last season; not obviously well treated for this handicap hurdle debut but the step up in trip ought to suit.

8/1

12/1

Form: 716873 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins this term but has lacked consistency since the most recent one; not certain to back up latest effort (third at Newcastle).
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11th

10

(2)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zivaniya

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Three AW wins, the most recent off 7lb higher over C&D in August 2024; inconsistent since but is attractively treated and Jack Callan takes off a bonus 5lb; good chance if back to form.

10/1

6th

1

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

Zivaniya

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Prominent racer who won three times on AW last year, including over this C&D in August off a mark 5lb higher than today; beaten 20l here in February and was again well beaten at Kempton when last seen 92 days ago.

10/1

6

(6)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Zivaniya

9st 3lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Hugo Palmer

Prominent racer who won three times on AW last year and first two were over C&D; flopped with a heavy defeat at Newcastle in February but he finished a close third here (2m) on his penultimate run and is a big player if he can recapture that form; in the mix back from a break.

7/2

25/1

Form: 52/5-0

Last run: 232 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Weak claims on 2024 jumps form and ran dismally when last seen on the Flat; chance depends on how well she responds to new headgear.
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4th

6

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:18 Ripon

Regally Blonde

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ben Case

Last year's winner (Jack Nicholls aboard); had struggled thereafter until springing a 33-1 surprise on AW at Lingfield (2m; from 3lb lower) a fortnight ago; no issues with good to soft/soft, so she has to enter the reckoning.

7/2

1st

4

(1)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Regally Blonde

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ben Case

Well handicapped on her Ripon win (2m, good to firm) last August but she's not made an impact in six runs this season; wasn't far behind Le Rouge Chinois at Yarmouth (1m6f) last time but she needs to find more back up in trip.

10/1

5th

5

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Regally Blonde

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ben Case

An infrequent winner but hasn't had a lot of racing since defying an 8lb higher mark over 2m at Ripon last August (good to firm); ran poorly when tried in blinkers once before (usually sports cheekpieces); Saffie Osborne rides but this filly has some questions to answer at present.

12/1

Non-runners

Doublethetrouble

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Payout
Exacta £78.60
Straight Forecast £68.14
Tricast £448.51
Trifecta £425.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Sophosc

The Times:

Albert Lasker

SPOTLIGHT:

Dance Time

Daily Mirror:

Daaris

Daily Record:

Kissininthebackrow

LAMBOURN:

Sir Joseph Swan

D Express:

Doublethetrouble

Daily Mail:

Son Of Red

The Star:

Albert Lasker

POSTDATA:

Sophosc

Telegraph:

Sophosc

The Sun:

Sophosc