January 27 / 16.28 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.28

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Snow

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 533-21

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
A return to winning ways had been coming and he was always prominent before holding on at Southwell last week; carries a penalty from stall 9 so will need to be on his game.
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9th

3

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Hows The Guvnor

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Won on turf as a 2yo for Clive Cox; dual AW winner (1m/7f) for this yard in January but poor last time when the race reportedly came too soon; has been freshened up and might bounce back.

5/1

7th

1

(6)

4th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

13:32 Southwell (AW)

Hows The Guvnor

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

C&D winner in January, when 12lb lower; followed up at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta); went close from this mark when fourth back there (8.5f) on his penultimate start; respectable second at Lingfield latest but if back in the form of that penultimate effort, he'd have strong claims.

6/1

2nd

1

(2)

28th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Hows The Guvnor

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Two Tapeta wins in January, over 1m and 7f, and better form when a close fourth (off this mark) at Wolverhampton 11 days ago (8.6f); the second and third there have both won since and he is a solid contender back down into a Class 6.

7/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 7605-4 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Her three wins came in the space of four runs during the opening half of last year; this C&D winner ran pretty well last time at Southwell and needs considering.
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7th

4

(6)

1st Jun 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fistral Beach

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Mackie

Three most recent wins have come over C&D, the latest in March; has remained in form, though she bled from the nose when third at Southwell (7f) in April; if showing no ill effects she shouldn't be too far away.

8/1

3rd

2

(8)

28th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Fistral Beach

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Mackie

Dual 7f winner at Wolverhampton this year, latterly when holding on well in first-time cheekpieces last month; probably bettered that form when second from wide stall there 18 days; respected in current mood.

6/1

2nd

11

(12)

10th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fistral Beach

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Mackie

Five-time AW winner who has form figures of 25131 over C&D since January; her last success was in a bunch finish but she responded well to cheekpieces and is only 2lb higher here; respected.

11/2

11/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 3141-3 CD BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Still lightly raced and has looked very much at home since switched to AW, winning over 7f here and at Lingfield; bang there over 1m at Kempton two runs back; not well drawn but still one of the better options.
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5th

9

(8)

8th May 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Homme De Fer

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Both wins in December including one over this trip; third in all four starts since his latest success and the return to 7f looks to be in his favour; solid contender.

5/1

3rd

2

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Homme De Fer

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won over 7f at Wolverhampton and Lingfield in December and he's held his form with placed efforts in last three runs including a close call over C&D in January; still looks on a workable mark and he's strongly respected back up in trip.

3/1

16/1

Form: 8-0434

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Formerly with Tim Easterby and now 0-20 after making it 0-5 for this yard when well held in a classified race at Southwell five days ago; switches to a visor.
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6th

10

(5)

6th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tootsie

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

0-21 but a few of her recent efforts, including when fourth of nine in a 0-55 handicap over C&D (first-time visor) ten days ago, give her each-way claims.

7/1

4th

7

(7)

27th Jan 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tootsie

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Phil McEntee

Formerly with Tim Easterby and now 0-20 after making it 0-5 for this yard when well held in a classified race at Southwell five days ago; switches to a visor.

16/1

4th

7

(3)

22nd Jan 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:25 Southwell (AW)

Tootsie

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

0-15 for Tim Easterby and beaten four times for new stable since December 29; latest effort was a bit better but she will need to raise her game again to take this.

10/1

Form: 37464- CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Respectable in a 3l defeat at Lingfield last month (1m) but this 10yo is bidding to end a long losing run on his 100th career start; others preferred.
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4th

9

(4)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Bath

Eye Of The Water

8st 5lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Ronald Harris

Some fair efforts on AW during the winter and he hit the frame plenty of times on turf last year; hard to rule out a good run after a short break but he's not won since 2023 and others are preferred.

12/1

4th

2

(4)

10th Feb 2026

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1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:18 Lingfield (AW)

Eye Of The Water

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ronald Harris

Remains capable of picking up occasional prize-money and hit the frame plenty of times last year; however, his losing sequence continues to grow.

5/1

50/1

Form: 008/87

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Strike-rate of 1-49 and comfortably held in both his races after a long absence.
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8th

7

(5)

10th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Musaytir

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Joe Ponting

Hasn't been in top form this year and finished eighth of nine over C&D last week; others appeal more.

50/1

8th

6

(5)

2nd Mar 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Musaytir

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Joe Ponting

Largely poor form since his sole success, which was three years ago.

40/1

8th

11

(8)

16th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Musaytir

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

Largely unconvincing form since recording sole success, which was three years ago.

50/1

Form: 21397- D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Dual 7f winner on the AW but a modest strike-rate overall and last win was in a classified race; could still run well off a realistic mark.
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8th

10

(3)

23rd Feb 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buttercross Flyer

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Won a classified race at Lingfield (7f, AW) last summer; short of her best in three runs this winter though and she needs a full revival.

25/1

8th

1

(9)

6th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buttercross Flyer

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Scott Dixon

Not as her best in handicaps lately, but she was successful the last time she raced at this level at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in August; has run well over C&D and a player; stable also runs Embarked.

6/1

7th

6

(2)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buttercross Flyer

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Dual 7f winner on the AW but a modest strike-rate overall and last win was in a classified race; could still run well off a realistic mark.

14/1

9/2

Form: 76717- CD

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Below par at Newcastle two months ago but a winner here the time before off only 3lb lower and he does run this track well; likely contender from a good draw.
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2nd

2

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bungle Bay

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have come here, five over this trip including in a 0-55 handicap six weeks ago; 1-1 at this level and very much respected.

5/1

2nd

5

(9)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bungle Bay

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have been at this track (five over C&D) but has been below his best this year and doesn't look ready to strike.

7/1

8th

9

(10)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Bungle Bay

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: James Evans

Wolverhampton specialist who doesn't run often on turf these days and rarely goes this far; not in much form on the AW this year and isn't obviously fancied.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3872-8

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Best run was here two starts back when runner-up but that was over 6f and he's disappointed since; stamina to prove.
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1st

7

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mythical Isle

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

0-11; has made the frame a few times over 6f here and makes his debut at this level, but he does have something to prove back up in trip; tongue-tie removed after one use.

16/1

9th

7

(1)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mythical Isle

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Patrick Morris

Maiden who's turned in three solid efforts in C&D handicaps, latterly when hampered late behind East Tyrone a fortnight ago; one to consider in a first-time tongue-tie.

6/1

4th

4

(6)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mythical Isle

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

0-9 but he's gone close over C&D in two of his last four runs including a strong-finishing third last month; on the same mark here and he's a big player if he can back that up.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £14.30
Straight Forecast £13.79
Tricast £21.59
Trifecta £33.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Homme De Fer

Telegraph:

How's The Guvnor

Daily Mail:

Bungle Bay

NEWMARKET:

Tootsie

The Times:

Fistral Beach

RP RATINGS:

Homme De Fer

POSTDATA:

Homme De Fer

The Guardian:

Homme De Fer

Daily Mirror:

Homme De Fer

The Star:

Homme De Fer

The Sun:

How's The Guvnor

Daily Record:

How's The Guvnor

D Express:

Bungle Bay