February 18 / 20.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.30

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 4f 51y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: -11111 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has thrived over middle distances for this yard and he came home with a wet sail at Newcastle on Saturday to make it five on the trot; nose kept to the grindstone on this quick return under a penalty but promising Warren Fentiman takes off 7lb; good chance of going in again.
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2

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:46 Kempton

High Court Judge

12st 0lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: James Owen

Very productive on AW this year and also scored over hurdles in the spring; suffered a heavy defeat on most recent attempt in this sphere but remains well treated judged on Flat form.

7/1

2

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:27 Worcester

High Court Judge

11st 12lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Won a maiden at Huntingdon (2m, good) in May on third hurdle start and scored on the Flat at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) four weeks ago; in view of his Flat ability he has potential off this opening hurdle mark.

100/30

1st

1

(6)

30th Aug 2025

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1m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Lingfield (AW)

High Court Judge

10st 2lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Resurgent on AW in early part of this year, winning six times including over C&D; opened hurdling account in May and he had an excuse on slow ground when returned to the Flat at Hamilton in June; now drops back in grade after a break and he needs a close look returned to AW.

15/2

Form: 996-70

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won Group 3 in 2022 for Aidan O'Brien; had a close call for this yard at Sandown last July but his form has been on the slide in recent starts, including over C&D 17 days ago; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces; risky.
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2

(8)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:05 Bath

Aikhal

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Former Group 3 winner who's been on the slide for a while now; suggested he was about to exploit a much reduced mark when fourth at Wolverhampton (9.4f) last month and he attracted good support when keeping on for third at Brighton (1m2f, good to soft) ten days ago; overall profile far from persuasive but he still warrants consideration.

3/1

3rd

6

(1)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:40 Brighton

Aikhal

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Suggested he might be able to exploit his much reduced mark soon when fourth at Wolverhampton (9.4f) a fortnight ago but his run at Kempton (1m4f) on Wednesday was a backward step and he remains without a win since his Irish Group 3 success in June 2022.

13/2

3rd

6

(1)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:40 Brighton

Aikhal

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Suggested he might be able to exploit his much reduced mark soon when fourth at Wolverhampton (9.4f) a fortnight ago but his run at Kempton (1m4f) on Wednesday was a backward step and he remains without a win since his Irish Group 3 success in June 2022.

13/2

Form: 080-42

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Tapeta win came over 1m3f at Southwell in late 2023; has had some poor results since returning from a layoff but his last two efforts have been better, and although 1m4f has usually stretched him at Newcastle he might have more luck on this less testing track.
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9th

4

(10)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sense Of Worth

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Blows hot and cold but he is 2lb lower than for his last win (8.6f here in June) and fully effective over C&D; not solid but couldn't discount with confidence.

14/1

2

(9)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Sense Of Worth

9st 10lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

0-10 here but scored at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) in February; campaigned over shorter since March and won again at that venue (8.5f) in June; case to be made now he's back on that winning mark.

20/1

5th

8

(9)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Sense Of Worth

9st 8lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Retains a fair chunk of ability aged nine but all of his 2025 AW form is at Wolverhampton, winning twice; not sure quite what to expect back elsewhere.

20/1

Form: 462-85 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Four C&D wins, latest in September; has looked underpowered this year though and no certainty to turn things round with High Court Judge (wide-margin winner since) on recent C&D form despite the weights turnaround.
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8th

5

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pysanka

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Loughnane

All five of his wins have come over C&D, the latest in April off 4lb lower; absent since a modest effort here in June but he has gone well fresh in the past.

8/1

2

(5)

10th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

15:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pysanka

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Not the easiest but he does like this track (all five wins have come over C&D) and he again ran well when beaten half a length by Educate here six weeks ago; 2lb better off and this race may be more truly run which should suit him; respected.

4/1

2nd

2

(5)

29th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pysanka

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

held up in last

5/1

Form: 183-33 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Two course wins at about 1m1f but she seemed to see out this trip when third, dividing subsequent winners, here 24 days ago; claims off the same mark if she can do it a second time.
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2

(2)

29th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cerulean Summer

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dylan Cunha

Very consistent having made the frame in her last eight starts; usually seen over further and both wins here in the autumn came over an extra furlong, but she was beaten only a neck over C&D on her penultimate start; should go well again.

9/2

2

(2)

29th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cerulean Summer

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dylan Cunha

Very consistent having made the frame in her last eight starts; usually seen over further and both wins here in the autumn came over an extra furlong, but she was beaten only a neck over C&D on her penultimate start; should go well again.

9/2

3rd

3

(1)

23rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Lingfield (AW)

Cerulean Summer

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Won twice over shorter last autumn and she has turned in a string of good runs in defeat this year; this trip the upper limit of her stamina but likely to give it another good go.

7/2

Form: 173-65 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Two most recent wins over 1m4f, on Southwell Tapeta (in 2022) and at Brighton last summer; ran near best at Southwell after Christmas but lesser effort after, then non-stayer at 1m6f since; work to do overall.
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5th

1

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Night Bear

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time turf winner who last scored at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm; has won at this trip) two years ago; went close on two occasions at 1m3f (visored) during latest AW campaign but his latest effort when last of ten at Southwell (1m4f; raced freely) wasn't an ideal springboard for this switch back to grass; blinkers (has won in them before) go back on.

8/1

10th

10

(9)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Night Bear

9st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Just 1-30 on the AW, but the win came over C&D and he was only beaten a head by Jack Andrea here (1m3f) last month; 5lb pull makes him a player even though his losing run is mounting up.

11/2

2nd

2

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Night Bear

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Only 1-29 on AW but gained the win at Southwell (in 2022) and is currently in a consistent vein of form, mainly here and most recently at Chelmsford; frame possibilities.

13/2

Form: 932-46

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner who is 0-14 on turf/AW; not badly treated at present but his two runs since back on sand don't advance claims for this race.
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9th

3

(3)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

16:00 Windsor

Douglas Dc

9st 7lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Still without a win on the Flat and he's been off since a below-par 11th over hurdles at Newbury in November; needs to take a big step forward after a break.

16/1

7th

3

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Worcester

Douglas Dc

11st 13lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Tony Carroll

Stuck on a losing run but has to warrant a second look after his recent second over C&D.

10/1

Form: 36-131 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Last four wins over C&D, two this year; they've come in a lower grade than this but he won quite readily 22 days ago and is still well treated on past form; solid chance.
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6th

5

(5)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Starfighter

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Now at the veteran stage but has won five times and been placed on nine occasions around here; twice finished runner-up in similar events over C&D at the start of the year and another big effort seems likely.

5/2

8th

7

(2)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:12 Lingfield (AW)

Starfighter

10st 11lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Six-time Tapeta winner who has finished runner-up in classified events at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in his last two starts; still looks feasibly treated back in a handicap and he's a big player if he can transfer his form back to Polytrack.

7/2

2nd

4

(6)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Starfighter

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Veteran who is a five-time winner at Wolverhampton; close second, clear of remainder, in C&D classified race last time; leading claims.

5/6

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

High Court Judge

POSTDATA:

Pysanka

Daily Record:

Starfighter

RP RATINGS:

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The Times:

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Telegraph:

High Court Judge

The Guardian:

High Court Judge

Daily Mail:

High Court Judge

D Express:

High Court Judge

Daily Mirror:

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The Sun:

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The Star:

High Court Judge