January 28 / 16.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.30

Standard

£30 In Free Bets With BetUK Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.70
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3451-2 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Respectable form (won then close second) in a couple of 1m2f events at Lingfield since joining new stable; still looks favourably treated on historical data; enters calculations.
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8th

3

(4)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

15:55 Epsom

Bearaway

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Laura Mongan

Five wins at up to 1m4f but last three have been on AW and last turf win was 2022; finished placed twice on AW this season but he was last of five over C&D last month and was beaten 12l on that stable debut; opposable.

16/1

5th

3

(1)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:50 Epsom

Bearaway

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Laura Mongan

Five-time winner; picked off by late arrivals at Chelmsford (1m2f) earlier this month and a day later changed hands for 6,000gns at the sales; could have further wins in him.

7/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 66167- CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
All wins at this venue, the most recent in Class 6 contest in October; disappointing in two Class 5 events since (capable in this grade previously); others preferred.
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4

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

English Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Heather Main

Five-time winner on AW at Wolverhampton but 0-16 on turf; handicapper's giving him a chance and, while recent efforts don't suggest he'll take it, he did run well both previous visits here.

8/1

4

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

English Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Heather Main

Five-time winner on AW at Wolverhampton but 0-16 on turf; handicapper's giving him a chance and, while recent efforts don't suggest he'll take it, he did run well both previous visits here.

8/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 0/22-3 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Turf winner for Dermot Weld; form figures of 223 for new yard, far from disgraced when 5-2 favourite here most recently; could take a step forward with Rossa Ryan up for first time; respected.
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1st

3

(20)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Partisan Hero

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: David Loughnane

All wins at 7f/1m but he was placed twice over 5f in Bahrain during the winter; met trouble when second favourite at Chester (extended 7f) on his return to Britain 17 days ago; harder to pin down than some of these and certainly not discounted.

12/1

7th

5

(1)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Partisan Hero

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

All wins have been over 7f and 1m so it arguably bodes well for his prospects here that he's performed well over sprint trips in Bahrain this year; very good second in this race (good ground) last year from an outside stall and this front-runner has fared a lot better with the draw this time; top of the list.

11/2

1st

6

(2)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

14:45 Epsom

Partisan Hero

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Front-runner who has won three times this year and latest was over C&D in June; couldn't hang in there at Galway (sixth of 15) last time but that was a respectable effort from a tough draw and he still looks on a workable mark; dangerous dropped back in grade.

13/2

OUR TIP

11/4

Form: 3523-3 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent record at Wolverhampton features three wins in 2023 and placed efforts in last three races, close third off this mark latest; holds a fighting chance.
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6th

1

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yeoman

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: James Fanshawe

took keen hold, prominent

7/2

6th

1

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yeoman

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: James Fanshawe

took keen hold, prominent

7/2

4th

5

(10)

30th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Doncaster

Yeoman

11st 1lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: James Fanshawe

blindfold off late, slowly away, towards rear

10/1

Form: 2/547-

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced; finished second in both 2yo starts; regressed in 2024 but had wind surgery since last run and now goes in a hood; those two factors may prompt a turnaround.
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10th

10

(2)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Sant Alessio

9st 4lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Prominent racer who won two handicaps in the second half of last year, including at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in November; that was in a tight four-way finish but he's only 2lb higher on his return and still has scope for further progress; needs a close look.

8/1

1st

7

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sant Alessio

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Joe Tickle

Off the mark at Bath (1m, firm) in August; reportedly made a respiratory noise when tailed off back there the following month but bounced back when second of eight at Leicester (1m, good) three weeks ago; first run on AW for this stable and there should be more to come provided all is well.

13/2

8

(2)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Sant Alessio

9st 4lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Has inconsistent form for new yard but there was an excuse (made a respiratory noise) last time; opened his account in Bath contest (1m, firm) on penultimate outing and may yet build on that win.

14/1

12/1

Form: 0926-4 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Respectable fourth over C&D last time but this is a better race and his strike-rate is only 1-17, the win registered in Class 6; not the percentage call.
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3

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Covert Legend

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Habitual slow starter who is 1-20 and usually seen over shorter, though he ran with credit when fourth of eight over C&D in March; makes his stable debut after seven months off but can go well fresh; market useful.

9/2

3

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Covert Legend

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Habitual slow starter who is 1-20 and usually seen over shorter, though he ran with credit when fourth of eight over C&D in March; makes his stable debut after seven months off but can go well fresh; market useful.

9/2

4th

5

(6)

12th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

18:20 Nottingham

Covert Legend

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Tjade Collier

Habitual slow starter whose sole win came last April over 8.5f at Wolverhampton off 1lb lower; respectable fourth at Southwell (1m3f) in March on latest outing; switches from AW to have his fourth start on turf; needs things to drop right but he's respected.

7/1

15/2

Form: 21826- CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Had the worst chance at the weights in Listed grade last time and duly struggled; has form figures of 212 over C&D, the win in October; solid chance back down in class.
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7th

2

(7)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lia Rose

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Rae Guest

Had the worst chance at the weights in Listed grade last time and duly struggled; has form figures of 212 over C&D, the win in October; solid chance back down in class.

15/2

7th

2

(7)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lia Rose

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Rae Guest

Had the worst chance at the weights in Listed grade last time and duly struggled; has form figures of 212 over C&D, the win in October; solid chance back down in class.

15/2

6th

6

(4)

31st Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:44 Lingfield (AW)

Lia Rose

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Rae Guest

She's an improving 3yo filly who has taken well to AW at Wolverhampton, but she's pitched in against much tougher opposition here.

66/1

15/2

Form: 1/402-

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who won a novice event in 2023; creditable second in C&D handicap last month and has possibilities off the same mark provided he builds on that effort.
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1

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

12:40 Newmarket

Lord Normandy

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

Lightly raced 4yo who won a novice event in 2023; creditable second in 9.4f handicap last December but absent since a lesser show in January and this is his turf debut.

2/1

1

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

12:40 Newmarket

Lord Normandy

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

Lightly raced 4yo who won a novice event in 2023; creditable second in 9.4f handicap last December but absent since a lesser show in January and this is his turf debut.

2/1

8th

1

(1)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lord Normandy

9st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tom Clover

Lightly raced 4yo who won a novice event in 2023; creditable second in C&D handicap last month and has possibilities off the same mark provided he builds on that effort.

15/2

25/1

Form: 89790-

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Showed fairly useful form for previous yard; record for current stable is far from convincing; best watched unless the betting suggests a revival is likely.
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6th

4

(4)

7th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Educate

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

2-28, with the second of those wins coming at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) last April; left the impression he could be worth another go at this trip when fifth at that track over 1m6f 37 days ago; each-way contender.

12/1

5th

4

(9)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Educate

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

2-27 overall, with the second win here (1m4f) last April; three seconds over 1m2f-2m in the autumn, form which he's not quite matched this year but he still has a place squeak.

12/1

6th

4

(4)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Educate

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Course winner who arrives in decent form for his current handler, fifth of 12 in 1m3f handicap here ten days ago; possibilities off an easing mark.

14/1

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Distinction

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Payout
Exacta £34.60
Straight Forecast £32.31
Tricast £69.32
Trifecta £113.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Partisan Hero

RP RATINGS:

Yeoman

POSTDATA:

Bearaway

Telegraph:

English Spirit

The Times:

Yeoman

Daily Mirror:

Yeoman

Daily Record:

Yeoman

The Guardian:

Partisan Hero

Daily Mail:

Partisan Hero

D Express:

Partisan Hero

The Sun:

Partisan Hero

The Star:

Partisan Hero

NEWMARKET:

Bearaway