January 20 / 19.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.00

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 00742- BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden after 14 starts but he went very close at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) last month; up 2lb but he pulled clear with the winner last time and is a big player again if he can repeat that form.
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7th

2

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

18:20 Epsom

Kitaro Kich

10st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

5-21 on AW compared to 0-10 on turf and he's been well beaten in his two races here; turf mark is 12lb below AW figure and he should have come on since his recent, creditable reappearance, but others are more persuasive.

7/1

4th

6

(8)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:33 Kempton (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Ran well over C&D last October and he was well backed when winning over 7f back here five days later; below his best at Chelmsford one day later; history doesn't suggest coming back from a break is the time to catch him.

10/1

3

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Started 2025 with a bang, winning four handicaps (7f-8.6f) between January and March; mixed bag this summer but he returned to form with a clear second at Kempton (1m) last Friday and went one better there (7f) yesterday; this dual course winner would have be respected if running again today.

2/1

13/2

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 0754-2 CD BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
All four wins have been gained at this track (7f/8.6f) and latest was off 8lb lower last January; has a patchy record since his last success but he's run well here in last two starts and has possibilities back up in trip.
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6th

6

(12)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Adrian Wintle

All seven wins have been here, including three over C&D; in the money twice here since his last win and holds place claims at least.

8/1

10th

2

(11)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Pessoa

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Frequent Wolverhampton winner who's 0-12 on turf, including in his Irish days (has 4lb lower mark than on the AW); very consistent, though, and should get the good pace he wants, so every chance he gets involved again.

7/1

3rd

3

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

8.6f win here last month and turned in another solid effort back here on Monday; wouldn't want a tactical affair back at 7f but still more appealing than many.

9/2

OUR TIP

25/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 23876-

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden for Roger Teal and she was never involved here (7f) when last seen in September; continues to drop down the weights but she's untried at this trip and has plenty to prove for new yard.
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1st

9

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Whiteley Way

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Gary Brown

0-21 (Flat/hurdles) but went close over 1m after missing the break at Kempton in March; didn't get home having failed to settle over 1m2f at Bath (firm) 20 days ago but should be happier over this shorter trip; tongue-tie returns and she won't mind any rain (runner-up in both starts on ground slower than good to soft)

9/1

4th

5

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:50 Bath

Whiteley Way

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Gary Brown

0-20 (Flat/hurdles) but she caught the eye after a slow start at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) and was narrowly beaten after completely missing the break at Kempton (1m, AW) 35 days ago; strong claims over this longer trip if exiting the stalls on terms.

6/1

2nd

4

(3)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Whiteley Way

9st 5lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Gary Brown

19-race maiden but she's on a reduced mark and was beaten less than 2l when fifth at Wolverhampton (7f) last month; that was an eye-catching effort after a slow start and she's an interesting contender back up in trip.

11/2

5/2

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 807-12 BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 11 starts but that came at Chelmsford (1m) 11 days ago and he was a close second at Southwell (Tapeta) last week; still has potential at this trip and he's respected off same mark as last time.
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4th

7

(8)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Marinakis

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Robert Stephens

Won when cheekpieces were first fitted and again when they were reapplied early in the year, so it's a plus point that they are back on today; not shown much since leaving Ian Williams but soft ground was no good to him last time and he'll be happier back on the AW.

16/1

8th

9

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Chepstow

Marinakis

8st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Robert Stephens

Generally consistent in his time with Ian Williams when he scored three times on AW from 1m to 1m2f; second start for this yard wasn't devoid of promise at Kempton (1m4f) 17 days ago but suitability for the combination of this trip and likely ground is yet to be determined.

12/1

8th

11

(6)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Marinakis

8st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Robert Stephens

Gained all three wins for Ian Williams at classified level on AW; always behind on stable debut at Bath (11.6f, firm) last month but he now returns to Polytrack and has claims if he can get back near best; hood is removed and tongue-tie returns.

10/1

12/1

Form: 4323-4 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Six-time course winner who has form figures of 112343234 here since October; still 4lb higher than for her last success but she's a solid operator who shouldn't be far away.
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8th

7

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Port Noir

9st 3lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Has enjoyed a good year with four wins, two of them over C&D; last two efforts leave her with a bit to prove, though.

14/1

12th

2

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Port Noir

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Hardy mare who landed four races on AW (1m to 9.5f) between February and April; also a previous four-time winner on turf but this is just her second crack at 1m2f on her 111th start; still not discounted.

12/1

7th

4

(5)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Port Noir

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Robert Stephens

9yo who has won four times since February including twice over C&D; held in third when unpenalised at Wolverhampton last time but she wasn't beaten far and that was another creditable effort; should be in the mix again off 3lb higher.

4/1

12/1

Form: 56453- CD

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
His last three wins have been gained at this track and he ran well to finish third over C&D in his final run last year; drawn out wide this time but he remains feasibly treated and is respected back from a short break.
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9th

6

(9)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Carey Street

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

Course regular; 0-7 since joining Tony Carroll but he was placed over C&D in November off a 3lb higher mark; minor money perhaps his best hope.

12/1

8th

3

(8)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Carey Street

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

All bar two of his 36 AW starts have been at Wolverhampton, winning four; 1lb lower than for the latest of those but hard to know how he will take to this track at the first time of asking.

13/2

8th

3

(8)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Carey Street

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

All bar two of his 36 AW starts have been at Wolverhampton, winning four; 1lb lower than for the latest of those but hard to know how he will take to this track at the first time of asking.

13/2

9/2

Form: 78242-

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 34 starts was in May 2023 but he's been running well this winter and was runner-up over C&D (hood removed) last time; usually comes from off the pace and has possibilities if he gets some luck.
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5th

9

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Al Baahy

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Prominent racer who won classified events at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and Lingfield (1m2f) in January but he's found things tough back in handicaps in his last three runs; has something to prove again and his sole turf win was in May 2023.

25/1

5th

2

(2)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Baahy

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Kevin Frost

Won twice in January, including over 9.4f here, and he is back to a winning mark after three disappointing runs this spring; not a solid option.

8/1

9/1

Form: 4831-8 C

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Ended a lengthy losing run when scoring at Dundalk (1m, Polytrack) last month but he was always out the back in his follow-up bid here (7f) on Saturday; now steps back up in trip but he has something to prove again on this quick turnaround.
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8th

8

(7)

20th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Viva Voce

9st 4lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Tom McGuinness

Ended a lengthy losing run when scoring at Dundalk (1m, Polytrack) last month but he was always out the back in his follow-up bid here (7f) on Saturday; now steps back up in trip but he has something to prove again on this quick turnaround.

9/1

Form: 5740-5 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Course winner as a 3yo and he won easily at Epsom (7f, good to soft) last summer; now 5lb lower than for that last success but he's been generally disappointing since and has been well held here in last two runs; down the list.
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7th

4

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Guiteau

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Faye Bramley

Not straightforward and was tailed off after missing the break at Ffos Las last month but he won by 4l there (6f, heavy) on his penultimate start; has claims if he can recapture that form and he has won off a higher mark in the past.

8/1

4

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Guiteau

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Faye Bramley

Not straightforward and was tailed off after missing the break at Ffos Las last month but he won by 4l there (6f, heavy) on his penultimate start; has claims if he can recapture that form and he has won off a higher mark in the past.

8/1

6th

4

(6)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Guiteau

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Faye Bramley

Not straightforward but he has more ability than his mark and his last two wins have been emphatic ones, latterly a near-5l success over 6f here 19 days ago (heavy; first time accessories); that form has been boosted by the reopposing Diamondsinthesand and a 5lb rise still leaves him lower than when running away with an Epsom handicap last summer (7f, good to soft); 5f asks a different question of him but his stamina will be an asset and they are likely to go hard.

9/4

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Payout
Exacta £68.80
Straight Forecast £98.48
Tricast £2182.79
Trifecta £1850.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Al Baahy

RP RATINGS:

Pessoa

The Times:

I Can't Believe

SPOTLIGHT:

Marinakis

Daily Record:

Viva Voce

Daily Mail:

Port Noir

D Express:

I Can't Believe

Telegraph:

Marinakis

Daily Mirror:

Al Baahy

The Sun:

Al Baahy

The Guardian:

Pessoa

The Star:

Pessoa