January 28 / 19.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.00

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Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 503-

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Clear pick of her three novice/maiden runs when third of ten at Kempton seven weeks ago (first crack at 7f); that gives her something to build on but she will need more to defy her opening mark.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(11)

26th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Leicester

Standput

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Won at Wolverhampton (7f) off 1lb lower in January and posted another good effort when fourth at Southwell next time; disappointing in her two starts since and needs to bounce back on her first attempt on turf since debut.

16/1

10th

6

(11)

26th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Leicester

Standput

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Won at Wolverhampton (7f) off 1lb lower in January and posted another good effort when fourth at Southwell next time; disappointing in her two starts since and needs to bounce back on her first attempt on turf since debut.

16/1

9th

3

(6)

5th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Standput

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Improved effort when winning a C&D handicap in January off 2lb lower; drawn wide when disappointing at Kempton ten days ago; better than that but a career-best is required.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 367-9

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Promise when third on debut at Redcar (6f, soft) in October; that form hasn't been advertised though and he's failed to progress in three runs since, including his handicap debut at Kempton 13 days ago (22-1; first run after a gelding operation; cheekpieces tried); down 2lb and tried in new headgear but he has a bit to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(9)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Ruth Carr

Both wins over C&D, the latest 17 days ago with Faster Bee winning the other division in a faster time; he is only 3lb higher, but like that gelding is drawn higher this time; will need a bit more.

4/1

1st

2

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Poor strike-rate (1-27) but has twice been edged out in tight finishes recently, latterly when failing to reel in Gladiadora at Southwell (7f; 9-1); pestered for the lead, reportedly running "too free", when disappointing over C&D 11 days ago; possible.

100/30

9th

12

(9)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Ruth Carr

Record of 1-26 but he was runner-up behind Romanovich over C&D last month and had another close call at Southwell (7f) 13 days ago; nudged up 1lb but he should be in the thick of things again.

13/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 252-2

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in three of his four starts in maiden/novice company; makes his handicap debut at a realistic level and with Rossa Ryan on board for the first time; improvement needed but quite possible.
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5th

1

(1)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

14:45 Beverley

This Farh

10st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Loughnane

Often front-runner who won at Leicester (7f, good) in April and over this C&D (good to firm) last month; bit below his best at Chepstow 17 days ago but soft ground may have been against him (also lost a shoe).

9/2

4th

5

(7)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:53 Chepstow

This Farh

9st 4lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: David Loughnane

In fine form since returned to turf this spring, winning at Leicester (7f, good) in April and at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) ten days ago; up another 3lb but this gutsy front-runner is a likely player once more.

13/2

Form: 4577-

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
She has run to a similar level in four 7f runs on AW, the latest a midfield finish on her handicap debut here; still has time to do better but she's bred to stay at least 1m2f and will be of more interest when upped in distance.
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9th

2

(2)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:53 Lingfield (AW)

Eva Dickson

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

led

13/2

9th

2

(2)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:53 Lingfield (AW)

Eva Dickson

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

led

13/2

6th

3

(7)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Eva Dickson

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Yet to be placed after five starts but last month's Wolverhampton fourth (7f) was a fairly good effort and today's longer trip may unlock some improvement.

11/2

Form: 10596-

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress for Eve Johnson Houghton after beating This Farh in a Brighton maiden (6f) last summer; didn't run badly on last month's stable debut (7f, Polytrack) but more will be needed if he's to take this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:15 Yarmouth

Rokuni

9st 1lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Charlie Wallis

Poor strike-rate and his three runs for his new trainer haven't suggested he was primed to double his tally.

20/1

6th

1

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

12:00 Yarmouth

Rokuni

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Charlie Wallis

Sole win was in a maiden in August 2024 and he's struggled in two runs (7f/5.7f) for new yard this season; has lots to prove at this new trip and this looks tough on the figures.

20/1

9th

6

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:15 Bath

Rokuni

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Charlie Wallis

Sole win from 27 starts came in a Brighton maiden when trained by Eve Johnson Houghton in 2024; posted some fair efforts for his previous yard last year but he was well beaten over 7f on his stable debut 11 days ago; headgear returns.

16/1

Form: 3450-6

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
She is yet to make the progress that may have been expected in handicaps but she's slowly edging down the weights and the addition of a tongue tie may help; conditions no problem but others appeal more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(8)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Secret

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

She is yet to make the progress that may have been expected in handicaps but she's slowly edging down the weights and the addition of a tongue tie may help; conditions no problem but others appeal more.

8/1

6th

4

(8)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Secret

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

She is yet to make the progress that may have been expected in handicaps but she's slowly edging down the weights and the addition of a tongue tie may help; conditions no problem but others appeal more.

8/1

6th

1

(6)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Blue Secret

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

prominent

7/1

6/1

Form: 778-7

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Hard to recommend on racecourse achievement but leaves the impression there could be a better effort in him when getting a stronger pace to run at; landed the widest stall ahead of handicap debut; market should be revealing.
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Verdict Starting price

15th

1

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:57 Navan

Thurso

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

Three wins last year, at 5.5f and 7f, final start on firm ground at Bath; encouraging yard debut here last month when close fourth over conventional 5f; slightly longer trip here should suit so considered off same mark.

8/1

4th

2

(2)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

Thurso

10st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

Three wins last year, at 6f and 7f; going was fast for last month's 5f Bath win on his final start for Richard Hughes; any ease might harm his chance on Irish debut.

12/1

OUR TIP

3/1

Form: 41-3 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
The form of her C&D win last month isn't anything out of the ordinary but she improved when a close third under a penalty at Chelmsford 17 days ago (1m); dropping back in trip not sure to suit so well but she's on the up and still has potential.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(4)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lovesick

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

The form of her C&D win last month isn't anything out of the ordinary but she improved when a close third under a penalty at Chelmsford 17 days ago (1m); dropping back in trip not sure to suit so well but she's on the up and still has potential.

3/1

8th

3

(4)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lovesick

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

The form of her C&D win last month isn't anything out of the ordinary but she improved when a close third under a penalty at Chelmsford 17 days ago (1m); dropping back in trip not sure to suit so well but she's on the up and still has potential.

3/1

3rd

2

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Lovesick

8st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

took keen hold, led narrowly early, soon in touch with leaders

4/1

10/1

Form: 6539-5

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Market mover tried in blinkers on her handicap debut last week (6f, Polytrack) but she could only manage fifth of the eight runners, beaten 2l at the finish; hopes rest on the step up in trip sparking extra.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(1)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marvelously

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Amy Murphy

Market mover tried in blinkers on her handicap debut last week (6f, Polytrack) but she could only manage fifth of the eight runners, beaten 2l at the finish; hopes rest on the step up in trip sparking extra.

10/1

9th

8

(1)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marvelously

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Amy Murphy

Market mover tried in blinkers on her handicap debut last week (6f, Polytrack) but she could only manage fifth of the eight runners, beaten 2l at the finish; hopes rest on the step up in trip sparking extra.

10/1

5th

3

(1)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Marvelously

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Amy Murphy

Has shown flickers of promise in fillies' maiden/novice company; not obviously well treated for her handicap debut but the addition of blinkers is a possible source of improvement.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £100.50
Straight Forecast £86.85
Tricast £256.29
Trifecta £288.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lovesick

The Guardian:

This Farh

RP RATINGS:

Blue Secret

POSTDATA:

Blue Secret

Telegraph:

Blue Secret

NEWMARKET:

Lovesick

The Times:

Lovesick

Daily Mail:

Lovesick

Daily Record:

Lovesick

D Express:

This Farh

Daily Mirror:

This Farh

The Sun:

This Farh

The Star:

This Farh