May 22 / 20.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £50.50
  • Place: £8.50

Form: -57900 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Made his breakthrough over 5f here in December but he's not come close to that form since and was tailed off on stable debut at Leicester (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago; that took his record to 1-21 and has lots to prove on this step back up to 7f; tongue-tie added.
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1st

1

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Classy Clarets

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Iain Jardine

Free-going front-runner who's won five already this year, including a four-timer in high summer (5f-7f); another in-form effort off his revised mark last time and won't mind the drop from 7f or the return to Tapeta.

6/1

2nd

3

(7)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Catterick

Classy Clarets

9st 13lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Iain Jardine

Six wins this year, including his last four starts; coped well with the return to 5f at Hamilton last month but the return to 7f won't hurt; now moves out of Class 6 company but can't be discounted in current form.

7/2

1st

2

(7)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Classy Clarets

10st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Enjoying a fine season and his fifth win (including over C&D) of the campaign came at Wolverhampton (7f) two days ago when completing a quick hat-trick; leading claims turned out under a 5lb penalty.

6/5

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 312-13 D BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Progressive gelding, who won at Southwell (7f, AW) in October and he's reappeared with a win and close third at Thirsk (6f/7f) this spring; nudged up another 1lb but he's still unexposed on AW and is a big player back in this sphere.
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1st

8

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

Emerald Army

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Started off well for Ruth Carr, although did appear to throw away (hung right) a winning opportunity when runner-up at Carlisle (7f, good) in May; better than bare facts - denied a clear run - when sixth of nine at Thirsk latest; fairly treated, so isn't discounted.

15/2

6th

2

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Emerald Army

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Course winner last April when trained by Declan Carroll; runner-up in two of his six starts since joining this stable and shaped as if still in form when sixth of eight at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 24 days ago; can go well if things drop right (usually held up).

6/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: -53702 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been over 7f on Tapeta and she returned to form with a creditable second over C&D (cheekpieces reapplied) three weeks ago; on unchanged mark and has claims if she can back that up.
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6th

2

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

20:25 Lingfield

Drafted

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

Trainer won with three of his last five runners coming into today, all three doing it easily, two at big prices; this triple AW winner has shown enough since returned to turf to suggest he can be a factor at this level.

11/4

5th

7

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

Drafted

9st 0lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

Has run some fair races in defeat for his new stable but he is essentially regressive; surprising if there weren't a few stronger in today's field.

8/1

3rd

7

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Drafted

9st 6lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

Three-time AW winner; 0-5 for new stable since February but put in a good front-running shift before fading into fourth behind No Gain here (7.6f, good) last month; each-way claims if handing the forecast slower ground.

13/2

Form: 245-64 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Losing run is up to 13 but she's generally reliable and is now 2lb lower than for her win here (6f) last spring; this step back up in trip is no problem and she shouldn't be far away.
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10th

10

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

White Umbrella

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Christopher Kellett

Back to winning ways at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last month and she would surely have gone close to following up at Newcastle 13 days ago granted a clearer passage, motoring home having had to sit and suffer at a crucial stage of the race; handles soft ground and she's a key player.

6/1

7th

8

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:54 Newcastle (AW)

White Umbrella

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Four AW wins (all at Wolverhampton) to her name; arrives on the back of a good win at Ayr (6f, good to soft) ten days ago and should be fine at this track; one to consider under her penalty.

6/1

1st

8

(2)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

White Umbrella

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Christopher Kellett

A dual 6f/7f AW winner in 2025; only eighth of 12 in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 11 days ago, and she's not proving easy to catch right this season.

33/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 860408 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped off 8lb lower than for her Southwell win (7f, Tapeta) last August but she's 0-11 since and has form figures of 0860408 this year; has plenty to prove and she needs a major revival back on AW.
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10

(13)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Petra Celera

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Roger Fell

C&D winner who bounced right back to form when second of ten back here eight days ago; already due a 2lb rise for that but stall 13 is far from ideal.

12/1

2nd

8

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Petra Celera

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Roger Fell

Three Tapeta wins, including C&D; recent form figures not inspiring but she didn't run too badly when sixth of 14 over C&D on her first run back from wind surgery and an excuse emerged last time (reportedly lost action).

18/1

9th

10

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle (AW)

Petra Celera

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Roger Fell

Three Tapeta wins at other venues; finished behind Twilight Diamond at Southwell 24 days ago (first run after a wind operation); may get closer this time.

8/1

Form: -40426 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on his Dundalk win (7f, AW) in October and he's been beaten less than 3l in three runs for new yard this spring (for an inexperienced amateur); can miss the break but he should get a decent tow into this race and could be a big factor back up in trip.
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7th

8

(4)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:42 Lingfield (AW)

The Cola Brasil

9st 0lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Damien Wingrove

Down the field in four runs for his current stable and don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere.

25/1

7th

9

(6)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Cola Brasil

9st 9lb

J: Lloyd Applegate

T: Damien Wingrove

Veteran who won three times on turf in Ireland, but has lost his way lately including in three starts for this yard.

25/1

9th

10

(4)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

The Cola Brasil

10st 5lb

J: Miss Jodie Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

Veteran who is still seeking first success in Britain and looks far from solid on his two efforts for new stable.

40/1

Form: 31164- D BF

Last run: 384 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last spring, but he's been absent since a well-held fourth at Newcastle a year ago; bit to prove after a lengthy absence and this is a competitive race.
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9th

12

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Brother Dave

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Returned from break with hard-fought C&D win in January and has held his form pretty well since, albeit his latest run was a shade disappointing; current mark is workable; no surprise if he features.

10/1

6th

9

(4)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Brother Dave

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Kickstarted 2026 with C&D victory (third one) and has continued in good form, fading late on when third of 11 in 1m classified event here last time; ought to be thereabouts again.

10/1

3rd

2

(6)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Brother Dave

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Running well here this year and he landed a classified in January; subsequently placed in two course handicaps (also 7f); didn't beat a rival in previous three starts at this sort of trip but still commands respect in current mood back in a classified.

5/1

8th
9 (1)
Embarked

10/1

Form: 724430 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer, who has run plenty of good races this year but he flopped at Chepstow (7f, good) last Tuesday and that took his losing run to 18; down the list.
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6th

3

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:26 Brighton

Embarked

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Hanging to his left may have cost him dear when a close fourth behind Barnsnape Boy in a C&D classified event 12 days ago; each-way claims if keeping straighter.

12/1

4th

4

(5)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

18:21 Brighton

Embarked

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Often a front-runner; returns to turf for the first time since winning a 0-60 handicap at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last July but he does appear to face a difficult task on these terms.

20/1

9th

12

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Embarked

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner who won over C&D in 2024; beaten around 6l when third here in January but he's been well held in two starts since; others preferred.

40/1

Form: 411213 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has won three of her last five starts including a clearcut success over C&D on her penultimate run; held under penalty at Southwell last time and is 2lb higher here, but she still has scope for further progress and is respected back at this track.
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10th

3

(9)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fistral Beach

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Mackie

Only seventh over C&D last time but she's usually reliable here and was a winner in March; nothing wrong with her mark.

13/2

7th

4

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fistral Beach

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Mackie

Three most recent wins have come over C&D, the latest in March; has remained in form, though she bled from the nose when third at Southwell (7f) in April; if showing no ill effects she shouldn't be too far away.

8/1

3rd

2

(8)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Fistral Beach

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Mackie

Dual 7f winner at Wolverhampton this year, latterly when holding on well in first-time cheekpieces last month; probably bettered that form when second from wide stall there 18 days; respected in current mood.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £180.80
Straight Forecast £94.53
Tricast £276.45
Trifecta £550.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Drafted

SPOTLIGHT:

Emerald Army

Telegraph:

Petra Celera

Daily Mirror:

White Umbrella

NEWMARKET:

The Cola Brasil

RP RATINGS:

Emerald Army

The Star:

Emerald Army

Daily Record:

Emerald Army

The Times:

Drafted

The Guardian:

Drafted

Daily Mail:

Drafted

D Express:

Drafted

The Sun:

Drafted