December 30 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.40
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 038964 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Dual 6f winner who has bits of respectable 7f form; on a workable mark but latest effort (second start for new yard) doesn't suggest he's crying out for this new trip.
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6th

4

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

9st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Pearce

C&D winner; on last winning mark; two good runs on Polytrack this spring but his form dipped at Kempton six weeks ago; chance with a revival.

10/1

11th

4

(6)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

9st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Simon Pearce

Knocking on the door with increasing vigour and went down by just half-a-length in a 0-80 here three weeks ago (7f); no issue with returning to further (has won over 8.6f) and a 2lb rise is justified; claims.

13/2

2nd

13

(3)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

8st 11lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Pearce

Made all when making a winning debut for this yard over C&D last autumn (all four victories come late in the year); back on a workable mark and back in form lately but this is more competitive.

10/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 427133 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent 2024 campaign features wins at this course in July and Chelmsford in October; creditable third in Class 4 contest at Chelmsford most recently; solid claims back down in grade.
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1

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

18:08 Cartmel

Etretat

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Andrew Hamilton

Left Charlie Johnston for 1,000gns; 150-1 on hurdle debut at Perth and performed accordingly.

50/1

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:58 Perth

Etretat

11st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Hamilton

Fairly useful four-time AW Flat winner for Charlie Johnston but 0-17 on turf for that yard; ran poorly at Lingfield (AW) 16 days ago and changed hands for 1,000gns since; best watched on hurdles debut.

33/1

10th

5

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Etretat

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Four AW wins, including C&D, and returns from a six-month break on a manageable mark; more good runs than bad at this track and he's not discounted.

9/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 0-0921

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Gradually back to form since joining new stable, holding on narrowly at Chelmsford (1m) most recently; second to Harbour Vision here (7f) the time before; won off 1lb higher last year and can't be ruled out.
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5th

5

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Ffos Las

Port Erin

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Won three over this trip last year, twice from the front on turf, latterly off a 3lb lower mark; well held in two runs back but this is less competitive under Billy Loughnane and he may well be able to get his own way in this smaller field; possibilities if so.

6/1

8th

7

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:37 Goodwood

Port Erin

9st 8lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Won three 1m handicaps (AW/good) last year and was fourth in an earlier race on this card 12 months ago when the ground was good to soft; the clear negative is complete no-shows in his last three starts.

13/2

11th

10

(6)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Port Erin

9st 0lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Tony Carroll

Won three 1m handicaps (AW/good) last season but he ended his 5yo campaign with heavy defeats over C&D and at Chelmsford; has bit to prove after six months off and he doesn't have a great record when fresh.

33/1

20/1

Form: 304559

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Bits of encouraging form this year for new yard, without being able to take advantage of a declining mark; 0-12 since debut win and best opposed unless the market suggests he's about to strike.
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3rd

7

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Golspie

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Patrick Morris

AW regular who scored here (1m2f) in December and was a solid second over C&D in March; blew the start but ran respectably when fourth on turf at Chester a fortnight ago and he's handicapped to be competitive again.

10/1

4th

10

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:12 Chester

Golspie

8st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Patrick Morris

Captured a third success when winning at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in December but he's still 3lb higher despite going 0-12 subsequently; has run well on plenty of those occasions, and today's conditions should be fine, but others are more interesting for win purposes.

14/1

4th

4

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Golspie

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Kept busy in 2026 and running well without winning, in the frame for the sixth time with third of nine in 1m2f Haydock handicap 19 days ago; not out of things on his Polytrack debut.

8/1

Form: 4-95

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced gelding who has shown some promise in both AW attempts, latest at Newcastle (1m2f) where he shaped as if this drop back in trip will suit; improvement possible on handicap debut.
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12th

3

(9)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Breakwater

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has shown ability in all three AW starts, as when fifth of ten on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last time; open to further progress with cheekpieces now given a go; stable also runs Yorkstone.

14/1

12th

3

(9)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Breakwater

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has shown ability in all three AW starts, as when fifth of ten on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last time; open to further progress with cheekpieces now given a go; stable also runs Yorkstone.

14/1

5th

9

(3)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Breakwater

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Thrice-raced gelding who has shown some promise in both AW attempts, latest at Newcastle (1m2f) where he shaped as if this drop back in trip will suit; improvement possible on handicap debut.

6/1

Form: 657121

Last run: 107 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Absent since getting up on the line at Lingfield (1m, AW; beat two subsequent scorers) in September, continuing in good form; has never won when fresh but market confidence should be heeded.
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5th

5

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

Lunarscape

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

She goes on the ground but it is hard to take too many positives from her recent runs.

25/1

5

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

Lunarscape

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

She goes on the ground but it is hard to take too many positives from her recent runs.

25/1

9

(4)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Kempton (AW)

Lunarscape

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Short of her best on her last two starts but she lurks on a dangerous mark and she was second over C&D in January; not solid but a big run wouldn't be a total bolt from the blue.

12/1

Form: 252311 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Veteran who retains plenty of gusto and bids for a Wolverhampton hat-trick, having scored over 7f here the last twice (record here is now 8-53); effective at this trip and remains competitively treated on peak form.
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5th

5

(6)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Course regular; his latest third (8.6f) was a remote one behind an easy winner but it was still a creditable effort; no sign of age denting his enthusiasm and he should make another bold bid.

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

10st 6lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Scott Dixon

Three wins here in the winter to take his course tally to 11 but he's rather lost the plot since and doesn't often go beyond 7f these days; needs a revival.

33/1

6/1

Form: 635112 CD BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has a better strike-rate on turf than on AW and scored twice at Bath in October; however, showed he's still in good form with second-place finish over C&D last month; possibilities with Mason Paetel taking off 7lb.
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3rd

1

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ciotog

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Has plenty of form over C&D including two wins; losing run up to 18, but he has never raced down at this level before so can't be dismissed by any means; stable also runs Sorted.

5/1

6th

2

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:12 Bath

Ciotog

9st 8lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Has done all his winning at about 1m, including four times at Bath; has bits of 1m2f form but doesn't look the percentage call; losing run is mounting up.

8/1

5th

6

(2)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Ciotog

10st 9lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Four C&D wins on good or slower (handles good to firm, not at best in one run on firm); not at his best this year but that is reflected in his much-reduced mark; risky but not impossible.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 626893 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has done her winning at 6f but the way she shaped over 7f here last time (second run for new stable) suggests this new trip is worth exploring; attractively weighted off 4lb below last winning mark; interesting.
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9th

2

(11)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shes Centimental

9st 7lb

J: George Buckell

T: Michael Appleby

Has done her winning at 6f but the way she shaped over 7f here last time (second run for new stable) suggests this new trip is worth exploring; attractively weighted off 4lb below last winning mark; interesting.

12/1

9th

2

(11)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shes Centimental

9st 7lb

J: George Buckell

T: Michael Appleby

Has done her winning at 6f but the way she shaped over 7f here last time (second run for new stable) suggests this new trip is worth exploring; attractively weighted off 4lb below last winning mark; interesting.

12/1

3rd

1

(8)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shes Centimental

9st 9lb

J: George Buckell

T: Michael Appleby

Decent strike-rate on AW but form has been patchy since her last win April and she failed to beat a rival at Chelmsford (6f) on last month's stable debut; now 3lb lower than for last success but she still has stamina to prove at this trip and others are more solid; cheekpieces reapplied.

8/1

9/1

Form: 037012 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Respectable form (clearcut winner then close second) in C&D events since fitted with cheekpieces; remains well treated on peak form (scored off 5lb higher in 2023) and has sound claims in the retained headgear.
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2

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Outrace

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

4lb lower than when winning at Wolverhampton last November; 2025 has been a struggle but he's eligible for this lowly level as a result and today is the first time he hasn't been apprentice-ridden in over two years; risky but not impossible.

8/1

2

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Outrace

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

4lb lower than when winning at Wolverhampton last November; 2025 has been a struggle but he's eligible for this lowly level as a result and today is the first time he hasn't been apprentice-ridden in over two years; risky but not impossible.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £86.90
Straight Forecast £72.02
Tricast £266.01
Trifecta £437.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

She's Centimental

Telegraph:

Harbour Vision

Daily Mail:

Lunarscape

The Times:

Ciotog

POSTDATA:

Etretat

The Star:

Port Erin

RP RATINGS:

She's Centimental

D Express:

She's Centimental

Daily Record:

Lunarscape

The Guardian:

Ciotog

Daily Mirror:

Harbour Vision

The Sun:

Harbour Vision