December 30 / 18.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.00

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 608053

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Having dropped down the weights he has been more prominent in the betting the last twice, finishing a close third over C&D ten days ago; should go well again.
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6th

7

(2)

27th Jan 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Thunder

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

Wins have been here over 6f and at Chelmsford over 7f; recent efforts not overly encouraging, the latest here four days ago.

9/1

5th

7

(6)

23rd Jan 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:02 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Patrick Morris

C&D winner; ended 2025 with some fair runs here but he needs to raise his game if he is to record a second win.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 849606 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Four wins last winter, including C&D; shaped okay after a three-month break here 39 days ago, plugging on over 5f; return to 6f will help but a lower draw would have been preferable.
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3rd

9

(6)

26th Jan 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Lisa Williamson

All ten wins have been on AW including five at this track; runner-up off 2lb higher over C&D in September but it has been tough going since and others look safer.

33/1

4th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Lisa Williamson

Better at 6f these days and can be given a pass for his latest Southwell run (5f); second over C&D on his penultimate start and he is one to consider at this level.

12/1

4th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Lisa Williamson

Better at 6f these days and can be given a pass for his latest Southwell run (5f); second over C&D on his penultimate start and he is one to consider at this level.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 476273 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Both her wins have come over 7f but she is effective at this shorter trip; creditable third (7f) here two weeks ago and respected, for all she's landed the widest stall.
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4

(8)

19th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Close second in a 6f course classified last month but not in the same form at Southwell twice since, taking her record to 2-39; Liam Bailey in form but others are still preferred

12/1

11th

6

(12)

10th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Liam Bailey

C&D winner two years ago but that remains her last success; close second at this level at Newcastle last month (6f) but faded into sixth over C&D a fortnight ago; capable of a prominent showing.

7/1

6th

5

(6)

24th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Won a C&D fillies' handicap in March 2024; hasn't won since, but was a creditable second in a 6f classified at Newcastle last week; has an each-way chance back up in trip.

6/1

20/1

Form: 798497 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Running well off higher marks on AW for Richard Spencer last winter, winning twice at Southwell and also runner-up over C&D; generally struggled for current stable but has the ability to feature at this level.
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6th

5

(6)

9th Feb 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Back Tomorrow

9st 3lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

0-17 since completing a hat-trick over C&D early last year and recent form has been patchy; has dropped to a favourable mark, but others are still more compelling.

16/1

10th

11

(4)

22nd Jan 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Back Tomorrow

8st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Completed a Wolverhampton hat-trick around this time last year and returned to form with a close fourth there 16 days ago despite a slow start and hitting some traffic; has won twice here so needs considering.

16/1

11th

13

(2)

18th Nov 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Back Tomorrow

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Completed a Wolverhampton hat-trick in January; has achieved little at Newcastle in two starts since returned to AW; others preferred.

33/1

Form: 445494 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner, the latest a turf handicap (6f) off a 2lb higher mark in July; creditable fourth behind a thriving rival at Southwell 16 days ago; more appealing than many.
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10th

13

(13)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Tilsworth Ony Ta

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: J R Jenkins

Five-time winner but his last success was in July 2024 and he has form figures of 87909 this year; opposable.

50/1

9th

11

(10)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Tilsworth Ony Ta

8st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: J R Jenkins

Five-time winner but has been short of his best on AW this year and the return to turf made no difference at Bath 32 days ago; withdrawn after bolting to post at Doncaster a fortnight ago.

33/1

17

(1)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Tilsworth Ony Ta

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Five-time winner but he has been short of his best on AW this year and the return to turf made no difference at Bath 19 days ago; not a solid option.

50/1

6th
11 (5)
Banana

7/1

Form: 735053

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
39-race maiden; placed on ten occasions, including a close third at Lingfield eight days ago, but likely vulnerable for win purposes once again.
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10th

10

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Banana

8st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

C&D winner who was a close second at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) 19 days ago; remains feasibly treated off 2lb higher but almost all of her turf runs have been on good or quicker and this return to soft ground is a concern.

11/2

10

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Banana

8st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

C&D winner who was a close second at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) 19 days ago; remains feasibly treated off 2lb higher but almost all of her turf runs have been on good or quicker and this return to soft ground is a concern.

11/2

2nd

11

(3)

11th Oct 2025

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Banana

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Two 5f turf wins this year but she's fought a losing battle on the AW for a long time now (0-43); well drawn and back down in the weights so she isn't without hope.

8/1

Form: 035874 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
The winner of 17 of his 160 races, including two over C&D in early 2024; fair fourth over C&D seven weeks ago but might find a few having his measure again.
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6

(9)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:33 Leicester

Peachey Carnehan

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Mullineaux

Seventeen wins to his name but he hasn't won on turf for nearly three years and isn't in much form of late; up against it if his current mark of 37 is any guide.

33/1

8

(3)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:35 Chepstow

Peachey Carnehan

9st 0lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Mullineaux

Veteran has won 17 races, but seems to have lost his way and losing run up to 21; effectively 9lb wrong on his 168th start; look elsewhere.

50/1

12

(9)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

16:00 Chester

Peachey Carnehan

8st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Mullineaux

On a long losing sequence and he failed to beat a rival in 6f Redcar handicap 17 days ago; it's easy to look elsewhere.

33/1

Form: 808

Last run: 186 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Bred to be useful but she showed just poor form in three 7f runs in the summer; makes her handicap debut at a low level and worth a market check dropped to 6f.
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9th

1

(1)

7th Feb 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Hallie Angel

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Alice Haynes

Moderate in five starts including in a similar contest at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) 13 days ago (Neptune Legend second); needs a tranformation in the cheekpieces.

25/1

9th

1

(1)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Hallie Angel

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Alice Haynes

Moderate in five starts including in a similar contest at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) 13 days ago (Neptune Legend second); needs a tranformation in the cheekpieces.

25/1

9th

5

(5)

25th Jan 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hallie Angel

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

dwelt start, in rear

25/1

Form: /96059

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Poor form in five runs for new yard after a 714-day absence; dropped 17lb and the new tongue-tie might help but he's not a convincing option.
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6th

8

(1)

15th Jan 2025

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

12:38 Southwell (AW)

Rajwaan

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Bernard Llewellyn

C&D winner in 2022 for previous yard, then had a long absence; far from solid on his form for current stable; chance partly depends on how well he responds to added cheekpieces.

16/1

6th

8

(1)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

12:38 Southwell (AW)

Rajwaan

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Bernard Llewellyn

C&D winner in 2022 for previous yard, then had a long absence; far from solid on his form for current stable; chance partly depends on how well he responds to added cheekpieces.

16/1

9th

6

(1)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rajwaan

9st 7lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Bernard Llewellyn

in touch with leaders on inner

20/1

Form: 578269

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Exposed 19-race maiden but she's dropped a long way in the weights and the addition of cheekpieces could give her a lift; yard amongst the winners and she's not ruled out.
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1st

1

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Crocus Time

9st 11lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ron Barr

Left low-key reappearance run behind when scoring at Redcar (5f, good to firm) nine days ago and is now 2-7 for Ron Barr; carries 5lb penalty here but is due to go up by that amount anyway and the slightly longer trip should be in her favour; likely contender.

4/1

1st

2

(10)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Crocus Time

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ron Barr

May have needed her Thirsk reappearance ten days ago, but just 1-28 and this is just her second attempt at 5f; others preferred.

11/2

10th

10

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Crocus Time

9st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ron Barr

Placed over C&D for Richard Hannon and her three runs at Thirsk for her new yard last summer yielded two close thirds and her breakthrough success; she has a 227-day absence to overcome today but is still likely to give it a good go.

10/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: 591970 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Conditions to suit and this is his level but his recent return from nine months off didn't mark him down as a likely winner next time out.
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7

(1)

17th Feb 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jumira Bridge

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Derek Shaw

Won off 5lb higher over C&D last February but he has form figures of 970068 since; had some traffic issues back at this track last week but he's a frequent slow starter and well into the veteran stage; down the list.

20/1

8th

8

(5)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jumira Bridge

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Tremendous sprinter who's won 11 times, four here; low key since returning from a break but he didn't look a completely lost cause at Chelmsford last month and the likely good pace here will suit; weighted to pounce and revival on the cards.

20/1

8th

8

(5)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jumira Bridge

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Tremendous sprinter who's won 11 times, four here; low key since returning from a break but he didn't look a completely lost cause at Chelmsford last month and the likely good pace here will suit; weighted to pounce and revival on the cards.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £36.40
Straight Forecast £30.40
Tricast £142.74
Trifecta £235.10

Selections

Telegraph:

Banana

SPOTLIGHT:

Rogue Thunder

The Times:

Laura's Breeze

D Express:

Back Tomorrow

POSTDATA:

Neptune Legend

Daily Mail:

Peachey Carnehan

Daily Mirror:

Laura's Breeze

RP RATINGS:

Rogue Thunder

The Star:

Rogue Thunder

The Guardian:

Banana

The Sun:

Banana

Daily Record:

Banana