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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10th

3

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

14:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

10st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Pearce

Didn't see out 8.6f when sixth here this month but finished close up off today's mark on consecutive 7f Polytrack starts in the spring and has possibilities on this drop back in trip.

8/1

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

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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7th

9

(4)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Port Erin

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins over C&D but his mark suffered after a comfortable win at Sandown (1m, good) around a year ago; handicapper's releasing his grip and last time's fifth at Ffos Las was a step in the right direction, however; might go well.

12/1

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

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

6

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

14:42 Southwell (AW)

Golspie

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Frequent slow starter who's consistent but hard to win with and who will always need things to fall just so; on a fair mark, though, under Billy Loughnane (ordinary 2-33 for the yard), having run well over C&D early in the month.

6/1

3rd

6

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Golspie

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Sole win on the AW came at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in December; has posted some good placed efforts since and left the impression he's still in form when sixth of 13 there over 1m3f last time; can be slowly away but is considered.

6/1

6th

3

(13)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Golspie

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

AW regular who scored here (1m2f) in December and has strung together a long line of minor honours this year; should be seriously involved.

11/2

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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3rd

5

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Outrace

9st 9lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Spent most of his career running over a bit shorter in better company than this; cracked late on his return from an absence, having been gelded, at Salisbury a fortnight ago and is entitled to have come on for that; one to consider.

8/1

4th

5

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Salisbury

Outrace

9st 5lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Dangerously handicapped on old form but looked out of sorts during five-race turf/AW spell from August to January; gelded in March; needs to have been revitalised by 203-day break.

20/1

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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