Wolverhampton Races & Results 1 Saturday 30th December 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Wolverhampton Races & Results Tomform Saturday 30th December 2023

There were 29 Races on Saturday 30th December 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Taunton, 7 races at Newbury, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 30th December 2023

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15:40 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (5/4 +69%) Finn Russell	1.25 5/4(+69%)	(4) Finn Russell 5/4, C&D winner. Latest win at Lingfield in December. Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap (9/2) at Newcastle (8f) 2 days ago. Place possibilities. C&D and Lingfield (hands and heels) 1m wins in recent weeks; pulled chance away on Tuesday.
2	3 2nd (3) (13/2 +68%) Verona Star	6.5 13/2(+68%)	(3) Verona Star 13/2, 40/1, first run since leaving Archie Watson when seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 11 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Others preferred. This rather easier than the 0-85 of his recent stable debut; rider got first win last week.
3	8 3rd (8) (12/1 -20%) High Court Judge	12 12/1(-20%)	(8) High Court Judge 12/1, 7/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 23 days ago. Back up in trip for this tapeta debut and probably worth taking on. Line always coming too soon over 7f latest; only runner in line-up unraced on Tapeta.
4	2 4th (2) (15/2 +46%) Ellexis	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(2) Ellexis 15/2, 16/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 26 days ago and likely to find a few too good once more. Generally outrunning her mark of late; drop in class a plus, the drop in trip less so.
5th	6 5th (6) (10/1 +17%) Give A Little Back	10 10/1(+17%)	(6) Give A Little Back 10/1, Course winner. One win from 22 Flat runs. 11/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 23 days ago. Others make more appeal from a win perspective. One win in 22 came over 9.5f here off 2lb higher; just okay efforts so far for new yard.
6th	7 6th (7) (12/1 -71%) Harbour Vision	12 12/1(-71%)	(7) Harbour Vision 12/1, Three-time C&D winner, the latest in October. 14/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, left poorly placed. Best to overlook that run and he's not discounted. Back to mark of October's C&D win; could be stall one prompts a return to frontrunning.
7th	1 7th (1) (9/2 -100%) Graffiti	4.5 9/2(-100%)	(1) Graffiti 9/2, Two wins from 4 runs this year. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this course (9.5f, 11/2) 43 days ago, soon clear. Up 6 lb but rider's claim helps in that regard and he's a key player. Value for further than near-3l margin of victory here latest (9.5f); 6lb rise not harsh.
8th	9 8th (9) (22/1 -267%) Awesome Spirit	22 22/1(-267%)	(9) Awesome Spirit 22/1, 7/1 and visored for 1st time, below form fifth of 12 in maiden at Southwell (5f) 15 days ago. Significantly up in trip and cheekpieces/hood on for the first time. Not without each-way hope. Unplaced in 5f maiden latest; grounds on dam's side to believe this longer trip could suit.

LTO Selection:

15:40 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

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

GRAFFITI had plenty in hand when winning over the extended 1m1f circuit here last month and, as this doesn't appear to be much tougher on face value, it would come as no surprise to see the four-year-old readily cope with carrying top-weight in this company. Prince Ali and Harbour Vision are both better than they could muster last time out and rate as shortlist material, given each is a previous course winner. High Court Judge is also considered due to being unexposed st the trip.

The vote goes to GRAFFITI, who did the job well over 9.5f here last time and neither this drop back in trip nor the 6 lb rise are likely to overly inconvenience him. Prince Ali was below par last time but he's otherwise been in good form in recent months and looks the main danger ahead of Harbour Vision and Finn Russell.

The drop from 0-85 class can help VERONA STAR resume winning ways on just his second run for Tony Carroll, ahead of Graffiti.

15:40 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (11/2 +61%) Pessoa	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(12) Pessoa 11/2, C&D winner. Fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 20/1) 42 days ago. C&D winner this time last year and defied today's mark after, but struggling since summer.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/2 +22%) Mumayaz	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(1) Mumayaz 7/2, Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. 9/2, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 10 days ago. Only once out of the frame in 10 starts this year and should be in the mix again. Second on five of last six outings; becoming frustrating, but no trip or surface issues.
3	2 3rd (2) (10/3 +45%) Dakota Power	3.333333 10/3(+45%)	(2) Dakota Power 10/3, Course winner. 10/3, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this C&D 11 days ago, running on. Enters calculations. Run on into third over C&D the last twice; eased 1lb but likely needs to find a bit extra.
4	4 4th (4) (9/2 -29%) Swinging Eddie	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(4) Swinging Eddie 9/2, 3-time C&D winner. 7/2, improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap at this C&D 8 days ago, well on top finish. Expected to be bang there again. Won going away over C&D last week; yet to defy today's 4lb higher mark away from turf.
5th	5 5th (5) (25/1 +0%) The Toff	25 25/1(+0%)	(5) The Toff 25/1, 33/1, first run since leaving Grant Tuer when seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 8 days ago. Something to find on form. Par effort on last week's stable debut at Southwell; bit more persuasive on Polytrack/turf.
6th	10 6th (10) (12/1 -71%) Bishop's Glory	12 12/1(-71%)	(10) Bishop's Glory 12/1, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (40/1) at this C&D 43 days ago, making all. Enters calculations. Made virtually all over C&D from worse draw latest; 2lb rise for that appears fair.
7th	6 7th (6) (11/2 -10%) Warminster	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(6) Warminster 11/2, Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (6.1f, 7/2) 3 days ago. Fourth in a blanket finish here three days ago (6f); yet to hit the line strongly at 7f.
8th	8 8th (8) (50/1 -150%) Ishani	50 50/1(-150%)	(8) Ishani 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Salisbury (5f, good). Off 154 days. Significantly back up in trip. Others have achieved more. Fair C&D maiden third, but never a factor on handicap debut (5f) in July and absent since.
9th	3 9th (3) (14/1 +13%) Mykonos St John	14 14/1(+13%)	(3) Mykonos St John 14/1, Course winner. Twenty five runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 15/2) 25 days ago. Remains weighted to strike but brave to name this the day; bled from the nose last time.
10th	9 10th (9) (33/1 -313%) Art Collection	33 33/1(-313%)	(9) Art Collection 33/1, Didn't need to improve to win 13-runner claimer at Chantilly (7f, 14/1) 60 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Tapeta winner in 2017; three French wins this year include 7f Polytrack claimer latest.
11th	11 11th (11) (14/1 -56%) Munificent	14 14/1(-56%)	(11) Munificent 14/1, Course winner. Latest win here in September. 7/1, respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Newmarket (5f, soft) 57 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Within 1lb of September's most recent course win (5f); still to convince fully at 7f.

LTO Selection:

16:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Swinging Eddie is still on a competitive mark despite going up 4lb for winning over this course and distance win eight days ago, while Dakota Power has won once and been placed three times from just five visits to this venue, and again looks a solid candidate to be heavily involved. Nevertheless, MUMAYAZ shades them both in terms of consistency and, from 2lb lower than his last winning mark, the Tony Carroll-trained gelding is suggested as the pick of this bunch.

SWINGING EDDIE resumed winning ways in comprehensive fashion when recording a third C&D win last week so can defy a 4 lb rise. Mumayaz should be in the mix again, while Bishop's Glory produced a career best on only his third start for this yard when making all over C&D 6 weeks ago.

Better drawn than when winning another C&D 0-65 last time, BISHOP'S GLORY can follow up at the expense of the frustrating Mumayaz.

16:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (7/1 +0%) Thats Dandy Harry	7 7/1(+0%)	(7) Thats Dandy Harry 7/1, €75,000 foal, 55,000 gns yearling, Dandy Man colt. Closely related to 2-y-o 5f winner Just Past Andover and half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 5.5f Elnadim Star. Fair bit to like on paper and makes belated debut in winnable event. Has quite a useful sprint pedigree but this is a belated debut.
2	1 2nd (1) (18/1 -13%) Cobh Harbour	18 18/1(-13%)	(1) Cobh Harbour 18/1, Twice-raced maiden. 10/1, third of 12 in maiden at Southwell (5f) 15 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Third both starts around 5f (Tapeta latterly) but improvement needed now up at 7f.
3	8 3rd (8) (8/15 +34%) Verdansk	0.533333 8/15(+34%)	(8) Verdansk 8/15, Fairly useful gelding. Good second of 12 in handicap at this course (6.1f, 11/4) 14 days ago. Hard to beat on that display. Sets decent standard on his two AW runs for this yard, beaten neck in handicap here latest.
4	4 4th (4) (4/1 +0%) Mapogo	4 4/1(+0%)	(4) Mapogo 4/1, 16/1, first run since leaving Harry Derham when second of 10 at this course (8.6f) on Flat debut 11 days ago. That was much more like it and the winner looks promising. Leading claims. Well held in two bumpers but promise when second on recent course Flat debut; can improve.
5th	9 5th (9) (125/1 -400%) Daffin	125 125/1(-400%)	(9) Daffin 125/1, £65,000 yearling, 1,400 gns 3-y-o, U S Navy Flag filly. Dam twice-raced half-sister to useful 7f-9.4f winner Duchess Andorra. Cost £65,000 as a yearling but Kevin Frost picked her up for only 1,400gns in June.
6th	5 6th (5) (200/1 -203%) Metal Beau	200 200/1(-203%)	(5) Metal Beau 200/1, Eighth of 11 in minor event (250/1) at this course (8.6f) on debut 47 days ago, very slowly away. Sent off at 250-1 when down the field on his 8.6f course debut 47 days ago.
7th	6 7th (6) (40/1 -60%) Pierrefonds	40 40/1(-60%)	(6) Pierrefonds 40/1, Sixth of 11 in maiden at this C&D (14/1) 26 days ago, left poorly placed. More one for handicaps judged on his two Flat efforts (both 7f) in recent weeks.
8th	10 8th (10) (125/1 -279%) Eskimo Flo	125 125/1(-279%)	(10) Eskimo Flo 125/1, Garswood filly. Dam unraced. Garswood filly who would be a surprise winner on debut.
9th	3 9th (3) (250/1 -25%) Lord Whitemere	250 250/1(-25%)	(3) Lord Whitemere 250/1, Pulled up in junior bumper/well held in minor event at Wolverhampton. Pulled up in Exeter bumper and always rear switched to the Flat here 11 days ago.
10th	2 10th (2) (8/1 -78%) Hombre	8 8/1(-78%)	(2) Hombre 8/1, Promising type. Third of 11 in maiden at this C&D (15/2) on debut 26 days ago. Should progress. Some promise when third on C&D debut 26 days ago; entitled to progress.

LTO Selection:

16:45 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

This looks a good opportunity for VERDANSK to break his maiden, despite this being the ninth time of asking. The son of No Nay Never has run well on both previous attempts on the all-weather since joining the Henry Candy yard and, with the return to 7f not expected to raise any issues, another big run is expected. Mapogo enters calculations after finishing second to a potentially useful type on his debut on the Flat 11 days ago, while Hombre is another to seriously consider.

A decent opening for VERDANSK after his fine second in a 6f handicap here last time. That's 2 good races he's run on AW and this longer trip will suit Henry Candy's charge. Mapogo and Hombre are dangerous, while Thats Dandy Harry is worth a look first time up.

If VERDANSK can reproduce the form he's shown when placed in two AW handicaps since joining Henry Candy he'll likely get off the mark.

16:45 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 9f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (12/1 -243%) Ernie's Valentine	12 12/1(-243%)	(6) Ernie's Valentine 12/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. well backed 3/1, first run since leaving Paul & Oliver Cole when last of 8 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 38 days ago, struggled to get involved after a poor start. Up in trip. Tongue strap back on. Worth another chance. Never a threat on recent yard debut but down to a career-low mark and goes well on AW.
2	2 2nd (2) (4/1 +33%) Bass Player	4 4/1(+33%)	(2) Bass Player 4/1, Unreliable sort. First run since leaving Tom Clover when good third of 9 in handicap at this course (7.2f, 25/1) 21 days ago. Up in trip. Respected. No win since debut but decent start for this yard when third over 7f three weeks ago.
3	7 3rd (7) (5/1 -43%) True Statesman	5 5/1(-43%)	(7) True Statesman 5/1, 14/1, very good third of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 23 days ago, running on. Shortlist material. Best run this year when third over 1m2f latest and form boosted; might be the answer.
4	3 4th (3) (5/1 +29%) Gincident	5 5/1(+29%)	(3) Gincident 5/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 9 runs this year. 6/1, last of 8 in handicap at this C&D 25 days ago. C&D winner; caught eye over 7f here on return from break; possible excuses over C&D since.
5th	5 5th (5) (14/1 +30%) Gavi Di Gavi	14 14/1(+30%)	(5) Gavi Di Gavi 14/1, 4-time course winner. Latest win at Sandown in July. Last of 7 in handicap (22/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) 19 days ago. Has work to do. Good course record; might have needed recent outing after break; enters reckoning.
6th	4 6th (4) (6/1 -20%) Larado	6 6/1(-20%)	(4) Larado 6/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 5/1) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Proving expensive to follow this year. Close second at Kempton (1m) in October but run only respectably in three starts since.
7th	8 7th (8) (13/2 +64%) Light Up Our Stars	6.5 13/2(+64%)	(8) Light Up Our Stars 13/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap (8/1) at this C&D 8 days ago, never nearer. One to be interested in again. Two more AW wins this autumn (including C&D) but handicapper in charge since.
8th	1 8th (1) (7/2 +75%) United Front	3.5 7/2(+75%)	(1) United Front 7/2, 28/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 21 days ago. Drops in class. Only one win in last two years and well beaten back on AW last twice.

LTO Selection:

17:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 9f Race Class Flow

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

LIGHT UP OUR STARS was only beaten a length when fourth over C&D last week and the seven-year-old merits plenty of respect off a 1lb lower mark here. Larado may benefit from this step back up in distance and is a threat to the selection, while Gavi Di Gavi and True Statesman are others who are capable of making the frame.

TRUE STATESMAN ran his best race for a while when third at Chelmsford and looks interesting again now having dropped in the weights. Ernie's Valentine was all the rage in the betting starting out for this yard but struggled to get involved after a poor start here last month so is worth another chance, while Bass Player made a decent start for this yard when third here 3 weeks ago.

The form of the race TRUE STATESMAN was third in last time has been boosted so he's given a chance to build on that encouraging run.

17:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (6/1 +25%) Rousing Encore	6 6/1(+25%)	(4) Rousing Encore 6/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022 but he caught the eye on only his second AW start when fifth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (6f) 17 days ago, left poorly placed. Has to be taken seriously. Caught the eye on his second AW run when fifth at Lingfield; interesting off falling mark.
2	1 2nd (1) (2/1 +27%) Baldomero	2 2/1(+27%)	(1) Baldomero 2/1, Visored first time, creditable second of 6 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 4/1) 10 days ago, having run of race. Should be thereabouts again but his losing run is mounting up. Ran another solid race when runner-up at Kempton ten days ago; he can go well again.
3	3 3rd (3) (15/2 -25%) Gulliver	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(3) Gulliver 15/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in September. 15/2, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 17 days ago, merely closing up late. Never-dangerous sixth at Lingfield (6f) 17 days ago; he needs to take a step forward.
4	5 4th (5) (9/2 -80%) Starshiba	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(5) Starshiba 9/2, Four wins from 17 runs this year. First run since leaving David O'Meara when winning 12-runner handicap at this course (6f) 14 days ago, driven out. Should remain very competitive up 3 lb. Successful start for new yard over C&D two weeks ago; must enter calculations.
5th	6 5th (6) (8/1 +33%) Song For Whoever	8 8/1(+33%)	(6) Song For Whoever 8/1, 13/2, last of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford (5f) 51 days ago. Back up in trip. First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces. Failed to build on earlier promise for new yard when last at Chelmsford; blinkers on now.
6th	7 6th (7) (8/1 -78%) Conquistador	8 8/1(-78%)	(7) Conquistador 8/1, Course winner. 9/2, first run since leaving George Boughey when eighth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 18 days ago, never nearer. Back up in trip. Encouraging start for new yard when staying-on Southwell eighth; in the mix up in trip.
7th	2 7th (2) (6/1 +25%) Dubai Station	6 6/1(+25%)	(2) Dubai Station 6/1, C&D winner. Short of room 1f out and can have a line put through latest start when last of 6 at Newcastle. Is back on a workable mark. Encouraging start for new yard, not enjoying a clear run at Newcastle latest; considered.

LTO Selection:

17:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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

BALDOMERO was only beaten a neck when second in a stronger event than this at Kempton 10 days ago and he tops the shortlist for this contest off the same mark. Starshiba, a stablemate of the selection, won over C&D a couple of weeks ago and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Rousing Encore is best of the rest.

ROUSING ENCORE shaped quite well back on AW for just the second time in his career at Lingfield earlier this month and is given a chance to build on that promise and strike. Mick Appleby pair Starshiba and Baldomero may give him most to do.

Richard Fahey's 3yo ROUSING ENCORE made a promising return when fifth at Lingfield and can get back to winning ways.

17:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 3) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (16/5 -7%) Pepsi Cat	3.2 16/5(-7%)	(4) Pepsi Cat 16/5, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (5/1) at Newcastle (5f) 22 days ago, kept up to work. Enters calculations. Reliable filly who won at Newcastle latest; up 3lb but she's not taken on lightly.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/2 -17%) One Night Stand	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(1) One Night Stand 7/2, Course winner. 5/2, much improved when winning 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 7 days ago, well on top finish. Expected to be bang there. Resumed winning ways in good style at Lingfield (5f); merits serious consideration.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/2 +49%) Nelson Gay	3.5 7/2(+49%)	(2) Nelson Gay 7/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in September. Creditable second of 8 in handicap (14/1) at this C&D 8 days ago. Not discounted. C&D winner who arrives on the back of a good second here; can go well again off same mark.
4	3 4th (3) (17/2 +6%) Twilight Fun	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(3) Twilight Fun 17/2, Twice-raced winner. 11/2, won 6-runner maiden at this C&D, making all. Off 12 months. Makes handicap debut. Remains with potential but absence is an obvious concern. Landed C&D maiden 12 months ago; the market can prove a good guide on his comeback run.
5th	6 5th (6) (9/2 +36%) Ramon Di Loria	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(6) Ramon Di Loria 9/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. 5/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 15 days ago, finishing well. One to consider but needs a strong pace. Ended losing run over C&D before a solid fourth of 11 at Southwell (5f); shortlisted.
6th	7 6th (7) (16/1 +0%) Yesterday's Hero	16 16/1(+0%)	(7) Yesterday's Hero 16/1, Lightly-raced winner. Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap (11/1) at this course (6.1f) 26 days ago. Debut 6f maiden winner at Chelmsford but he's failed to kick on since sent handicapping.
7th	8 7th (8) (17/2 +58%) Secret Mistral	8.5 17/2(+58%)	(8) Secret Mistral 17/2, Latest win at Leicester in September. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 12/1) 15 days ago. Scored at Leicester in September and she's remained in good nick since; can go well again.
8th	5 8th (5) (16/1 +20%) New Hope Bullet	16 16/1(+20%)	(5) New Hope Bullet 16/1, Hooded for 1st time cheekpieces on for 1st time, bit below form 4¼ lengths fifth of 12 to Pepsi Cat in handicap (50/1) at Newcastle (5f) 22 days ago. Must improve. Hinted at revival in first-time hood/cheekpieces with Newcastle fifth latest; considered.

LTO Selection:

18:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

The consistent PEPSI CAT returned to winning ways over this trip at Newcastle three weeks ago and a 3lb rise may not be enough to stop her here. That said, Nelson Gay should not be underestimated having hit the crossbar over C&D recently, while One Night Stand and Ramon Di Loria are others who are capable of going well at this level.

This looks a strong contest for the grade but ONE NIGHT STAND had loads in hand when scoring at Lingfield a week ago and, if the race doesn't come too soon, he's capable of following up. Fellow last-time-out winners Wee Fat Mac and Pepsi Cat are likely to go well again.

Scott Dixon's ONE NIGHT STAND returned to winning ways in some style at Lingfield last time and can make light of a 7lb weights rise.

18:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (5/2 +38%) Shaheen Saqaar	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(4) Shaheen Saqaar 5/2, 5/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 24 days ago, seemingly in need of more of an end-to-end gallop. Down in trip. Solid each-way claims. Only sixth in Lingfield handicap 24 days ago; he may still do better off an easing mark.
2	3 2nd (3) (2/1 -23%) Crafter	2 2/1(-23%)	(3) Crafter 2/1, Well-backed 8/1, capitalised on a much-reduced mark after a 10-week break in 11-runner handicap at this C&D 2 weeks ago, overcoming pace bias to lead close home. Only 2 lb higher here so every chance he can follow up. Scored over C&D latest, despite coming wide; up 2lb but another bold showing on the cards.
3	6 3rd (6) (7/1 +13%) Carey Street	7 7/1(+13%)	(6) Carey Street 7/1, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 22/1, ran below form after 5 months off when fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D just over 6 weeks ago. Needs to get back on track after a short break. It's now 16 starts since his last C&D success; he needs to take a step forward.
4	5 4th (5) (7/2 +30%) Havana Goldrush	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(5) Havana Goldrush 7/2, Course winner. 6/1, underperformed when 5¼ lengths seventh of 11 to Crafter in handicap at this C&D 2 weeks ago. Course winner but below-par seventh over C&D two weeks ago; he needs to bounce back.
5th	1 5th (1) (18/1 +55%) Zambezi Magic	18 18/1(+55%)	(1) Zambezi Magic 18/1, Made little impression when eleventh of 14 in handicap (66/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 23 days ago. Readily passed over. Yet to fire in three runs this winter, only 11th at Chelmsford latest; others appeal more.
6th	7 6th (7) (50/1 -456%) Rebecca West	50 50/1(-456%)	(7) Rebecca West 50/1, 20/1, well-beaten third of 5 in juvenile hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) 40 days ago. Modest on the Flat, good third when last seen on handicap debut at Yarmouth in June on final outing for John & Thady Gosden. Modest maiden for John and Thady Gosden; poor form since over hurdles so has bit to prove.
7th	2 7th (2) (25/1 -108%) Art Of Romance	25 25/1(-108%)	(2) Art Of Romance 25/1, First run since leaving Brian Meehan when third of 5 in an uncompetitive seller (25/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) 53 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Not disgraced for new yard when third at Chelmsford; needs to back it up reverted to h'cap.
8th	9 8th (9) (16/1 -60%) Ebury	16 16/1(-60%)	(9) Ebury 16/1, 22/1 and eyeshields on for 1st time, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 4 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Winless since 2019 but not disgraced when fifth here four days ago; one for the shortlist.
9th	10 9th (10) (33/1 -106%) Techno Lady	33 33/1(-106%)	(10) Techno Lady 33/1, 18/1, again showed little when eighth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Poor maiden who comes here on the back of two below-par efforts; cheekpieces reached for.
10th	8 10th (8) (33/1 -65%) Madam Macho	33 33/1(-65%)	(8) Madam Macho 33/1, 100/1, fared no better when ninth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 9 days ago. Only ninth of 12 in 1m3f Southwell handicap nine days ago; others are preferred.

LTO Selection:

18:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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

CRAFTER was able to exploit a drop in the ratings when winning over this C&D a fortnight ago, and Mark Loughnane's charge looks handicapped to repeat the dose having been raised just 2lb for that head success. A three-time track winner (twice over this trip), Carey Street continues to run with some credit in defeat and he should not be written off, along with Art Of Romance, who returns to handicaps having finished third in a seller at Chelmsford last month.

CRAFTER landed some tidy bets when capitalising on a much-reduced mark over C&D 2 weeks ago, and having been nudged up just 2 lb for that success, Mark Loughnane's 5-y-o has solid claims of following up. He can get the better of Shaheen Saqaar, who should benefit from this drop back in trip, with Havana Goldrush and Ebury taken to fight out minor honours.

This looks an fine opportunity for Mark Loughnane's rejuvenated CRAFTER (nap) to follow up his recent C&D success off a 2lb higher mark

18:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (9/4 +32%) Mitigator	2.25 9/4(+32%)	(4) Mitigator 9/4, 6/1, creditable second of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 19 days ago. Fairly treated but hard to know if he'll be in the same form. Chelmsford second under debut rider latest; placed off 5lb higher over this C&D in past.
2	1 2nd (1) (11/2 -38%) Isle Of Wolves	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(1) Isle Of Wolves 11/2, Twenty one runs since last win in 2019. 13/2, shaped as if still in form when sixth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 43 days ago. Back down in trip. Latest effort best excused and he's on a handy mark. Winless since August 2019 but frequently placed on Tapeta this year; back down in class.
3	3 3rd (3) (7/4 +42%) Swing To The Stars	1.75 7/4(+42%)	(3) Swing To The Stars 7/4, Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 5/1) 9 days ago. Not taken lightly. Consistent, if faring no better for a tactical switch (C&D) last month or 1m3f trip latest.
4	2 4th (2) (9/1 +55%) Blue Hero	9 9/1(+55%)	(2) Blue Hero 9/1, 4 wins from 13 runs this year. Seventh of 10 in handicap (33/1) at this course (8.6f) 14 days ago, left poorly placed. Four-time Bath winner this year, including off higher, but not as compelling on Tapeta.
5th	6 5th (6) (20/1 -122%) Taxiing	20 20/1(-122%)	(6) Taxiing 20/1, Twelfth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (12f, 33/1). Off 92 days. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving A. Slattery. Worth monitoring in the betting. Modicum of hope at this sort of trip on turf in Ireland; stable debut in a weak race.
6th	5 6th (5) (5/1 -43%) Ermin Street	5 5/1(-43%)	(5) Ermin Street 5/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. Should be on the premises again. Okay C&D efforts of late; place claims off a mark now 18lb lower than this time last year.
7th	8 7th (8) (50/1 +24%) Big Dutchie	50 50/1(+24%)	(8) Big Dutchie 50/1, Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. Tenth of 11 in handicap (66/1) at Doncaster (8f, soft). Off 161 days. Something to find on form. C&D 0-55 second here 14 months ago remains one of his better efforts; poor so far in 2023.

LTO Selection:

19:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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

SWING TO THE STARS has been gradually working her way down the handicap in recent starts, despite performing with some credit, so Ian Williams' filly could get her nose in front today in what looks a winnable contest. Mitigator was well-held in second at Chelmsford last time but a similar performance would bring him firmly into the reckoning, while Isle of Wolves and Ermin Street are just two others to consider.

ISLE OF WOLVES had been in good order prior to an excusable run last time and, down in grade, he's worth taking a chance on. Swing To The Stars and Ermin Street both arrive in reasonable form and are likely to get competitive.

David Evans probably wouldn't need to elicit a lot of improvement from TAXIING for her to account for Isle Of Wolves and the rest.

19:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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