February 24 / 17.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.30

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BetUK It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.60
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 4-2441 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Finished close up in first three runs for current yard before coming from off the pace to defy a tough draw over C&D 13 days ago; up 4lb but he remains well treated on his old form and should get a decent tow into this race; shortlisted.
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8th

8

(8)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

16:02 Bath

Maharajas Express

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

Gamely gained a deserved second success of 2026 in 5f handicap at Doncaster 16 days ago; up 4lb but runner-up has gone in since so this C&D scorer is a likely player.

7/2

1st

9

(8)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Maharajas Express

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

Won at Chester (5f, good) in July and he's been a close second on his last two starts, most recently off this mark in a big field at York (5.4f, good to soft) last Sunday; he's a very solid contender.

9/2

10/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 4479-6 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been at his best in last five starts but he wasn't beaten far from a wide draw here two weeks ago and that was after a short break; has stall one this time and he looks interesting off the same mark as for his C&D win in September.
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5th

3

(4)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Ecclesiastical

9st 11lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Lisa Williamson

Strong traveller with eight wins on his record, the latest off this mark in March (5f, AW); well beaten in three starts for his new stable though and enough to prove at present.

14/1

9

(11)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Ecclesiastical

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Lisa Williamson

Four-time turf winner who scored at Lingfield (5f, AW) in March; however, he was soundly beaten on his final run for Tristan Davidson and it's been the same story on both outings for this stable.

40/1

8

(3)

26th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:55 Chester

Ecclesiastical

9st 2lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Lisa Williamson

Comfortably saw off six rivals at Lingfield (5f AW) in March but went up 7lb for that and then failed to figure at Wolverhampton and Chepstow; had some traffic issues on his stable debut last time but this is a deeper race and others are preferred.

16/1

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10/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 32544- CD

Last run: 123 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner and last three were over C&D last year; still 5lb higher than for his last success in July but he's been consistent since then including a couple of close calls at this track; shouldn't be far away.
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7th

2

(12)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

16:02 Bath

Aces Wild

9st 12lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Scored over C&D in May and has added a pair of 5f handicap wins at Newbury and Chester this summer; drawn wide when last of ten in 5f Chester handicap last time so could bounce back.

20/1

10th

10

(8)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Aces Wild

8st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Thriving this summer and it was a career-best effort when defying a wide stall over C&D seven weeks ago; a 4lb rise may not be beyond him but the ground is a potential stumbling block.

7/1

1st

9

(11)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:23 Chester

Aces Wild

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Won two Class 5s before a strong-finishing third at this level here last time having been last at one point; however, stall 11 could be a killer.

7/1

Form: 83-222

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden but he went close in two Southwell handicaps (5f) last month and finished runner-up again after setting a strong pace at Chelmsford last time; remains feasibly treated on his best form and he should be in the thick of things again.
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6th

3

(7)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:00 Windsor

Miggy Magic

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Keady

Still a maiden but produced consistent AW form (32224) this winter for new yard, showing signs that he's capable of winning an ordinary sprint handicap; one for the shortlist back on turf.

9/2

10/1

Form: 8-8628 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Finished runner-up a few times since his 5f win at Salisbury (off 4lb higher) last August but he's not easy to predict and was disappointing behind Rosenpur over C&D (eight of nine) last time; bit to prove again after that and he comes with risks attached; change of headgear.
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8

(8)

19th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

14:47 Bath

Level Up

9st 2lb

J: Amy Tucker

T: David Evans

Dual 5f winner at Chepstow this season; managed only sixth of nine behind Moe's Legacy here (5.7f good to firm) last month, though, and might still be a shade too high in the weights.

9/1

6th

5

(9)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

17:37 Bath

Level Up

9st 9lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: David Evans

Drawn wide at Chester last time and had previously won narrowly at Chepstow (5f, good to soft), maintaining his good season; perhaps high in the weights now, though.

15/2

8th

12

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:17 Chester

Level Up

8st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Gained second win of the season at Chepstow last time (5f, good to soft) but now 4lb higher and has no easy task from stall 10.

12/1

14/1

Form: 1322-7 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who has won twice over C&D and is on a workable mark; faded back at this track three weeks ago but she got pestered for the lead and that was after four months off; should benefit from that run and she's not ruled out.
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2nd

9

(3)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Wedgewood

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Running well earlier this season but well below par in her last three races, latterly some 12l behind Recon Mission here.

14/1

8th

8

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:30 Bath

Wedgewood

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tony Carroll

Won at Lingfield (5f, AW) in March and runner-up on next two starts, over this C&D (firm) on the second occasion; not written off but below par on last two starts (including here) and needs to get back on track.

8/1

6th

12

(10)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Wedgewood

8st 11lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Front-runner who won at Lingfield (5f, AW) in March and was runner-up on her next two starts (5f, AW/firm); below par in a classified at Bath (5.7f, good) last time but could bounce back with a bold show back down in trip.

7/1

Form: 35647- CD

Last run: 95 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Completed a Chelmsford hat-trick (5f) last May but he finished down the field in his final four runs last year; now 3lb lower than for last win but he needs to rediscover his spark after a short break.
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5th

2

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Side Prince

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Jessica Macey

Prolific 5f winner, including over C&D, most recently at Chelmsford in October off 2lb lower; however, he was disappointing back at Chelmsford in February and has a bit to prove this time.

5/1

8th

5

(3)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Dark Side Prince

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Recorded his 11th AW win when narrowly beating Shalaa Asker over C&D in October; been absent since then but he's only 2lb higher than for that last win and he has won after a break in the past; dangerous on return.

4/1

11/2

Form: 3-6531 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Just 1-27 on turf but he recorded his sixth AW win when finishing well to score at Southwell (5f) last Saturday; still looks feasibly treated off 3lb higher here and could be a big factor again if this sets up for his closing style.
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1

(7)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:27 Southwell (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Multiple winner on the AW and consistent in the main; in front 2f out but didn't quite get home when third here last month; respected off same mark.

7/1

3rd

5

(7)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

Won twice over C&D early this year and he's now 2lb lower than for the second of them; showed signs of a return to form when fourth of nine at Lingfield three weeks ago; solid candidate.

9/2

1

(3)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Dods

Three wins this year include two on the Southwell AW; hasn't been flying of late but he's the type to bounce back and this mark is fine.

11/2

9/2

Form: -51222 CD BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Six-time course winner who scored over C&D last month and he's been knocking on the door on Tapeta in his last three runs; now goes back up in grade but he won this race off a higher mark last year and he's respected.
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8th

3

(5)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gustav Graves

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Course regular who's going beyond 5f for the first time in almost two years; remains consistent and is on a winning mark but others are preferred over this trip.

10/1

6th

8

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gustav Graves

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

In-form 8yo, placed at Wolverhampton and Newcastle on his last two starts; goes back up in class but it's difficult to rule out this eight-time course winner who should get a good pace to aim at.

10/1

3rd

1

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gustav Graves

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Eight of his nine wins on the AW have been at Wolverhampton and the other came over this C&D; ran well but was no match for the winner when second of nine at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) nine days ago; claims off his last winning mark.

11/2

4/1

Form: -21412 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 22221412 since October and both wins have been gained over C&D; his last run was at 6f here last Monday when only narrowly denied and he's on the same mark on this drop back in trip; big player.
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6th

1

(1)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

14:45 Catterick

Rosenpur

9st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Usually leads; has been off since winning narrowly at Redcar (5f, good to firm; handles good to soft) in August but he went close on his reappearance (6f) here in April and also gave a good account when runner-up in the Class 2 on this card 12 months ago; likely contender.

4/1

1st

4

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Redcar

Rosenpur

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Made all off 1lb lower at Chester (6f, good) in May and wasn't beaten far on any of four subsequent starts there, the latest over 5f from a tough draw; may not be seen to quite the same effect on this straight track, though.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £43.50
Straight Forecast £34.13
Tricast £300.21
Trifecta £416.20

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Miggy Magic

SPOTLIGHT:

Rosenpur

Telegraph:

Maharajas Express

Daily Mirror:

Gustav Graves

POSTDATA:

Level Up

RP RATINGS:

Rosenpur

The Guardian:

Rosenpur

NEWMARKET:

Miggy Magic

The Times:

Miggy Magic

Daily Mail:

Miggy Magic

D Express:

Miggy Magic

The Star:

Maharajas Express

Daily Record:

Maharajas Express

The Sun:

Gustav Graves