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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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

4th

3

22nd Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:30 Ludlow

Latin

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Six-time Flat winner including five on AW (1m-1m2f) since December; unexposed over hurdles and was fair fourth of 13 back in this sphere at Hereford (2m, good; 12-1) last week; should have more to offer as a jumper but this looks a tough task against Un Sens A La Vie.

14/1

4th

7

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Latin

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Had one run over hurdles, finishing tailed off in a maiden in late 2024; multiple Flat winner since December and wasn't beaten far at Pontefract last week (1m; stays 1m4f); should run well if jumping stands the test.

5/1

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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6th

10

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Imola

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joey Ramsden

Has scored twice over C&D this year; was denied her hat-trick (8.5f) last month after being hampered at the start and denied a clear run when looking to challenge; may be worth another chance.

9/2

4th

2

(9)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Imola

10st 12lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Joey Ramsden

Plenty of short-priced defeats to her name but goes well here and is chasing a course hat-trick after two wins over 9.5f, the latest a fortnight ago following a break (Silky Lass back in third); decent chance upped 4lb.

5/1

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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4th

4

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

The Dark Baron

9st 7lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Kathy Turner

Turf and dual Tapeta winner who justified favouritism with a narrow success at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March; still looks feasibly treated on that form but he flopped at Bath (1m, firm) last time and needs to bounce back after that heavy defeat.

12/1

4th

2

(4)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

The Dark Baron

9st 11lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Kathy Turner

Course winner (1m2f, good to soft) last September and he has made good progress since, adding two AW successes (9.4f/7f) to his tally; close third over C&D last month (good ground) but not in the same form at Kempton three weeks ago; can't ignore if as effective on today's faster ground.

7/2

6th

7

(1)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Kempton (AW)

The Dark Baron

8st 12lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Kathy Turner

Most consistent since switched to the AW in October (1332321) and ran well back on turf when beaten a length into third of 11 at Bath (1m, good) last month; gets on well with Laura Coughlan; respected.

7/2

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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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

10th

4

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Well short of his best on his last three starts but he won off this mark at Southwell in early February (7f); capable on a good day but this isn't sure to be run to suit.

14/1

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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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

7th

7

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Romanovich

9st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: John O’Shea

Won off reduced mark at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March and has remained in good form since; only faded out of contention in closing stages when fifth over C&D (good to soft; behind Too Much Trevor and Connie's Rose) last week and ought to be better suited by today's faster ground; one to consider.

9/2

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

1

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Implied Volatility

9st 12lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Yet to finish placed after ten starts (6f-1m2f); ran poorly on return from five months off over C&D last time and is some way down the pecking order.

14/1

10th

9

(11)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:54 Wolverhampton (AW)

Implied Volatility

8st 12lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Yet to finish placed after nine starts (6f-1m2f); bit of support here when last seen but he ran poorly and is some way down the pecking order back from five months off.

25/1

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

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Fools Rush In

The Times:

Imola

SPOTLIGHT:

Latin

Telegraph:

Imola

The Sun:

Imola

Daily Record:

Imola

POSTDATA:

Latin

NEWMARKET:

Latin

The Guardian:

Latin

Daily Mail:

Fools Rush In

D Express:

Fools Rush In

Daily Mirror:

Fools Rush In

The Star:

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