July 31 / 20.15 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.15

Standard

Racing League Race 13 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Racing League Race 13 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 423441 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner who won his last two starts here, in late 2021 and in November 2023; showed he was in good form when winning off the latter mark at Doncaster (also 7f, good to soft) 12 days ago; stays this trip but wee bit more needed up 4lb.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Sterling Knight

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ed Dunlop

Having dropped 1lb below his last winning mark he returned to form when third of 13 over C&D a fortnight ago (good to firm; Final Night second); he can be in the mix back up 1lb if backing up that latest performance.

8/1

3rd

8

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Sterling Knight

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

Fine stable servant with 11 wins to his name, although recent efforts have been underwhelming; only seventh of ten at the Craven meeting here and he needs to be revived by the presence of Ryan Moore in the saddle.

18/1

7th

9

(7)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Sterling Knight

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ed Dunlop

Record of 8-42 on turf, the most recent win at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) last July; finished last on his AW return in March and no impact when beaten 10l in Doncaster's Spring Mile a fortnight later, but he's won over 1m and there's nothing wrong with this mark.

10/1

Form: 1-222 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who won on debut here (7f) in December and solid second in three starts this year, twice at Kempton (7f/1m, Polytrack) despite missing the break last time; that was still a career best and this progressive sort looks a big player.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Believe The Storm

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Charlie Fellowes

Made a winning debut in December 2024 and ran well in defeat on several occasions last year; signed off with a poor effort when ninth of 11 at Newbury (7f, good to soft) last September but handicapper has given him a chance if he can hit the boards running.

7/1

9

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newbury

Believe The Storm

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Charlie Fellowes

Low-mileage 4yo who has raced mainly on AW; unable to sustain his progressive RPRs the last twice but gives the impression he's still in form; went close in sole turf attempt and is unexposed in this sphere.

12/1

Form: -40401 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
All three AW starts on Tapeta at Newcastle; easy winner of a 1m novice on his AW debut in 2022 but finished last at that track over a year ago, after which he had wind surgery, and kept to turf since; second bout of wind surgery before winning at York (7f, good; 20-1) three weeks ago; up 6lb.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

1

(13)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Obelix

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Lacks both consistency and recent match practice (absent for 200 days) but holds a fighting chance provided he's in top form; has gained both handicap wins off 2lb higher, including over C&D (good) last July.

25/1

4

(11)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Obelix

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won a 1m novice here easily as a 2yo when trained by the Gosdens; back off the same mark as when successful at York (7f, good) in July and wasn't beaten far, albeit only eighth of 14, at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) 19 days ago; not ruled out.

12/1

Form: 000298

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
2-16 on AW, the second win coming at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) last August; raced freely when making a low-key return over C&D in March and second of 11 at York (7f, good to firm) in June is the only highlight of five subsequent runs; can miss the break and was down the field in a Racing League handicap at Yarmouth last week.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(11)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tolstoy

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Brian Ellison

Too headstrong in a clear lead at Southwell (7f) last time, so did fairly well to be beaten only 2l in the end; gained last win off 10lb higher at Newcastle in August 2024; fighting chance provided he settles.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Tolstoy

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Well treated on last year's high points and it wasn't a bad run from off the pace at Chelmsford 12 days ago, given how that race panned out (pulled hard/got behind/found trouble); the cheekpieces are worth persevering with.

4/1

7th

13

(5)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Tolstoy

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Well suited by York and went close there in June; inconsistent otherwise during a 2025 campaign that has been markedly less productive than 2024; cheekpieces refitted for the first time since 2022; opposed.

40/1

Form: 0-2112

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has done really well since being gelded and joining current yard, with a close second at Chelmsford followed by wins at Yarmouth (good to firm) and Chelmsford (Polytrack); another close second at Newmarket (also 1m, good to firm) last month; progressing nicely and he's on the shortlist.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(4)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield

Mr Swivell

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Good second of 16 (AW) on his stable debut/reappearance last April and went on to land similar events in June and July; turf no issue and was second of 17 at Ascot (also 1m, soft; acts on good to firm) in September; career-high mark but still respected on this return.

7/1

21th

16

(2)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Mr Swivell

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

4yo who has won three times this year (1m/8.6f, including on good to firm) and returned to form back down in trip (from 1m2f) when second of 17 at Ascot (1m, soft) three weeks ago, behind an improved 3yo; kept on well last time and today's distance could be within range; not ruled out.

28/1

Form: 137763

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Ascot specialist but his best RPR came when second on Kempton's Polytrack (7f) last April; left James Fanshawe after a good second here (7f, Tapeta; first-time blinkers) last October and won the Victoria Cup at Ascot (7f, good to firm) on his stable debut/reappearance in May; another big run at that track when third in a hot handicap (1m, good) on Saturday; same mark here and he's 2lb well in.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Sandown

Hickory

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Third in this last year and improved form later in the season, finishing his campaign in fine form (on various ground); down the field at Ascot on recent return but he was hampered and may have needed the run; not discounted.

10/1

18th

13

(17)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Hickory

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Ended last season with a win and second-place finish, enhancing his good record at Ascot; two attempts at this race comprise a creditable fourth in 2024 and narrow success last year; impossible to dismiss, despite being an 8yo who is on another new career-high mark.

11/1

2nd

16

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Hickory

8st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jamie Osborne

Came from well off the pace to win nicely over C&D a month ago, taking his form figures at Ascot to 23047131 and those were in fierce handicaps; only 3lb higher than last time and course form here is a big selling point.

7/1

Form: 1-6292 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Sole AW start when second of 15 at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) at the start of June; solid run when filling that spot again (1m, good to soft) 12 days ago; unexposed and likely capable of better.
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Verdict Starting price

2

(6)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket

Shamrock Bay

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Runner-up three times this summer (at up to 8.6f) before winning at Chepstow (1m, good) last month; came clear with the runner-up last time and this lightly raced 4yo holds solid claims up 5lb.

11/2

1st

2

(12)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 4

18:00 Chepstow

Shamrock Bay

9st 11lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Lightly raced 4yo whose only real blip in his last four handicaps came in a strong race at York; solid run in defeat at Wolverhampton (8.6f) and he's 1lb well in on the back of that.

8/1

9

(2)

31st Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shamrock Bay

9st 6lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Sole AW start when second of 15 at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) at the start of June; solid run when filling that spot again (1m, good to soft) 12 days ago; unexposed and likely capable of better.

8/1

Form: 06-034

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
All starts on turf; yet to win a handicap though was beaten just a nose and a head when third of 16 in the competitive Carlisle Bell (1m, soft) in June; similar form when fourth of six up in grade at Hamilton (8.5f, good) a fortnight ago.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:23 Pontefract

Sailthisshipalone

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Ivan Furtado

Soft-ground win for Richard Fahey last November (1m); tongue tied for the first time when making a winning stable debut over C&D three weeks ago (good to soft); 3lb higher in a better race and going without cheekpieces today; handles good ground but perhaps wouldn't want it any faster.

7/2

1st

1

(8)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:27 Pontefract

Sailthisshipalone

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ivan Furtado

Record of 2-21 for Richard Fahey; successful in most recent turf attempt but the market may prove best guide on stable debut; tongue-tie added; still in same ownership.

12/1

7

(5)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:35 Chester

Sailthisshipalone

9st 6lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

Yet to win a handicap, and apart from a close third in the Carlisle Bell (1m, soft) in June he's been a bit disappointing this term; cheekpieces are now added and he needs to get back near his best.

16/1

Form: 150-30 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Five wins on AW include two over C&D in cheekpieces last autumn; creditable comeback when third at Haydock (1m, good) in June but last of ten at Ascot (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; got upset in the stalls that day so may bounce back for a yard that continues to tick along very nicely.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 3

16:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Of Arabia

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Record of 7-20 on AW and 2-3 since wearing visor; midfield in notable handicap at Lingfield (1m2f) most recently, shaping as if this return to further is worth exploring; could go well in the retained headgear.

6/1

5th

5

(10)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

Lady Of Arabia

8st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

2-2 since visored, following a 1m2f Chelmsford win with a ready success at Wolverhampton last month (9.5f); up 4lb and drawn widest so she will need to produce another personal best to complete her hat-trick.

12/1

3rd

4

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

13:40 Lingfield (AW)

Lady Of Arabia

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Five-time AW winner who looks a solid contender, having shown herself back in better form with third-place finishes off current mark at Southwell (1m) in last three outings; should be thereabouts again.

7/2

Form: 7-9068 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Both AW wins came here, including over C&D in 2023, but form tailed off sharply at the end of last year, after which he had wind surgery; not much to shout about in four runs this term and he's developed a habit of starting slowly; others preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

(10)

31st Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Koy Koy

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: George Boughey

Both AW wins came here, including over C&D in 2023, but form tailed off sharply at the end of last year, after which he had wind surgery; not much to shout about in four runs this term and he's developed a habit of starting slowly; others preferred.

33/1

8th

7

(1)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:23 Kempton (AW)

Koy Koy

9st 6lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

Formerly quite useful but he was ending a losing run when dead-heating at Wolverhampton (9.4f; best AW form on that track) in November and he hasn't recaptured last year's best efforts in three runs this time round.

20/1

6th

4

(6)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Koy Koy

9st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Regressed last year, mainly over shorter, and seems happier on Tapeta; well held in two runs back from wind surgery and the cheekpieces come off again as he steps back up from 7f.

16/1

Form: 254207

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
0-10 since debut win on AW but two seconds this term include on reappearance at Southwell (1m, Tapeta); not so good over that C&D last time and now tried in a visor; needs more.
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7th

6

(5)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Ascot

Tilted Kilt

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: William Knight

Went 0-14 after his winning debut at two but belatedly doubled his tally when comfortably accounting for his five rivals after a break at Southwell (1m); this is tougher, but he was runner-up in last year's Silver Bowl at Haydock which was a Class 2 handicap on turf; only 3lb higher than that day.

7/1

1st

3

(6)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Tilted Kilt

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

Winless in 2025 and also didn't prove the easiest to catch right; has gone very well off a break though so not dismissed off a handy-looking mark.

6/1

Non-runners

Romieu, Rock Walk

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £37.10
Straight Forecast £30.45
Tricast £180.23
Trifecta £234.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hickory

Telegraph:

Mr Swivell

The Times:

Believe The Storm

TOPSPEED:

Tilted Kilt

POSTDATA:

Shamrock Bay

D Express:

Koy Koy

The Star:

Tolstoy

Daily Record:

Believe The Storm

The Guardian:

Mr Swivell

Daily Mirror:

Mr Swivell

RP RATINGS:

Hickory

LAMBOURN:

Hickory

Daily Mail:

Hickory

The Sun:

Hickory