January 11 / 20.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.00

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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £13.50
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 6062-4 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner who was beaten just a head by Rogue Thunder over C&D 12 days ago and again ran well when fourth in a C&D classified on Tuesday; there's every chance he'll be bang there.
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12th

14

(8)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Red Walls

8st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Lisa Williamson

It's now 24 starts since his last victory though he shaped as if the run was needed after five months off when eighth of ten in 6f Wolverhampton handicap last month; needs to build on it.

66/1

8th

9

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Lisa Williamson

18 months since his last win but he is fully effective over C&D and he ran well for third here when last seen in January; this might not be the time to catch him.

16/1

25/1

  • Place: £7.90

Form: 8/900-

Last run: 197 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
4yo who is making just his seventh start, but he was well beaten last May/June in his first three handicaps and has been absent since.
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9th

7

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:00 Southwell (AW)

Maverics Magic

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

took keen hold, prominent, lost position from over 2f out

16/1

9th

7

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:00 Southwell (AW)

Maverics Magic

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

took keen hold, prominent, lost position from over 2f out

16/1

10th

6

(7)

27th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Maverics Magic

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

took keen hold, led, headed and prominent after 2f

11/2

7/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 80531- CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Having dropped down the weights he returned from a short break with a close third over C&D last month and then won here 12 days ago, beating Red Walls by a head; just 1lb higher than last time and has solid claims.
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6th

7

(2)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

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

Standard

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

Form: 5464-2 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Well-handicapped course winner who returned from a 77-day break with a close second on his stable debut here (5f) on Monday; the return to 6f poses a question but he's a leading player if seeing it out.
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2nd

5

(6)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:00 Sandown

Maharajas Express

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Has a patchy profile and was quiet at Wolverhampton last week, but he came from rear to snatch victory at Chester (5f, good) on his penultimate run; still looks feasibly treated on that form and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style.

8/1

8th

4

(8)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maharajas Express

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

Has three course wins over 5f but has winning form over 6f; hold-up tactics worked to a tee at Chester (5f, good) last month when he weaved through the pack to win by a neck; such tactics do not always pay off so will do well to repeat those here.

7/2

1st

7

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

17:33 Chester

Maharajas Express

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

Not hit top gear this year but signs of a return to form when keeping on from off the pace here 14 days ago in a race he won the previous year; always dangerous if getting a strong pace to chase.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 56185- CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
9yo whose form is up and down but he won at Lingfield (6f) in November and didn't run badly over 5f at Southwell a fortnight ago; has won over C&D and he can be in the mix if on a going day.
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4th

5

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:30 Bath

Coolagh Magic

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Anthony Carson

Won a six-runner classified stakes at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) in June; however, this 10yo hasn't been able to pose the same threat in his three handicap outings since May.

11/1

6th

5

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

19:45 Lingfield (AW)

Coolagh Magic

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Anthony Carson

Five wins here, two of which were over today's distance; landed his first turf win in a classified at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) in June latest; withdrawn (upset in the stalls) five weeks ago; work to do back in a handicap.

5/1

7

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Coolagh Magic

8st 8lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Anthony Carson

Veteran who gained a first win on turf in Yarmouth classified event (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; work to do back in a handicap but this isn't the deepest of contests.

9/1

Form: 77475- D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Three wins on turf last June-September; 0-13 on AW but she's produced fair efforts on two of her last three starts and has an each-way shout.
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1

(3)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

14:20 Nottingham

Snow Berry

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Appleby

Four-time course winner, three over this trip, who was second in this race last year; running well since comeback in May, placed all three starts including a win over C&D (good; Soldiers Design third) in June; solid third over 6f here last time, despite a messy start; contender again.

9/2

3rd

5

(7)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

15:57 Nottingham

Snow Berry

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Winning for a fourth time here two weeks ago (5f; dual 6f winner), overcoming a slow start to prevail narrowly; just 3lb higher.

2/1

12/1

Form: 60539- D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Mixed form since she won at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last August, but there have been a few fair efforts in the interim and she's now 1lb below her last winning mark; not discounted.
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5

(11)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Katie G

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

Mixed form since she won at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last August, but there have been a few fair efforts in the interim and she's now 1lb below her last winning mark; not discounted.

12/1

5

(11)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Katie G

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

Mixed form since she won at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last August, but there have been a few fair efforts in the interim and she's now 1lb below her last winning mark; not discounted.

12/1

9th

5

(10)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Katie G

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

took keen hold, midfield

9/2

Form: 09848- D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Regressive 7yo who is on a long losing run and was disappointing at Southwell last time; however, prior to that he was a creditable fourth over this C&D and he's not discounted in first-time cheekpieces.
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3rd

10

8th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Toussarok

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Off colour last time but was only a neck away in 7f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Lingfield prior to that; respected.

12/1

7th

12

(3)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Toussarok

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Still 8lb higher than when winning over C&D in September, but narrow defeats off similar marks to this in his last two outings suggest he is capable of playing a part.

9/2

3

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Toussarok

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

A string of good runs at Brighton before collecting by 3l over C&D in a race that panned out to perfection; bled from the nose when disappointing at Brighton last time but he's 7lb higher than for his penultimate run and could have competition for the lead back on AW.

9/2

Form: 62530- D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
9yo who has been beaten on his last nine starts, but he ran on well for a head second here (5f) in November and was a close third at Southwell (5f) last month; saddle slipped when well beaten here last time; chance.
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6th

8

(6)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

Under Curfew

8st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who is on a lengthy losing run; can lead but didn't at Windsor last time and was never involved; if on his game he wouldn't be without hope.

8/1

6th

8

(2)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Under Curfew

9st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who is on a losing run of 22; knocking on the door on AW when last seen and he won't mind getting back on the grass; has made the running but it is not a prerequisite; could go well.

13/2

4th

10

(3)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Under Curfew

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran with nine wins on his record, all over sprint trips; stays this far though and he holds each-way claims once more.

8/1

Form: 8686-9

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
His mark continues to fall but he hasn't been shaping as though he's about to take advantage; has had different headgear on his last three starts and now has first-time blinkers.
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6th

1

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Conquest Of Power

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Usher

Five-time AW winner including over C&D; his last success was 17 months ago but he returned after a short break with an eye-catching fourth in a Wolverhampton handicap (6f, Tapeta) last week; didn't get much luck in that race and he's in the mix back up in trip; visor reapplied.

11/2

4th

9

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Conquest Of Power

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Usher

His C&D third in March was his only effort of note since wind surgery last summer; it hasn't been a springboard to better things and he's not a solid option.

12/1

4th

7

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Conquest Of Power

10st 3lb

J: Miss Jacintha Hynes

T: Mark Usher

Rarely seen on turf these days even though he has won on it; only one piece of recent worthwhile form and jockey (who also owns him) is having her first ride in public; has dropped 8lb below his last winning mark, though, so could play a part if producing his best.

20/1

Form: 836-50

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
She went very close over C&D last April and was placed at Bath a few times subsequently; however, she hasn't threatened on AW on her last three starts and is now 0-31; others are preferred.
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7th

9

(7)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Midnight Flame

8st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

34-race maiden who has flattered to deceive on occasions; returning to 1m (attempted once in 2023) not the obvious answer.

20/1

7th

9

(7)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Midnight Flame

8st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

34-race maiden who has flattered to deceive on occasions; returning to 1m (attempted once in 2023) not the obvious answer.

20/1

7th

10

(3)

14th May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Midnight Flame

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Joe Ponting

Has shown enough to think she could win races, but she's currently 0-33 and she didn't really threaten behind Banana here on her reappearance nine days ago (5f, firm); the extra distance should help, as may a change of headgear, but others appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £408.70
Straight Forecast £285.42
Tricast £1462.03
Trifecta £4355.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rogue Thunder

The Times:

Maharajas Express

RP RATINGS:

Snow Berry

POSTDATA:

Toussarok

The Star:

Coolagh Magic

The Guardian:

Rogue Thunder

D Express:

Rogue Thunder

Daily Mirror:

Rogue Thunder

Daily Record:

Rogue Thunder

Telegraph:

Maharajas Express

Daily Mail:

Maharajas Express