January 06 / 17.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 30320- D

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner split between turf and AW; not easy to predict and last success was 13 months ago, but he went close at Newmarket (6f, good) on his penultimate run; returns after 118 days off but he needs watching in market back on Tapeta.
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6

(8)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:20 Chester

Royal Musketeer

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Steph Hollinshead

No turf win since May 2022; has posted some decent efforts at Newmarket (6f, both tracks) this season, none better than when runner-up in June; cheekpieces are yet to elicit improvement but this appears a better option than Southwell (tenth of 14) last time; easing mark.

16/1

10th

7

(13)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Royal Musketeer

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

He is on a competitive mark and has a course win on his record (7f); not beaten far at Newmarket this month when tried in cheekpieces for the first time; wide draw but he's not ruled out.

5/1

2

(9)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Newmarket (July)

Royal Musketeer

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Steph Hollinshead

Twice placed on the two courses here before his effort petered out tamely at Haydock two weeks ago; returning here has to rate a positive, as might the addition of cheekpieces.

8/1

OUR TIP

2/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 78563- C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
His last win was in June 2023 but he's dropped a long way in the weights and was an eyecatching third at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) last Tuesday when not getting any luck; could be a big factor if he gets the breaks.
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4

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Lequinto

9st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Eight of his 14 wins have come at Windsor and latest was a comfortable success over C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago; up 5lb but he still looks on a workable mark and has been in good form since April; big player.

11/4

1st

3

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Lequinto

9st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Seven of his 13 wins have come at Windsor and latest was over 5f (good) last month; finished well to snatch third at Bath (5.7f) and Sandown (5f) in his last two runs and he's strongly respected back up in trip.

9/2

3rd

8

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

14:13 Sandown

Lequinto

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Loves Windsor where he beat Kiss And Run before finishing third at Bath; has won here but usually runs in Class 5s.

8/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 88315- CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Justified support off a reduced mark over C&D in November and wasn't beaten far when fifth of 12 at Newcastle (5f) seven days later; remains well handicapped on old form and he's respected back up in trip.
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8th

5

(7)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Em Jay Kay

9st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Current wellbeing is an issue as he's performed poorly since his win in January; best known for sprinting exploits.

33/1

11th

1

(10)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Em Jay Kay

10st 0lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Two minor 6f wins over the winter; not at his best on last two runs and now returns from 107 days off; drawn wide and others appeal more.

20/1

9th

8

(8)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Em Jay Kay

9st 5lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

6f wins at Newcastle and Lingfield this winter; not at his best at Newcastle (5f; tried in a visor) last month and the return of his usual cheekpieces isn't enough to tempt.

14/1

Form: 96300- D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Back from a break with a rallying third at Lingfield (6f, AW) in November but he's struggled over 7f there in both runs since; now drops back in trip but he's hard to predict and others are preferred; regular blinkers are removed.
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8

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Professor Tickle

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Michael Attwater

Inconsistent but he ran one of his good races when a close third at Nottingham 19 days ago (6f, good to soft); fully effective over C&D; not ruled out for a stable that also run Nordic Glory.

6/1

8

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Professor Tickle

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Michael Attwater

Inconsistent but he ran one of his good races when a close third at Nottingham 19 days ago (6f, good to soft); fully effective over C&D; not ruled out for a stable that also run Nordic Glory.

6/1

11

(1)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:00 Nottingham

Professor Tickle

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Michael Attwater

Turf (good to firm) and AW winner over 6f; best turf RPR came on good to soft but other form on slow ground makes that look an anomaly; plenty to prove based on last three starts.

40/1

100/30

Form: 65271- C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 16th attempt when scoring with a hood added here (5f) last month; up 3lb but his confidence should be boosted after that success and this step back up in trip should fine; shortlisted.
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1st

2

(7)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Classy Clarets

10st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Enjoying a fine season and his fifth win (including over C&D) of the campaign came at Wolverhampton (7f) two days ago when completing a quick hat-trick; leading claims turned out under a 5lb penalty.

6/5

1st

3

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Classy Clarets

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Iain Jardine

Arrives seeking a hat-trick after 7f turf wins at Musselburgh (good) and Catterick (good to firm), the latter with ease and his best effort for almost two years; still well treated on this first AW start since March and a repeat of either of his last two efforts would make him tough to beat.

6/5

1st

3

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Classy Clarets

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Won at Hamilton (5f, good) in May and he was back on the scoresheet at Musselburgh (7f, good) last Tuesday, making virtually all under Jack Nicholls; yard continues in flying form and he's respected under a penalty.

100/30

Form: 50195- D

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won in the mud at Chester (6f) in September but he has a patchy profile and was well held in final two runs in the autumn; bit to prove again after a break and he's 0-7 on AW.
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9th

4

(10)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hallowed Time

11st 1lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Won a Chester handicap on heavy ground in September 2024 but mainly below form since (finished last of seven over C&D last week); well handicapped but has plenty to prove.

25/1

7th

3

(2)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hallowed Time

9st 8lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Poor strike-rate over the last four years and current mark reflects a decline in his form; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

6th

5

(2)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Hallowed Time

10st 12lb

J: Miss Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Went close at Wolverhampton last January and now 8lb lower; however, he's hard to fancy on his recent form and is unproven at this trip.

7/1

Form: 25724-

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 4yo with a record of 1-24, but he's had a couple of close calls over C&D for his new yard and was a respectable fourth here three weeks ago; can take a strong hold but has possibilities if he gets a good pace to aim at.
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9

(3)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

15:43 Bath

Not Just Yet

8st 2lb

J: Jay Mackay

T: Nikki Evans

Not beaten far when fourth of five in recent 5f race won by Savannah Smiles (heavy ground) but is effectively on the same mark from 2lb out of the weights today and has very modest 1-33 strike-rate.

16/1

5

(8)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:50 Bath

Not Just Yet

8st 12lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Nikki Evans

Has the ability to win a race of this nature but can flatter to deceive and boasts a strike-rate of just one win from 32 starts; good effort at Wolverhampton six weeks ago but perhaps better on Tapeta nowadays.

6/1

7

(11)

22nd Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Not Just Yet

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Nikki Evans

A few near-misses over C&D off higher marks since coming over from Ireland and didn't run badly on turf last time, when done for toe over 5f back from a break; wouldn't be a shock were he to pop up despite the wide stall.

16/1

Form: 65998- C

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Tumbled down the weights last year but only showed flashes of promise and he ended 2024 with two laboured efforts (8.6f/7f) for new yard; capable but he comes with big risks attached back at this trip.
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2nd

6

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

Good Karma

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Consistent on AW this year and was nudged up only 2lb for his win in refitted cheekpieces at Wolverhampton (7f) a fortnight ago; also suited by turf; respected.

7/2

1st

5

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Good Karma

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Things didn't pan out for him when back over 6f here in April (first-time visor; cheekpieces now refitted) but he has a good C&D record, winning once and close up in all three handicaps; has a good run in him.

10/1

Form: 91068- D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won in first-time hood at Newcastle (6f, AW) for Richard Fahey in September, but he's been well below that form in since including in two runs new yard; record now stands at 1-13 and others are more convincing.
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11th

6

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Haworth Star

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Max Young

Just one win from his 20 starts but that came over C&D, and Tapeta brings out the best in him; not disgraced on last month's reappearance at Bath and he's down to a handy mark; of interest now back here.

16/1

8th

5

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Haworth Star

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Max Young

Looks interesting on his second at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in November but he took backward steps on final two runs last year; overall record is now 1-19 and he's yet to be placed in seven runs on turf; has work to do on return.

25/1

66/1

Form: 56590-

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden who has finished ahead of only two rivals in his five handicaps and all of those were over sprint trips on Tapeta; dropped another 5lb but he can only be watched.
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5th

8

(6)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kipp Kelly

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Only 1lb higher than when beating Colors Of Freedom over C&D last month; solid placed efforts on his last two starts (caught wide over C&D latest) and he should remain competitive.

6/1

2nd

5

(7)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kipp Kelly

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Won a similar race over C&D for Joanna Mason last month before again not looking to see out 6f next time; too many near-misses for comfort but holds similar claims to Captain Kinsella on Newcastle running four days ago.

10/1

3rd

6

(3)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Kipp Kelly

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Again didn't look to see out 6f last time and is best judged on his previous 0-50 Wolverhampton victory; too many near-misses for comfort prior to that but will rightly be popular.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.30
Straight Forecast £13.34
Tricast £57.92
Trifecta £78.40

Selections

The Times:

Classy Clarets

SPOTLIGHT:

Lequinto

NEWMARKET:

Em Jay Kay

Telegraph:

Classy Clarets

The Guardian:

Classy Clarets

Daily Mirror:

Classy Clarets

The Star:

Classy Clarets

Daily Record:

Classy Clarets

Daily Mail:

Em Jay Kay

RP RATINGS:

Lequinto

POSTDATA:

Lequinto

D Express:

Lequinto

The Sun:

Lequinto