February 02 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • 2m 0f 120y
  • Class 5
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 61391- CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Clearcut win over C&D in the autumn and he got back on the scoresheet with a comfortable success here (1m6f) in December; up 3lb but that was a personal best and he's a major player again back up in trip.
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12th

3

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Francesco Baracca

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Best form on AW but has won on turf and it was his best effort on grass when third of six at Newbury (2m, good; plugged on) three weeks ago; each-way shout.

10/1

3rd

8

(8)

17th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

16:20 Newbury

Francesco Baracca

8st 5lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Has done best on AW, including three wins at Wolverhampton (1m6f/2m) in the last six months; well held at Lingfield two weeks ago but has a modest record there; has won twice on turf, latterly on good ground at Bath (1m6f) last June but none of his turf form matches today's mark.

25/1

8th

4

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Francesco Baracca

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Something of a Wolverhampton specialist (3-5) though he has won on Polytrack at Kempton; the drop to 1m4f didn't help last time so the return to a longer distance should help, but his high draw may not be ideal even over this trip.

18/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 41319- CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won twice over C&D in the autumn and he had an excuse in his final run last year (finished lame); returns after another short break but he's only 3lb higher than for his last success and is still unexposed at this trip; dangerous.
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7th

5

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:07 Ffos Las

Sneaky Blinder

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Robert Stephens

Five-time AW winner who is 1-17 on grass and finished tailed off in a match last week at Chepstow; did run well the time before but that was on the AW; due a 1lb drop.

10/1

2nd

2

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Chepstow

Sneaky Blinder

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Stephens

Only 1-16 on turf Flat and 5-25 on the AW, but latest return to form at Kempton (2m) bodes well for him giving Hope Rising something to think about.

100/30

3rd

2

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:45 Kempton (AW)

Sneaky Blinder

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Robert Stephens

Two course wins to his name from four starts; none of his six victories have come off a mark quite this high and he's lost his way since going in at Wolverhampton in March; needs a revival.

10/1

40/1

  • Place: £13.00

Form: /5460- CD

Last run: 86 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who is very well treated on old form but last win was in February 2023 and he's finished tailed off here (1m6f/2m) in last two runs; has lots to prove after another break.
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5th

2

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:08 Kempton (AW)

Fleurman

9st 10lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Multiple winner, mostly at about 2m and is 1lb higher than when scoring over C&D in March; matched that effort back here next time, before a below-par effort on soft at Haydock latest; will be a player if bouncing back.

15/2

5th

3

(2)

21st May 2026

Soft

2m 0f 45y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Fleurman

9st 8lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Patrick Morris

Won at Kempton (2m, AW) in March and solid third there (2m, AW) last month; rarely seen on turf nowadays but he was effective on grass early in his career (particularly on slow ground); visor replaces cheekpieces; respected.

7/2

3rd

2

(6)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:50 Kempton (AW)

Fleurman

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Not as good now but the handicapper's been quick to ease off and he showed the right attitude to end a losing run over C&D 12 days ago; a 2lb rise seems fair and that won't have hurt his confidence.

5/2

OUR TIP

9/2

Form: 12215-

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner, with three on the Flat (1m4f) and one over hurdles (2m3f); out of sorts in last three hurdle runs and he returned to the Flat with a respectable fifth here (9.4f; first run after wind surgery) in December; this is a very different test but he had a close call over 2m at Newcastle last spring and he's in the mix; tongue-tie reapplied.
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5th

2

(2)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

18:00 Windsor

Market House

10st 13lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: James Owen

Versatile sort having won on turf, AW and over hurdles; 2lb lower than for his last Flat success but this trip looks sharp enough; Ruby Criscuolo rode a winner for the stable at Wolverhampton last month; yard also runs Wrist Art.

9/2

3rd

2

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Market House

9st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Made hay initially for this yard last March-June; pretty consistent this year but with only the one win (with first-time visor over hurdles in April) and he may again have to settle for minor honours.

6/1

2nd

2

31st May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

17:07 Fakenham

Market House

11st 13lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: James Owen

Consistent on the Flat/over hurdles this year, and deserved last month's narrow win at Plumpton (2m, good; only time he wore a visor); can remain very competitive after 3lb rise.

7/4

Form: 14957- C

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner, who scored at Thirsk (1m6f) last summer; now 2lb lower than for that win but he's struggled since and was tailed off here in December; lots to prove and he's never won over this far.
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7th

3

(6)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

18:00 Windsor

Green Team

10st 13lb

J: Miss Grace Littmoden

T: Nick Littmoden

Third start for new yard when winning at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) under Grace Littmoden in May; 4lb rise fair enough and the return to turf shouldn't be a problem back from a short break; shortlisted.

7/2

1st

8

29th May 2026

Standard

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

5/1

Form: 57/11- CD

Last run: 280 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Tailed off over hurdles in last two starts but he won two in a row on AW early last year and the first leg was over C&D; still looks feasibly treated and and has claims if he can revive back in this sphere.
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4

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

16:05 Fontwell

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11st 3lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Gary Brown

Showed career-best form when scoring by 9l here (2mf, good) in June, his second hurdle win; went up 8lb for that and returned with a low-key Flat run this month but will be fine over today's longer trip; respected.

5/2

6th

3

(8)

5th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:50 Kempton (AW)

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10st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Gary Brown

Six wins over 1m6f-16.5f on the Flat including four on the AW; comfortable winner over hurdles in June and a major player.

9/1

1st

1

10th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

16:30 Fontwell

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12st 0lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Gary Brown

Has six wins on the Flat; sole success in this sphere came at this track (2m5f, good) in August 2024; still 6lb above his winning mark but was still in contention when brought down at the last flight over C&D (good) in April; holds place claims.

11/2

16/1

Form: 47766- C

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Five-time course winner, but he's never scored beyond 1m2f and his last success was in November 2023; well handicapped on his old form but he's been well held in last four starts and latest was over 1m6f here last month; opposable.
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8th

5

(6)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Civil Law

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roger Teal

Five-time course winner, but he's never scored beyond 1m2f and his last success was in November 2023; well handicapped on his old form but he's been well held in last four starts and latest was over 1m6f here last month; opposable.

16/1

Form: /5157/ D

Last run: 773 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Good third of 15 over hurdles in December, on her second run after a long absence; now switches back to Flat but she's well treated on old form, including a 2m win on Tapeta at Newcastle; one to keep an eye on.
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5th

6

7th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:37 Hereford

East End Girl

11st 6lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Alastair Ralph

C&D winner who posted a solid third of 15 back over C&D in December; comes here on the back of a recent run on the Flat so can't be dismissed.

7/1

9th

7

(7)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

East End Girl

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Alastair Ralph

Good third of 15 over hurdles in December, on her second run after a long absence; now switches back to Flat but she's well treated on old form, including a 2m win on Tapeta at Newcastle; one to keep an eye on.

12/1

Form: 75-9

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £17.40
Straight Forecast £21.21
Tricast £688.44
Trifecta £251.40

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SPOTLIGHT:

Francesco Baracca

POSTDATA:

Market House

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Francesco Baracca

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NEWMARKET:

Market House

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