Wolverhampton Races & Results Tomform Sunday 7th January 2024

There were 22 Races on Sunday 7th January 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Naas, 7 races at Plumpton, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 7th January 2024

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
10
(10) Charlie's Choice (3/1 +63%)
Charlie's Choice

3
3/1(+63%)
(10) Charlie's Choice 3/1, After 12 weeks off, still green when fourth of 11 in handicap (7/2) at this C&D 11 days ago, left poorly placed. Could still have more to offer.
0-6; finished closer on last two outings, latterly when a never-nearer fourth over C&D.
9
(9) Further Measure (9/1 +25%)
Further Measure

9
9/1(+25%)
(9) Further Measure 9/1, Course winner. Fared no better than on stable debut when ninth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 18/1) 33 days ago. Return to this longer trip should suit, but others still more persuasive at present.
Never figured for new yard over 1m last two runs; usually seen over further than this too.
3
(3) Russian Virtue (9/1 -157%)
Russian Virtue

9
9/1(-157%)
(3) Russian Virtue 9/1, Successful at Newcastle on last Flat run in March 2023. Has been in good form over hurdles, making it 3 wins from his last 4 starts when beating sole rival in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17f, heavy, 2/5) 35 days ago. Major player.
Did well last January-March when last seen on Flat; in cracking form over hurdles since.
1
(1) Shaheen Saqaar (11/4 -10%)
Shaheen Saqaar

2.75
11/4(-10%)
(1) Shaheen Saqaar 11/4, Showed improved form when getting off the mark in 10-runner handicap at this C&D (5/2) 8 days ago, scoring in good style. May do better still so he's not taken lightly.
Major player despite 6lb rise after his clearcut, breakthrough win over C&D eight days ago.
6
(6) Prince Ali (12/1 -20%)
Prince Ali

12
12/1(-20%)
(6) Prince Ali 12/1, Course winner. Drawn widest when sixth of 11 in handicap (10/1) at this course (8.6f) 28 days ago. Had been in good heart previously, so no surprise to see him bounce back.
Highly competitive in most of his appearances at Wolverhampton (8.6f/9.4f) last year.
2
(2) Masqool (13/2 +13%)
Masqool

6.5
13/2(+13%)
(2) Masqool 13/2, Course winner. Not seen to best effect when seventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 6/1) 16 days ago, keeping on when short of room final 1f. Capable of getting involved as he drops back down in grade.
Has shown enough off reduced marks to suggest he should not be far away.
8
(8) Verona Star (13/2 +19%)
Verona Star

6.5
13/2(+19%)
(8) Verona Star 13/2, Did well under the circumstances when second of 8 in handicap (13/2) at this course (8.6f) 8 days ago, coming from further back than ideal. Remains early days with current yard, so he merits consideration back up in trip.
Running-on second of eight here (8.6f) eight days ago on second start for new stable.
5
(5) Rise Hall (14/1 -56%)
Rise Hall

14
14/1(-56%)
(5) Rise Hall 14/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2019. Run best excused when tenth of 11 in handicap (7/2) at Newcastle (8f) 54 days ago, no room around 2f out and shuffled back. Lurks on a dangerous mark with visor reapplied.
Closer on penultimate start and didn't get the best of runs when joint-favourite on latest.
12
(12) Hotspur Harry (25/1 +0%)
Hotspur Harry

25
25/1(+0%)
(12) Hotspur Harry 25/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Again below form when twelfth of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 22/1) 87 days ago, very slowly away.
Back from three months off and his peak mark last year was 11lb higher.
7
(7) Franco Grasso (50/1 -213%)
Franco Grasso

50
50/1(-213%)
(7) Franco Grasso 50/1, Stepped up on recent outing when fifth of 12 in handicap (50/1) at Southwell (11.1f) 17 days ago. Needs to build on his latest run with cheekpieces back on.
Has never raced over a trip this short and his AW record is not compelling.
11
(11) Still Standing (100/1 -203%)
Still Standing

100
100/1(-203%)
(11) Still Standing 100/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. After a couple of below-par efforts over hurdles, ran poorly back on the Flat when ninth of 11 in handicap (125/1) at this C&D 11 days ago. Best watched.
Recent runs, including two here, do not suggest he's about to break his losing sequence.
LTO Selection:

17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

SHAHEEN SAQAAR was an impressive C&D winner eight days ago and Ed Dunlop's gelding commands plenty of respect on the back of that performance, despite a 6lb rise in the ratings. Russian Virtue merits consideration on his return to the Flat after scoring over hurdles last month, while Tio Mio and Verona Star are others to consider in a wide-open event.

RUSSIAN VIRTUE has proved better than ever over hurdles of late, battling well when making it 3 wins from his last 4 starts at Carlisle in December, and he can score again from a workable mark back on the level. The main danger could be Shaheen Saqaar, who opened his account in good style at this C&D last time, with Verona Star another to note.

Plenty have each-way interest but SHAHEEN SAQAAR appeals most, with scope for further improvement following his recent breakthrough win.


17:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
3
(3) Dream Of Hope (6/4 -36%)
Dream Of Hope

1.5
6/4(-36%)
(3) Dream Of Hope 6/4, Promising type. Much better effort when third of 12 in novice event at Lingfield (8f, AW) 72 days ago. Open to improvement.
Sets the standard and today's extra yardage seems sure to bring her on some more.
7
(7) Ville Natale (9/4 +59%)
Ville Natale

2.25
9/4(+59%)
(7) Ville Natale 9/4, Nathaniel filly. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart 1¼m-1½m winner Zambezi Sun. 7/1 and hooded, third of 7 in novice at Chelmsford City (8f) on debut 24 days ago, needing stiffer test. Should progress.
Held up off a steady pace at Chelmsford (1m) and yet came home nicely for third.
4
(4) Fairy Glen (12/1 +25%)
Fairy Glen

12
12/1(+25%)
(4) Fairy Glen 12/1, Farhh filly. Dam 1¼m-16.2f winner. Eighth of 13 in maiden at Kempton (8f, 16/1) on debut 18 days ago.
Has shown the least of those with form after finishing down the field at Kempton.
6
(6) La Fleur Petrus (13/2 +13%)
La Fleur Petrus

6.5
13/2(+13%)
(6) La Fleur Petrus 13/2, Street Boss filly. Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner), half-sister to useful 10.5f winner Hug And A Kiss. 20/1, fourth of 11 in novice at this course (8.6f) on debut 22 days ago, not ideally placed. Likely to improve.
From off the pace she couldn't land a serious blow at Wolverhampton but ran well.
5
(5) Hail The Flag (16/1 -129%)
Hail The Flag

16
16/1(-129%)
(5) Hail The Flag 16/1, Sea The Stars filly. Half-sister to useful French 2-y-o 9f winner Parade Music and French/US winner up to 9.5f Parauari. Dam, French 1½m winner, half-sister to 11f-15f winner Pretty Tough and winner up to 10.5f Pirate Bay (both useful).
Lacks experience but she's interesting on paper; dam is from the family of Stradivarius.
9
(9) Windcrack (17/2 -55%)
Windcrack

8.5
17/2(-55%)
(9) Windcrack 17/2, Cracksman filly. Dam, 1½m winner, closely related to smart winner up to 14.4f Duretto out of useful 9f-1½m winner Landinium. Third of 8 in novice (22/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) on debut 32 days ago, very slowly away. Should improve.
Has a stout pedigree so her keeping-on third at Lingfield was encouraging.
2
(2) College Choir (22/1 -340%)
College Choir

22
22/1(-340%)
(2) College Choir 22/1, Nathaniel filly. Sister to useful winner up to 1½m Sound of Cannons and closely related to 1½m-2m winner Ghadbbaan and 16.6f winner Breccia. Dam, 9f-1¼m winner, sister to very smart 1m-1¼m winner Chorist. One to note.
From a fine family and market confidence would heighten interest.
8
(8) Warbler (28/1 -100%)
Warbler

28
28/1(-100%)
(8) Warbler 28/1, Bated Breath filly. Dam, 12.3f winner, closely related to multiple Group 1 winner up to 2½m Fame And Glory. 18/1, fourth of 10 in novice at Lingfield (8f, AW) 32 days ago.
Beaten in the region of 9l in 1m novices at Kempton and Lingfield; others have shown more.
1
(1) Ashkhabad (150/1 -50%)
Ashkhabad

150
150/1(-50%)
(1) Ashkhabad 150/1, Unplaced in pair of bumpers. Off 12 months.
Good Flat pedigree but now a 6yo and has finished down the field in two bumpers.
LTO Selection:

17:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

DREAM OF HOPE took a big step forward from her debut when a close third at Lingfield last time and she could be hard to beat if finding further progression. Windcrack displayed plenty of promise when making the frame on her racecourse bow last month and the daughter of Cracksman is an obvious threat to the selection. College Choir is a noteworthy newcomer along with Hail The Flag.

DREAM OF HOPE was very green on her debut at Newmarket in September and duly left that well behind when third at Lingfield the following month. She remains with potential and should be well up to winning an ordinary novice such as this. Windcrack did well to make a place after a very slow start at Lingfield and is next best ahead of Ville Natale, who shaped as if this stiffer test will suit at Chelmsford.

After hitting a flat spot, DREAM OF HOPE was a strong finisher at Lingfield and can improve for this flatter track and longer trip.


18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
12
(12) Artisan Dancer (3/1 +40%)
Artisan Dancer

3
3/1(+40%)
(12) Artisan Dancer 3/1, Three wins from 15 runs last year. 9/4, creditable second of 12 in handicap at this course (14f) 11 days ago. Should give another good account.
Keeps running well but it's been in defeat when favourite on last seven starts.
7
(7) Thirtyfourstitches (7/2 +46%)
Thirtyfourstitches

3.5
7/2(+46%)
(7) Thirtyfourstitches 7/2, Useful jumps winner. Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Significantly up in trip. Shaped encouragingly at Wolverhampton last time and should do better now handicapping.
Still a fairly useful hurdler, which makes this opening Flat mark look attractive.
6
(6) Savvy Brilliance (7/4 +13%)
Savvy Brilliance

1.75
7/4(+13%)
(6) Savvy Brilliance 7/4, Scored here in November before producing a career best when following up in 12-runner handicap at Southwell (14.1f) 26 days ago, easily. Looks the one to beat from 9 lb higher mark.
Made the running to justify favouritism here (1m4f) and at Southwell (1m6f); on the up.
1
(1) Award Dancer (9/1 +0%)
Award Dancer

9
9/1(+0%)
(1) Award Dancer 9/1, Latest win at Redcar in October. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 50/1) 16 days ago, faring best of those held up. Not taken lightly.
Wind surgery before close fourth over 2m at Southwell 16 days ago, finishing strongly.
5
(5) Caldwell (11/1 -100%)
Caldwell

11
11/1(-100%)
(5) Caldwell 11/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 17 days ago. Remains well treated on best form and should be in the mix again.
2-6 on AW; won well on Southwell Tapeta (2m) under Elle-May Croot on second run for yard.
8
(8) Simiyann (14/1 +0%)
Simiyann

14
14/1(+0%)
(8) Simiyann 14/1, Offered something to work on having first run since leaving Francis-Henri Graffard when fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (9.5f) on UK debut 19 days ago. Will need to go forward now stepping up in trip.
80-1 in an amateurs' race when promising fifth of 11 here (9.4f) on British/handicap debut.
2
(2) C'mon Kenny (14/1 -100%)
C'mon Kenny

14
14/1(-100%)
(2) C'mon Kenny 14/1, Latest win at Kempton in October. Ninth of 14 in handicap (6/1) at Kempton (16f) 48 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Better than he was able to show there and isn't dismissed.
Won at Kempton (2m) in October and not disgraced over that C&D on his only start since.
11
(11) First Charge (33/1 -106%)
First Charge

33
33/1(-106%)
(11) First Charge 33/1, C&D winner. 10/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at this course (14f) 11 days ago, very slowly away. Dropped to a handy mark but concerns about regular slow breaks mean he's hard to have confidence in.
Habitual slow-starter and fluffed the stalls completely on last two outings; risky.
3
(3) Alpine Stroll (40/1 -100%)
Alpine Stroll

40
40/1(-100%)
(3) Alpine Stroll 40/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 50/1, first run since leaving Ed De Giles when fourth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 18 days ago. Others preferred.
2-34; recent debut for new yard at Lingfield was satisfactory; might not be far away.
9
(9) Ragosina (40/1 -100%)
Ragosina

40
40/1(-100%)
(9) Ragosina 40/1, Won at Newmarket in June for James Ferguson. Went backwards from hurdling debut when 16/1, 28¾ lengths seventh of 9 to Wodhooh in juvenile hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Others make greater appeal.
Competitive on 1m2f/1m4f form on turf last year for James Ferguson; two hurdle races since.
10
(10) Smart Champion (40/1 -60%)
Smart Champion

40
40/1(-60%)
(10) Smart Champion 40/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Tenth of 11 in handicap (33/1) at Southwell (16.5f) 16 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Has slipped down the weights but little encouragement from recent starts.
9yo who was 0-11 last year despite coming steadily down the weights; new headgear.
4
(4) Golden Keeper (100/1 -614%)
Golden Keeper

100
100/1(-614%)
(4) Golden Keeper 100/1, Fifth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f, 3/1). Off 94 days. First run for yard after leaving S. P. C. Woods. Cheekpieces back on. Others make greater appeal.
Stays 1m6f and one of his two attempts at this trip was also creditable; left Sean Woods.
LTO Selection:

18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

ARTISAN DANCER has been running consistently well in defeat of late and the step back up to 2m could see him return to winning ways. That said, Savvy Brilliance arrives here seeking a hat-trick and he merits the utmost respect as a result, while the recent Southwell winner Caldwell edges out C'mon Kenny and Award Dancer to be best of the rest.

A good contest for the grade, with the rapidly-improving SAVVY BRILLIANCE fancied to complete the hat-trick having bolted up at Southwell last month. Caldwell resumed winning ways last month and is still well treated on his best form, so also ranks high on the shortlist, with Award Dancer and Artisan Dancer others to consider.

Most could be in with a decent shout. SAVVY BRILLIANCE is selected to complete the hat-trick now that he is upped in trip again.


18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 9f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
10
(10) Summa Peto (4/1 +56%)
Summa Peto

4
4/1(+56%)
(10) Summa Peto 4/1, C&D winner. Off 7 months and shaped encouragingly on his first run since leaving Keith Dalgleish when fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 51 days ago. Can build on it.
14lb below peak mark; new yard (second run for them) may well have something to work with.
9
(9) True Statesman (5/1 +23%)
True Statesman

5
5/1(+23%)
(9) True Statesman 5/1, Creditable ½-length third of 8 to Ernie's Valentine in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 8 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time and can go well again.
Wandered once hitting the front when close C&D third latest; now has headgear first time.
8
(8) Borgi (5/1 +44%)
Borgi

5
5/1(+44%)
(8) Borgi 5/1, C&D winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 11 in handicap (11/2) at Chelmsford City (10f) 31 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.
C&D winner; mixed messages, having sparked only once from four starts last season.
7
(7) Ernie's Valentine (7/1 -8%)
Ernie's Valentine

7
7/1(-8%)
(7) Ernie's Valentine 7/1, Improved on recent efforts for his new yard to win 8-runner handicap at this C&D 8 days ago by ½ length from Bass Player. Up 2 lb but he did well to come off a modest pace there so another bold showing is on the cards.
Won from Bass Player and True Statesman over C&D eight days ago on second run for new yard.
4
(4) Chantico (10/1 +0%)
Chantico

10
10/1(+0%)
(4) Chantico 10/1, First run since leaving Roger Varian when eighth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 15/2) 18 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not taken lightly at these weights if back on song.
Ex-Roger Varian; prominent long way at Kempton 18 days ago on yard debut; cheekpieces now.
12
(12) Cosmos Raj (12/1 -33%)
Cosmos Raj

12
12/1(-33%)
(12) Cosmos Raj 12/1, Gained first AW win in 9-runner handicap at Newcastle (8f, 11/4) 10 days ago. Visor replaces cheekpieces and in the mix once more.
Should have a say if first-time visor (replacing usual cheekpieces) has no adverse effect.
2
(2) Bass Player (13/2 +13%)
Bass Player

6.5
13/2(+13%)
(2) Bass Player 13/2, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 4/1, good ½-length second of 8 to Ernie's Valentine in handicap at this C&D 8 days ago. Unreliable sort, though.
No win since debut but split two of these rivals with close call over C&D eight days ago.
1
(1) Titan Rock (17/2 +6%)
Titan Rock

8.5
17/2(+6%)
(1) Titan Rock 17/2, Course winner. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (10/1) at this course (7.2f) 29 days ago. Up in trip. Merits consideration.
Looks in good enough form to be thereabouts if he sees it out on first run beyond 1m.
6
(6) Hartswood (18/1 -29%)
Hartswood

18
18/1(-29%)
(6) Hartswood 18/1, Latest win at Ayr in October. 12/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 43 days ago so needs to bounce back.
Lesser efforts last three outings, latest here six weeks ago on just his fifth AW start.
11
(11) Law Supreme (25/1 -79%)
Law Supreme

25
25/1(-79%)
(11) Law Supreme 25/1, Sixth of 8 in handicap at this course (9.5f, 40/1) 12 days ago, needing stronger gallop. No forlorn hope.
100-1 and 40-1 when never threatening for new stable; could be on his way back.
5
(5) Maysong (33/1 -175%)
Maysong

33
33/1(-175%)
(5) Maysong 33/1, 12/1, respectable eighth of 16 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good), not clear run. Off 92 days but can't be discounted.
Sole AW win (25 races) was in 2019; he does not look the best handicapped in this sphere.
LTO Selection:

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 9f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

BASS PLAYER (second) was defeated by Ernie's Valentine when the pair met over C&D last month, but the former, who has been operating from a reduced mark in recent starts, can reverse that form on today's revised terms. Cosmos Raj struck at Newcastle 10 days ago and must be respected from just 3lb higher, while others to note include Summa Peto and True Statesman.

Plenty with chances but ERNIE'S VALENTINE has made a really positive start to life with David Loughnane and is fancied to make light of a 2 lb rise for his recent C&D success having overcome a pace bias there. Summa Peto also started out well for a new yard when a C&D fifth last time and is feared most with improvement anticipated ahead of Titan Rock, who could benefit from this step up in trip.

This looks tight. Plenty bring recent recommendations but SUMMA PETO features off a tempting mark on his second run for Mick Appleby.


19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
10
(10) Shoot To Kill (9/1 +55%)
Shoot To Kill

9
9/1(+55%)
(10) Shoot To Kill 9/1, Course winner. Latest win at Lingfield in September. Eighth of 9 in handicap (13/2) back at that venue (10f, AW) 43 days ago. Bounce back anticipated returned to this trip.
Course winner who was in good form prior to being stretched by 1m2f last time.
1
(1) Smoky Mountain (11/10 +63%)
Smoky Mountain

1.1
11/10(+63%)
(1) Smoky Mountain 11/10, Lightly-raced C&D winner. 3/1, very good second of 10 in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago, headway when not clear run from early in straight and running on. Appeals as being on a handy mark and very much one for the shortlist.
Went very close over C&D on handicap debut and he should have more to offer; strong claims.
6
(6) Rock Opera (12/1 -140%)
Rock Opera

12
12/1(-140%)
(6) Rock Opera 12/1, Bounced back to best to win 12-runner handicap (12/1) at this course (6.1f) 45 days ago, helped by being held up in strongly-run race. 3 lb higher mark shouldn't prevent him going well again but will need things to pan out perfectly from widest draw.
Got up late over 6f here last time & this first crack at 7f could prompt further progress.
5
(5) Rogue Thunder (13/2 +35%)
Rogue Thunder

6.5
13/2(+35%)
(5) Rogue Thunder 13/2, Off the mark in maiden company (following wind op) at Chelmsford (7f) in November. Poorly drawn and failed to settle having raced wide when twelfth of 13 in handicap back there (7f) 31 days ago but he's certainly not one to give up on.
Well beaten on h'cap debut but didn't settle out wide; inside draw here; retains potential.
12
(12) Alethiometer (15/2 +32%)
Alethiometer

7.5
15/2(+32%)
(12) Alethiometer 15/2, First run since leaving Michael Dods when good nose second of 12 to Jahidin in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 25/1) 30 days ago, edged out post but nicely clear of remainder. Essentially went the right way last year and she's respected.
Looked as good as ever when going very close at Newcastle on AW/stable debut; respected.
2
(2) Al Marmar (16/1 -60%)
Al Marmar

16
16/1(-60%)
(2) Al Marmar 16/1, Ended time with Andrew Balding badly out of sorts but eased plenty in weights and big step back in right direction on second start for new yard when fifth of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford (7f) 31 days ago. One to keep an eye on.
Eyecatching fifth at Chelmsford on second start for this yard, when denied a clear run.
11
(11) Dutch Kingdom (17/2 +39%)
Dutch Kingdom

8.5
17/2(+39%)
(11) Dutch Kingdom 17/2, Landed back-to-back handicaps here/Lingfield late last year and again ran well despite proving keen early when fifth in a C&D handicap 16 days ago, headed last ½f. Fancied to remain competitive.
Only fifth over C&D in hat-trick bid but wasn't beaten far and has a better draw today.
3
(3) Society Lion (18/1 -100%)
Society Lion

18
18/1(-100%)
(3) Society Lion 18/1, Course winner. Latest win at Windsor in July. 10/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 7 days ago, ridden 2f out and one paced. Draw could have been kinder.
Good 4th off this mark at Lingfield on New Year's Eve but over 6f which seems to suit best.
4
(4) Jahidin (20/1 -150%)
Jahidin

20
20/1(-150%)
(4) Jahidin 20/1, Two wins from 6 runs last year. Latest win at Newcastle in December. 4/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 10 days ago, weakening final 1f. Application of first-time cheekpieces may well have positive effect here.
Won at Newcastle last month; below par there since but not written off now in cheekpieces.
8
(8) Kalganov (25/1 -79%)
Kalganov

25
25/1(-79%)
(8) Kalganov 25/1, Three wins from 15 runs last year. Latest win at Newcastle in December. 13/2, tenth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 22 days ago, slowly away.
Won in first-time cheekpieces at Newcastle last month but disappointing there 8 days later.
7
(7) Beltane (33/1 -313%)
Beltane

33
33/1(-313%)
(7) Beltane 33/1, 18/1, respectable seventh of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 31 days ago, keeping on to be nearest at the finish. Eased 1 lb subsequently and entitled to be sharper with that under his belt.
Returned from break with fair seventh at Chelmsford and could build on that effort.
9
(9) Poetic Force (50/1 -100%)
Poetic Force

50
50/1(-100%)
(9) Poetic Force 50/1, 5-time course winner. Latest win at Brighton (7f) in August. Respectable third of 7 in handicap at Brighton (8f, heavy, 14/1) 80 days ago, headed 1f out, no extra last ½f. May find a few too good back from a break.
Some good runs at Brighton when last seen and has an excellent record here; 80-day break.
LTO Selection:

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

SMOKY MOUNTAIN met trouble at various points on last month's handicap debut, so it was to his credit that the son of Frankel only went down by a neck. The unexposed four-year-old was only raised 1lb for that effort and this looks a decent opportunity for him to go one better. Rock Opera struck over 6f here in November and must be respected upped in trip, while Society Lion appeals most of the remainder.

SMOKY MOUNTAIN arrives easily one of the least exposed and marked himself down as one to be interested in from this sort of mark when runner-up on his handicap debut over C&D 16 days ago, headway when not clear run entering straight and running on. He gets the vote to confirm the promise of that run, with Jahidin, equipped with first-time cheekpieces and Alethiometer heading the dangers. Al Marmar is another to keep an eye on.

The unexposed 4yo SMOKY MOUNTAIN (nap) went very close over C&D on his handicap debut and there can be optimism he's capable of better.


19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 3) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
8
(8) Moon Flight (5/1 +55%)
Moon Flight

5
5/1(+55%)
(8) Moon Flight 5/1, Career best when easily winning 8-runner minor event (10/11) at this C&D 46 days ago on his final run for Sir Mark Prescott. Much respected on his yard/handicap debut.
C&D novice winner for Sir Mark Prescott; could be on a good mark for new, in-form trainer.
9
(9) Night On Earth (7/1 +22%)
Night On Earth

7
7/1(+22%)
(9) Night On Earth 7/1, C&D winner. 9/2, ninth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 16 days ago, unsuited by step up in trip. Back down in trip now with cheekpieces refitted and not dismissed.
Not the force of old but on a dangerous mark and could make bold bid back down in trip.
4
(4) Strong Johnson (9/2 +25%)
Strong Johnson

4.5
9/2(+25%)
(4) Strong Johnson 9/2, Three wins from 19 runs last year. Latest win at Newcastle in November. 11/1, fair second of 9 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 9 days ago. Weighted to go well eased 1 lb.
Won at Newcastle in November & some good runs since (including C&D); could be thereabouts.
7
(7) Conquistador (10/1 -18%)
Conquistador

10
10/1(-18%)
(7) Conquistador 10/1, C&D winner. 8/1, respectable sixth of 7 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 8 days ago. One for the shortlist off a 3 lb lower mark.
C&D winner whose mark continues to fall but others arrive with more compelling claims.
1
(1) Zarzyni (10/3 +5%)
Zarzyni

3.333333
10/3(+5%)
(1) Zarzyni 10/3, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022 but he got back on track when fourth of 7 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) 120 days ago. One to consider.
Form went wrong way last season but he's dropped down the weights and is effective here.
6
(6) Pockley (16/1 -60%)
Pockley

16
16/1(-60%)
(6) Pockley 16/1, Unreliable individual. Latest win at Newcastle in November. 4/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago, running on under a patient ride. Not ruled out if on a going day.
Can lose his race at the start but he could be a contender if things pan out favourably.
5
(5) Diomed Spirit (16/5 +9%)
Diomed Spirit

3.2
16/5(+9%)
(5) Diomed Spirit 16/5, C&D winner who completed a hat-trick in 8-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 31 days ago. Progressing well recently so he merits serious consideration despite taking a 4 lb rise.
Has won his last three; did it cosily last time; clearly progressive and has strong claims.
2
(2) Lihou (25/1 -317%)
Lihou

25
25/1(-317%)
(2) Lihou 25/1, C&D winner. Five wins from 15 runs last year. Latest win at Goodwood in August. Last of 8 in handicap at Chester (5.1f, heavy, 18/1). Off 99 days but the sort to bounce back.
Five 5f handicap wins last year, including here; not ruled out back from a break.
3
(3) Streamline (33/1 -136%)
Streamline

33
33/1(-136%)
(3) Streamline 33/1, Course winner. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm, 10/1). Off 17 months with his fitness to prove and the market can guide.
Handicapper has given him a chance & trainer among winners, but has hefty absence to defy.
11
(11) Kimifive (100/1 -150%)
Kimifive

100
100/1(-150%)
(11) Kimifive 100/1, Latest win at Epsom in August. Last of 6 in handicap (22/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) 58 days ago, very slowly away. Significantly down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Ian Williams with work to do.
Won off this mark last August but struggled since; may be best watched on stable debut.
LTO Selection:

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

There has been no stopping DIOMED SPIRIT, who arrives having completed his hat-trick at Chelmsford last month. A further 4lb rise might not be enough to stop Stuart Williams' in-form gelding, although Strong Johnson should give him plenty to think about. Moon Flight bolted up in a C&D novice event in November and he might have more to offer now switched to handicaps.

Stuart Williams looks to hold a strong hand here and his thriving 4-y-o DIOMED SPIRIT is taken to edge out handily-weighted stablemate Conquistador and complete a fine four-timer. Strong Johnson is another weighted to have a say, while Zarzyni and in-form Moon Flight need factoring in too.

The thriving 4yo DIOMED SPIRIT had more in hand than the neck winning margin suggests at Chelmsford and he can land the four-timer.


20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
6
(6) Voltaic (8/1 -33%)
Voltaic

8
8/1(-33%)
(6) Voltaic 8/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Below form seventh of 12 in handicap at this course (7f, 11/4) 12 days ago, left poorly placed. Can be competitive off this mark but does need things to fall right.
Below best here on Boxing Day; in good heart previously & each-way player if bouncing back.
4
(4) My Boy Jack (8/1 -33%)
My Boy Jack

8
8/1(-33%)
(4) My Boy Jack 8/1, C&D winner in October. Respectable sixth of 11 in C&D handicap 19 days ago. Visor back on.
Two C&D wins last year; below best last time but the headgear change could be a positive.
1
(1) Miss Moonshine (9/2 -80%)
Miss Moonshine

4.5
9/2(-80%)
(1) Miss Moonshine 9/2, Third win of 2023 when seeing off 9 rivals at Lingfield (6f) on New Year's Eve. A penalty is unlikely to prevent another prominent showing from a filly who hails from a yard in form.
Won at Lingfield on New Year's Eve and has strong claims under 5lb penalty.
8
(8) Doves Of Peace (9/4 +36%)
Doves Of Peace

2.25
9/4(+36%)
(8) Doves Of Peace 9/4, Cheekpieces on first time, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, 10/3) 63 days ago. Likely to be in the shake-up again.
Showed pace in cheekpieces over 7f last time; the drop back to 6f is well worth exploring.
5
(5) He's An Angel (10/1 +0%)
He's An Angel

10
10/1(+0%)
(5) He's An Angel 10/1, 5/1, first run since leaving Tim Easterby when tenth of 11 in handicap at this course (5f) 28 days ago, badly hampered final 1f. Has gone close off this mark before.
0-11 but badly hampered over C&D on last month's stable debut; could be in the mix.
9
(9) Indie Skies (10/1 +29%)
Indie Skies

10
10/1(+29%)
(9) Indie Skies 10/1, Below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7f) 16 days ago but had finished runner-up at Kempton prior to that.
Runner-up at Kempton last month but disappointing sixth at Southwell subsequently.
2
(2) Therehegoes (10/1 -25%)
Therehegoes

10
10/1(-25%)
(2) Therehegoes 10/1, Course winner in March who added to tally at Windsor in June. Mostly good efforts later in the summer and had an excuse (second run in 3 days) when below par last time. Should be competitive if ready to roll after 163 days off.
Returns from a break on a competitive mark but he's done his winning at 5f.
3
(3) Mrs Trump (16/1 -45%)
Mrs Trump

16
16/1(-45%)
(3) Mrs Trump 16/1, Runner-up twice on turf over the summer but not at his best when last seen in September. This is only his second outing on AW.
On a handy mark on last summer's turf form but below par in the autumn and now 0-13.
10
(10) Jumira Bridge (18/1 -80%)
Jumira Bridge

18
18/1(-80%)
(10) Jumira Bridge 18/1, Three wins from 18 runs last year, including C&D. Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap (11/1) at Chelmsford City (6f) 27 days ago, nearest finish. Can make presence felt.
10yo who can be inconsistent but some good runs towards end of 2023; could be in shake-up.
7
(7) My Turn Now (25/1 +0%)
My Turn Now

25
25/1(+0%)
(7) My Turn Now 25/1, 22/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 19 days ago. Visor on first time.
Has tumbled down the weights but the first-time visor needs to prompt a revival.
12
(12) Savannah Smiles (28/1 -100%)
Savannah Smiles

28
28/1(-100%)
(12) Savannah Smiles 28/1, Won at Lingfield (AW) in June. Off 3 months, creditable third of 11 in classified event at Lingfield (6f) 3 days ago, nearest finish.
Third in Lingfield classified on Thursday; might not be far away now back in a handicap.
11
(11) Ok Pal (33/1 +0%)
Ok Pal

33
33/1(+0%)
(11) Ok Pal 33/1, Last of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (7f) 63 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Tony Carroll. Watching brief is advised unless the betting suggests otherwise.
Kempton winner but well beaten on last two starts and something to prove on stable debut.
LTO Selection:

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

The Rod Millman stable can do little wrong at present and this looks like an ideal opportunity for MISS MOONSHINE to follow up after a taking success at Lingfield recently. A 5lb penalty will make life tougher, but she should have too much for Voltaic and My Boy Jack, who was runner-up over C&D on his penultimate outing. He's An Angel and Therehegoes are capable of being in the shake-up too.

MISS MOONSHINE might be up to defying a penalty for in-form Rod Millman. Jumira Bridge has been better than the result on both outings since his Chelmsford win in October and heads the dangers along with Doves of Peace and the returning Therehegoes.

Rod Millman's stable is in tremendous form and MISS MOONSHINE can defy a 5lb penalty for her win at Lingfield on New Year's Eve.


20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
11
(11) White Mist (4/1 +0%)
White Mist

4
4/1(+0%)
(11) White Mist 4/1, Visored for 1st time, career best when winning 11-runner handicap (12/1) at this C&D 19 days ago by ½ length from Sisters In The Sky. Has to be taken seriously.
Off mark on 16th run, over C&D in 1st-time visor; strong claims if visor maintains effect.
5
(5) Sisters In The Sky (5/1 -25%)
Sisters In The Sky

5
5/1(-25%)
(5) Sisters In The Sky 5/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Below form sixth of 12 in handicap at this course (7.2f, 4/1) 12 days ago, going off too hard. Latest effort best excused and had been in good order previously.
Went close over C&D two starts ago and could be a contender now back down in trip.
2
(2) Della Mare (7/2 +13%)
Della Mare

3.5
7/2(+13%)
(2) Della Mare 7/2, 12/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Not seen to best effect last time and she's down in grade, so worthy of interest.
Running well in defeat last spring and she may have needed last month's return to action.
9
(9) Miss Calculation (7/1 -17%)
Miss Calculation

7
7/1(-17%)
(9) Miss Calculation 7/1, Course winner. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (11/1) 19 days ago. Can't be discounted.
Encouraging fourth off this reduced mark over C&D three weeks ago; could be involved.
8
(8) Higher Law (9/2 +25%)
Higher Law

4.5
9/2(+25%)
(8) Higher Law 9/2, Eighth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (2/1) 19 days ago. Reportedly struck into last time and blinkers applied now, so not taken lightly.
Went close at Southwell two starts ago and had an excuse when midfield here last time.
1
(1) Beauzon (10/1 -11%)
Beauzon

10
10/1(-11%)
(1) Beauzon 10/1, C&D winner. 25/1, 5 lengths ninth of 11 to White Mist in handicap at this C&D 19 days ago. Has a bit to prove.
C&D winner who has tumbled down the weights, but for good reason.
12
(12) Tommytwohoots (11/1 +21%)
Tommytwohoots

11
11/1(+21%)
(12) Tommytwohoots 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 25/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 23 days ago. Visor back on. Needs to bounce back.
Won over C&D in November but beaten about 5l the next twice.
6
(6) May Remain (20/1 -300%)
May Remain

20
20/1(-300%)
(6) May Remain 20/1, C&D winner. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 17/2) 17 days ago. Back up in trip. Should strip fitter for latest effort, so every chance he'll be back on his game.
Won two in a row here last spring and could improve for last month's comeback run.
7
(7) Stryder (28/1 -12%)
Stryder

28
28/1(-12%)
(7) Stryder 28/1, Last of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 16/1) 18 days ago. Hard to make a case for.
Finished last at Kempton last month after a wind op and others are preferred.
10
(10) Alainn Tu (33/1 -136%)
Alainn Tu

33
33/1(-136%)
(10) Alainn Tu 33/1, C&D winner. Last of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 28/1) 31 days ago. Others make more appeal.
Inconsistent filly with modest strike-rate, but sole win came over C&D off 1lb lower.
4
(4) Queens Award (40/1 -60%)
Queens Award

40
40/1(-60%)
(4) Queens Award 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, first run since leaving Ed Walker when seventh of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 18 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Something to find on form.
Lightly raced 4yo; soundly beaten on stable debut and others are more compelling.
3
(3) Onthebunny (100/1 -300%)
Onthebunny

100
100/1(-300%)
(3) Onthebunny 100/1, 80/1, first run since leaving Mick Channon when last of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 22 days ago, going off too hard. Up in trip.
Tailed off at Newcastle last month when back from long absence and probably best watched.
LTO Selection:

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

DELLA MARE didn't get the clearest of runs on her return from a 199-day break over C&D last month, and she is better judged on the form of her penultimate second here last May. The booking of Hollie Doyle catches the eye and she is narrowly preferred to White Mist (first) and Sisters In The Sky (second), who were separated by just half a length over C&D recently.

WHITE MIST clicked in a first-time visor over C&D last time, beating Sisters In The Sky (who has run since), and that pair make most appeal here. Della Mare is another one to consider dropping in grade.

Hollie Doyle's mount DELLA MARE is handicapped to have a big say on last spring's form and she can improve for last month's comeback.


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