January 16 / 17.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.30

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  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain and snow

1st
1 (2)
Latin

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 314-11 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has record of 3122231411 since September and his last two wins have been under different tactics at this track (9.4f/8.6f); only 3lb higher under a penalty for his last success and he's a major player again in hat-trick bid.
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7th

2

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:30 Uttoxeter

Latin

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Won six times on the Flat for James Owen between 1m-1m2f; 0-4 over hurdles although he was in the process of running a good race until making a costly error two out on his handicap debut at Worcester (2m, good) in June; makes stable debut and should run well.

3/1

4th

1

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Worcester

Latin

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Six-time Flat winner; well beaten on hurdling debut in Ireland in 2024 but displayed clear promise when four twice in novice company in April (2m, good), and his opening handicap hurdle mark does not look daunting.

3/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 6U2-31

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 22nd attempt when justifying favouritism at Southwell (1m) ten days ago; has a penalty but that was a clearcut win and she's been generally reliable since joining her current yard; strongly respected.
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12th

7

(13)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Imola

9st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Joey Ramsden

C&D winner at turn of the year, plus plenty of minor honours at this track; two wins at Wolverhampton this year, latest in June but she was well below form there on latest outing nearly ten weeks ago; player if back to best.

16/1

11th

9

(6)

21st Jul 2026

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1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Imola

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joey Ramsden

Now 2-3 over C&D having blown the start and hit a bit of traffic a fortnight ago; also had excuses here previously and she'd been consistent prior to that, but she has to prove this mark is within range.

20/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 41332- C BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won at Bath (1m2f) and Wolverhampton (9.4f) in the autumn and he's been knocking on the door in his last two starts; only 1lb higher than for his second over C&D last time and he looked unlucky in that race; interesting contender.
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9th

11

(7)

5th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Dark Baron

9st 4lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Kathy Turner

Goes well round here and showed a good attitude when gaining a second C&D victory in 12-runner handicap 20 days ago; not taken lightly despite a 4lb rise.

7/2

1st

3

(5)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Dark Baron

9st 13lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Kathy Turner

Usually apprentice ridden; Wolverhampton isn't the only place he's run well but he has a solid record here, including two of his three wins, and should be in the shake-up.

13/2

4th

7

(1)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Dark Baron

9st 8lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Kathy Turner

Two of his three wins have come here (9.5f/7f), the latest in March; ran with credit when fourth of ten at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) last time and he makes the shortlist.

10/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 4267-5 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
All of his six wins have come at this track (7f/8.6f) but he's been well held here in his last three runs; has bit to prove and he's still 2lb higher than for his last win in June.
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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

Form: 8894-1 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
8yo who cashed in on a reduced mark when justifying favouritism over C&D ten days ago; has a penalty but that was a comfortable success and he remains very well treated on old form; respected in his bid for a fourth course win.
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3rd

9

(2)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Fools Rush In

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ruth Carr

Six-time turf winner who was also winning his sixth AW event when scoring at Southwell (7f) in February; 2lb lower when coming back to form with neck defeat over that C&D in April but not seen since; nothing wrong with his mark if this isn't merely a springboard to another AW campaign.

8/1

2nd

5

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Gained his second C&D success when winning off a 2lb higher mark in February but he's been down the field in four starts since, including when missing the break at Lingfield 27 days ago; return to form is needed.

8/1

Form: 50736- CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Five-time turf winner but he's just 1-15 on AW and was a well-held sixth here (7f) last month; this step back up in trip is no problem but he's not easy to predict and others are preferred.
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5th

2

(8)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Romanovich

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

Multiple winner and successful here in March, but not in the same form since; others look more persuasive.

20/1

10th

6

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Romanovich

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

Four of his seven wins have come over C&D; successful off this mark at Wolverhampton in March but not in the same form in four runs since; others look more persuasive.

12/1

Form: 00477-

Last run: 104 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who has finished down the field in his five handicaps (6f-1m2f); now 10lb lower than opening mark but he needs to raise his game after 104 days off.
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10th

5

(1)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Implied Volatility

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Unplaced in 12 starts and recent efforts don't suggest much is about to change; application of cheekpieces needs to make a big difference.

16/1

12th

6

(3)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Implied Volatility

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Yet to make the first three after 11 races from 6f to 1m2f; 18lb lower now than on last summer's handicap debut but others are more solid.

16/1

100/1

Form: /0960- D

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Turf/sand winner (1m/1m1f) on the Flat in Germany but he's struggled for current yard and was tailed off at Southwell (1m) when last seen in July; opposable on return.
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11th

7

(8)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Like Magic

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Dual winner in Germany; has hurtled down the ratings in Britain for good reason but having first run for Mark Loughnane when showing more here 18 days ago (8.6f; 5-1); he faded late on after being up there; could be on the verge of turning a corner.

15/2

9th

4

(1)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Like Magic

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Loughnane

Won over 1m and 1m1f in Germany, on turf and sand, but it's been a right old slog in Britain; at least he's dropped 22lb since last May and any market move would be interesting on yard debut (left Max Young); tongue-tie refitted.

11/2

8th

8

(3)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Like Magic

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Max Young

Turf/sand winner (1m/1m1f) on the Flat in Germany but he's struggled for current yard and was tailed off at Southwell (1m) when last seen in July; opposable on return.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £17.60
Straight Forecast £15.04
Tricast £39.56
Trifecta £50.00

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Latin

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Imola

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Imola

Daily Record:

Imola

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Latin

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Latin

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Latin

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