January 30 / 17.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.30

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BetMGM Supports Safer Gambling Classified Stakes (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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BetMGM Supports Safer Gambling Classified Stakes (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 065-33

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
0-18 but has been placed on his last two starts in classified company at Southwell (7f, Tapeta); pedigree suggests that this return to further could be beneficial and he looks a player.
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8th

4

(5)

27th Aug 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Captain Pickles

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Never figured at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) four weeks ago, but his previous form on Tapeta this year reads well (33161123) including a win over C&D; major player if putting that latest effort behind him.

7/1

8th

6

(8)

30th Jul 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Pickles

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Well held on turf at Carlisle last time (first start for 54 days) but all three of his wins have been on the AW, two over 8.6f at this track; the return to this surface is a positive and he could go well.

14/1

6th

1

(9)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:39 Carlisle

Captain Pickles

10st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Hit a good vein of form on AW earlier in the year, winning three times including over this sort of trip at Wolverhampton in March; 0-11 on turf but it was a fair effort when fifth at Doncaster last June and he's not ruled out.

5/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 27-943 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
C&D winner this time last year; several of his better efforts have been here but he's been off the boil for a while and has a bit to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

8

(8)

28th Mar 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Dash Power

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Gained sole win in a classified event and has made the frame several times at that level in 2026; not the percentage call returned to a handicap and going into unknown territory trip-wise.

16/1

6th

2

(2)

14th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Dash Power

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

The winner of just one of his 42 starts but that success came in a 0-50 classified event on Tapeta and when ridden by Billy Loughnane (record on him reads 122425); finished in front of Hopjes when second over C&D ten days ago; should be involved again.

5/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 9405-7

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in 14 starts but has shown occasional promise; however, beaten a long way in a similar contest on latest start.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Delila

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Patrick Morris

Maiden (0-20); placed three times on Tapeta (here and Wolverhampton) for Iain Jardine earlier this year; first run for this trainer (fifth) was fine but took a backward step latest; returns from a two-month absence; isn't discounted.

13/2

8th

9

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Delila

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Patrick Morris

Placed three times on Tapeta for Iain Jardine at the start of the year, including over C&D; now 0-19, but ran respectably when fifth of 12 over C&D on stable debut last month; one of the likelier players.

8/1

5th

4

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Delila

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Placed three times at this level on Tapeta for Iain Jardine at the start of the year, including over C&D; now 0-18, but still holds each-way claims again on debut for her new yard.

7/1

4th
10 (6)
Sold Out

16/1

Form: 0096-5

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in nine attempts, including over C&D on his penultimate start; more needed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

11

(10)

26th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Sold Out

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Mackie

Career best when making all in Newcastle classified (1m) last month; hasn't matched that in three subsequent starts but he lost a shoe when back in a classified last time; probable contender with Billy Loughnane taking over.

7/1

5th

10

(3)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sold Out

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Mackie

Off the mark in classified event at Newcastle (1m) in February and has continued in good form, fourth in 1m handicap there ten days ago; big shout at these weights.

5/1

4th

4

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sold Out

9st 7lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Mackie

Opened his account in classified event over C&D in February and not discredited back in handicap company when fourth of nine at Lingfield (1m) 13 days ago; possibilities despite 3lb weights rise.

4/1

6/1

Form: 73-075 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Moderate performer but has won three times, including here over 1m4f; not disgraced at this level on his last two starts (both 9.5f) but now drops even further in trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

9

(7)

17th Mar 2026

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trusty Scout

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Derek Shaw

Winless since 2023 and isn't up to much these days; had plenty of chances at this level of late and only holds outside claims.

16/1

6th

10

(7)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trusty Scout

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Derek Shaw

3-69 and his current losing run is up to 25; others preferred.

16/1

5th

8

(8)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Trusty Scout

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Three-time winner but the latest of those wins came in November 2023; fifth in two starts at Wolverhampton in January but he was well beaten at Newcastle (1m, AW) 13 days ago; others preferred.

16/1

Form: 47343- C

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
7f course winner; pops up in the frame now and again at around 1m; better efforts largely here; off since September and not usually at his best after a break.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

17

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

16:35 Chepstow

Scarfo

8st 2lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

No problem if the ground eases further having won on soft ground over C&D in June, but he is just 2-38 and has a mountain to climb from 13lb out of the weights.

33/1

3rd

8

(5)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Scarfo

8st 7lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

Sole win from 23 turf starts came over C&D in June; two good efforts in his next two course starts (on good and good to firm) but his finishing effort was muted over C&D nine days ago; in the thick of it on the earlier form.

7/1

6th

10

(1)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

16:26 Chepstow

Scarfo

9st 5lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

C&D winner on soft ground in June and has continued to run well, last time back over 7f and just ahead of Ajrad; another solid candidate to consider.

9/1

9/2

Form: 72-546 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner; would have claims if in the form of his close second here (7f) last November but needs to step up on what he's produced since, now going back up in trip.
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4th

3

(4)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:48 Lingfield (AW)

Headshot

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Over a year since last successful and he needs to step up on recent efforts, including at this level.

8/1

7th

2

(3)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Headshot

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Dual C&D winner; would have claims if in the form of his close second here (7f) last November but needs to step up on what he's produced since, now going back up in trip.

9/2

20/1

Form: 3369-8 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Veteran of eight AW wins (7f-1m1f) when trained in France; acts on Tapeta though his better form on the surface has been at Southwell.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

9

(4)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Mr Slicker

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Sarah Hollinshead

On a long losing run; placed over C&D on his penultimate start but failed to back it up here last week (1m); others have more pressing claims.

16/1

7th

6

(5)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Mr Slicker

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Veteran whose eight wins came on the AW in France; returned to form when third here over 7f eight days ago and now needs to back that up; return to 1m is no problem.

10/1

3rd

5

(3)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Mr Slicker

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Veteran whose eight wins came on the AW in France in his younger days; little of late to suggest he will prove a threat here.

25/1

Form: 6600-9

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
7.5f turf winner who is hard to recommend on anything she has produced since the start of last year; visor goes on.
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10th

9

(4)

16th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blueandtangerine

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Showed best form in turf events in 2024; poor efforts this winter, taking AW record to 0-5; enough to prove.

20/1

9th

8

(10)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blueandtangerine

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

7.5f turf winner who is hard to recommend on anything she has produced since the start of last year; visor goes on.

12/1

13th

6

(13)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Blueandtangerine

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Beverley fillies' maiden winner (7.5f, good to firm; 8-1) in August 2024; could strip fitter for recent Newcastle run (1m; last of six) which came after 166 days off; easing mark, plus the presence of a 7lb claimer, means she merits a market check.

20/1

14/1

Form: 1060-0 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner in similar events to this and has saved her better efforts for this surface; well below par since winning here last March; plenty to prove in first-time cheekpieces.
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9th

10

(1)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Quick Away

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Kevin Frost

Won two 0-50 classified events here (8.6f) early last year and finished third of nine over this trip in between, but it did appear to expose her stamina; others preferred.

12/1

4th

5

(6)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Quick Away

9st 1lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: Kevin Frost

Won twice at Wolverhampton over 8.5f last year but she's been below her best in five starts since the latest of those wins; cheekpieces which were worn last time are now removed, and the tongue-tie returns.

33/1

10th

5

(8)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Quick Away

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Dual C&D winner in similar events to this and has saved her better efforts for this surface; well below par since winning here last March; plenty to prove in first-time cheekpieces.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.40
Straight Forecast £15.16
Trifecta £74.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Captain Pickles

Daily Mail:

Blueandtangerine

Telegraph:

Quick Away

The Star:

Dash Power

The Times:

Trusty Scout

POSTDATA:

Headshot

The Guardian:

Captain Pickles

D Express:

Captain Pickles

Daily Mirror:

Captain Pickles

The Sun:

Captain Pickles

Daily Record:

Captain Pickles