Wolverhampton Races & Results 1 Tuesday 2nd January 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Wolverhampton Races & Results Tomform Tuesday 2nd January 2024

There were 22 Races on Tuesday 2nd January 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Ayr, 7 races at Fakenham, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Tuesday 2nd January 2024

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17:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 9f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (8/1 -100%) Pontius	8 8/1(-100%)	(5) Pontius 8/1, Modest maiden. Runner-up on return from absence at Chelmsford in November but well held here since. Blinkered first time. Has the form to make him of interest down at this level, but stamina to prove; blinkers on.
8	8 (8) (9/2 +55%) Romanovich	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(8) Romanovich 9/2, 13/2, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 83 days ago. Up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Chepstow winner last May, but has a bit to prove returning from another absence.
10	10 (10) (10/1 -33%) Duisker	10 10/1(-33%)	(10) Duisker 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Salisbury (7f, good to firm, 8/1) in June. Back up in trip on return. Also makes tapeta debut. Much less exposed than the majority of these. Down in grade, but may be best watched on return from 198 days off unless market positive.
6	6 (6) (10/3 +58%) Reformed Character	3.333333 10/3(+58%)	(6) Reformed Character 10/3, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Off 19 months, first run since leaving Patrick Leech when creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (9.5f, 33/1) 23 days ago. May build on that. Not beaten far on return from a mammoth absence over 9.5f here last month; each-way claims.
7	7 (7) (11/4 -38%) Reve De Magritte	2.75 11/4(-38%)	(7) Reve De Magritte 11/4, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022 but she did go close over 7f here 7 days ago. Up in trip. Expected to be bang there under Muscutt. Only beaten a neck here (7f) a week ago; return to this trip may suit dropped in class.
1	1 (1) (11/1 -120%) Broughtons Flare	11 11/1(-120%)	(1) Broughtons Flare 11/1, First 2 legs of a hat-trick to start 2023 came over C&D. Might have needed last month's outing after a break and no surprise were he to stage a revival now. Triple C&D winner who has become regressive, but worth a second look back at this level.
3	3 (3) (13/2 -8%) Kenstone	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(3) Kenstone 13/2, Course winner. Respectable sixth of 10 in C&D handicap 15 days ago. Can make presence felt under Ethan Jones. Beaten a head in a handicap over C&D in November; drops to this level for the first time.
11	11 (11) (22/1 +45%) Grand Central	22 22/1(+45%)	(11) Grand Central 22/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. 125/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Chelmsford 26 days ago. Visor back on. Placed in two of his three visits here, but 0-22 and has a bit to find.
4	4 (4) (28/1 -180%) Mintnthat	28 28/1(-180%)	(4) Mintnthat 28/1, AW winner in 2022 but below par when last seen in March. Possibly best watched back from a break unless the betting vibes are strong. Newcastle regular; has plenty to prove now returning from ten months off.
9	9 (9) (80/1 -142%) Desert Swirl	80 80/1(-142%)	(9) Desert Swirl 80/1, Poor maiden for Archie Watson. New stable and longer trip back from 6 months off. Others are more obvious. Enough to prove stepped up in trip on stable debut after six months off.
2	2 (2) (100/1 -300%) Glory And Gold	100 100/1(-300%)	(2) Glory And Gold 100/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 10 in C&D handicap 15 days ago. Headgear off now. Others are preferred. Not fired for this yard since returning from six months off last May; best watched.

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17:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

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

REVE DE MAGRITTE was only denied by a neck in a class 6 handicap over 7f here last time and she now has Daniel Muscutt back in the plate, with the step up in distance unlikely to pose her any problems. The four-year-old brings the best recent form to the table and could be the one to beat. The main threat might be Pontius, who filled the runner-up spot at Chelmsford on his penultimate start and is capable of a decent showing if first-time blinkers have the desired effect. Desert Swirl is another to note.

REVE DE MAGRITTE only just failed over 7f here on Boxing Day and might be able to get her head back in front now. Broughtons Flare came good at a similar time last year and is second choice ahead of Kenstone, who has Ethan Jones taking a handy 7 lb off.

Preference is for REVE DE MAGRITTE, beaten a neck over 7f here on Boxing Day. Her sole win came over this trip on the AW in France.

17:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (3/1 +14%) Coconut Bay	3 3/1(+14%)	(3) Coconut Bay 3/1, One win from 25 Flat runs but has been running consistently in defeat lately. Perhaps she can finally land a second win. Modest strike-rate but in form and might not face much competition for the early lead.
8	8 (8) (4/1 +84%) Rubellite	4 4/1(+84%)	(8) Rubellite 4/1, Poor maiden. 33/1, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (1m) 44 days ago. Others are preferred again. Drops into her first classified event and she's worth a market check.
4	4 (4) (7/1 -100%) Gold Standard	7 7/1(-100%)	(4) Gold Standard 7/1, C&D winner. 50/1, third of 12 in C&D handicap 15 days ago. Needs considering. Running himself back into form, third over C&D two weeks ago; one to consider.
2	2 (2) (8/1 -23%) Captain St Lucifer	8 8/1(-23%)	(2) Captain St Lucifer 8/1, One win from 35 Flat runs. Twenty runs since last win in 2021. Well held last twice but was second over C&D in September. Claims if recapturing that form. Hard to win with but his last five runs over this C&D have seen him finish 2nd; contender.
6	6 (6) (9/2 -80%) Well Prepared	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(6) Well Prepared 9/2, C&D winner. Not at his best lately but more than capable in this grade if in the mood. C&D winner one year ago; followed up at Chelmsford in Feb; down in grade today; contender.
7	7 (7) (11/4 +31%) Marisitta	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(7) Marisitta 11/4, Modest maiden. Blinkered first time, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 11/2) 15 days ago. Not lived up to market billing for this yard but can give a good account at this level.
5	5 (5) (40/1 -100%) The Lion Strikes	40 40/1(-100%)	(5) The Lion Strikes 40/1, Beat only a couple home in 3 outings for this yard last spring. Could only consider if backed. 12-race maiden; yet to shine for current yard and risky back from seven months off.
1	1 (1) (150/1 -838%) Bessah	150 150/1(-838%)	(1) Bessah 150/1, No worthwhile form. 200/1, last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7f) 11 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Little solid form and the new, longer trip isn't enough to tempt.

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17:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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

GOLD STANDARD outran his huge odds to finish third over C&D on his latest outing and that effort puts him in with a leading chance on this occasion. If the seven-year-old can back up that display, he could prove a tough nut to crack. The main danger is Well Prepared, who finished midfield at Chelmsford last month and he could easily get into contention as the top-rated in this field. Of the remainder, Coconut Bay looks the most appealing.

COCONUT BAY has been quite consistent at a basement level lately and might be able to land a belated second career success. Gold Standard took a step back in the right direction here last time and is feared most ahead of Well Prepared, who has a bit of class for this level if anywhere near his best.

Marisitta and WELL PREPARED appeal most and the latter can capitalise on the drop in grade and return of Billy Loughnane.

17:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (5/2 +9%) Gypsy Whisper	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(3) Gypsy Whisper 5/2, Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable second of 10 in C&D handicap 7 days ago, having run of race. Banging at the door of late; repeat of last week's C&D 2nd would give her leading claims.
5	5 (5) (9/1 +10%) Typical Man	9 9/1(+10%)	(5) Typical Man 9/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. 40/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (1½m) 15 days ago. Back down in trip. Mixed bag in 2023; down in grade today but the absence of a tongue-tie is a concern.
1	1 (1) (11/1 -47%) Channel Packet	11 11/1(-47%)	(1) Channel Packet 11/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Respectable eighth of 15 in handicap (11/1) at Chelmsford (1m) 42 days ago. Capable at this level and he holds each-way claims in this field.
4	4 (4) (13/2 -117%) No Diggity	6.5 13/2(-117%)	(4) No Diggity 13/2, Course winner. Added to his tally at Brighton in August. Creditable third of 9 in handicap back there in September. Thereabouts if returning from a break in similar form. Two wins at this level in 2023; off for four months but claims if ready to roll.
2	2 (2) (14/1 -40%) Chelsea Annie	14 14/1(-40%)	(2) Chelsea Annie 14/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (1½m, 20/1) 87 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Back down in trip. Losing run stands at 23; not in much form last year and others have more pressing claims.
7	7 (7) (15/8 +37%) Elusive Tiger	1.875 15/8(+37%)	(7) Elusive Tiger 15/8, Yet to win but knocking on the door in AW handicaps this autumn. Not at best at Chelmsford last time but this just the sort of race he could bounce back in. Has shown winning potential but best efforts have come at 1m.
8	8 (8) (17/2 -6%) Two Rivers	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(8) Two Rivers 17/2, Unreliable sort. Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Newcastle (1m) 56 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. 15-race maiden but his best efforts give him claims at this level; cheekpieces return here.
6	6 (6) (33/1 +18%) Athena Ballerina	33 33/1(+18%)	(6) Athena Ballerina 33/1, Poor form. 28/1, last of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford 22 days ago, slowly away. First-time cheekpieces need to spark improvement. Modest maiden who needs the new cheekpieces to give her a major lift.

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18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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

GYPSY WHISPER has produced some really solid efforts over C&D since November, including her second last month, and she now drops to a classified event, which can see her regain the winning thread. No Diggity finished third at Brighton in September and is expected to have a say on his return to the all-weather, while Elusive Tiger is less exposed than most of these and could also get into contention.

If ELUSIVE TIGER can be forgiven a slightly below-par run at Chelmsford last month he looks to hold a solid chance under Hollie Doyle. Gypsy Whisper was runner-up over C&D on Boxing Day and heads the dangers. The fact that No Diggity is a recent winner also affords him respect.

Elusive Tiger still has to prove his stamina and GYPSY WHISPER is preferred after a good second over C&D last week.

18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (6/4 +25%) Inner Temple	1.5 6/4(+25%)	(3) Inner Temple 6/4, Promising sort. Third of 6 in maiden (11/8) at this course (6.1f) 42 days ago. Shaped as if this step up to 7f will suit on that occasion and he's one to consider with further progress in the offing. Third in two 6f starts here in November; sets the standard and 7f should suit; big player.
6	6 (6) (11/2 -100%) Alreet Cha	5.5 11/2(-100%)	(6) Alreet Cha 11/2, Lightly-raced filly. 14/1, good fourth of 11 in minor event at Newcastle (6f) 24 days ago, caught further back than ideal and noted running on late. Return to 7f a plus and she's not out of things. Has caught the eye a few times and looked ready for the return to 7f latest; interesting.
4	4 (4) (12/1 -20%) Teddy Brown	12 12/1(-20%)	(4) Teddy Brown 12/1, Coach House colt. Cheekpieces on, sixth of 11 in minor event (100/1) at Southwell (7.1f) on debut 21 days ago, ridden over 2f out and one paced. Needs to step up a good bit on that to figure. Green and couldn't land a blow at Southwell on debut three weeks ago; much more needed.
1	1 (1) (13/8 +41%) Le Geyt	1.625 13/8(+41%)	(1) Le Geyt 13/8, Acclamation colt. Left Salisbury debut form in his wake switched to AW when third of 13 in maiden at Kempton (7f) 6 weeks ago. In good hands and he could yet do better again. Possibilities. Second run was promising and he remains capable of much better; big chance.
7	7 (7) (14/1 +0%) Doha Bu Thaila	14 14/1(+0%)	(7) Doha Bu Thaila 14/1, Once-raced filly. 16/1 and hooded, seventh of 13 in minor event at Kempton (7f) on debut 27 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Sister to useful 7f winner but only minor promise on last month's Kempton debut; hood off.
2	2 (2) (28/1 -133%) Solar Bentley	28 28/1(-133%)	(2) Solar Bentley 28/1, Twice-raced gelding. Sixth of 10 in minor event (16/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 21 days ago, keeping on without being not knocked about. Rates the type to do better again, particularly in handicaps over 1m+. Hint of ability in 7f events this winter; may come into his own over 1m+ and handicapping.
8	8 (8) (28/1 -12%) Quick Away	28 28/1(-12%)	(8) Quick Away 28/1, Thrice-raced filly. First run since leaving Charlie Johnston when sixth of 11 in minor event at this course (8.6f, 150/1) 17 days ago. Promising start for new yard here last month; open to improvement; check market.
5	5 (5) (33/1 -136%) Ten Commitments	33 33/1(-136%)	(5) Ten Commitments 33/1, 11,000 gns yearling, Due Diligence colt. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 7f Lincoln and winner up to 6f Motagally, both smart. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Makes appeal on paper so worth monitoring in the betting for clues. Half-brother to six winners (two of them useful); yard not renowned for winning newcomers.

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18:30 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

INNER TEMPLE has filled third place on both of his previous starts over 6f and the step up in trip could see Archie Watson's colt get off the mark. Le Geyt took a step forward when third at Kempton last time and he may have more improvement left to come, while Alreet Cha and Doha Bu Thaila are others to note.

INNER TEMPLE shaped as though this step up to 7f would suit when third over the 6f trip here 6 weeks ago, and with potential for better still remaining intact, he could be the way to go. Le Geyt and Alreet Cha are others fancied to feature.

Inner Temple should go well again but LE GEYT ran well in a stronger race at Kempton in November and can get off the mark.

18:30 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (4/1 -14%) Muscika	4 4/1(-14%)	(4) Muscika 4/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 6/1, shaped as if still in good form on back of a slow start when sixth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 38 days ago. Expected to be on the premises again. Four wins, two over C&D, in 2023; had an excuse last time; should be involved again.
1	1 (1) (8/11 +12%) Intervention	0.727273 8/11(+12%)	(1) Intervention 8/11, Arrives here in the form of his life, completing quick-fire 4-timer in fine style over 7f here 7 days ago. Rider's claim more than off-sets his penalty and serious claims once more back down in class. Ended 2023 in the form of his life; penalty for Boxing Day win here (7f) but major claims.
7	7 (7) (8/1 +11%) Just A Spark	8 8/1(+11%)	(7) Just A Spark 8/1, Course winner who gained fourth career success at Newmarket (6f) in June. Never scaled same heights in trio of subsequent starts on turf thereafter but returns to action with yard amongst the winners. Four wins last year but absent since September and she'll need to be at her best to score.
5	5 (5) (10/1 +9%) Venturous	10 10/1(+9%)	(5) Venturous 10/1, Veteran campaigner who arrives here on a long losing run and he never figured when tenth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 24 days ago. Passed over despite easing mark. On lowly mark given former glories but not sure he's in the form required to capitalise.
2	2 (2) (13/2 -8%) Evocative Spark	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(2) Evocative Spark 13/2, Latest win at Chester in September. Ninth of 11 in handicap (25/1) at Kempton (8f) 13 days ago, weakening 1f out. Needs to step up on that effort to figure here. Hit hard for easy 7f Chester win in September; needs a strong pace back sprinting.
3	3 (3) (40/1 -43%) Sluzewiec	40 40/1(-43%)	(3) Sluzewiec 40/1, 100/1, last of 10 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 50 days ago, headed before home turn and weakening quickly. Needs to show much more before becoming of interest. Multiple winner in France; struggled for this yard last year; been gelded; drops in trip.

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19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

The in-form INTERVENTION is very hard to oppose following his 7f success here on Boxing Day and a 4lb penalty for that victory may still underestimate him. Things did not go to plan for Muscika after a slow start here last time but he could bounce back having scored over C&D the time before. Others to note are Topo Chico and Just A Spark.

INTERVENTION comes here on a roll, completing a quick-fire 4-timer in fine style over 7f here 7 days ago and he looks sure to make another bold bid dropping back down in class. Muscika may emerge as the chief threat, ahead of Just A Spark back from a break.

Muscika is better than he showed last time but he may have to give best to the thriving INTERVENTION (nap).

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (4/1 -45%) Rogue Rosie	4 4/1(-45%)	(1) Rogue Rosie 4/1, Better than bare result when third of 8 in nursery at Lingfield (5f, AW) 28 days ago, never nearer. Can race off same mark and must enter calculations. Finished fast for 3rd at Lingfield latest; 9lb better off with Via Blanca for a short head.
5	5 (5) (4/1 -113%) Via Blanca	4 4/1(-113%)	(5) Via Blanca 4/1, Much improved when winning 10-runner nursery at Chelmsford City (5f) 12 days ago, doing better under change of tactics. 9 lb higher now but holds strong follow-up claims nonetheless. Won easily at Chelmsford last time but 9lb worse off with Rogue Rosie on an earlier run.
4	4 (4) (8/1 -78%) Zola Power	8 8/1(-78%)	(4) Zola Power 8/1, 3/1, last of 9 in nursery at Chelmsford City (5f) 80 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Richard Hughes. Hood/tongue strap on 1st time. Had wind operation. Market check advised on debut for new yard. Showed promise on AW for former yard; had wind op since last seen; accessories added today.
2	2 (2) (9/4 +75%) Hearitfortheboys	2.25 9/4(+75%)	(2) Hearitfortheboys 9/4, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Kempton in November. 14/1, tenth of 12 in nursery at Newcastle (6f) 17 days ago. Others preferred. Landed gamble on h'cap debut (6f, Polytrack); less good at Newcastle latest; down in trip.
3	3 (3) (10/3 +33%) Relentless Warrior	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(3) Relentless Warrior 10/3, Posted best effort to date, in first-time tongue strap, when third of 10 in nursery (18/1) over C&D 7 days ago. One of likelier contenders. Third over C&D last week, keeping on well; more needed if he's to break his duck.
7	7 (7) (11/1 -47%) Rishi	11 11/1(-47%)	(7) Rishi 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 200/1, eighth of 11 in maiden at this course (7.2f) 28 days ago. Down in trip. May do better now sent handicapping. Down the field in four 2yo runs over further; drops to 5f for handicap debut; more needed.
6	6 (6) (40/1 -233%) Grecian Princess	40 40/1(-233%)	(6) Grecian Princess 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 7 in maiden (17/2) at Musselburgh (5f, good). Off 6 months. Improvement required on tapeta/handicap debut. One good run and three poor runs as a 2yo; risky now handicapping after six months off.

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19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Via Blanca sets the standard based on her impressive win at Chelmsford 12 days ago, but a 9lb rise for that success has to be a concern. With that in mind, preference is for RELENTLESS WARRIOR, who was third over C&D on Boxing Day and can race off the same mark here. Rogue Rosie edges out Hearitfortheboys to be best of the rest.

ROGUE ROSIE remains feasibly treated and hasn't been seen to best effect the last twice. She is taken to open her account. Chelmsford-winner Via Blanca looks the obvious danger, whilst Relentess Warrior can also make his presence felt.

Via Blanca may struggle to confirm Lingfield placings with ROGUE ROSIE on today's terms. Zola Power is feared most.

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (4/1 +0%) Darlo Pride	4 4/1(+0%)	(7) Darlo Pride 4/1, Three wins from 18 runs last year and again ran well when second of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 10 days ago, albeit no match for winner. Likely to give another good account. First or second in his last eight starts; another big run looks on the cards.
9	9 (9) (5/1 -100%) Not Too Real Bad	5 5/1(-100%)	(9) Not Too Real Bad 5/1, Looked rusty on first run since leaving Thomas Mullins when sixth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, merely closing up late. Tongue strap back on. Has good chance on pick of form. Fluffed lines when well backed here 2 weeks ago; tongue-tie returns; still of interest.
3	3 (3) (6/1 +50%) Reigning Profit	6 6/1(+50%)	(3) Reigning Profit 6/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 12 runs last year. 28/1, sixth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 11 days ago. Visor back on. C&D winner; not at best this winter and draw could have been kinder today.
4	4 (4) (8/1 +50%) Birkenhead	8 8/1(+50%)	(4) Birkenhead 8/1, Fair handicapper who again ran below form when sixth of 11 in handicap (14/1) at this C&D. Off 91 days and needs to bounce back. Conditions fine and on a fair mark; not at best the last twice though and needs a revival.
1	1 (1) (8/1 -33%) Rodborough	8 8/1(-33%)	(1) Rodborough 8/1, Won twice at Southwell in August and wasted no time getting back to form when fifth of 11 in handicap (11/4) there (5f) 18 days ago. Two Southwell wins last August; mark still fair on best efforts; below par in one run here.
2	2 (2) (13/2 +41%) Brownlee	6.5 13/2(+41%)	(2) Brownlee 13/2, 7/1, probably needed the run after 11 months off when tenth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 18 days ago. This will reveal more. Unexposed 4yo; weak finish back from break at Southwell last month; too soon to write off.
8	8 (8) (13/2 -30%) Josies Kid	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(8) Josies Kid 13/2, C&D winner who ran another good race when third in 8-runner handicap over C&D (12/1) 14 days ago. C&D winner; comes here in good form and holds each-way claims once more.
6	6 (6) (14/1 +30%) Thismydream	14 14/1(+30%)	(6) Thismydream 14/1, Just one win from 34 Flat runs but is entitled to strip fitter for his recent return at Lingfield. Sharper for recent return; well drawn and on a handy mark; can do better today.
10	10 (10) (15/2 -36%) Gustav Graves	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(10) Gustav Graves 15/2, Ended long losing run in 10-runner handicap at this C&D 6 days ago, well on top finish after good run around inside. Likely to find life tougher under a penalty. Impressive over C&D last week but this is stronger and he's effectively 7lb higher.
11	11 (11) (33/1 -175%) Sir Benedict	33 33/1(-175%)	(11) Sir Benedict 33/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022 but probably needed the run after 7 months off when ninth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 20/1) 17 days ago. Down in the weights but it's been a while since he gave his running.
5	5 (5) (100/1 -52%) In The Giving	100 100/1(-52%)	(5) In The Giving 100/1, Fair handicapper for William Haggas who was always behind on his only outing for Adrian Keatley at this course in November. Went wrong way for W Haggas; well beaten for A Keatley in Nov; wide draw on stable debut.

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20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

A difficult race to call, but if GUSTAV GRAVES remains at the same level as when winning comfortably over course and distance at the end of last month, a 5lb penalty may not be enough to stop him following up. Darlo Pride brings consistency to the table but all three of his wins have been at a lower level, while Rodborough wasn't beaten far when fifth at Southwell last time and she could go well.

NOT TOO REAL BAD has joined a yard that does well with new recruits and should be all the better for her recent stable debut, so she's fancied to capitalise on a handy-looking mark. Darlo Pride and Josies Kid both arrive in excellent heart, and they head the opposition.

Darlo Pride should go well again but it may pay to give another chance to NOT TOO REAL BAD with the tongue-tie returning.

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (5/2 +38%) Raintown	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(3) Raintown 5/2, Course winner. Creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 3/1) 13 days ago, well positioned. Back up in trip. Well treated on last winter's best; dangerous if his stamina holds out.
6	6 (6) (10/3 +17%) Night At Sea	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(6) Night At Sea 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden to took a step forward when fifth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 10/1) 42 days ago. May do better still back up in trip. Shaped with some promise on handicap debut (1m2f) last time; still capable of better.
2	2 (2) (14/1 -40%) Blue Universe	14 14/1(-40%)	(2) Blue Universe 14/1, Course winner. First run since leaving Charlie Johnston when last of 9 in handicap (22/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 28 days ago. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Course winner (9.5f) for C Johnston; low-key stable debut at Lingfield last month.
5	5 (5) (15/2 -15%) Starfighter	7.5 15/2(-15%)	(5) Starfighter 15/2, C&D winner who wasn't seen to best effect when sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (6/1) 50 days ago, not clear run over 3f out. Needs considering. Conditions to suit but he needs to bounce back from a lesser effort here seven weeks ago.
4	4 (4) (15/8 -50%) Hill Station	1.875 15/8(-50%)	(4) Hill Station 15/8, Made it 3 wins from his last 4 starts in this sphere in 12-runner handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 12 days ago, well on top finish. 5 lb rise may not prevent the hat-trick. Thrived since October, winning three of his last four; another 5lb higher but a big player.
7	7 (7) (25/1 -25%) Havanazam	25 25/1(-25%)	(7) Havanazam 25/1, Course winner who made an unpromising start to his hurdle career when pulled up (had breathing problem) at Doncaster (16.6f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Hard to recommend on 2023 form & reportedly made respiratory noise on stable/hurdle debut.
8	8 (8) (25/1 -178%) Total Lockdown	25 25/1(-178%)	(8) Total Lockdown 25/1, Towards the rear in 2 maiden hurdles and wasn't at his best when last seen in this sphere. Return to the Flat in his favour but others hold more pressing claims.
1	1 (1) (40/1 -100%) Sir Laurence Graff	40 40/1(-100%)	(1) Sir Laurence Graff 40/1, Eleventh of 12 in handicap (50/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 13 days ago, slowly away. Has plenty to prove back up in trip. Not fired for this yard, often pulling hard, but he's tumbling down weights; check betting.

LTO Selection:

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

HILL STATION should prove popular in the hunt for his hat-trick after wins at Lingfield and Southwell, and an added 5lb from the handicapper may not stop him while his stable remains in such good form. Starfighter has won here three times from 12 starts and he could go well, though Night At Sea looks the bigger danger after her two-length fifth at Chelmsford last time out.

HILL STATION was well on top at the line on his most recent outing at Southwell and looks up to completing the hat-trick. Starfighter and Night At Sea are considered the main threats.

Hill Station comes here on the up but he may be worth opposing with the unexposed filly NIGHT AT SEA.

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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