Wolverhampton Races & Results 1 Friday 5th January 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Wolverhampton Races & Results Tomform Friday 5th January 2024

There were 32 Races on Friday 5th January 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Ludlow, 9 races at Southwell, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 5th January 2024

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

16:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (13/2 +59%) Destinado	6.5 13/2(+59%)	(9) Destinado 13/2, 20/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f) 56 days ago, not knocked about. Significantly back down in trip on this debut for new yard and cheekpieces back on. Others preferred. Won 1m4f classified here last February; tough since; no standout at weights for new yard.
2	3 2nd (3) (4/1 -45%) Come To Pass	4 4/1(-45%)	(3) Come To Pass 4/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Good third of 12 in handicap at this C&D (15/2) 26 days ago, never nearer. May well have won granted better luck in running and he's high on the shortlist. Losing run goes back to late 2022 but a close 3rd over C&D last time; every chance.
3	7 3rd (7) (7/2 +30%) Muhalhel	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(7) Muhalhel 7/2, One win from 26 Flat runs, whichwas gained back in 2021. 5/1, respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 28 days ago. Place possibilities. Dropped right down weights since last January; just so-so form at Dundalk of late.
4	4 4th (4) (3/1 -33%) Rubellite	3 3/1(-33%)	(4) Rubellite 3/1, Career best when winning 8-runner minor event (4/1) at this C&D 3 days ago, quickening clear. More on her plate back in handicap company under a penalty. Modest early form; romped home in minor C&D race on Tuesday; well bred; can do better.
5th	2 5th (2) (15/2 +6%) Kemerton	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(2) Kemerton 15/2, 8/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (16.6f) 20 days ago. Dropping back in trip will help and he's not completely ruled out off this reduced mark. Fair 4th over 1m4f in November; well held over 2m since; yet to find an ideal trip.
6th	11 6th (11) (40/1 -60%) Ebury	40 40/1(-60%)	(11) Ebury 40/1, Two wins from 53 Flat runs, the latest registered back in 2019. Eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 6 days ago. Eyeshields and blinkers now refitted. Readily passed over. Rarely races beyond about 1m; soon done with over C&D latest; no strong claims.
7th	6 7th (6) (14/1 +0%) Casa Luna	14 14/1(+0%)	(6) Casa Luna 14/1, Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. 13/2 and blinkered for 1st time, last of 10 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago, not much room. In good form prior to that and she's not without each-way hope. Maiden; placed 3 times over C&D in recent months; hampered latest; not too far away.
8th	12 8th (12) (100/1 -400%) Independent Beauty	100 100/1(-400%)	(12) Independent Beauty 100/1, Remains a maiden after 29 Flat runs. 22/1 and blinkered for 1st time, eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip and she looks set for another struggle. Not in much form at 7f and about 1m since back from break; limited appeal over new trip..
9th	1 9th (1) (9/2 +68%) Angel Of Antrim	4.5 9/2(+68%)	(1) Angel Of Antrim 9/2, Winner at Kempton in August. 14/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 79 days ago. Could have a part to play if he puts his best foot forward on debut for the Ed Dunlop yard. Off the mark over 1m in August; unproven beyond that trip; check market for new yard.
10th	10 10th (10) (80/1 -60%) Three Dons	80 80/1(-60%)	(10) Three Dons 80/1, Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. Tenth of 12 in handicap (100/1) at this course (7.2f) 10 days ago. Significantly back up in trip and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Spent most of handicap career over shorter trips; others ahead of him in the list.

LTO Selection:

16:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Turned out again quickly after a comfortable success over C&D on Tuesday, RUBELLITE should have plenty more to come despite shouldering a 5lb penalty, which is offset by Alex Jary's 5lb claim. She can get the better of Irish raider Muhalhel and Come To Pass, who wasn't beaten far over C&D last month. Kemerton and Naadyaa are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

COME TO PASS finished a close third over C&D last month, despite enduring a rough trip, and he looks ready to strike on that evidence. Irish-raider Muhalhel could be the one to follow him home, while Kemerton is of interest back down in trip and Angel of Antrim is not without hope on his debut for Ed Dunlop.

Angel Of Antrim is interesting but RUBELLITE should be able to hold her own back in a handicap after her C&D win this week.

16:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 9f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (10/1 -67%) Soi Dao	10 10/1(-67%)	(8) Soi Dao 10/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022 but stepped forward from her yard debut when fourth of 13 in handicap (50/1) at Kempton (8f) 30 days ago. Poor strike-rate but her second run for new connections wasn't without hope.
2	9 2nd (9) (50/1 +0%) Glencalvie	50 50/1(+0%)	(9) Glencalvie 50/1, Last of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 50/1) 45 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Not easy to make a case for. Promising 2yo debut but she struggled last year and remains opposable despite reduced mark.
3	4 3rd (4) (25/1 -56%) Noble Sovereign	25 25/1(-56%)	(4) Noble Sovereign 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden who failed to improve on first run since leaving Sir Mark Todd after 7 months off when ninth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 30 days ago. Makes tapeta debut and may do better with that outing under her belt. Unexposed filly; perhaps sharper for last month's stable/handicap debut; not discounted.
4	7 4th (7) (9/2 -29%) Min Till	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(7) Min Till 9/2, Proved just about as good as ever when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D 31 days ago, deserving of some extra credit having fared best of those to race prominently. Remains well treated on old form following a 2 lb rise and could well follow up. Unexposed at this trip and won decisively over C&D last month; one to consider.
5th	2 5th (2) (11/4 +0%) Wadacre Grace	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(2) Wadacre Grace 11/4, Four wins from 22 runs last year, latest at Chelmsford City in November and again ran well when second of 12 in handicap (8/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. Will go well again. Good second over C&D two weeks ago; same mark here and she's one to take seriously.
6th	3 6th (3) (15/2 +46%) Now Then Wendy	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(3) Now Then Wendy 15/2, Fair performer who was below form when sixth of 9 in handicap (17/2) at Southwell (12.1f) 24 days ago. Down in trip. Handicapper on top of late but dropping in trip could help and this is weaker.
7th	6 7th (6) (4/1 -78%) Meleki	4 4/1(-78%)	(6) Meleki 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 11/4, second of 9 in minor event at Newcastle (8f) 28 days ago, running on. Makes handicap debut. Must get back on track. Consistent without progressing in first three starts; improvement needed now handicapping.
8th	1 8th (1) (4/1 +33%) Nikki's Girl	4 4/1(+33%)	(1) Nikki's Girl 4/1, C&D winner in August. and mostly creditable efforts since, including when fourth of 9 at Chelmsford City (10f) 22 days ago. C&D winner in August off just 1lb lower; dangerous if back to that level.
9th	5 9th (5) (18/1 -29%) Rogue Warrior	18 18/1(-29%)	(5) Rogue Warrior 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden who was well held when last of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 45 days ago. Disappointed on her handicap debut at Chelmsford in November; needs a clear personal best.

LTO Selection:

17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 9f Race Class Flow

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

WADACRE GRACE has gone close to executing tactics from the front over C&D the last twice, and this may be the time that she gets it right with Joe Fanning taking over in the saddle. The unexposed Meleki has improved with each start and must be a big player going back up in trip, while recent C&D winner Min Till must also enter calculations.

MIN TILL proved just about as good as ever when resuming winning ways over C&D last month and, with only a 2 lb higher mark to contend with over a trip at which she's totally unexposed, she's fully expected to follow up. Wadacre Grace and Noble Sovereign look most interesting of the opposition.

Noble Sovereign could take a step forward on her second run for new connections but WADACRE GRACE may be the answer.

17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/2 +66%) Cargin Bhui	5.5 11/2(+66%)	(3) Cargin Bhui 11/2, Once-raced gelding. Sixth of 12 in minor event (40/1) at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) on debut. Off 106 days and probably more one for handicaps further down the line. 40-1 and dropped away in closing stages on Pontefract debut in September; can do better.
2	4 2nd (4) (4/6 +44%) Influence	0.666667 4/6(+44%)	(4) Influence 4/6, Promising type. Second of 5 in minor event at this C&D (2/1) 10 days ago. Remains open to improvement and should make a bold bid to go one better this time. Runner-up behind odds-on favourites here twice last month; strong form claims.
3	9 3rd (9) (18/1 -227%) Helga Brandt	18 18/1(-227%)	(9) Helga Brandt 18/1, Once-raced filly. 10/3, seventh of 8 in maiden at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) on debut 6 months ago. Shaped better than the bare result and presumably capable of a good deal better. Travelled powerfully but stopped quickly when 7th on debut last June (6f); can do better.
4	6 4th (6) (7/1 +65%) Split The Profit	7 7/1(+65%)	(6) Split The Profit 7/1, Lightly-raced colt. 9/1, below form seventh of 12 in nursery at Newcastle (6f) 20 days ago. Looks vulnerable. Some promise over 6f on AW but below par latest and needs the drop to 5f to prompt extra.
5th	2 5th (2) (25/1 -150%) Cervetto	25 25/1(-150%)	(2) Cervetto 25/1, Twice-raced colt. 9/2, first run since leaving Joseph Patrick O'Brien when fifth of 7 in minor event at Leicester (7f, heavy) 80 days ago. Has changed hands again since and couldn't be sure that this drop to the minimum trip is what he wants. Hint of ability in two runs for different stables; drop to 5f not sure to be in his favour.
6th	7 6th (7) (5/1 -122%) Bint Alfella	5 5/1(-122%)	(7) Bint Alfella 5/1, Twice-raced filly. Second of 6 in maiden (16/5) at this C&D 45 days ago. Shapes as though stepping up to 6f+ wouldn't go amiss but she's a major player in any case. Runner-up in two 5f starts, C&D latest; will stay further but still needs consideration.
7th	8 7th (8) (80/1 -142%) Body Parts	80 80/1(-142%)	(8) Body Parts 80/1, Thrice-raced filly. Seventh of 9 in minor event (50/1) at this C&D 20 days ago, not knocked about. Another who may be seen in a better light in handicaps. Likely better than we've seen so far but handicaps will provide better opportunities.
8th	1 8th (1) (20/1 -43%) Al Muqdad	20 20/1(-43%)	(1) Al Muqdad 20/1, Once-raced gelding. Missed the break when fifth of 8 in minor event at Haydock (6f, good, 10/1) on debut/sole start for Charles Hills. Subsequent 17-month absence is a concern but it'll be interesting to see how he shapes up in the betting on debut for new yard. Never threatened in 6f novice at Haydock in July 2022; absent since; new yard; been gelded.
9th	5 9th (5) (100/1 -100%) Jazz State	100 100/1(-100%)	(5) Jazz State 100/1, Twice-raced gelding. Last of 5 in minor event at this C&D (80/1) 10 days ago. Hard to warm to. Finished last in two C&D runs last month; plenty to find with Influence on latest run.

LTO Selection:

17:30 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

An intriguing maiden where it can pay to side with BINT ALFELLA, who was an encouraging second on her return from a 96-day break over C&D in November. Runner-up on his first two career outings here last month, Influence can give her the most to think about, while Helga Brandt was well fancied but disappointed on her debut at Pontefract and may be capable of better.

It's likely that INFLUENCE and Bint Alfella will both prove to be most effective at 6f+ but they are nevertheless the candidates with the most compelling claims in this maiden, and by some way. Influence is marginally preferred having chased home a potentially useful colt over this C&D on Boxing Day. Al Muqdad has been absent since making his debut 17 months ago but he is interesting nonetheless, while Helga Brandt can be expected to leave her low-key introduction well behind in time.

Bint Alfella and INFLUENCE may both prefer an additional furlong but they still look the pair to focus on.

17:30 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 9.5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (6/1 -71%) Inspiritus	6 6/1(-71%)	(6) Inspiritus 6/1, Improved again when second of 8 in minor event at Newcastle (8f, 9/2) 51 days ago, despite racing freely in steadily-run race. Bred to be suited by this longer trip, so he's not taken lightly on his handicap debut. Unexposed and looks a potential improver upped in trip for his handicap debut.
2	7 2nd (7) (9/1 -64%) Arcadian Nights	9 9/1(-64%)	(7) Arcadian Nights 9/1, Four-time course winner, successful twice here in 2023. Ran creditably when fourth of 11 in handicap (17/2) at this C&D 17 days ago. Merits consideration having dropped back down to his last winning mark. Conditions to suit and on his last winning mark; fair run latest but more needed today.
3	8 3rd (8) (9/2 +10%) Tiger Beetle	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(8) Tiger Beetle 9/2, All 3 career wins at this C&D, with his latest success in November. Not discredited when sixth of 12 in handicap (4/1) at this course (8.6f) 2 weeks ago, slowly away. Can give his running once more. Two C&D wins last autumn & well in with Master Of Combat on 2nd of them; no progress since.
4	9 4th (9) (11/1 -100%) Avon Light	11 11/1(-100%)	(9) Avon Light 11/1, In first-time tongue strap, continued in decent heart when third of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 6/1) 16 days ago, having run of race. Still looking for her first victory but she can give another good account. 0-7 but running well on AW, 3rd at Lingfield (1m2f) most recently; needs a bit more here.
5th	3 5th (3) (3/1 +14%) Master Of Combat	3 3/1(+14%)	(3) Master Of Combat 3/1, Successful 3 times here in 2023, staying on to lead well inside final 1f when winning 8-runner handicap at this course (8.6f, 10/3) 17 days ago. Major player in his current form. Won 3 of his 5 starts since returned to AW in October; still feasibly treated; big chance.
6th	2 6th (2) (11/2 +39%) Afterwards	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(2) Afterwards 11/2, Off the mark at Newcastle (8f) in March last year and, after 7 months off, ran at least as well when fourth of 9 in handicap at the same course (10.2f, 11/1) 27 days ago. Could take a step forward. Unexposed 4yo; sharper for last month's return and this represents a drop in class.
7th	1 7th (1) (6/1 +45%) Great Max	6 6/1(+45%)	(1) Great Max 6/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Making all-weather debut, again ran respectably when fifth of 12 in handicap (15/2) at this course (9.5f) 41 days ago. Not discounted having eased further in the weights. No win since his debut and the drop in class isn't enough to earn him the vote.
8th	5 8th (5) (40/1 -43%) Forge Valley Lad	40 40/1(-43%)	(5) Forge Valley Lad 40/1, C&D winner who scored 3 times at Lingfield in early-2023. After 8 months off, probably needed the run when eleventh of 13 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 33/1) 16 days ago. Others still make more appeal, though. C&D winner; low-key return last month but should be seen in a better light today.
9th	4 9th (4) (10/1 +17%) Man Of Monaco	10 10/1(+17%)	(4) Man Of Monaco 10/1, Made his second start a winning one at Beverley in September. However, well below that level when sixth of 7 in handicap (9/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 59 days ago. Bounce back called for switched to tapeta. Failed to fire on handicap debut in November but low mileage & type to quickly bounce back.

LTO Selection:

18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 9.5f Race Class Flow

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

GREAT MAX (fifth) had Master Of Combat (sixth) behind by just over two lengths over C&D in November and he was dropped 2lb for that effort. The son of Wootton Bassett now takes another drop in grade and could prove very hard to beat at this level. Inspiritus is an interesting contender on his handicap debut and could go well off an opening mark of 78, while Afterwards will find this easier than his latest Newcastle assignment.

MASTER OF COMBAT was going through a good spell at the end of 2023, winning at this course on 3 of his last 5 starts, and he can add to his tally returned to this longer trip. The biggest threat could come from Inspiritus, who is open to further progress upped in trip for his handicap debut, while Arcadian Nights also enters calculations.

Inspiritus looks a potential improver upped in trip now handicapping but MASTER OF COMBAT is thriving and may be able to win again.

18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 9.5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (11/2 +54%) New York Bay	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(10) New York Bay 11/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (16.6f, 13/2) 20 days ago, slowly away. Needs to raise his game. 13-2 for his handicap debut here over 2m and that didn't go to plan.
2	2 2nd (2) (6/1 -71%) Black Smoke	6 6/1(-71%)	(2) Black Smoke 6/1, 18/1, creditable 1¾ lengths third of 12 to Footsy in handicap at this course (12.2f) 18 days ago. Live each-way chance if able to back that effort up. The race wasn't run to suit when keeping on for third behind Footsy here.
3	3 3rd (3) (8/11 +71%) Footsy	0.727273 8/11(+71%)	(3) Footsy 8/11, 5/2, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this course (12.2f) 18 days ago, well positioned. 2 lb nudge fair enough and another bold show is anticipated. Handily positioned off steady fractions when off the mark with a bit to spare over 1m4f.
4	6 4th (6) (11/2 -65%) Gerrots	5.5 11/2(-65%)	(6) Gerrots 11/2, Won 9-runner handicap at this course (16.6f, 17/2) 20 days ago, driven out. Definite chance up 2 lb provided this drop back in trip doesn't inconvenience him. First win at the 22nd attempt here three weeks ago and that was over 2m.
5th	1 5th (1) (12/1 -200%) Vienna Girl	12 12/1(-200%)	(1) Vienna Girl 12/1, 3/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (16f) 69 days ago. Shouldn't be far away but others make more appeal from a win standpoint all the same. Hood refitted. Still doesn't have many miles on the clock and frame possibilities again.
6th	5 6th (5) (33/1 -65%) Looklikewemadeit	33 33/1(-65%)	(5) Looklikewemadeit 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 11 in handicap at this course (12.2f, 15/2) 52 days ago, hampered. Will need to improve for the fitting of a hood if she's to open her account in this contest. Stopped very quickly and was tailed off on her handicap debut; now hooded.
7th	8 7th (8) (33/1 -136%) Kitten's Dream	33 33/1(-136%)	(8) Kitten's Dream 33/1, Unreliable individual. C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. 4/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 64 days ago. Others make more appeal. Suffered lots of defeats since winning at Southwell 11 months ago.
8th	9 8th (9) (50/1 +0%) Raffles Rebel	50 50/1(+0%)	(9) Raffles Rebel 50/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. 100/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 18 days ago. Hopes pinned on this step up in trip/first-time blinkers sparking improvement. Has placed form but he's a longstanding maiden and comes here in no form.

LTO Selection:

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 14f Race Class Flow

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

GERROTS was victorious by half a length over an extended 2m here on his latest outing and he now has a 2lb higher mark to contend with. The six-year-old remains in this grade and could be the one to beat again. Black Smoke hit the frame over 1m4f here last month and he is able to compete off the same mark, so could get into contention up in trip. Vienna Girl is another to note.

Last-time-out winners FOOTSY and Gerrots should both be in the thick of things once again. The latter's breakthrough success was gained over 16.6f but he was runner-up over C&D in October and dropping back to this trip shouldn't be an issue. However, marginal preference is for Robert Stephens' charge, who has fewer miles on the clock and the booking of Rossa Ryan adds to his appeal. Black Smoke was a creditable third to the selection here and is third choice ahead of Vienna Girl.

Footsy had the run of things over 1m4f here last time and third-placed BLACK SMOKE may gain his revenge over this longer trip.

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (10/11 +39%) The Craftymaster	0.909091 10/11(+39%)	(5) The Craftymaster 10/11, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (15/8) at this course (16.6f) 20 days ago by length from Baileys Warrior, driven out. Expected to be bang there again. Finished stronger than Baileys Warrior over 2m here three weeks ago; up 2lb.
2	7 2nd (7) (15/2 +70%) The Resdev Way	7.5 15/2(+70%)	(7) The Resdev Way 15/2, Course winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2022. 33/1, last of 10 in handicap at Catterick (13.9f, good). Off 128 days. First run for yard after leaving Micky Hammond. Others preferred. Veteran without a win since April 2022 and struggles with consistency these days.
3	2 3rd (2) (9/2 +18%) Virtual Hug	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(2) Virtual Hug 9/2, 18/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (12.2f) 18 days ago. Respected. C&D winner; good run over shorter here last time and one of the better options.
4	4 4th (4) (7/1 -133%) Baileys Warrior	7 7/1(-133%)	(4) Baileys Warrior 7/1, Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. Excellent length second of 10 to The Craftymaster in handicap at this course (16.6f, 25/1) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Player if able to back that up. Perhaps committed too early when overhauled late on by The Craftymaster here 20 days ago.
5th	1 5th (1) (25/1 -178%) Defence Treaty	25 25/1(-178%)	(1) Defence Treaty 25/1, Ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (12.2f). Off 104 days. Slipped below last winning marks but others make more appeal on recent performances. Hasn't achieved much since winning at Southwell last February.
6th	6 6th (6) (20/1 -67%) Limelight	20 20/1(-67%)	(6) Limelight 20/1, Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (16.6f) 20 days ago, never nearer. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. 0-4 over hurdles for current stable and beaten 8l back on the AW here three weeks ago.
7th	3 7th (3) (7/1 +42%) Steel Helmet	7 7/1(+42%)	(3) Steel Helmet 7/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in June. 11/1, 13 lengths seventh of 10 to The Craftymaster in handicap at this course (16.6f) 20 days ago. Others more persuasive. Dual course winner but was well behind in The Craftymaster's race here 20 days ago.
8th	8 8th (8) (80/1 -220%) Bateau Bay	80 80/1(-220%)	(8) Bateau Bay 80/1, Tailed-off last of 10 to The Craftymaster in handicap at this course (16.6f) 20 days ago. Opposable. Finished tailed off in The Craftymaster's race here just before Christmas.
9th	9 9th (9) (66/1 -560%) Silver Bobbin	66 66/1(-560%)	(9) Silver Bobbin 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, eighth of 12 in minor event at this course (12.2f) 27 days ago. Makes handicap debut. More needed. Hinted at no winning potential in 1m2f/1m4f maiden/novices.

LTO Selection:

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 14f Race Class Flow

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

THE CRAFTYMASTER had Baileys Warrior (second) a length behind when scoring over an extended 2m here last month and is only 1lb worse off at the weights. The son of Master Carpenter is less exposed than most of these and could have plenty more to offer, so he can record a double. As for the latter, she has cheekpieces applied for the first time which could see her get closer. Virtual Hug is another to note.

THE CRAFTYMASTER opened his account over a staying trip here last time and looks well placed to defy a 2 lb higher mark. Virtual Hug scored over C&D in November and produced another good effort last time, so looks capable of getting in the mix again, alongside Baileys Warrior, who chased the selection home on their previous meeting.

The answer to this might be VIRTUAL HUG who made the frame over 1m4f here last time and now returns to his winning distance.

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (2/1 +53%) Jacquelina	2 2/1(+53%)	(5) Jacquelina 2/1, Modest mare. 9/2, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago. Player. Engaged 12.15 Lingfield Thursday. Good effort when 4th over C&D 18 days ago (well backed) and also ran well yesterday.
2	9 2nd (9) (7/2 +30%) The Tron	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(9) The Tron 7/2, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 12/1) 29 days ago. Can give a good account. Conditions to suit; promising reappearance last month and drop to 0-50 company beneficial.
3	1 3rd (1) (5/1 -82%) Basholo	5 5/1(-82%)	(1) Basholo 5/1, Modest mare. Excuses when seventh of 10 in handicap at this C&D (13/2) 18 days ago. Has good chance on form. 0-17 on AW but fully effective on Tapeta; eye-catching latest; big player at this level.
4	8 4th (8) (8/1 +11%) Tantastic	8 8/1(+11%)	(8) Tantastic 8/1, Modest gelding. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. First run since leaving John Wainwright when seventh of 11 in minor event at Southwell (6.1f, 25/1) 7 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Should be sharper for last week's stable debut and he's respected at this level.
5th	11 5th (11) (6/1 +0%) Wiley Post	6 6/1(+0%)	(11) Wiley Post 6/1, Modest gelding. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 40/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 56 days ago. Enters calculations. Out of sorts this winter but tumbled down the weights; Rossa Ryan booked; could revive.
6th	3 6th (3) (5/1 +17%) Golden Prosperity	5 5/1(+17%)	(3) Golden Prosperity 5/1, Modest gelding. One win from 25 Flat runs. Winner at Musselburgh in July. Tenth of 14 in handicap (14/1) at Ripon (6f, good to firm). Off 122 days. Others more persuasive. Won a similar event on turf last July but well beaten twice since; others more appealing.
7th	7 7th (7) (125/1 -1150%) Silveeanna	125 125/1(-1150%)	(7) Silveeanna 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 11 in handicap at this C&D (200/1) 26 days ago, badly hampered. Poor form in four starts, beating just one rival; drawn widest; hard to warm to.
8th	10 8th (10) (40/1 -344%) Tough Girl	40 40/1(-344%)	(10) Tough Girl 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm, 9/2). Off 6 months. Little solid form but notably short in the betting on handicap debut 200 days ago.
9th	2 9th (2) (50/1 -150%) Glamorous Star	50 50/1(-150%)	(2) Glamorous Star 50/1, 22/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (6.1f), slowly away. Off 170 days. Blinkered for 1st time. No improvement for handicapping last summer; blinkers added for her reappearance.
10th	6 10th (6) (125/1 -150%) Overland	125 125/1(-150%)	(6) Overland 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 150/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at this course (6.1f). Off 104 days. Poor form in five starts, including one at this level; no appeal.

LTO Selection:

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

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

Twice a winner at this level, including one over C&D, THE TRON arrives following a series of creditable efforts in handicaps. The son of Outstrip is expected to mount a serious challenge on these terms and he shades preference over Basholo, to whom similar comments apply with stall one likely to aid her chance. Another to note is Wiley Post.

BASHOLO wasn't seen to best effect over C&D last time and she looks the pick at these weights in a weak event. Jacquelina and The Tron are feared most.

The drop back into 0-50 classified company can see BASHOLO resume winning ways. The Tron is feared most.

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

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (5/1 -122%) Circles	5 5/1(-122%)	(9) Circles 5/1, Dual Dundalk winner who again shaped well when second of 14 in 7f handicap there (7f) 16 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Expected to be bang there. Irish raider who went close at Dundalk a fortnight ago; wide draw but still a key player.
2	4 2nd (4) (10/3 +33%) Dion Baker	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(4) Dion Baker 10/3, One win from 24 Flat runs. Respectable third of 10 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 11/1) 20 days ago, having run of race but unable to fend off a pair of 3-y-os. Blinkers on for 1st time and good chance if turning up in similar form. Infrequent winner but ran well here last month and a change of headgear could help.
3	8 3rd (8) (3/1 +25%) Harry The Haggler	3 3/1(+25%)	(8) Harry The Haggler 3/1, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Kempton (7f, 11/2) 46 days ago. Should continue to give a good account. Won two of his last three and remains capable of better; one to be interested in.
4	7 4th (7) (9/1 +0%) Warminster	9 9/1(+0%)	(7) Warminster 9/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023 but can have his latest run over C&D excused, hampered 1f out. Better judged on previous form. Had an excuse over C&D last week & he'd been in good form beforehand; type to bounce back.
5th	5 5th (5) (4/1 +0%) Revolucion	4 4/1(+0%)	(5) Revolucion 4/1, Winner here in December but failed to repeat that effort under a penalty (6.1f) 17 days ago, nearest finish. 6f win here last month; fair effort latest & return to 7f may help; others better treated.
6th	2 6th (2) (11/1 -22%) Keep Me Stable	11 11/1(-22%)	(2) Keep Me Stable 11/1, Won twice at Newcastle in November. Beat only one home at Southwell in December but ran better without returning to form when sixth of 10 back at Newcastle last time. Two 7f wins at Newcastle in November; less good twice since but no surprise to see better.
7th	3 7th (3) (25/1 -79%) Royal Bliss	25 25/1(-79%)	(3) Royal Bliss 25/1, Latest win at Lingfield in October but wasn't in anything like the same form at Southwell (7.1f) 29 days ago. Bounce back required. Won a couple of Class 6 7f handicaps in the autumn; below par at Southwell latest.
8th	6 8th (6) (66/1 -100%) Giogiobbo	66 66/1(-100%)	(6) Giogiobbo 66/1, Veteran who made little impact all 4 starts last year. Easy to look elsewhere. Not got going after a long absence but his mark is tumbling; might come good again soon.
9th	10 9th (10) (12/1 +25%) My Opinion	12 12/1(+25%)	(10) My Opinion 12/1, Winner at Chelmsford City in September but came home last of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 5/1) 55 days ago, refusing to settle. Won a weak 1m handicap at Chelmsford in September; less good twice since; others stronger.

LTO Selection:

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

A 2lb rise in the handicap might underestimate HARRY THE HAGGLER, who recorded an unlikely success at Kempton last time having been caught much further back than ideal passing the two furlong marker. Stuart Williams' four-year-old ought to be tested by Irish raider Circles and Dion Baker, who looks set to appreciate a drop in trip after weakening over further here last month.

CIRCLES has been shaping up well at Dundalk of late and can make the journey across the Irish Sea a successful one. Harry The Haggler and Dion Baker head the dangers.

Circles is respected despite a wide stall but HARRY THE HAGGLER (nap) is preferred after his snug win at Kempton when last seen.

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (16/1 +36%) A Pint Of Bear	16 16/1(+36%)	(7) A Pint Of Bear 16/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021 and again ran below form at Lingfield (7f, AW) last week. Of interest on his best sprint form but still to prove he wants this far.
2	8 2nd (8) (2/1 +50%) Camacho Star	2 2/1(+50%)	(8) Camacho Star 2/1, Bounced back to his best to win at Southwell in December and ran at least as well when third of 11 back there (8.1f) last week. Ought to remain competitive at the very least. Two good runs at Southwell since a wind op; should be in the thick of it once again.
3	10 3rd (10) (7/1 +65%) Neptune Legend	7 7/1(+65%)	(10) Neptune Legend 7/1, Latest win at Lingfield in October. Eighth of 12 in handicap at this course (9.5f, 20/1) 26 days ago, doing too much too soon. Back down in trip. Fitting of blinkers saw him win at Lingfield in Oct; below par since; no accessories here.
4	2 4th (2) (16/1 -78%) Plumette	16 16/1(-78%)	(2) Plumette 16/1, 3-time C&D winner. Seventh of 11 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D, slowly away. Off 126 days but is capable fresh so one to consider. Course regular who returns from a break off a fair mark; one to consider.
5th	1 5th (1) (13/2 -86%) Dagmar Run	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(1) Dagmar Run 13/2, Ended long losing run in 8-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 25 days ago, just holding on. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Last-gasp Chelmsford win last month; 1lb rise negligible; cheekpieces now added.
6th	3 6th (3) (11/4 +39%) Vondelpark	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(3) Vondelpark 11/4, Ran respectably when fourth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 21 days ago. Much respected off same mark. Creditable efforts at Southwell the last twice; has the widest stall to overcome this time.
7th	4 7th (4) (14/1 +13%) Bingley Crocker	14 14/1(+13%)	(4) Bingley Crocker 14/1, Pulled up in a juvenile hurdler for Ben Pauling but had an excuse when well held back on the level at Southwell (6.1f, 28/1) 24 days ago, badly hampered over 1f out. Inconsistent and often takes a strong hold; is still unexposed and Rossa Ryan booked now.
8th	6 8th (6) (10/1 -233%) South Dakota Sioux	10 10/1(-233%)	(6) South Dakota Sioux 10/1, C&D winner who ran respectably on first run since leaving David O'Meara when respectable third of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 41 days ago, never nearer. Could well be thereabouts again. C&D winner; not on a bad mark & he's considered, for all he needs the cards to fall right.
9th	9 9th (9) (50/1 -150%) Cailin Saoirse	50 50/1(-150%)	(9) Cailin Saoirse 50/1, C&D winner who was opening below his best when last seen in the spring of last year. Had good winter last time around, including 2 C&D wins; out of form when last seen though.

LTO Selection:

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

DAGMAR RUN was able to exploit a drop in the handicap when winning at Chelmsford last time and David Simcock's charge is fancied to repeat the dose off just 1lb higher. South Dakota Sioux continues to run well in defeat and he's unlikely to be far away, along with Vondelpark. Multiple course winner Plumette hasn't been at her best in recent starts, but she cannot be ruled out around here.

CAMACHO STAR has a solid record on all-weather and is fancied to make it 2 wins from 3 starts since undergoing a breathing operation. Vondelpark found only a well-treated sort too good on his penultimate outing and will be a big threat if returning to that sort of form, with Plumette another to consider returning from a break given her good record when fresh.

Several possibles but CAMACHO STAR wasn't seen to best effect at Southwell last week and could still be ahead of his mark.

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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