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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9th

3

(7)

11th May 2026

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1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Daaris

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Three wins, two seconds and two thirds to his name from nine runs over C&D; will need a career-best off this mark, though, and there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh (off since January).

14/1

6th

3

(2)

27th Jan 2026

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1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Daaris

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

His three AW wins have all been here, the latest over C&D over Christmas off 3lb lower; could bounce back from a lesser show at Southwell.

11/4

2

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Daaris

10st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Has gained both AW wins at Wolverhampton but ran well in sole C&D attempt; got going too late last time (1m6f) and holds a fighting chance off current mark back up in trip.

7/1

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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7th

8

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

14:53 Chester

Dance Time

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: David Loughnane

6-19 on AW but 0-10 on turf; none of her turf form matches this mark and her second here last September was on heavy going; blinkered latest; while moving back up from 1m4f should help, others have more pressing claims.

8/1

9th

11

(8)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Dance Time

9st 6lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: David Loughnane

6-19 on AW but 0-9 on turf; came second here (1m6f, heavy) in September but returns to turf on a 5lb higher mark, and still has something to prove on this surface; sports first-time blinkers.

16/1

5th

7

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Dance Time

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: David Loughnane

Mainly consistent on the AW and was only around half a length behind Shrimp Shady when fourth of eight at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) last month, but she finished last of 14 in this race last year which does leave her with a bit to prove.

10/1

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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6th

1

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Regally Blonde

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ben Case

Drops in grade and now 2lb below her last winning mark, but well beaten in both starts since returning in April; probably needs further than this now.

10/1

5th

4

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 68y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield

Regally Blonde

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ben Case

Had no peace in front on her AW comeback here three weeks ago, when well held at a big price; back to the mark off which she won at Ripon last summer but finished last season on a downswing and needs to bounce back.

16/1

7th

3

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Regally Blonde

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ben Case

Dual turf winner (1m6f/2m) last summer; off since two below-par runs in the autumn, though, and still on fairly tough mark for this rare AW run.

10/1

Non-runners

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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