April 07 / 16.05 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.05

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  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

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5/1

Form: 31-211 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Made it 7-18 round here and 6-19 for Joe Leavy when winning over C&D off 2lb lower four weeks ago; there's little margin for error off this mark, coming from a wider stall, but he tries hard and enters the equation.
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2nd

2

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bungle Bay

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have come here, five over this trip including in a 0-55 handicap six weeks ago; 1-1 at this level and very much respected.

5/1

2nd

5

(9)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bungle Bay

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have been at this track (five over C&D) but has been below his best this year and doesn't look ready to strike.

7/1

8th

9

(10)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Bungle Bay

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: James Evans

Wolverhampton specialist who doesn't run often on turf these days and rarely goes this far; not in much form on the AW this year and isn't obviously fancied.

16/1

Form: 4-59

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to two course winners who's finished well held in three starts over further, each time at a big price; this is more realistic but would want to see support before considering her.
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6

(13)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

Pennys Spirit

9st 2lb

J: William Cox

T: Harriet Dickin

Lightly raced and offered more when third on her 7f handicap debut at Wolverhampton; however, that was in early April and has changed yards during her time out.

25/1

11th

6

(13)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

Pennys Spirit

9st 2lb

J: William Cox

T: Harriet Dickin

Lightly raced and offered more when third on her 7f handicap debut at Wolverhampton; however, that was in early April and has changed yards during her time out.

25/1

Form: 7-4416 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Little room for manoeuvre off this mark as he goes beyond sprint trips for the first time; will need to settle better than has often been the case if he's to see it out.
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11th

8

(5)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Smasher

9st 5lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Goes well here and has twice won over C&D; 2lb lower than his last winning mark and although two of his last three starts have been below par, they were at Chelmsford; likely contender back here.

7/1

6th

5

(4)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Smasher

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Attwater

Five-time AW winner over 6f, most recently at Kempton in October off today's mark; unfortunate not to finish closer there ten days ago but this drop back in trip may not prove ideal.

7/1

5th

3

(4)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Kempton (AW)

Smasher

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Won twice over C&D last year and back off the same mark as for the latest in October; respected, especially if getting a solid pace to aim at.

7/2

Form: 234253 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Not had much luck round here of late (nearly 1m) and this mark is surely within range when things fall his way; this is just the second time he's run at shy of 1m since handicapping, though, and he'll need a proper test.
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5th

9

(3)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Charlatan

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Simcock

Gained his fifth AW success when winning at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December; mixed results in four subsequent runs but he rallied for fourth at Southwell (7f, AW) in March; now returns to turf but he has placed form in this sphere and is not ruled out back up in trip.

13/2

Form: 162747 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Will be happier back down in trip in a first-time visor (usually wears cheekpieces) and is closely matched with Bungle Bay on C&D running last month; holds each-way claims.
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10th

7

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

River Wharfe

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

11-time winner, most recently from off the pace over C&D last month; not in same form on either 8.6f start at Wolverhampton since, though, and might still be a shade too high in the weights.

12/1

6th

5

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

13:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

River Wharfe

9st 7lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Came from off the pace (in refitted blinkers) to run down Von Krolock in a 7f apprentices' handicap at Southwell (10-1) on penultimate start; only eighth (King Of Speed fourth) over C&D subsequently; 4lb higher now, with a different claiming rider booked.

11/2

8th

12

(12)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

River Wharfe

9st 3lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Successful in 0-55 apprentice event under Myla Coppins at Southwell (7f) last week, taking AW record to 6-45; this is a slightly better race but he escapes a penalty; dual C&D scorer; respected.

9/2

Form: 05-371 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Boasts a decent record over C&D and finally off the mark under a canny front-running ride here last Tuesday; drawn to attack again but lacks consistency and may not be as fortunate this time under a penalty.
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4th

6

(4)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

16:00 Bath

Candy Warhol

8st 13lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner; 0-10 on turf but placed at Windsor (6f, good to firm) and here (5.7f, firm) on his last two starts; cheekpieces return after one run in blinkers.

5/1

2nd

5

(3)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

Candy Warhol

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

3-34 on the AW and 0-9 on turf; has been threatening a breakthrough on grass and looks sure to go well again from the front; blinkers replace usual cheekpieces.

3/1

3rd

8

(10)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:10 Windsor

Candy Warhol

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner; arrives on the back of two second-place finishes over 5f on the AW; 0-8 on turf but is effective on good to firm; not sure to benefit from the return to 6f.

9/2

Form: 7830-4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress and often hung left for Sean Woods, mainly over a bit further, and was gelded having been sold for 5,000gns last autumn; made a fair start for new yard (7f) a fortnight ago but needs to build on it.
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12th

11

(11)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Ya Rayah

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Ten-race maiden; fair start for new yard in March (7f) but he hasn't built on it in three runs since; tailed off on his return from a break four weeks ago and now tried in blinkers.

20/1

12th

11

(11)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Ya Rayah

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Ten-race maiden; fair start for new yard in March (7f) but he hasn't built on it in three runs since; tailed off on his return from a break four weeks ago and now tried in blinkers.

20/1

12th

11

(11)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Ya Rayah

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Ten-race maiden; fair start for new yard in March (7f) but he hasn't built on it in three runs since; tailed off on his return from a break four weeks ago and now tried in blinkers.

20/1

Form: 223-21 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Back from a winter break in good form, chasing home a subsequent winner at Southwell before going in over C&D three weeks ago; will likely be dropped in again from stall 12 and goes on the shortlist upped a fair 2lb.
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1st

5

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Bold Suitor

9st 8lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

A three-time 7f/1m AW winner in 2025; back on song when runner-up to Bella Bisbee over C&D 16 days ago, so must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.

7/1

2nd

6

(1)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Bold Suitor

9st 7lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Bagged AW handicaps at Wolverhampton (7f) and Kempton (1m) last summer; not disgraced after five months off when a fading fourth of seven at Kempton (7f) last month so possibilities eased 1lb.

16/1

4th

6

(3)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:07 Kempton (AW)

Bold Suitor

9st 3lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Record of 7-18 on AW and was in good form in the autumn, including a near miss at Chelmsford (7f); returns after five months off but he still looks feasibly treated and he went close on his reappearance last spring; interesting contender.

7/2

Form: 68-451 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Made it two wins and two near-misses from five runs over C&D when things fell ideally in a 0-50 classified event four weeks ago; this is stronger, off her revised mark back in handicap company, but she's respected.
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11th

7

(8)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Chic

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Inconsistent mare who's usually ridden patiently over shorter; came home well over 7.2f here last time but is no certainty to build on that on just her second try over this far.

8/1

2nd

4

(2)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Chic

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Two of her four wins have come over this C&D, partnered by Jack Doughty when running down Coconut Bay in a Class 6 classified (10-1) last March; lacked the pace to figure when sixth (Gundogan fifth; 13-8 favourite) over this trip at Lingfield latest.

13/2

6th

4

(5)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

So Chic

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Came late when scoring over 1m here (AW) last August; on same mark as for that success but she's been quiet this winter and has some work to do back at this trip.

8/1

Form: 80223-

Last run: 191 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Did better upped to this trip in blinkers/a visor last autumn, despite wandering under pressure each time; this mark looks within range if ready to go after six months off.
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5th

1

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diligent Henry

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

C&D winner in October but yet to hit top form in handicaps this season, only 11th over 7f Doncaster 17 days ago; this is easier, though.

7/2

11th

12

(15)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Diligent Henry

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Dual AW winner but he's been off the boil on Polytrack and Tapeta since December; still lightly raced on turf but he needs to rediscover his spark back in this sphere.

12/1

5th

6

(6)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diligent Henry

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Jessica Macey

Both wins have came over C&D; below his best on his last two starts but now back on his last winning mark; not out of this.

11/1

Form: 3-7940 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has regressed in recent times and has been running in 0-50 company lately; hit traffic early returned to 6f last time and that's best ignored but others look stronger.
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11

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

The Cola Kid

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

Back to form with a good second at Wolverhampton last week (7f); has a C&D win on his record and a repeat of that latest run would give him a chance but consistency hasn't always been his strong suit.

8/1

11

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

The Cola Kid

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

Back to form with a good second at Wolverhampton last week (7f); has a C&D win on his record and a repeat of that latest run would give him a chance but consistency hasn't always been his strong suit.

8/1

2nd

11

(11)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Cola Kid

9st 0lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Grace Harris

Won a classified event at Bath (5.7f, good); mixed bag since and others are more appealing.

25/1

Non-runners

Till It Shines

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Bold Suitor

Daily Mail:

Charlatan

POSTDATA:

Candy Warhol

SPOTLIGHT:

Bungle Bay

The Times:

Diligent Henry

Daily Record:

So Chic

Daily Mirror:

River Wharfe

The Guardian:

Bold Suitor

D Express:

Bold Suitor

The Star:

Charlatan

The Sun:

Candy Warhol

Telegraph:

Bungle Bay