May 27 / 19.42 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.42

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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 242105 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two of his three wins have come here, the latest (8.6f) in March; twice well held off a mark just 1lb higher than today in the meantime and the widest stall isn't ideal either.
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6

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

13:51 Market Rasen

Star Pupil

11st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Richard Hughes

All four Flat wins on the AW and had far inferior figures on turf; stamina wouldn't be guaranteed for hurdling.

10/1

7th

3

(3)

24th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Newbury

Star Pupil

11st 2lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Richard Hughes

All four wins on AW; sole turf run came when last of five at Bath (1m, firm) in May but he won at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) three weeks later; beat one home at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last time and he needs to prove stamina and effectiveness on grass; would be a first winner for rider Henry Callan.

10/1

9th

9

(10)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Star Pupil

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Richard Hughes

Blinkers have helped, with three wins from the front already this year, and proved his stamina over this far at Wolverhampton last time; landed another wide stall today and this is tougher, upped another 3lb, but he enters calculations.

7/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -21160 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Three wins for Simon Pearce during the winter, two at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) and the other over this C&D; no show on debut for this trainer at Lingfield (1m4f) last month, but this sort of trip suits him better and Oisin Murphy is an eyecatching booking; interesting.
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8th

3

(4)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

15:55 Epsom

Bearaway

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Laura Mongan

Five wins at up to 1m4f but last three have been on AW and last turf win was 2022; finished placed twice on AW this season but he was last of five over C&D last month and was beaten 12l on that stable debut; opposable.

16/1

5th

3

(1)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:50 Epsom

Bearaway

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Laura Mongan

Five-time winner; picked off by late arrivals at Chelmsford (1m2f) earlier this month and a day later changed hands for 6,000gns at the sales; could have further wins in him.

7/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 590-11 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Had dropped a long way in the weights prior to winning twice over C&D this spring (both wins under Robert Havlin), following a 188-day break; 6lb higher than last time in a much better race, but he has been rated much higher in the past and hard to rule out in his current mood.
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5th

8

(11)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Serious Look

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

It was a narrow verdict over 8.6f here four weeks ago and he went up only 3lb; with that run under his belt and being a triple C&D winner, he should feature again if able to overcome a wider than ideal draw.

7/1

1st

6

(4)

2nd Mar 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Serious Look

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Won three times over 9.4f here last year and ended that year with a keeping-on second over that trip; returns from two-month break on fairly tough mark, though, and this drop back to 8.6f is not ideal.

6/1

5

(10)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Serious Look

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Thomas Faulkner

Three C&D wins this year, the latest from off the pace in amateur riders' race three weeks ago; 4b higher tonight, though, and this contest may not pan as favourably for him.

5/1

11/2

Form: 4-5223

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-17 since his successful debut, but placed in his last three starts off this mark including when twice runner-up over C&D in March; thereabouts; stable triple-handed.
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3rd

8

(8)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Haydock

Golspie

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

1m2f wins last year at Pontefract (good) in June and Newcastle (AW) in December; pretty reliable and second of 14 at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) on return to turf in March showed again that he should be seriously involved.

11/2

2nd

8

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:15 Doncaster

Golspie

9st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

Mostly creditable efforts on Tapeta this winter but the handicapper has been winning the argument lately and he returns to turf off 2lb higher than when successful at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last summer; likely to be on the premises but might be vulnerable for the win.

9/1

4th

1

(7)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Golspie

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Course regular whose two handicap wins came off slightly lower marks; another solid effort under a typically patient ride when fourth over the extended 1m4f here last Thursday; likely to be on the premises again.

13/2

16/1

Form: 434656 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come over 7f here; losing run up to 14 despite slipping down the weights and his effort over C&D 15 days ago was inconclusive as regards stamina.
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4th

13

(4)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eden Storm

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Hard to fault on the score of consistency this year but it's nearly two years since his last success and others appeal as likelier winners.

8/1

2nd

3

(7)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eden Storm

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Patrick Morris

Both wins came over C&D in 2023, but losing run now up to 17 despite a slipping mark; beaten only 3l into fifth of 13 at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) eight days ago and could play a part if building on that in the returning cheekpieces.

5/1

12

(7)

25th Aug 2025

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Eden Storm

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Both wins over 7f at Wolverhampton; has form at 1m, too, but he hasn't excelled himself in two C&D starts and others have stronger claims.

12/1

14/1

Form: 242565 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Went close a couple of times earlier in year including here (8.6f), but losing run up to 19 and still to prove he wants this far; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.
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11th

4

(9)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Saturnalia

10st 11lb

J: Miss Scarlett Dorricott

T: J S Moore

Well handicapped on last season's best forrm (AW) but he ended the year with a whimper and returns from a 135-day break with an inexperienced amateur booked.

33/1

2

(6)

21st Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:40 Windsor

Saturnalia

9st 13lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Both wins on AW and none since August 2023; thrown in judged on his three turf runs last summer and on AW form up to March, but his more recent efforts are not convincing; not proven on softer than good.

25/1

12th

12

(12)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:44 Goodwood

Saturnalia

8st 4lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: J S Moore

Has only won twice and stuck on a losing run; if he's going to snap that sequence it will probably be on the AW.

25/1

15/2

Form: 51-66

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Landed a five-runner Southwell novice (7f, Tapeta) last October; out of the frame in both starts since, but she shaped as though worth stepping up in trip when sixth of eight on handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) this month; could have a say.
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7th

1

(8)

27th May 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dopamine

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Landed a five-runner Southwell novice (7f, Tapeta) last October; out of the frame in both starts since, but she shaped as though worth stepping up in trip when sixth of eight on handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) this month; could have a say.

15/2

7th

1

(8)

27th May 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dopamine

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Landed a five-runner Southwell novice (7f, Tapeta) last October; out of the frame in both starts since, but she shaped as though worth stepping up in trip when sixth of eight on handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) this month; could have a say.

15/2

6th

6

(3)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Dopamine

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Found the ideal opening against her own sex on Tapeta when springing a surprise last backend; the race didn't pan out ideally under a penalty on her Kempton comeback three weeks ago and she's entitled to have come on for that.

10/1

Form: 51-981 CD

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Patchy form of late, but she did manage to win over C&D in December and in first-time blinkers at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) last month (a couple of subsequent winners behind); 6lb higher and drawn wider than ideal, but still holds each-way claims if near her best.
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10th

4

(5)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Molly Valentine

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Lost her way for Dean Ivory last backend and has struggled in two runs for two yards this spring; would be a surprise winner.

100/1

7th

2

(13)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Molly Valentine

11st 2lb

J: Mr Jake Holman

T: Stephanie Cassidy

All four wins when trained by Dean Ivory; finished last of 12 at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) on her sole start for Clare Hobson last month; headgear removed for stable debut; hard to make a case for.

50/1

12th

8

(3)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:12 Lingfield (AW)

Molly Valentine

10st 9lb

J: Mr Jake Holman

T: Clare Hobson

C&D win last April came off a 4lb lower mark (blinkered first time); ended her time with Dean Ivory quietly though and ridden by an inexperienced amateur on this stable debut.

25/1

11/2

Form: 0066-8

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Smart handicapper for Richard Spencer (RPR 104), but very much on the downgrade and showed nothing on his stable debut/reappearance at Epsom (8.5f, good) five weeks ago; however, Tom Marquand (1-2 on him) regains the ride so interesting to see if there is any support for him.
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6th

7

(2)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:53 Windsor

Revich

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

All seven wins have been on good or slower ground on turf; last success was in 2023 but he's well treated on old form and made some late gains when sixth of 15 at Nottingham (8.3f, good) last month; wasn't beaten far in that race and he could go well again on this step back up in trip.

15/2

6th

5

(13)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

16:07 Nottingham

Revich

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Adrian Wintle

All seven wins have been on good or slower ground on turf; last success was in 2023 but he didn't get much luck when fourth at Wolverhampton (7f) last month and he's in the mix on this step back up in trip.

8/1

10th
3 (12)
Raintown

25/1

Form: -51405 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Six of his seven wins have come on the Lingfield Polytrack (1m-1m4f), but the other one came here (8.6f); just 1lb above his last winning mark, but well held in his last two starts and isn't favoured by the draw; cheekpieces are now given a go.
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4th

2

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:50 Bath

Raintown

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: J S Moore

Exposed multiple winner who could improve for having a recent run here under his belt, with that his first appearance in three months; handicapped to win again.

3/1

3rd

1

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Raintown

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and returns to this sphere with a doubt over his current form; however, may prove resurgent off current mark dropped in class.

8/1

8th

6

(3)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Raintown

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Record of 6-17 at the track stacks up well (2-27 elsewhere) and he has dropped to a dangerous mark; hasn't looked to be in the form required to capitalise though.

14/1

Form: 318- CD

Last run: 166 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Improved from his belated debut when winning an uncompetitive novice over C&D last October, but well held on handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) in December; off 166 days since, but it's still early days and the return here may help; worth monitoring in the market.
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12

(3)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

His Finest Hour

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ian Williams

Pretty consistent since his Newbury win in July and perhaps found the ground too soft last time; AW winner who should run well.

8/1

5

(4)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

13:20 Doncaster

His Finest Hour

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Won at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) in July and has continued to run with credit, including one run on good to soft; place claims.

6/1

9

(1)

10th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 4

15:45 Haydock

His Finest Hour

9st 4lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Ian Williams

Opened his handicap account in Newbury contest (1m2f, good to firm; beat a subsequent scorer) and not disgraced in two runs since, latest on ground possibly softer than ideal; this low-mileage 4yo may do better still.

5/1

OUR TIP

40/1

Form: 5/159- D

Last run: 324 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Turf/sand winner on the Flat in Germany (1m/1m1f), but poor in three starts over hurdles since returning for this yard in February (underwent wind surgery before latest outing); enough to prove.
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11th

7

(8)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Like Magic

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Dual winner in Germany; has hurtled down the ratings in Britain for good reason but having first run for Mark Loughnane when showing more here 18 days ago (8.6f; 5-1); he faded late on after being up there; could be on the verge of turning a corner.

15/2

9th

4

(1)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Like Magic

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Loughnane

Won over 1m and 1m1f in Germany, on turf and sand, but it's been a right old slog in Britain; at least he's dropped 22lb since last May and any market move would be interesting on yard debut (left Max Young); tongue-tie refitted.

11/2

8th

8

(3)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Like Magic

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Max Young

Turf/sand winner (1m/1m1f) on the Flat in Germany but he's struggled for current yard and was tailed off at Southwell (1m) when last seen in July; opposable on return.

100/1

13th
13 (1)
Wyvern

11/1

Form: 642632 C BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Placed in three of his last four starts, the latest when beaten less than a length in an amateur riders' event here (8.6f); still 1lb below his last winning mark, but his stamina for this far remains to be proven.
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8th

6

(1)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wyvern

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Does most racing now at Newcastle, the scene of his last three wins; off for six weeks since finishing well held behind Captain Pickles over C&D.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £46.80
Straight Forecast £38.26
Tricast £102.00
Trifecta £169.60

Selections

The Times:

Serious Look

TOPSPEED:

Wyvern

SPOTLIGHT:

Bearaway

POSTDATA:

Eden Storm

RP RATINGS:

Revich

Telegraph:

Serious Look

Daily Mail:

Serious Look

D Express:

Serious Look

Daily Mirror:

Serious Look

The Sun:

Serious Look

The Star:

Serious Look

Daily Record:

Serious Look

The Guardian:

Wyvern

NEWMARKET:

Bearaway