Wolverhampton Races & Results 1 Saturday 16th December 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Wolverhampton Races & Results Tomform Saturday 16th December 2023

There were 44 Races on Saturday 16th December 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Hereford, 7 races at Fairyhouse, 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Doncaster, 8 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 16th December 2023

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	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (8/1 +76%) Crafter	8 8/1(+76%)	(9) Crafter 8/1, Tenth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 16/1) 75 days ago. Others have achieved more. 0-10 and inconsistent since debut win; ran creditably over C&D in July.
2	8 2nd (8) (10/3 +91%) Strategic Fortune	3.333333 10/3(+91%)	(8) Strategic Fortune 10/3, Three-time C&D winner. 100/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 51 days ago, merely closing up late. Needs to bounce back in a major way. Three-time C&D winner; has struggled with consistency since summer 2022.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/2 -40%) Cryptos Dream	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(2) Cryptos Dream 7/2, Three wins from 7 runs this year. Respectable third of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 13/8) 30 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Makes tapeta debut and should go close if adapting to this surface. Ex-Irish filly who is 3-6 for new stable; latest effort shows she's still in form.
4	1 4th (1) (12/1 -50%) Ermin Street	12 12/1(-50%)	(1) Ermin Street 12/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap (7/1) at this C&D 29 days ago. Blinkers back on and capable of a bold show if he puts his best foot forward. 0-11 for this yard but latest race wasn't run to suit; possibilities off current mark.
5th	11 5th (11) (8/1 -129%) Copper Mountain	8 8/1(-129%)	(11) Copper Mountain 8/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 5/2, good second of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 46 days ago. High on the shortlist. Went close over 1m at Newcastle the last twice; major player if she stays this longer trip.
6th	5 6th (5) (25/1 -150%) Escobedo	25 25/1(-150%)	(5) Escobedo 25/1, Bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, soft, 7/1) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time on the Flat (on when winning over jumps). Latest effort in this sphere was a good one and he's not discounted. Close fourth at this course on most recent Flat outing; maiden under this code.
7th	4 7th (4) (9/2 -20%) Havana Goldrush	4.5 9/2(-20%)	(4) Havana Goldrush 9/2, Course winner. Creditable third of 10 in handicap (11/2) at this course (8.6f) 21 days ago. Others make more appeal for a win point of view but he's not without each-way hope. Respectable third over 8.6f here three weeks ago; player if he stays this longer distance.
8th	7 8th (7) (6/1 +13%) Wilkie	6 6/1(+13%)	(7) Wilkie 6/1, Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap (15/2) at this course (14f) 12 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Drops back sharply in trip but gained his French win over this distance; not ruled out.
9th	12 9th (12) (28/1 +15%) Private Bryan	28 28/1(+15%)	(12) Private Bryan 28/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 11/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 9 days ago. Opposable. 0-16 and has only two pieces of placed form; far from consistent.
10th	6 10th (6) (66/1 -230%) Alice Kitty	66 66/1(-230%)	(6) Alice Kitty 66/1, 11/1, last of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good). Off 137 days and likely to find a few too good here. Inconsistent since May win but holds a fighting chance if back in similar form.
11th	3 11th (3) (16/1 +20%) Nine Elms	16 16/1(+20%)	(3) Nine Elms 16/1, C&D winner. Last of 9 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 29 days ago. Blinkers back on. Looks vulnerable. Ran poorly even allowing for a wide trip here last month; now 0-6 for current yard.

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.

This can go the way of CRYPTOS DREAM, who has been in excellent form of late and should be suited by the slight drop in trip, having run well over further at Chelmsford last time out. A 2lb drop for that prove could prove quite lenient and he is preferred to Copper Mountain, who has been narrowly denied on his last two starts, and Havana Goldrush.

It's been a while since COPPER MOUNTAIN last tasted success but her turn is surely near judged on near misses at Newcastle the last twice and this step back up in trip looks a good move. Cryptos Dream has done well for present connections and looks sure to be on the premises once more, while the likes of Ermin Street, Escobedo and Pink Jazz should be vying for minor honours.

Well-treated PINK JAZZ is taken to build on his latest effort and record a second win in this race. Wilkie is second choicee.

17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 9f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (10/3 +17%) The African Queen	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(2) The African Queen 10/3, Thrice-raced winner. Successful at Brighton in July. 6/1, third of 12 in minor event at Chelmsford City (7f) 35 days ago. Up in trip and she's a live each-way candidate. Third at Chelmsford last time suggested she was ready for this longer distance; big chance.
2	1 2nd (1) (13/8 +19%) Bigtime Bridget	1.625 13/8(+19%)	(1) Bigtime Bridget 13/8, Thrice-raced winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. 8/1, won 12-runner minor event at this C&D 29 days ago. Yard also saddles newcomer Springbecamesummer. Suited by the step up in trip when scoring over C&D four weeks ago; big player.
3	3 3rd (3) (6/1 -71%) Expected Arrival	6 6/1(-71%)	(3) Expected Arrival 6/1, Promising type. 28/1, fifth of 10 in minor event at Kempton (7f) on debut 45 days ago, left poorly placed. Up in trip and she's open to improvement. Caught the eye when never-dangerous fifth on debut at Kempton; might be the answer..
4	4 4th (4) (20/1 -82%) La Fleur Petrus	20 20/1(-82%)	(4) La Fleur Petrus 20/1, Foaled April 30. Street Boss filly. Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner), half-sister to useful 10.5f winner Hug And A Kiss. Stablemate of The African Queen and the market should be instructive. Newcomer; worth a market check with stable also responsible for The African Queen.
5th	7 5th (7) (13/2 +13%) Springbecamesummer	6.5 13/2(+13%)	(7) Springbecamesummer 13/2, Foaled February 13. 57,000 gns yearling, Wootton Bassett filly. Dam, 9f/1¼m winner, sister to very smart winner up to 16.2f (stays 2½m) Nayef Road out of smart 5f-7f winner Rose Bonheur. Lots to like on paper and very much one to note in the betting. Making her debut; quite a useful pedigree; likely to be suited by 1m2f+ in due course.
6th	11 6th (11) (150/1 -838%) Quick Away	150 150/1(-838%)	(11) Quick Away 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 11/2, sixth of 7 in maiden at Epsom (7f, good). Off 156 days and moves up in trip on first run for yard after leaving Charlie Johnston. Well-held sixth both starts for Charlie Johnston; needs big improvement for change of yard.
7th	10 7th (10) (20/1 +39%) Pegasus Of Harry	20 20/1(+39%)	(10) Pegasus Of Harry 20/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 12 in minor event at Kempton (8f, 40/1) 45 days ago. Another who may be seen in a better light when venturing down the handicap route. Hasn't achieved much in two Kempton runs to date, 12l seventh of 12 on second occasion.
8th	5 8th (5) (9/2 +44%) Organic	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(5) Organic 9/2, Foaled February 14. €48,000 yearling, Land Force filly. Dam, runner-up at 1¼m, half-sister to 9f-1½m winner Antinori and 2-y-o 5f-1m winner Pure Excellence (both useful). Noteworthy newcomer and it'll be interesting to see what the market has to say. 48,000euros yearling; interesting newcomer for a yard that does well with its juveniles.
9th	8 9th (8) (100/1 -100%) Spirit Charmer	100 100/1(-100%)	(8) Spirit Charmer 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 13 in minor event (80/1) at Kempton (7f) 10 days ago. Up in trip. Probably more one for handicaps in due course. Has beaten just one rival in each of her two outings.
10th	6 10th (6) (200/1 -33%) Potters Diamond	200 200/1(-33%)	(6) Potters Diamond 200/1, Once-raced maiden. 200/1, last of 7 in minor event at Chelmsford City (7f) on debut 58 days ago. Up in trip. 200-1 and finished detached on debut; hard to fancy.
11th	12 11th (12) (50/1 -52%) Where Is The Love	50 50/1(-52%)	(12) Where Is The Love 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 11 in minor event at this C&D (250/1) 21 days ago. Seemed to show some improvement when sixth over C&D at 250-1; could make the frame.

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17:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 9f Race Class Flow

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

BIGTIME BRIDGET may have a 7lb penalty to overcome for breaking the maiden over C&D last month, but she did so in taking fashion, and more improvement should be forthcoming from Michael Bell's charge. Not beaten far at Chelmsford last time out, The African Queen could be well suited by going up in trip, while similar comments apply to Expected Arrival, who shaped with encouragement on her debut at Kempton.

Having shaped well when fifth in a potentially useful Kempton novice, EXPECTED ARRIVAL could be the answer with improvement likely now faced with a slightly stiffer test. Next on the list is well-bred newcomer Springbecamesummer, who is marginally second choice ahead of stablemate Bigtime Bridget, a winner over this C&D on her third start last month. The African Queen and Kingmont are others to consider.

A run-of-the-mill novice may go to EXPECTED ARRIVAL who caught the eye on her debut and should be suited by today's longer distance.

17:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (9/4 -63%) Out Of The Stars	2.25 9/4(-63%)	(1) Out Of The Stars 9/4, Twice-raced winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, 16 lengths twenty third of 26 to Crimson Advocate in Queen Mary Stakes (14/1) at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm). Major player with her sights significantly lowered here. Won at Kempton then had a difficult draw at Royal Ascot; big player back down in class.
2	10 2nd (10) (33/1 -230%) Scarboroughwarning	33 33/1(-230%)	(10) Scarboroughwarning 33/1, Once-raced maiden. 18/1, last of 6 in maiden at this C&D on debut 25 days ago, very slowly away. Likely to leave that pipe-opener well behind in time. Very slowly away in C&D maiden on debut but was beaten only 5l at the end.
3	6 3rd (6) (8/1 -33%) Silky Robin	8 8/1(-33%)	(6) Silky Robin 8/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 9 in minor event at Newcastle (5f, 11/2) 36 days ago. Not without each-way hope. Has frame possibilities on his Newcastle form but needs some improvement to win.
4	4 4th (4) (11/8 +54%) Doctor Vuby	1.375 11/8(+54%)	(4) Doctor Vuby 11/8, Twice-raced maiden. Second of 8 in minor event at this C&D (10/3) 32 days ago. Likely to be in the mix once again. Both starts at this venue, better effort when second over 5f latest (form looks solid).
5th	3 5th (3) (4/1 +47%) Dawn Success	4 4/1(+47%)	(3) Dawn Success 4/1, Foaled February 17. 55,000 gns yearling, 3,000 gns 2-y-o, Exceed And Excel gelding. Half-brother to smart winner up to 1m Brunch and useful 7f winner Golden Voice. Confidence behind him in the betting would look significant. 3,000gns 2yo; Exceed And Excel half-brother to an AW/Listed winner; market instructive.
6th	2 6th (2) (200/1 -100%) Dash Power	200 200/1(-100%)	(2) Dash Power 200/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 125/1, first run since leaving Richard Hannon when last of 8 in minor event at this C&D 32 days ago, badly hampered. Holds poor claims on bare form; second run for new yard.
7th	7 7th (7) (50/1 -52%) Body Parts	50 50/1(-52%)	(7) Body Parts 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 10 in minor event at this course (6.1f, 150/1) 23 days ago, nearest finish. Probably more one for handicaps in due course. Has modest claims on form and isn't crying out for return to 5f.
8th	8 8th (8) (150/1 -200%) Queen For Adaay	150 150/1(-200%)	(8) Queen For Adaay 150/1, Foaled April 22. Adaay filly. Dam, 7f-8.6f winner, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Mutaaqeb. Yard rarely strikes with newcomers. Dam won six AW races for this stable but her first foal has shown no ability.
9th	5 9th (5) (11/1 -10%) Jazz State	11 11/1(-10%)	(5) Jazz State 11/1, Foaled April 18. Territories gelding. Half-brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Jazzy Princess and useful 5f winner Rhythm N Hooves. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. Stablemate of Out of The Stars and the market should be revealing. Suitably bred and it's a family that his connections know well; interesting newcomer.

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18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Not in action since disappointing in the Queen Mary, this represents a significant drop in grade for OUT OF THE STARS, who has to give weight to her rivals but was a determined winner on her racecourse bow at Kempton in April. The fact she was thought good enough to run at Group level may be enough to see off the likes of recent C&D runner-up Doctor Vuby and Silky Robin, who has run with plenty of credit on both starts at Newcastle.

OUT OF THE STARS was out with the washing in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot when last seen during the summer but she looked promising on debut at Kempton and is of strong interest now back in calmer waters. Newcomer Dawn Success is a likely type and is nominated as the main danger ahead of Doctor Vuby and the selection's stablemate/debutant Jazz State. Scarboroughwarning is one to look out for in handicaps further down the line.

Recent match practice hands DOCTOR VUBY the percentage call ahead of chief form rival Out Of The Stars, who is back from a layoff.

18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (10/1 -25%) Starshiba	10 10/1(-25%)	(1) Starshiba 10/1, Three wins from 16 runs this year. Fifth of 8 in handicap (7/1) at Newcastle (8f) 64 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Down in trip. First run for yard after leaving David O'Meara. Not without hope. Latest two AW wins over 7f and 1m; rarely runs over 6f; up against it for new yard.
2	8 2nd (8) (3/1 +60%) Verdansk	3 3/1(+60%)	(8) Verdansk 3/1, 9/1, below form tenth of 16 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, heavy) 42 days ago. Makes tapeta debut and other preferred. Lightly raced maiden; shaped well on 6f yard debut; heavy ground may not have suited since.
3	11 3rd (11) (17/2 -42%) Beauty Choice	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(11) Beauty Choice 17/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Pontefract in October. 4/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 23 days ago. One to consider. Useful 2-5 strike-rate here, including over 6f; not clear run last time; competitive.
4	3 4th (3) (7/2 +0%) The Waiting Game	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(3) The Waiting Game 7/2, Five wins from 14 runs this year. Latest win at Chelmsford City in October. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (5/2) 21 days ago, not much room. Enters calculations. Had a superb run at 6f; unlucky over C&D on latest; sound form chance off the same mark.
5th	10 5th (10) (7/2 +22%) Brazen Idol	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(10) Brazen Idol 7/2, C&D winner. Five wins from 18 Flat runs. Latest win at Ffos Las in September. 9/2, good fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Shortlist material. Won four times in 2022, including C&D; reliable since; good 4th back here latest; involved.
6th	9 6th (9) (25/1 -213%) Golden Passport	25 25/1(-213%)	(9) Golden Passport 25/1, Course winner. 7/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 7 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good). Off 128 days. First run for yard after leaving Ed Walker. Won at 7f here as 2yo; vulnerable in handicaps since; first 6f run since debut; new yard.
7th	4 7th (4) (14/1 -75%) Society Lion	14 14/1(-75%)	(4) Society Lion 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Windsor in July. Last of 10 in handicap (5/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 30 days ago. Others more persuasive. Winner of his only C&D start, in July 2022; has won off this mark on turf since; solid.
8th	7 8th (7) (18/1 -50%) Gobi Sunset	18 18/1(-50%)	(7) Gobi Sunset 18/1, Latest win at Newcastle in October. Eleventh of 12 in handicap (13/2) at Newcastle (7.1f) 35 days ago, left poorly placed. Needs a couple of these to falter. Winning yard debut over 7f at Newcastle; faded fast there since; work to do from wide draw.
9th	5 9th (5) (12/1 -20%) Hallowed Time	12 12/1(-20%)	(5) Hallowed Time 12/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap at Navan (5f, heavy, 11/1) 59 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Back up in trip on this tapeta debut/first run for yard after leaving E. J. O'Neill. Couldn't rule out. All 3 wins at 5f on turf in France; Tapeta debut for new yard without regular headgear.
10th	2 10th (2) (12/1 +25%) Captain Cuddles	12 12/1(+25%)	(2) Captain Cuddles 12/1, Respectable eighth of 13 in handicap (16/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 9 days ago. Looks vulnerable. Some creditable runs in 7f handicaps, including over C&D; worth another go at 6f.
11th	12 11th (12) (80/1 -400%) King's Gem	80 80/1(-400%)	(12) King's Gem 80/1, 8/1, fourth of 7 in maiden at Chepstow (6.1f, good to firm). Off 103 days. Others make more appeal. Maiden; well treated on best 6f AW form for G Boughey; off since September; drawn wide.
12th	6 12th (6) (100/1 -525%) Speedacus	100 100/1(-525%)	(6) Speedacus 100/1, Three wins from 13 runs this year. First run since leaving David O'Meara when last of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 33/1) 21 days ago. Back up in trip and looks up against it. Three 5f turf wins in 2023; AW form doesn't read as well; last of 9 on yard debut (33-1).

LTO Selection:

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

BEAUTY CHOICE goes well here and is evidently weighted to score off his present mark judged on an eye-catching fourth over C&D last month which saw him finish with purpose after meeting interference at a crucial stage. The Waiting Game rattled off a five-timer earlier in the year and remains of interest, as does Brazen Idol, who shaped encouragingly on his return from a short layoff earlier in the month.

The vote goes to the consistent BRAZEN IDOL, who wasn't beaten at all far when fourth over this C&D back from a three-month break recently, leaving the impression that his new mark is by no means beyond him. The Waiting Game won four on the bounce during the summer and probably would've added to her tally but for encountering traffic problems here last time. She is feared most ahead of Beauty Choice, Hallowed Time and Starshiba.

Society Lion is respected but narrow preference is for THE WAITING GAME who was unlucky in running over C&D last time out.

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/2 -11%) Nine Tenths	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(1) Nine Tenths 5/2, Lightly-raced winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. 11/1, 3 lengths eighth of 10 to Cell Sa Beela in listed race at Ascot (7f, good to firm) 70 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Merits respect dropping back in class. Not fully exposed; 1-1 on AW; drops back in class; remains of interest.
2	3 2nd (3) (8/11 +39%) Cloud Cover	0.727273 8/11(+39%)	(3) Cloud Cover 8/11, C&D winner. 3 wins from 7 runs this year. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 10/3) 63 days ago. Getting better with each recent run and makes plenty of appeal once more. Improving filly who is 3-4 in handicaps; highly respected upped further in grade.
3	5 3rd (5) (12/1 +14%) Maysan	12 12/1(+14%)	(5) Maysan 12/1, Latest win at Lyon Parilly in June. Ninth of 13 in handicap (14/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 9 days ago, slowly away. Not beaten far in two of her four British runs; met traffic issues latest.
4	4 4th (4) (7/1 -100%) Finery	7 7/1(-100%)	(4) Finery 7/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in August. Good third of 7 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 11/1) 4 days ago. 7-25 on AW; creditable third over 1m at Southwell on Tuesday; in the mix.
5th	2 5th (2) (22/1 -83%) Amber Island	22 22/1(-83%)	(2) Amber Island 22/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Leicester in June. Blinkered for 1st time, last of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 20/1) 21 days ago. Given a chance by the handicapper but has something to prove at present. Inconsistent this year but holds a fighting chance if back in top form.

LTO Selection:

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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

There was a lot to like about the way CLOUD COVER landed successive victories in the autumn and, assuming James Tate has her tuned up after an eight week break, it looks within her capabilities to overcome a 3lb rise and complete a hat-trick. For all that, Nine Tenths scored on her only previous all-weather start and the combination of a drop in grade and a first-time tongue tie could get her back on track. Finery ran with credit at Southwell last time and looks the pick of the remainder.

CLOUD COVER is improving fast and had something up her sleeve when scoring at Chelmsford a couple of months ago, so she's fancied to add to her already impressive strike rate. Nine Tenths looks the danger back in calmer waters and the in-form Finery can't be ignored.

Progressive CLOUD COVER (nap) has a good strike-rate since handicapping and is taken to win again. Nine Tenths is feared most.

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 3) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (15/8 +25%) The Craftymaster	1.875 15/8(+25%)	(9) The Craftymaster 15/8, 17/2, creditable second of 12 in handicap at this course (12.2f) 6 days ago, needing stiffer test. return to this trip will suit and he's worth taking a chance on. Seemed to stay 2m on yard debut; finished well over 1m4f here last week; good chance.
2	5 2nd (5) (25/1 -108%) Baileys Warrior	25 25/1(-108%)	(5) Baileys Warrior 25/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. 33/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at this course (12.2f) 6 days ago. Significantly up in trip. More required. Has run some good races over 1m4f here but well held all 3 starts since November 2022.
3	4 3rd (4) (12/1 +40%) Young Endless	12 12/1(+40%)	(4) Young Endless 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 7 in handicap at Kempton (16f, 14/1), slowly away. Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Charlie Fellowes. Worth monitoring in the betting. Two heavy defeats in handicaps, over C&D and 2m at Kempton; new yard after layoff.
4	10 4th (10) (13/2 +68%) New York Bay	6.5 13/2(+68%)	(10) New York Bay 13/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, sixth of 9 in minor event at Newcastle (10.2f). Off 178 days. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Needs to up his game. Very modest so far; mild glimmer of hope in pedigree for new trip on handicap debut.
5th	1 5th (1) (5/2 -43%) Prince Abu	2.5 5/2(-43%)	(1) Prince Abu 5/2, C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 12 in handicap (9/2) at Southwell (14.1f) 9 days ago, running on. Shortlist material. Yet to race here but 3 wins on Southwell Tapeta and only just failed there last week.
6th	8 6th (8) (18/1 -13%) Sugar Candie	18 18/1(-13%)	(8) Sugar Candie 18/1, 16/1, below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 28 days ago. Others make more appeal. Not progressed since 2nd at 1m4f in June 2022; modest 2m form back on Polytrack latest.
7th	3 7th (3) (11/1 -10%) Steel Helmet	11 11/1(-10%)	(3) Steel Helmet 11/1, Course winner. Latest win here in June. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f, 25/1) 9 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Not discounted. Better for recent return to action; won 2 of last 3 course starts in May and June.
8th	2 8th (2) (8/1 -100%) Kemerton	8 8/1(-100%)	(2) Kemerton 8/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good fourth of 11 in handicap (7/1) at this course (12.2f) 11 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Merits respect. Maiden; not found much since upped to 1m4f and stamina doubts over new trip.
9th	6 9th (6) (150/1 -127%) Decoration Of War	150 150/1(-127%)	(6) Decoration Of War 150/1, Course winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2018. 200/1, last of 12 in handicap at this course (12.2f) 6 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Hard to fancy. Two course wins much earlier in career; out of sorts over hurdles, fences and here of late.
10th	7 10th (7) (11/1 +21%) Bateau Bay	11 11/1(+21%)	(7) Bateau Bay 11/1, 25/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 31 days ago, not ideally placed. Others more persuasive. Maiden; kept on willingly when fifth of 8 on first attempt at 2m; may yet do better.

LTO Selection:

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Proven stayer Prince Abu went close last time out and remains of interest off his present mark but this looks a big opportunity for THE CRAFTYMASTER to deservedly get off the mark. Tony Carroll's lightly-raced gelding was only just touched off on his only previous attempt at this distance and advertised his well-being with a second-place effort over an inadequate 1m4f here last week. The veteran Steel Helmet won well on his last visit here and is another potential player.

THECRAFTYMASTER shaped as if a return to this trip was required when runner-up here recently and, from a handy mark, he takes marginal preference over Prince Abu, who also found one too good at Southwell last time. Kemerton is another one to consider.

There should be a race for THE CRAFTYMASTER on what he's been showing for his new trainer and he is preferred to Steel Helmet.

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (17/2 -6%) Gerrots	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(7) Gerrots 17/2, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. 15/2, eighth of 9 in handicap at this course (14f) 40 days ago. Ran well on penultimate outing, so not a forlorn hope. 5yo maiden; ties in with Bear Claws on penultimate effort.
2	3 2nd (3) (12/1 +25%) Kingston Sunflower	12 12/1(+25%)	(3) Kingston Sunflower 12/1, Eighth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 80/1) on UK Flat debut 26 days ago, going off too hard. Significantly up in trip. Potentially well treated if she can build on latest effort. Hurdles/Flat form for current stable is unconvincing.
3	5 3rd (5) (4/1 +33%) Crystal Guard	4 4/1(+33%)	(5) Crystal Guard 4/1, Course winner. Ninth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 14/1) 32 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Significantly up in trip. Potentially well treated and may strip fitter for latest outing. Well handicapped but has stamina to prove over this trip.
4	1 4th (1) (11/2 +0%) Good Time Ahead	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(1) Good Time Ahead 11/2, Course winner. Sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Lingfield (16f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. 8/12 on last Flat outing. Two hurdles wins this year; hasn't scored on Flat since 2018.
5th	6 5th (6) (16/1 +0%) Limelight	16 16/1(+0%)	(6) Limelight 16/1, Last of 4 in juvenile hurdle at Fakenham (16f, soft, 6/1) 33 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes tapeta debut. Modest on the Flat, poor on last Flat outing. Has frame possibilities judged on best hurdles efforts for new yard.
6th	4 6th (4) (16/1 -167%) Oh So Chic	16 16/1(-167%)	(4) Oh So Chic 16/1, One win from 26 Flat runs. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Catterick (15.9f, heavy, 22/1) 46 days ago. Not completely dismissed. Just 1-26 overall but holds a fighting chance off current mark.
7th	2 7th (2) (11/10 +60%) Bear Claws	1.1 11/10(+60%)	(2) Bear Claws 11/10, 9/1, bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (12.2f) 32 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Significantly up in trip. Shortlist material. Has some encouraging form at this course for new yard; possibilities.
8th	8 8th (8) (40/1 -60%) Eaux De Vie	40 40/1(-60%)	(8) Eaux De Vie 40/1, Hooded for 1st time, eighth of 11 in handicap (66/1) at Chelmsford City (14f) 42 days ago. Up against it. 0-10 and yet to make the frame.
9th	10 9th (10) (28/1 -250%) Rapallo	28 28/1(-250%)	(10) Rapallo 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f) 9 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Needs headgear to perk her up. 0-4; possible improver if taking well to new headgear.

LTO Selection:

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Many of these would need to improve on what they've shown in recent starts, so only a tentative vote can go to BEAR CLAWS. The son of Mukhadram was never involved over 1m4f here last month, but, having performed with credit over 1m6f twice prior, he could find progress upped further in trip. Lilla Cross hit the frame at Lingfield 28 days ago and a similar performance would bring her firmly into the reckoning. Gerrots completes the shortlist.

BEAR CLAWS had been in good form prior to an excusable run (caught very wide) at this course a month ago and, in a weak race, he's worth a chance to get back on track. The remainder all have something to prove but Crystal Guard and Kingston Sunflower are at least well handicapped on their best efforts.

Judged on his encouraging course form since joining Alastair Ralph, BEAR CLAWS earns the vote. Gerrots is second choice.

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (5/1 +17%) Storymaker	5 5/1(+17%)	(3) Storymaker 5/1, Creditable third of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 13/2) 11 days ago, not ideally placed. Tongue strap on 1st time. Warrants respect. Regularly in the frame in 14-race career; stays this far; lack of win becoming a negative.
2	7 2nd (7) (8/1 +50%) Local Music	8 8/1(+50%)	(7) Local Music 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/2, creditable eighth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 26 days ago. Up in trip. Makes tapeta debut. More required. Some promise on 3rd start and on handicap debut from wide draw; needs to settle better.
3	1 3rd (1) (11/1 -10%) Dion Baker	11 11/1(-10%)	(1) Dion Baker 11/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (28/1) at this C&D 24 days ago. Not taken lightly. One win, over 7f on turf; 0-8 on AW and today's draw is no selling point.
4	2 4th (2) (5/2 -11%) Win Win Power	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(2) Win Win Power 5/2, 5 wins from 11 runs this year. 5/1, won 11-runner handicap at this C&D 7 days ago. Likeable sort who had a bit in hand last time, so worth a chance to go in again. Four wins at Southwell in early 2023; settled the outcome quite well over C&D last week.
5th	4 5th (4) (8/1 +0%) Girl From Italy	8 8/1(+0%)	(4) Girl From Italy 8/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 7/1, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 11 days ago, left poorly placed. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Two wins of late, including over C&D; solid 2nd after; lesser run latest; cheekpieces on.
6th	8 6th (8) (10/3 +5%) Connected	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(8) Connected 10/3, Course winner. Winner here in September. Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (7.2f, 5/2) 29 days ago, left poorly placed. Step back up in trip should help and he may well still be ahead of the handicapper. Best form at 7f so far; drawn wide on last 2 starts; stamina to prove over this far.
7th	5 7th (5) (33/1 +18%) Blue Hero	33 33/1(+18%)	(5) Blue Hero 33/1, 4 wins from 12 runs this year. Latest win at Bath in July. Eighth of 9 in handicap (33/1) at this course (9.5f) 12 days ago. Needs to do more. Had a good spell at Bath between May and July but 0-19 on AW and below best here latest.
8th	6 8th (6) (14/1 -40%) Harbour Vision	14 14/1(-40%)	(6) Harbour Vision 14/1, 3-time C&D winner. Creditable length fifth of 11 to Win Win Power in handicap (11/1) at this C&D 7 days ago. Can't be ruled out. Three C&D wins, latest in October; close 5th to Win Win Power last week; thereabouts.
9th	10 9th (10) (8/1 -60%) Pontius	8 8/1(-60%)	(10) Pontius 8/1, Second of 10 in handicap (7/2) at Chelmsford City (7f) 30 days ago. Up in trip. Likely to be on the premises again. Maiden; fair course form over 7f and looks worth a try over further; can play a part.
10th	9 10th (9) (100/1 -150%) Evasive Power	100 100/1(-150%)	(9) Evasive Power 100/1, Course winner. Latest win at Brighton in September. Last of 10 in handicap at this C&D (40/1) 21 days ago. Others more persuasive. Course winner; in poor form on AW since turf win in September; last of 10 over C&D latest.

LTO Selection:

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

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

Win Win Power got back on track with a narrow C&D success last Saturday and he rates highly raised just 2lb in the handicap, but the vote goes to GIRL FROM ITALY. The less exposed three-year-old, a previous course and distance winner, has been running to a consistent level in recent starts, but she could find further improvement for the addition of first-time cheekpieces. Third on each of her last three outings, Storymaker is unlikely to be far away.

WIN WIN POWER did well to get up late over C&D a week ago and, as such, he's worth a chance to follow up. Connected is a danger back up in trip and Pontius can't be dismissed.

Pontius is quite interesting over the new trip but a 2lb rise for WIN WIN POWER's recent C&D win shouldn't be too much for him.

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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