February 01 / 18.40 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.40

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 1m 4f 51y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 7395-9 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Modest lately, but is 6lb lower than when winning over C&D just under a year ago so worth a second look with blinkers now given a go.
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3rd

2

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Sax Appeal

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

Eight-time AW winner, including thrice at Southwell; close third in the Northumberland Vase at Newcastle last weekend when returned to this sphere; back up 2lb but takes a drop back in grade; solid chance.

7/2

3rd

6

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Sax Appeal

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

Very busy and he's had his share of wins, including four (one here) over 2m in 2025; AW has dominated his career; three of his last four turf starts were respectable and he's edging down the weights, so not entirely dismissed.

25/1

3rd

1

(5)

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 2y

Class 4

15:35 Pontefract

Sax Appeal

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Very busy and he's had his share of wins, including four over 2m in 2025, but that's been mostly on AW which has dominated his career; best turf ratings two and three runs back before tailed off (might have overdone it up front) at Goodwood latest; again has just four rivals today but others are preferred.

15/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 2622-6 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Placed in seven of his last ten starts including when beaten a nose here (1m6f) on his penultimate start, but losing run is up to 28 and he probably prefers further than this now.
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1st

8

29th May 2026

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1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Green Team

10st 7lb

J: Miss Grace Littmoden

T: Nick Littmoden

A three-time winner (including over C&D) in 2025 for Ian Williams; in good nick for his present yard too, fourth of eight in 1m3f Southwell handicap eight days ago; not out of things.

12/1

4th

4

(7)

21st May 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Green Team

10st 8lb

J: Miss Grace Littmoden

T: Nick Littmoden

On the downgrade in recent times for Ian Williams, from whom he was picked up for 7,500gns last month; just a fair debut for his new yard recently and this trip is a bare minimum these days.

12/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 121-42 C BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Both wins in December, firstly here (9.5f) and then at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack); only beaten a head at the latter track last time (winner has gone in again since) and respected off 1lb higher.
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8

(2)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

15:55 Chester

Paradoxical

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Six AW wins since December, including a four-timer in February/March after the cheekpieces went on; four defeats have followed but he was staying on again when hampered in the closing stages over the extended 1m2f here last time, suggesting this return to a longer trip may suit.

20/1

Form: 006-5

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three starts over 1m/1m2f on turf/AW last year and although not beaten far into fifth of eight on handicap debut over C&D a week ago, that race was run at a crawl; enough to prove.
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5

(10)

11th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield

Incan Empire

9st 4lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Harry Eustace

Off a reduced mark he was only 2.5l away in the first-time tongue-tie at Leicester (1m4f) and he does stay this far; respected.

11/2

3

(3)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:55 Leicester

Incan Empire

9st 12lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Harry Eustace

Maiden whose best efforts have come at Wolverhampton and who's tried in a first-time tongue-tie off the back of two poor runs on turf; this is easier but has something to prove currently.

12/1

3

(3)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:55 Leicester

Incan Empire

9st 12lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Harry Eustace

Maiden whose best efforts have come at Wolverhampton and who's tried in a first-time tongue-tie off the back of two poor runs on turf; this is easier but has something to prove currently.

12/1

Form: 667-

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Well held in three starts over 1m2f/1m4f on turf/AW last year; makes his handicap debut after six months off and the market should be revealing.
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4th

1

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Chepstow

Cloudside Rock

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David Simcock

Took ten goes to get off the mark but it was a convincing win at Ffos Las (1m4f, soft) in August and he doubled his tally when bagging Southwell handicap (1m3f, AW) on his April return; back up 4lb but he might be capable of better and holds leading claims.

5/2

1st

4

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:52 Southwell (AW)

Cloudside Rock

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: David Simcock

Made the breakthrough in a 0-55 at Ffos Las (1m4f, soft; 6-4 favourite) last August; failed to back that up in two subsequent starts, the latest when fifth of seven at Redcar (1m6f, good) in November; 2lb lower returned to AW (0-7) for seasonal reappearance.

13/2

6

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

14:25 Redcar

Cloudside Rock

8st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

Never got involved on the AW last time but had previously got off the mark with a 4l win over 1m4f at Ffos Las (soft); that form brings him into this, off just a 3lb higher mark.

4/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 33234- D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Doesn't win very often but is usually there or thereabouts; fourth of six at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) five weeks ago not amongst her best efforts and better will be required.
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7th

6

(5)

12th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Turner Girl

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Backed out of contention rather quickly the last twice and several others are higher on the list; visor the headgear of choice.

14/1

6th

3

(2)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Turner Girl

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Doesn't win very often but is usually there or thereabouts; fourth of six at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) five weeks ago not amongst her best efforts and better will be required.

8/1

6th

3

(2)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Turner Girl

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

prominent

8/1

5/1

Form: 3491-3 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
22-1 when winning narrowly under Gianluca Sanna at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) in December; subsequent third of nine at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) was a fair effort and the return to this trip should suit; frame material.
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10th

4

(4)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Kalikapour

9st 10lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

No win since December 2024 (1m4f); weakened from 2f out on recent stable debut at Redcar (1m2f; 14-1, beaten 15l by Woodleigh); possibly needed that first run for 278 days but others are preferred.

25/1

8th

2

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Kalikapour

9st 9lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

Ex-Seb Spencer; dual AW winner who ran a sound race when fourth in Doncaster handicap last August (1m2f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time); no headgear this time and may need the run after 278-day break.

10/1

3rd

2

(6)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

15:15 Carlisle

Kalikapour

9st 11lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: Seb Spencer

Got back on track in refitted cheekpieces/tongue strap when fourth of seven in 1m2f Doncaster handicap 18 days ago; he needs considering.

7/1

8/1

Form: 2237-6

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden whose last five starts have been at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta), finishing placed in the first three but not so good the last twice; has shaped as though worth a go over this far, so worth a second look.
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12th

10

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Rock Armour

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

Nine-race maiden on turf, best recent run when third at Catterick in April (1m4f, good); hasn't done as well since.

14/1

6th

10

(10)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Rock Armour

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

Just one win from his 25 starts but he was a good third over C&D last month and didn't see out 1m6f when fifth to Free Pic here last time; each-way claims back down in trip.

14/1

5th

5

(1)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Rock Armour

8st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

In the hands of John Butler when sporting first-time blinkers to score at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in February; that's her only success but a keeping-on third here (1m4f, good) was a respectable effort a fortnight ago and this new trip is probably worth a go.

9/2

Form: 470-37 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Sole success when beating three rivals by upwards of 20l in a Hamilton novice (1m4f, good; 1-7) as a 3yo, but has become disappointing since; 17lb lower than when first handicapping but still hard to warm to back up in trip.
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6

(1)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spectacular Style

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Won over 1m6f at Redcar in August but hasn't given himself a chance in two subsequent races after pulling hard, with and without the hood; risky.

11/2

5th

2

(3)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Spectacular Style

10st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Ran below market expectations, having raced freely, last time when bidding for a Redcar double (1m6f); upped further in distance but may settle better and rebound with hood reapplied.

5/2

5th

3

(4)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

17:35 Redcar

Spectacular Style

10st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

Gained second career win when scoring over C&D last time (good to firm); chance off this 4lb higher mark, providing the ground doesn't turn soft.

11/8

8/1

Form: 7996-7 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Smart performer for Aidan O'Brien in 2022 (Group 3 winner), but losing run up to 20 and has finished no closer than sixth in seven starts on the AW (sent off 5-2 favourite last time); others preferred.
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2

(8)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:05 Bath

Aikhal

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Former Group 3 winner who's been on the slide for a while now; suggested he was about to exploit a much reduced mark when fourth at Wolverhampton (9.4f) last month and he attracted good support when keeping on for third at Brighton (1m2f, good to soft) ten days ago; overall profile far from persuasive but he still warrants consideration.

3/1

3rd

6

(1)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:40 Brighton

Aikhal

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Suggested he might be able to exploit his much reduced mark soon when fourth at Wolverhampton (9.4f) a fortnight ago but his run at Kempton (1m4f) on Wednesday was a backward step and he remains without a win since his Irish Group 3 success in June 2022.

13/2

3rd

6

(1)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:40 Brighton

Aikhal

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Suggested he might be able to exploit his much reduced mark soon when fourth at Wolverhampton (9.4f) a fortnight ago but his run at Kempton (1m4f) on Wednesday was a backward step and he remains without a win since his Irish Group 3 success in June 2022.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £122.60
Straight Forecast £116.77
Tricast £365.31
Trifecta £415.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Paradoxical

NEWMARKET:

Spectacular Style

TOPSPEED:

Sax Appeal

Daily Mirror:

Turner Girl

POSTDATA:

Green Team

RP RATINGS:

Paradoxical

The Guardian:

Paradoxical

Daily Mail:

Paradoxical

D Express:

Paradoxical

The Sun:

Paradoxical

The Star:

Paradoxical

Daily Record:

Paradoxical

The Times:

Spectacular Style

Telegraph:

Spectacular Style