19:15 Wolverhampton
Saturday 20 December 2025
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- 3YO plus  |  Class 4  |  7f 36y  |  Standard  |  12 Runners  |  Allweather  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 19:15Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 1m 27.61s
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Went backwards from stable debut when last of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (25/1) 15 days ago, not settling and weakening. Something to prove in first-time tongue strap today.
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Won twice on AW last winter season but seventh of 10 in handicap at Kempton (12/1) 17 days ago, below form on first start for new trainer. Remains to be seen if slight ease in grade and step up in trip will help.
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Consistent performer who won at this C&D beating He's A Gentleman 77 days ago but struggled when sixth of 7 in a seller at Southwell (13/2) 24 days ago. Needs more back in better race over this C&D.
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Finished fourth in a 7f handicap at Chelmsford 51 days ago. First of 7 in handicap at same course (15/2) 24 days ago, showing improved form when held up more than previously. Now up 3lbs but is progressing on the all-weather.
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11-time winner excels on AW surfaces (5 course/4 C&D wins). Showed return to form when 7th at Kempton recently, making late progress after patient ride. Below last all-weather winning mark and C&D record makes him one for the shortlist.
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Mark has fallen and was well backed second of 10 in handicap at Lingfield Park (6f) 12 days ago when eased in grade back on AW, not best suited to the emphasis on speed. Ought to appreciate this step up to 7f and may go one better.
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Won at this course over 6f 61 days ago for previous yard but tried over longer trip last time, finishing seventh of 12 in handicap over C&D (33/1) 26 days ago. Needs to pull out a bit more.
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Showed rejuvenation with blinkers when third at Ascot (7f) before finishing ninth of 10 in a handicap at Windsor (9/4 favourite) 103 days ago. Making all-weather/stable debut back up in trip and market should guide with blinkers removed.
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Won a maiden at Beverley (7f) in August and has been running well in handicaps. Finished third of 12 in a handicap at Newcastle (8f, AW) 23 days ago (12/1), making the running before being headed late on. Down in trip and looks capable of making his presence felt.
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Has finished in the first 2 on 8 of his 12 starts at Wolverhampton (4 wins, 3 at this distance). Finished second of 13 in a handicap at Southwell (20/1) 29 days ago, showing good form despite being sent off at long odds. Should remain competitive back at this favoured venue.
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8-year-old who ran below form when seventh of 13 in handicap at Southwell (40/1) 29 days ago, when involved in minor scrimmaging. Has won twice at this course and distance but only considered if supported with Luke Morris taking over (visor removed).
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Won at this C&D 63 days ago but hasn't built on promising start for excellent new yard, finished 8th of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (25/1) 12 days ago. Worth a second look in the betting.
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Forecasts
High On Hope (2/1), He's A Gentleman (10/3), Sergeant Pep (5/1), Follow Your Heart (9/1), Trouble Man (9/1), Stellenbosch (11/1), Simply Blue (18/1), Law Of Design (20/1), Thurso (25/1), Beauty Choice (25/1), Qazaq (33/1), Mae Amor (40/1)
SERGEANT PEP couldn't justify strong support when runner-up over 6f last time but the step up in trip may see him go one better. High On Hope made the running before finishing third at Newcastle recently and can make his presence felt down in grade. He's A Gentleman has finished in the first two in 8 of 12 Wolverhampton starts and remains in good form.
- Sergeant Pep5/1
- High On Hope2/1
- He's A Gentleman10/3
Prize Money
1st: £4,972.002nd: £2,333.003rd: £1,166.004th: £583.005th: £291.00
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